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Archives policy for SIS

Thursday, 6 November 2003, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government

The Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, Helen Clark, said today that the NZSIS has developed an archives policy for its records. More >>

Press conference on Auditor-General's report

Thursday, 6 November 2003, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

State Services Minister Trevor Mallard will this afternoon hold a press conference on the Report of the Controller and Auditor-General on the Inquiry into Public Funding of Organisations Associated with Donna Awatere Huata MP. More >>

Double tax agreement with UK to be updated

Thursday, 6 November 2003, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s double tax agreement with the United Kingdom is being updated to allow for better exchange of information between the two countries, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>

Launch of sexual health resources

Thursday, 6 November 2003, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Annette King visited Wainuiomata High School today to launch a new series of sexual health resources for year 9 and 10 students (aged 13 – 15 years). More >>

Mercenary Activities Prohibition Bill 1st reading

Thursday, 6 November 2003, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government

I move that the Mercenary Activities (Prohibition) Bill be now read a first time. I propose that the Bill be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee. More >>

Government signs new agreement with PSA

Thursday, 6 November 2003, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and the PSA President Ian Bamber today signed a new Partnership for Quality Agreement, reflecting a commitment by the government and the union to work together on public service issues. More >>

Raising the status and standards of social workers

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Tonight’s celebration of the Social Workers Registration Act is a landmark. A landmark in our journey towards raising the status and standards of the social work profession in New Zealand. More >>

Setting professional standards for social work pra

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The Social Workers Registration Board, formally launched at Parliament this evening, will play a critical role in setting the bar for acceptable social work standards, says Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

PM Address to PSA's 90th Anniversary Dinner

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Government

PSA past presidents and officers, executive board members, national secretaries, sector delegates, and distinguished guests. Thank you for the invitation to address your dinner this evening. More >>

Business to contribute to new trade security costs

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Rick Barker said today that New Zealand was facing extra costs on its export and import trade because of much higher security standards being required by the United States. More >>

Memorandum To The Waitangi Tribunal On Foreshore

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government

THE WAITANGI TRIBUNAL WAI No 1071 IN THE MATTER of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 AND IN THE MATTER of Foreshore and Seabed Claims MEMORANDUM OF THE CROWN 5 November 2003 More >>

Cullen Speech to Infrastructure Forum

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Government

I trust that today’s forum has both broadened your appreciation of the issues around infrastructure and also sharpened your focus on the key areas that need attention. More >>

State sector workers get retirement savings help

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a new retirement savings scheme for the state sector. More >>

Working together for a strong public service

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Trevor Mallard Speech to the annual conference of the PSA, Student Union Building, Victoria University More >>

NZ's marine mammals worse off than realised

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government

The Department of the Conservation and the fishing industry are to tackle a mounting threat to some of New Zealand's whale, dolphin and seal species, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>

Annette King to launch Sexual Health Resources

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Annette will launch a new series of sexual health resources for Years 9 and 10 (aged 13 to 15 years) at Wainuiomata High School on Thursday, November 6, at noon. More >>

Developing e-learning teachers for the future

Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The expertise of teachers in using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to help students learn will get an important boost with the first ever appointment of e-learning fellows, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>