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Govt ready for The Return of the King
Friday, 24 October 2003, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet minister Pete Hodgson today announced the Government's planned activities and events around The Return of the King, the third of The Lord of the Rings movies, and its forthcoming world premiere in Wellington. More >>
Work-Life Balance: Backgrounder
Friday, 24 October 2003, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
In August this year, Labour Minister Margaret Wilson, announced government would establish a work-life balance programme to develop policies and practices promoting a better balance between paid work and life outside of work. More >>
Labour Weekend fitting to talk work-life balance
Friday, 24 October 2003, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Skill shortages mean employers who can offer creative ways for staff to achieve better work-life balance will play an important part in attracting and retaining the best people, Labour Minister Margaret Wilson said today. More >>
New Zealand’s Army rolls into the 21st Century
Friday, 24 October 2003, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton will today officially accept the first of New Zealand’s new Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs)—the next major step in modernising and re-equipping the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). The NZLAVs will replace the M113, the 1960s-era ... More >>
Handover of Light Armoured Vehicles to NZ Defence
Friday, 24 October 2003, 12:05 am | New Zealand Government
His Excellency Mr John Donaghy, High Commissioner for Canada Mr John Ulrich, Senior Vice President, General Dynamics Land Systems Canada General Raymond Henault, Chief of Defence Staff, Canadian Forces Air Marshal Bruce Ferguson, Chief of Defence Force, ... More >>
Government to recognise NZ Sign Language
Friday, 24 October 2003, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government
The government has signalled its intention to recognise New Zealand Sign Language as the third official language of New Zealand. More >>
Hon. Dr Michael Cullen on the Foreshore
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 9:05 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a preferred timetable. We’re not committed rigidly to a timetable because we believe that discussions with claimant groups and with recreational groups will mean that we’re in a position to release a full, detailed policy position well this side ... More >>
Cullen on Air NZ - Transcript Of Press Conference
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
As majority shareholder in the airline, we’re disappointed but not surprised by the decision. I reaffirmed to Mr Palmer this afternoon that the govt will not be interfering in the decision, that we will be abiding by the legal process. Air NZ will be considering ... More >>
Anderton visits innovative New Zealanders
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton visits innovative New Zealanders with expansion ideas in South Waikato on Friday More >>
Bill Hastings reappointed Chief Censor
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister George Hawkins is pleased to announce the reappointment of Bill Hastings as Chief Censor. More >>
Govt won’t disturb Commerce Commission decision
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today reaffirmed the government’s determination not to over-ride the normal competition tests in relation to the Air New Zealand-Qantas deal. More >>
Foreshore policy statement due before Christmas
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia believes the announcement today by Michael Cullen outlining the government's timeframe for developing a legislative framework on the seabed and foreshore issue will be welcomed. More >>
Waitangi Tribunal Memorandum From The Crown
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 2:49 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 Applications for an urgent inquiry into Foreshore and Seabed issues MEMORANDUM ON BEHALF OF THE CROWN Dated 23 October 2003 More >>
Govt aiming for foreshore policy statement by Xmas
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
“The government expects to be able to release a clear and detailed policy statement on the foreshore and seabed issue before Christmas,” Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Iran’s nuclear programme
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Marian Hobbs has welcomed the news that Iran has agreed to cooperate fully with the international community over its nuclear programme. More >>
New leadership for family support services
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is being given the new responsibility of coordinating family support services, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
CYF baseline review findings released
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Child, Youth and Family Minister Ruth Dyson today announced the findings of the First Principles Baseline Review of the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services. More >>
Better provision for mentally impaired in new law
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
The treatment and care of mentally impaired people in the criminal justice system will be significantly improved by legislation passed through Parliament, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Wine Bill 3rd reading speech
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Jim Sutton: Mr Speaker, I move that the Wine Bill now be read a third time. More >>
HEA Amendment Bill second reading speech
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Damien O’Connor: Mr Speaker, I move that the New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority Amendment Bill (No. 2) now be read a second time. More >>
