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TV campaign for early childhood education
Friday, 17 October 2003, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
A national television campaign to increase the number of qualified and registered early childhood teachers will start on Sunday 19 October 2003, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Scheme for at-risk teenagers launched
Friday, 17 October 2003, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
A new scheme to help at-risk young people get in to employment or further training was launched in Palmerston North by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey this afternoon. More >>
The Role of Careers Advice in Youth Transitions
Friday, 17 October 2003, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Address at the Palmerston North launch of Youth Pathways: He Ara Rangatahi. Career Services, Palmerston North. More >>
Waitangi Trib. Memorandum On Behalf Of The Crown
Friday, 17 October 2003, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
1. The purpose of this memorandum is to advise the Tribunal and claimants of progress in the Crown’s formulation of its position on foreshore and seabed issues. More >>
Maharey Speech: Building a truly inclusive society
Friday, 17 October 2003, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
For many, work is primarily a means of providing income. Income that supports our everyday lives, and sustains our material needs. Work also offers rewards that, while less tangible, add value and meaning to our lives. More >>
Better employment access for disabled people
Friday, 17 October 2003, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The government is promising improved support to ensure people with disabilities successfully make the transition from school to work. More >>
Big push for ICT in schools announced
Friday, 17 October 2003, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The use of information and communications technology (ICT) in classrooms is being given another significant push today with the addition of an extra 246 schools into a nationwide professional development programme, Education Minister Trevor Mallard ... More >>
Minister concerned by Tongan media restriction
Friday, 17 October 2003, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Foreign Minister Marian Hobbs has expressed concern that Tonga's Legislative Assembly has amended the Tongan Constitution to restrict the freedom of the media. More >>
Deadline Looms On Small Business Tax Proposals
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 9:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Own a small business and got a thing or two to say about tax? The government wants to hear about it. More >>
Joint statement: Agriculture emissions discussion
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 8:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant progress is being made in discussions between the government and the agriculture sector on a science plan and funding for research into agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
Significant progress on greenhouse gas emissions
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant progress is being made in discussions between the government and the agriculture sector on a science plan and funding for research into agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
Govt funding thorough research into GM impacts
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is now funding over $7 million of research into the impacts of genetically modified organisms and biotechnology, as part of its commitment to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification. More >>
Student loan help to attract more teachers
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Student loan help totalling an extra $4.7 million over four years will be available for new secondary teachers in subjects where more teachers are needed, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
New Zealand wins seat on World Heritage Committee
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has been elected to the World Heritage Committee for the first time and by a record majority, Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Changes to police vehicle purchase programme
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The police vehicle purchase programme will increase to up to $29.2m for each of the next three financial years, Police Minister George Hawkins says. More >>
New chairperson for EECA
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Pete Hodgson today announced the appointment of Mark Ford as chairperson of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Middle East education delegations visit NZ
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard met last night with Her Excellency Dr Rawya Al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Education of the Higher Education Ministry in Oman. More >>
Education mission to central Europe
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard will leave tomorrow on an education mission to central Europe, accompanied by a delegation of education sector representatives. More >>
Mallard: Social marketing in the public sector
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
Speech to the opening of the inaugural Social Marketing For Social Profit Conference, Hotel Intercontinental, Gray St, Wellington More >>
Increased Parliamentary scrutiny for Air NZ
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government
“Air New Zealand will be required to appear before the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee for an annual financial review under proposed new accountability procedures,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
