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Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister to Visit NZ
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, will come to New Zealand as a guest of the New Zealand government from 23 to 27 November, Acting Prime Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Goff, Sutton to APEC Ministerial Meeting
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 10:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton leave tomorrow for the APEC Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok on Friday and Saturday. More >>
District Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Nevin Dawson as a District Court Judge. He will sit in Palmerston North from late November. More >>
Television New Zealand separation confirmed
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The formal separation of the transmission business of Television New Zealand Ltd will occur on 31 December 2003, following the satisfactory resolution of taxation issues, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Architects Bill tabled in Parliament
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to repeal the Architects Act 1963 and to introduce a modern regulatory framework for architects was tabled in Parliament today, by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel. More >>
Goff introduces Bill outlawing mercenaries
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today introduced into Parliament a Bill outlawing mercenary activities. More >>
NZ statement to UN on Separation Wall
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand strongly supports the efforts of the Quartet to work towards a peaceful resolution of the Israel Palestinian dispute, through the ‘Roadmap’. More >>
Ministers comment on Te Puni Kokiri report
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard and Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia today welcomed the release of the State Services Commissioner’s report into Te Puni Kokiri concerning events involving Te Mangai Paho (the Maori broadcasting funding ... More >>
In the National Interest - John Tamihere Speech
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to the Petroleum Exploration Association, Hotel Intercontinental, Grey St, Wellington, Wednesday, October 15, 1pm More >>
Goff announces changes to censorship laws
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 11:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Censorship law changes targeting child pornography and tougher enforcement of computer-based offending will be introduced by Christmas, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Counter Terrorism Bill second reading
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 11:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Counter Terrorism Bill be now read a second time. More >>
Third reading of the NOOM Bill
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 11:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill, the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill (No2), the Medicines Amendment Bill (No2) and the Biosecurity Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third ... More >>
Jim Sutton Speech To Horticulture Industry
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen: welcome here to Parliament for this horticulture industry function. I am delighted to be here tonight to participate with you in the launching of two new initiatives. More >>
Guideline recommends early assessment of elderly
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Ruth Dyson today launched a new guideline for assessing older people’s needs, developed by the NZ Guidelines Group. More >>
National's collective amnesia on Privy Council
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
National MPs opposing the Supreme Court Bill have very short memories, Associate Maori Affairs Minister John Tamihere says. More >>
More homes provided by Housing NZ Corporation
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Almost 30,000 people were assisted into housing and an additional 2,500 state rental properties provided last year, Housing Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
More Customs Staff Now Investigating Precursors
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
"We need to hasten progress on combating methamphetamine," Customs Minister Rick Barker said today at a function in Auckland to welcome 11 staff that have transferred to Customs' border drugs investigation unit and congratulate others responsible for ... More >>
Speech To Welcome Increased Customs Staff
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Rick Barker Speech to welcome increased Customs drugs investigation staff, New Zealand Customs Service Building, Mayoral Drive - Mangere More >>
Wealth of talent in Small Business Advisory Group
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The nine people appointed to the new Small Business Advisory Group provide a wealth of talent and experience, Minister for Small Business John Tamihere says. More >>
Dog control proposals supported by committee
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's key proposals to improve dog control have been supported by recommendations from the Local Government and Environment select committee tabled in Parliament today, Local Government Minister Chris Carter said. More >>
