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It’s political, not constitutional
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson said United Future’s decision today not to support the Supreme Court Bill during its second reading has nothing to do with constitutional matters and everything to do with the politics. More >>
MP declined briefings on school review
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard says he is amazed a United Future MP is now claiming to care about a review of Upper Hutt schools, when the same MP twice declined briefings from his office on the review of the school network. More >>
Limit set for sea lion deaths in squid fishery
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson has taken a conservative approach to setting the limit for New Zealand sea lion deaths in the southern squid trawl fishery this season. More >>
Ratification of Ngaa Rauru settlement begins
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi of south Taranaki has started the ratification process for finalising their Deed of Settlement with the Crown, Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson said. More >>
Wellington Railway Station secured
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will buy the Wellington Railway Station from Tranz Rail, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and State Owned Enterprises Minister Mark Burton announced today. The ground floor of the building will continue to provide the existing services for ... More >>
Maori Fisheries Settlement legislation on track
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is on track to introduce a Bill before the end of the year to authorise the allocation of Maori Fisheries Settlement assets, says Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Broadening opportunities with 21st century skills
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
It’s always a pleasure to be at a gathering like this, promoting the use of information and communication technology to broaden the horizons of young people. More >>
Ratification of Framework Convention on Tobacco
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor says the Government will continually improve tobacco control as it moves towards ratifying the World Health Organization-sponsored Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). More >>
Beehive Bulletin: Live Chat this Wednesday
Monday, 6 October 2003, 8:41 pm | New Zealand Government
You are invited to join our live chat sessions on Wednesdays during October and talk directly to government MPs. This week's session, from 7 – 8pm on 8 October, is with Minister of Health and Minister for Food Safety, Annette King, who will be ... More >>
Minister to present cheque at Paekakariki
Monday, 6 October 2003, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Media are advised Civil Defence Minister George Hawkins will present a cheque to aid the cleanup at Paekakariki this afternoon. More >>
New Chair for the Broadcasting Standards Authority
Monday, 6 October 2003, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington-based barrister and solicitor Joanne Morris OBE has been appointed as the new chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
International forum on ‘decent work’
Monday, 6 October 2003, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is this week hosting representatives of government, employer and worker organisations from 10 South-East Asia and Pacific countries, on behalf of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). More >>
Dogs maul kiwi in national park kiwi refuge
Monday, 6 October 2003, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Conservation is to mount a major crackdown on uncontrolled dogs in Te Urewera National Park after dogs have killed two thirds of the monitored kiwi in a key refuge in the park, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Quality teaching a key to students’ success
Monday, 6 October 2003, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard marked World Teachers Day today by paying tribute to the key role New Zealand’s teachers play in students’ success, through their dedication and commitment to quality teaching. More >>
New Auckland facilities provide better access
Monday, 6 October 2003, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says the new Auckland City Hospital is a state of the art facility that brings three hospitals on to one site. More >>
New Auckland facilities provide better access
Friday, 3 October 2003, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says the new Auckland City Hospital is a state of the art facility that brings three hospitals on to one site. More >>
In-flight aviation student numbers to be capped
Friday, 3 October 2003, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Limits are to be put on the number of government-funded in-flight aviation training places from next year while the Tertiary Education Commission determines the number of places it will fund in the longer term and whether aviation student access to ... More >>
Media Advisory: Like Minds, Like Mine campaign
Friday, 3 October 2003, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King today launches the third Like Minds, Like Mine campaign aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination associated with experiences of mental illness. More >>
Small Business steams ahead
Friday, 3 October 2003, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Small Business John Tamihere today welcomed new figures which show small business growth outperformed the rest of the economy in a healthy June quarter for the sector. More >>
New online service for students
Friday, 3 October 2003, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Students are being urged to apply online and get their finances sorted early, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
