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Three health scholarships awarded
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia today called on three outstanding health professionals to continue to develop their careers for the benefit of their whanau and tangata whenua generally. More >>
2nd round scholarships for primary health nurses
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says she wants to encourage registered nurses working in primary health care to apply now for the second and final round of Ministry of Health postgraduate scholarships. More >>
O’Connor accepts advice on Smoke-Free Environments
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor says he accepts Public Health Advisory Committee advice that there is no international evidence to show that ventilation systems can reduce exposure to second-hand smoke to a safe level. More >>
Making tax easier for small businesses
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Ideas to make tax easier for small businesses are the subject of a government discussion document released today by Revenue Minister Michael Cullen and Associate Revenue Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Anderton Talks On Gov. Response To GIF Taskforces
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton is speaking at the NZBA/BIOTENZ conference at 9:00am on Thursday, 18 September. More >>
Chat Live On Line to John Tamihere tonight at 6pm
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
For the first time, people will be able to text questions as part of Labour's ongoing online chat sessions. Chat was established in July on the youthsite www.headsup.co.nz to give people greater access to Cabinet Ministers and to encourage participation ... More >>
Another boost for NZ’s international reputation
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Mark Burton is today welcoming the news that New Zealand has been voted the UK’s favourite holiday destination—three times in a row. More >>
Maharey Speech: Private Tertiary Education
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Address to the New Zealand Association of Private Education Providers (NZAPEP) 2003 National Conference, Winning Combinations – Pathways To Excellence. Hotel Intercontinental, Wellington. More >>
Protocol signed with private trainers organisation
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
The government is to sign a protocol with the New Zealand Association of Private Education Providers acknowledging its role in the private training sector. More >>
Consultation on walking access begins
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton is seeking public feedback on proposals to clarify and enhance the legal situation relating to public walking access over private land, along riverbanks and the foreshores of lakes and the sea. More >>
Customs gearing up for busy summer at airport
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government
Expected increases in passenger arrivals at Auckland International Airport this summer will be managed with the minimum possible disruption to inbound visitors, although some delays cannot be avoided, Customs Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
School leaver statistics
Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Claims made yesterday by the Green MP Metiria Turei that the New Zealand education system is failing Maori and Pacific Island students are based on a misunderstanding of recently released data. More >>
National Standards for health and environment
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs has announced the preparation of a package of National Environmental Standards to protect human health and the environment. More >>
New Zealand Supreme Court has majority support
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson says the Justice and Electoral select committee’s report on the Supreme Court Bill marks the historic day when New Zealand has taken political responsibility for its final appellate court. More >>
An End to Harawira-ism
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The hijacking of the Northland foreshore and seabed hui by Titewhai Harawira and her associates today was an abuse of all of the North, MPs for Tamaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, John Tamihere and Dover Samuels said. More >>
Address to the Meat Industry 2003 Conference
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Welcome to Hawke’s Bay. You have chosen a fine venue for your conference this year. More >>
An End to Harawira-ism
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
The hijacking of the Northland foreshore and seabed hui by Titewhai Harawira and her associates today was an abuse of all of the North, MPs for Tamaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, John Tamihere and Dover Samuels said. More >>
Progress measures to address truck driver shortage
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Transport Minister Paul Swain says progress is being made in efforts to address the truck driver shortage. Mr Swain has given the Road Transport Forum Annual Conference in Wairakei an update on a number of legislative and regulatory changes before government. More >>
Iran must heed nuclear message, says Goff
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Iran must heed the international community's strong message and prove it is not developing nuclear weapons, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said in Vienna last night. More >>
Trevor Mallard meets Chinese Minister of Education
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
The importance of education to the long term New Zealand/Chinese relationship was highlighted in my talks with Chinese Education Minister Mr Zhou Ji, said the Minister of Education Trevor Mallard. More >>
