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Six new police for Manurewa, Papakura and Wiri
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Counties Manukau will gain six new constables following today’s graduation of Wing 213 from the Porirua Police College. More >>
Seven new constables for Henderson, Takapuna
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
North Shore Waitakere policing district will gain seven new constables following today’s graduation of Wing 213 from the Porirua Police College. More >>
Ex-Warriors player among 10 Auckland constables
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland City policing district will gain ten new constables, including a former Warriors player, following today’s graduation of Wing 213 from the Porirua Police College. More >>
Muriel Newman ‘pathetic and childish’ - Turia
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister in charge of Child Youth and Family, Tariana Turia, describes as ‘pathetic and childish’ the suggestion by Muriel Newman of ACT, that a child needing care and protection should be placed in her office. More >>
Env. Min. to call in Waitaki water applications
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs is calling in applications for the use of water from the Waitaki River, associated lakes, tributaries and groundwater. These include proposals to use water for Project Aqua and irrigation schemes proposed by the Aoraki ... More >>
Evaluation of Te Piriti sex offenders programme
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
11 September 2003 Media Statement Evaluation of Te Piriti sex offenders programme shows encouraging results More >>
Hon Dr Michael Cullen: Address to Energy Trusts
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for your invitation to lunch today. Given the recent events in California, the north east of the North American continent and in London, you could not have timed this conference better. More >>
Goff saddened by attack on Swedish Foreign Min.
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today said he was deeply concerned to learn of the stabbing of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh yesterday. More >>
Minister Sutton speaks to WTO Session
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Doha Round negotiations will fail if there is no real progress on agriculture, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
23 nations condemn Iceland's whaling plan
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined 23 countries in signing a formal statement presented to the Icelandic government today urging it to reconsider its decision to commence scientific whaling. “We’re pleased to be part of the protest to the Icelandic Government. The ... More >>
Intellectually disabled Adults Want Ordinary Lives
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Ruth today congratulated the National Health Committee for its high-quality report on services for adults with an intellectual disability. More >>
Minister approves moves on Rotorua lakes
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs has approved a range of actions aimed at Rotorua's polluted lakes. More >>
New website takes aim at proliferation of quals
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
A new website containing details of over 5000 qualifications makes a strong case for rationalising the number of courses available for study in New Zealand, says Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
KiwiQuals - bringing the qual register to you
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Address at the launch of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority's KiwiQuals website. Beehive Theatrette, Wellington. More >>
Final decision on Turangi schools announced
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today his final decisions on the review of schools in the Turangi area, a move that will unlock around $1.6 million in extra resources for the education of local students. More >>
SADD getting the message across
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Sadd (Students Against Driving Drunk) Function For Sadd Awareness Week, Wednesday, September 10, 1pm, Beehive Foyer More >>
Bali bombing verdict no surprise, says Goff
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 8:13 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today welcomed news that Imam Samudra has been found guilty of plotting last October’s Bali bombings. More >>
Wake Up Winston
Wednesday, 10 September 2003, 8:52 pm | New Zealand Government
“The New Zealand First leader should wake up and smell the coffee because he’s obviously losing his memory,” Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel said. More >>
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund
Wednesday, 10 September 2003, 8:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs today announced that funding for the clean up of contaminated sites will be widened to allow more locations to be targeted. More >>
National displays its ignorance about ethanol
Wednesday, 10 September 2003, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party efforts to disparage the introduction to New Zealand of ethanol-blended petrol are shabby and inaccurate, says Energy Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>