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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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