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Protections For Young International Students
Monday, 8 September 2003, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Stronger protections are to be introduced for primary and intermediate-aged international students to ensure their wellbeing in New Zealand, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Funding for Asian Gypsy Moth eradication approved
Monday, 8 September 2003, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved funding for the eradication operation against the Asian Gypsy Moth incursion in Hamilton, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Agricultural Productivity Focus Of Govt Attention
Monday, 8 September 2003, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
There was still plenty of potential for productivity improvement in the primary production sector, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton and Associate Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Small businesses dynamic and vital contribution
Monday, 8 September 2003, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
A new report on the SME sector shows small-medium enterprises form a dynamic and vital part of New Zealand's economy, Minister for Small Business John Tamihere says. More >>
Student financial support up for discussion
Monday, 8 September 2003, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Student Support in New Zealand aims to build a common base of understanding about the level financial assistance currently available to tertiary students. The document doesn’t set out specific changes, as these can only be advanced through the budget ... More >>
Tertiary student financial support discussion
Monday, 8 September 2003, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Student Support in New Zealand aims to build a common base of understanding about the level financial assistance currently available to tertiary students. The document doesn’t set out specific changes, as these can only be advanced through the budget ... More >>
Turia Speech: Whanau development and literacy
Monday, 8 September 2003, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Our kaupapa today is whanau development – which is closely linked to mana, tikanga, our identity and status as tangata whenua, and our place in the world. More >>
Turia launches Maori literacy report
Monday, 8 September 2003, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
‘Building the capacity to ‘read’ and shape Maori and other worlds’ is proposed as a national definition of literacy in a report released today by Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia. More >>
Review announced for Matakaoa schools
Friday, 5 September 2003, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today a review of Matakaoa schools on the East Coast, aimed at ensuring that sustainable quality education will continue to be delivered to local students well into the future. More >>
Trans-tasman counter terrorism exercise next week
Friday, 5 September 2003, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
As part of New Zealand and Australia’s continuing efforts to coordinate effective counter terrorism strategies, a combined counter-terrorist (CT) exercise will take place at a number of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) camps and bases from 8-12 September. More >>
New members join ACC Board
Friday, 5 September 2003, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed two new members to the board of the Accident Compensation Corporation. More >>
Revised Toll Offer
Friday, 5 September 2003, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Finance Minister Trevor Mallard said he has received advice from the Tranz Rail Board of the increased offer from TOLL Holdings and their view that this represents greater certainty of value for shareholders. More >>
Ardern’s antics foolish and irresponsible
Friday, 5 September 2003, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Leader of the House Mark Burton today demanded the National leader Bill English force his MP, Shane Ardern, to apologise for his act of ‘reckless stupidity’ in driving a tractor without a roll bar up Parliament’s front steps yesterday. More >>
Review announced for Wairoa schools
Friday, 5 September 2003, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today a review of Wairoa schools aimed at ensuring that sustainable quality education will continue to be delivered to local students well into the future. More >>
ERMA acts on Review recommendations
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 9:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs today released details of actions taken by the Environmental Risk Management Authority on the 49 recommendations made in the Capability Review earlier this year. More >>
Government closes loophole for non-resident births
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says the Government has decided to close a loophole, which developed after changes in mid-1999 gave non-NZ residents access to free health care to give birth in New Zealand. More >>
Library and information sector gets boost
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mâtauranga o Aotearoa, Marian Hobbs, today announced 11 appointments to two new ministerial advisory bodies. More >>
Appointments to the Board of the NZSO
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Appointments to the Board of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra were announced today by Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Re-appointments to Board of Te Papa
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The re-appointment of members of the Board of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa was announced today by Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Wgtn. Primary Principals' Conference - Dalziel
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Presentation of awards - theme "Thinking Heads - What's at the Heart" Ilott Concert Chamber, Wellington Town Hall 12.15 pm More >>
