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Praise for rail safety programme
Thursday, 21 August 2003, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
A rail safety programme for children has been praised by Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Flash new look for firefighters
Thursday, 21 August 2003, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Being mistaken for Police officers should be a thing of the past with the introduction of new shirts for firefighters. More >>
Auckland To Benefit Combined WINZ Regional Office
Thursday, 21 August 2003, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Work and Income's new Auckland Regional Office was officially opened yesterday, marking the first step towards a change in focus designed to address the needs of the region's rapidly growing and diverse population. More >>
Tamihere: Helping small - medium businesses
Thursday, 21 August 2003, 12:39 am | New Zealand Government
The good news for the tourism industry and for small businesses is that the old spirit of Kiwi ingenuity is still well and alive and inspiring a proliferation of small to medium sized businesses in New Zealand. More >>
Comedy Awards Nominations Congratulated
Thursday, 21 August 2003, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Arts Culture & Heritage Minister, Judith Tizard has congratulated New Zealand folk-comedy duo Flight of the the Conchords on their nomination for the prestigious Perrier Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. More >>
World Sports Skydiving Market a Step Closer
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 11:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Skydivers in America could soon be jumping from New Zealand designed and manufactured aeroplanes Jim Anderton said today at the celebration of Civil Aviation Authority certification for Pacific Aerospace Corporation’s (PAC) new aircraft. More >>
Burton Speech: Tourism Bay of Plenty AGM
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 10:43 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you this evening, here in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. More >>
IA must consult Aucklanders over waterfront
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 10:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Ports of Auckland Ltd has a guardianship role over Auckland's waterfront, and financial return must not be its only concern, says Auckland Central MP and Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Certification of the Pacific Aerospace 750AL
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
One of the main uses of this plane is for parachute jumping. - There is an old political joke about parachutes. More >>
Employment Relations Act scaremongering
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Margaret Wilson says opponents to minimum employment standards are doing their usual scaremongering. More >>
North Island kokako call the tune on critics
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Kokako in the Waikato are bouncing back from near extinction, proving in clear and poignant tones that Department of Conservation pest control does work. More >>
UN bombing cowardly and tragic
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
As reports come to hand today of the terrorist outrage perpetrated on the UN headquarters in Baghdad, resulting in death or injury to well over one hundred UN workers, Minister of Defence Mark Burton is thankful that the injuries sustained by Major Todd Hart ... More >>
PM pays tribute to Sergio Vieira de Mello
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today expressed her very deep sorrow at the death of at least twenty people from the bombing of the United Nations’ headquarters in Baghdad, including Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN Special Representative to Iraq. More >>
Michael Cullen: Address to Oamaru Rotary Club
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to meet and mingle with you this evening. It is always good to be back in this part of the world. There is a certain solidity and timelessness about Oamaru, in the virtuous sense of those words. Now all that may change, and ... More >>
Tackling Child Alcohol Community Commitment
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 12:57 am | New Zealand Government
Kids will drink sherry if it’s cheaper by volume than other alcohols, Associate Health Minister and Progressive leader, Jim Anderton, said today. More >>
Tackling Child Alcohol Problems Involves Community
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 12:36 am | New Zealand Government
Kids will drink sherry if it’s cheaper by volume than other alcohols, Associate Health Minister and Progressive leader, Jim Anderton, said today. More >>
Goff condemns attack on UN in Baghdad
Wednesday, 20 August 2003, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today condemned the bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad that has killed at least 20 people and injured over 100. More >>
Diane Musgrave appointed to the BSA
Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Experienced television producer and media studies academic Diane Musgrave has been appointed to the board of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Diane Musgrave appointed to the BSA
Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Experienced television producer and media studies academic Diane Musgrave has been appointed to the board of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Sustainability defined in new building legislation
Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Sustainable development will be clearly defined in the government's proposed Building Bill, says Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel. More >>
