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Co-ordinated approach to work-life policy

Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

The government will establish an integrated work programme to develop family-friendly and other policies promoting work-life balance, Labour Minister Margaret Wilson said today. More >>

Cullen Address to the Public Sector Conference

Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government

I have been asked to talk to you about ongoing sound fiscal management for the public sector. My topic is a timely reminder that prudent fiscal management requires constant vigilance. We should always be looking forward to both the emerging numbers and to ... More >>

Long-serving prison officers honoured

Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government

The Corrections Minister Paul Swain is honouring nine long-serving prison officers at a medal presentation ceremony today. More >>

Hodgson Speech: Projects to Reduce Emissions

Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 12:05 am | New Zealand Government

This conference is about one of the key new policies the Government is implementing to address climate change. More >>

"Projects" a key climate change policy

Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government

"Projects to Reduce Emissions" are expected to be a significant source of early gains in reducing New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions, the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson, said today. More >>

New Zealand company signs big Iranian contract

Monday, 18 August 2003, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton today congratulated Auckland company Intermech Ltd for winning a US$20 million contract to manufacture and install CNG filling stations in Iran. More >>

Cullen welcomes AA plus from Fitch Ratings

Monday, 18 August 2003, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the credit upgrade from British-owned rating agency, Fitch Ratings, saying it represented a solid endorsement of the government’s economic and fiscal management. More >>

Fact Sheet: Customary Fishing

Monday, 18 August 2003, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government

- On 23 September 1992 the Crown and representatives of Maori signed a Deed of Settlement settling Maori interests in commercial fishing and making provision for statutory recognition of Maori customary non-commercial fishing rights. The Deed was given ... More >>

Fact Sheet: Types Of Coastal Space

Monday, 18 August 2003, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government

What are the different types of space in the coastline or beach area? More >>

Fact Sheet: Treaty Settlements Customary Interests

Monday, 18 August 2003, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Statutory vesting of fee simple estate - Provides ownership (title). Rights to use and manage may vary according to type of site. More >>

Foreshore And Seabed - Questions and Answers

Monday, 18 August 2003, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

FORESHORE AND SEABED Government proposals for protecting public access and customary rights - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers More >>

Foreshore And Seabed: Summary Of The Gov. Proposal

Monday, 18 August 2003, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government

In June 2003 the Court of Appeal delivered its judgment in the Marlborough Sounds foreshore and seabed case. It decided that the Maori Land Court had jurisdiction to consider claims based on customary rights in the foreshore and seabed. If the ... More >>