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Improved process sought for Waitaki applications
Friday, 15 August 2003, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
The government is consulting interested parties on the possibility of a better process for deciding resource consent applications for Waitaki water to reduce costs and uncertainty, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
Tighter focus for governance in the Pacific
Friday, 15 August 2003, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
A dedicated programme to target the unique governance needs of the Pacific was launched today by Aid Minister Marian Hobbs. More >>
Forest & Bird behind on seabird protection
Friday, 15 August 2003, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Forest & Bird's reaction to the draft national plan of action to reduce seabird deaths from fishing is out of date and sadly old-fashioned, says Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Jim Sutton speech to Hawkes Bay Fed Farmers
Friday, 15 August 2003, 12:44 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen: we live in a small world, don't we? A political stunt, a catchy if misleading slogan, can travel round the world as Mike's Spanish anecdote shows. More >>
Courts takes millionth step in collections
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The government was working harder than ever to ensure outstanding fines and reparations were being paid to the victims of crime, Courts Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Judith Tizard: Consumer Credit Bill 2nd Reading
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to thank the Commerce Committee, in particular the Chair Mark Peck, for its thorough and timely consideration of the Bill, the submitters for their efforts in preparing thorough submissions that have led to numerous technical enhancements ... More >>
Amendment to deal with ‘buy-back’ schemes
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The second reading of the Consumer Credit Bill today introduced a significant amendment dealing with housing buy-back schemes, said Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Crime stats show drop in murder numbers
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
New crime statistics reveal resolution rates for total crime and several key offence areas are among the best in recent times. More >>
Goff reiterates Indonesia warning
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The risk of further terrorist attacks in Indonesia remains high and New Zealanders should avoid hotels and other places frequented by Westerners, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Judicial Matters Bill introduced
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Judicial Matters Bill introduced today establishes a statutory process for the receipt of complaints about Judges’ conduct and for the investigation of complaints that raise a question of removing a Judge from office. More >>
Plan of action to reduce seabird deaths
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A draft plan of action to reduce seabird deaths caused by fishing in New Zealand fisheries was released for consultation today by Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson and Conservation Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Air ambulance services for children will continue
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC and Associate Health Minister Ruth Dyson today expressed regret that the trustees of the ChildFlight Trust had resolved to wind up the trust immediately. However, she said, services currently provided by the trust would continue. More >>
Cullen on NZSF investment strategy
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said the investment strategy devised for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund by the Board of Guardians and made public today met the requirements of the law. More >>
Minister's tribute to late Judge Treadwell
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs has paid tribute to former Environment Court Judge, John Treadwell, who died yesterday. More >>
Fulbright-EQC award
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today congratulated the EQC for its far-sightedness in supporting an annual Fulbright award to the United States for post-graduate study in fields relevant to the EQC’s areas of responsibility. More >>
Racing minister farewells champion
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
Mr O'Connor said Mr O'Sullivan had set the benchmark for New Zealand jockeys. He had scored 12 jockeys' premierships and ridden 2358 career winners - both New Zealand records. More >>
Government launches Step Up scholarships
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 12:56 am | New Zealand Government
Around 500 students will be eligible next year for new Step Up tertiary scholarships as part of the government's moves to improve participation by low income people in tertiary education and the retention of skilled graduates in New Zealand. More >>
NZ Says US-EU Ag Paper Needs More Work
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton today described a new United States and European Union joint paper on agriculture as a necessary step at this stage in the Doha WTO Round negotiating process, but expressed deep concerns about what the two countries ... More >>
E-learning fellowships for teachers announced
Tuesday, 12 August 2003, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Teachers can now apply for 10 new e-learning fellowships aimed at helping them expand their teaching and learning through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
New Remuneration Authority appointment
Tuesday, 12 August 2003, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellingtonian David Oughton has been appointed to the Remuneration Authority for a three-year term, Labour Minister Margaret Wilson announced today. More >>
