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Trade advisory group established

Thursday, 7 August 2003, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government

An advisory group has been set up to advise the Government and provide cross-sectoral input into the Government's position on trade negotiations. More >>

East Timor tribunal has not delivered justice

Thursday, 7 August 2003, 8:11 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is to co-sign a European Union declaration expressing disappointment at the results from the Indonesian human rights tribunal that was hearing cases from East Timor. More >>

History lesson in order for National members

Thursday, 7 August 2003, 8:10 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Mark Burton is today expressing surprise at Wayne Mapp’s claims that the Labour government cancelled a third frigate for the Royal New Zealand Navy. More >>

Key Indicators: Economy sound more progress needed

Thursday, 7 August 2003, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government

Seventeen key indicators are now in place to measure growth and innovation in the New Zealand economy, as well as how well tuned Government polices are towards assisting further sustainable economic development. More >>

Spotlight on “tax-free” investment products

Thursday, 7 August 2003, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Michael Cullen today signalled that the government would move to prevent New Zealand investors using certain overseas funds to escape tax. More >>

Cullen: Address to Auckland Branch of ICANZ

Thursday, 7 August 2003, 8:05 am | New Zealand Government

You have given me a fairly broad mandate to talk to you on whatever I think might interest a group like yours. I have taken the liberty of defining what I think a group of corporate Chief Financial Officers would be interested in from a professional ... More >>

Under-age alcohol sales down, but still too many

Thursday, 7 August 2003, 8:04 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor is heartened by results of a survey that show fewer Auckland minors are being sold alcohol without proof of age, but is concerned that many outlets are still not checking for age. More >>

Wilson Speech: Employers and Manufacturers Assn

Wednesday, 6 August 2003, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today about issues within my portfolio impacting on business. More >>

Wider role for Housing New Zealand Corporation

Wednesday, 6 August 2003, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government

Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) will continue to expand beyond state rental properties, to help provide more social housing that reflects community aspirations, Housing Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>

Minister reassures applicants for residence

Wednesday, 6 August 2003, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government

In responding to claims made in Parliament this afternoon, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel has assured business (investor) applicants that at no stage was the security of any files compromised. More >>

Auckland transport solution a team effort

Wednesday, 6 August 2003, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government

Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard said today that the government and Auckland must continue to work together to meet the cost of providing a good transport mix in the region. More >>

NZ to retain jurisdiction over Solomons deployment

Tuesday, 5 August 2003, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crimes and Misconduct (Overseas Operations) Bill will ensure New Zealand's non-military personnel deployed in the Solomon Islands will be subject to New Zealand criminal jurisdiction, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Resource Management Amendment Bill 2003

Tuesday, 5 August 2003, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Speaker, I move that the Resource Management (Energy and Climate Change) Amendment Bill 2003 be now read a first time. More >>

Review of Real Estate Agents Act Underway

Tuesday, 5 August 2003, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government

A first step towards a review of the Real Estate Agents Act (1976) was made today with the launch of a public discussion document requesting submissions on the current licensing of real estate agents and salespeople. More >>

Air ambulance decision welcomed

Tuesday, 5 August 2003, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government

ACC and Associate Health Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed the Child Flight Trust’s decision to continuing operating its emergency air ambulance service for children until 2 November 2003. More >>

Listening forum with Wgton's ethnic communitities

Tuesday, 5 August 2003, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government

The forum is part of a series of meetings with ethnic communities nation-wide. It is an opportunity for ethnic New Zealanders, many of whom are unaccustomed to contact with government, to meet their Minister and talk about the issues that concern them. More >>