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Passage of Bill bad news for hackers
Friday, 4 July 2003, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Police will be better able to combat computer-related crimes following the passing of the Crimes Amendment Bill (No 6) today, Justice Minister Phil Goff said. More >>
Launch of public service leadership programme
Friday, 4 July 2003, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Many of you have been invited today because you are considered the ‘best and the brightest’ of the public service. More >>
Government strengthening public service leaders
Friday, 4 July 2003, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today officially launched a new government initiative aimed at improving public services through the development of high-calibre public service leaders. “The Executive Leadership Programme will be run by the State ... More >>
Are you in a buy-back scheme? Call the hotline
Friday, 4 July 2003, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
4 July 2003 Media Statement Are you in a buy-back scheme? Call the hotline More >>
New Zealand aid to help Pacific children learn
Friday, 4 July 2003, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Getting every child in the Pacific in front of a qualified primary school teacher would give the region a chance of developing to its full potential, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
NZ will ratify UN environment conventions
Friday, 4 July 2003, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament has made the law changes needed to clear the way for New Zealand to ratify two United Nations environment conventions. More >>
Education Today and for the Future - Mallard
Friday, 4 July 2003, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Just over a month ago at the commemorations to mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s and Tenzing Norgay’s ascent of Mount Everest I was struck by the phrase used by the Sherpa people when replying to Hillary’s question of what he could do ... More >>
Population and society - Tamihere Speech
Friday, 4 July 2003, 7:46 am | New Zealand Government
I am sure that most of you here tonight will already have an extremely good grasp of population statistics, and having the Minister of Statistics stand up here and tell you all about population statistics would be a bit like me telling the All Blacks ... More >>
NZAID makes grant to boost Pacific trade
Friday, 4 July 2003, 7:37 am | New Zealand Government
The government will contribute an additional $750,000 over the next three years to assist Pacific Island countries get access to New Zealand markets, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Columbus Academy closing NZ operations
Friday, 4 July 2003, 7:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Auckland-based Columbus Academy has advised authorities that it is closing down its New Zealand operations following a multi-agency inquiry launched by the Government earlier this year, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
NZ expresses concern over Hong Kong legislation
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today expressed concern that legislation currently before the Hong Kong Legislative Council could put at risk the local freedoms and autonomy guaranteed under Hong Kong's Basic Law. More >>
Energy sector greenhouse gas emissions: new data
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Greenhouse gas emissions from New Zealand's energy sector continue to grow, according to the latest available statistics. More >>
Utilities now covered by consumer protection law
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Consumer Protection (Definition of Goods and Services) Bill, passed by Parliament today, creates a more level playing field for consumers and businesses, says Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Tougher penalties to protect consumers
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Amendments to the Fair Trading Act passed by Parliament last night will provide greater protection for consumers, says Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Electricity Governance Rules Released For Consult
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Draft commencement rules for integrated governance of the electricity industry have been released for consultation. More >>
Population changes being factored into Sus. Dev.
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
A new report released today looks at how population changes will affect New Zealand’s future economic, social and environmental development. More >>
Population & sustainable development connection
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Opening speech and launch of the Population and Sustainable Development 2003 report at the Population and Society Population Association of New Zealand 2003 conference. Ilam Function Centre, Student Union Building, University of Canterbury. More >>
How Canterbury is responding to population change
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey is visiting Work and Income’s Christchurch Stanmore Road Service Centre this afternoon to see first hand how the service is responding to population change. More >>
Gisborne Cervical Screening Inq recommendations
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says the final report from UK cervical screening expert Dr Euphemia McGoogan into the implementation of recommendations from the Gisborne Cervical Screening Inquiry offers much encouragement, but warns there is still a ... More >>
Appointments to Sport and Recreation NZ Board
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Sport and Recreation Trevor Mallard is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Doig and Sarah Sandley to the Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) Board. More >>
