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Address to ABN AMRO client function - Cullen

Thursday, 3 July 2003, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government

In my opening remarks to this function, I have been asked to switch my attention from the operating side of the government’s finances to the capital side. More >>

First Reading Speech For The Border Security Bill

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Speaker, I move that the Border Security Bill be now read for the first time. More >>

Border Security Bill passes first reading stage

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:54 pm | New Zealand Government

The safety of New Zealand from terrorism, trans-national crime and the security of our trade and trading partners are central to the Border Security Bill, which underwent its first reading in Parliament today. More >>

Immigration Amendment Bill passed

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Legislation paving the way for the new Skilled Migrant Category was passed by Parliament this afternoon, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel said. More >>

Greenhouse gas research levy is modest and fair

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government's proposed levy on farmers to fund research into reducing the agriculture sector's greenhouse gas emissions is modest and fair, says the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson. More >>

E-government programme moves forward

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today released an updated strategy for the e-government programme which sets a direction for the delivery of government services online until 2010. More >>

Progress in early childhood education - Mallard

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government

I’m keen to use this time with you to update you on progress with the wide range of things happening across early childhood education. More >>

Teen parent unit approved for Kawerau College

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government

Kawerau College is to receive funding for a Teen Parent Unit that will cater for up to 25 young people who have had their education interrupted by pregnancy and child-rearing responsibilities, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>

ERMA's capability endorsed by review

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 12:42 am | New Zealand Government

A review of the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) has found the Authority does have the core competencies and capability to carry out its role, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. ERMA is the independent decision-making body that ... More >>

Health and safety appointments

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government

Labour Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the make-up of the new National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee who will provide expert independent advice on major occupational safety and health issues direct to government. More >>

Tax disputes discussion document released

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government

Improving dispute resolution procedures between taxpayers and Inland Revenue is the subject of a government discussion document released today. More >>

Private sector R&D report welcomed

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government

The government today released the preliminary report of the Private Sector Liaison Group on Research and Development, promising to consider seriously the group¡¦s recommendations to improve the R&D rules introduced in 2001. More >>

Trade & Enterprise new champion for Kiwi business

Tuesday, 1 July 2003, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government

From today, 1 July, businesses and regions can work with a one-stop shop economic development agency which will advise on exporting, expansion, marketing, investment and the full range of government business support. More >>

Immigration Announcement: Fact Sheets

Tuesday, 1 July 2003, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The NZ Immigration Programme 2003/04 remains unchanged from the 2002/03 Programme, with 45,000 places (with scope for a further 5000 places) allocated as follows: More >>

Skilled Immigration policy announcements - Notes

Tuesday, 1 July 2003, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Today the government has introduced two amendment Bills to the Immigration Act. The proposed changes are designed to support and strengthen our ability to attract skilled migrants to meet New Zealand’s specific skill shortages and help grow the economy. ... More >>

Immigration Announcement: Questions & Answers

Tuesday, 1 July 2003, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Following the review of the General Skills Category (GSC) of the Skilled/Business Stream the government has announced that a new Skilled Migrant Category will replace the GSC. This change gives effect to the policy direction signalled last year, to ... More >>