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Jim Anderton Speech to Venture Forum
Thursday, 26 June 2003, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
An enterprise culture is crucial to New Zealand’s economic development. If we want higher living standards, then a more entrepreneurial culture will help us to achieve it. More >>
Public policy should support all family types
Thursday, 26 June 2003, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey today challenged the notion that public policy should focus on the traditional nuclear family and ignore the wide variety of family types that now exist in New Zealand. More >>
New strategy will help prevent injuries
Thursday, 26 June 2003, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Injury Prevention Strategy provides a framework to make New Zealand a safer place, ACC Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Supporting New Zealand families - Steve Maharey
Thursday, 26 June 2003, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
"The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger... And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each ... More >>
Crown Tranz Rail Proposal
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The following is a simplified description of how Tranz Rail’s access charge would be set if Tranz Rail shareholders accept the Crown offer. It is pitched at the level of retail investors and is not a full technical description. The Crown will be providing ... More >>
Anderton slams Hospitality Association
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jim Anderton has slammed the Hospitality Association chief executive Bruce Robertson’s claims that the new tariffs levied on light spirits have resulted in younger drinkers buying higher octane spirits. More >>
Amendments proposed for Copyright Act
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard today announced proposals to amend the Copyright Act 1994 following a review of how digital technology impacts on copyright law. More >>
Strategy to improve hazardous substances work
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
The government has released a plan to reduce the cost of complying with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act without compromising safety and the environment. More >>
Police Minister at police trainees/UK cops grad.
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Media are advised Police Minister George Hawkins will tomorrow attend the graduation of young police trainees from Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Foundation Studies course. More >>
Government responding to hazardous substances rep.
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Hazardous Substances Strategy released today by Environment Minister Marian Hobbs will address cost and innovation issues identified in a survey of businesses, Associate Commerce Minister John Tamihere says. More >>
NZ/Australia to Discuss Closer Defence Relations
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton left for Australia today for the Australia/New Zealand Defence Committee—the annual meeting with his Australian counterpart, Senator Robert Hill. More >>
First reading for Secondhand Dealers Bill
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bill, part of a government package to combat property crime, had its first reading in Parliament this evening. More >>
Bill will enhance legal services market
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Bill governing the provision of legal services will provide greater choice for consumers while maintaining necessary consumer protections, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Rise in regional consumer confidence good for jobs
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The rise in consumer confidence across the regions of New Zealand in the June quarter is a cause for cautious optimism about New Zealand's economic and job prospects, Economic Development Minister, Jim Anderton, said today. More >>
Government sector electricity savings to continue
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Efforts to save electricity in the government sector will continue with a revised target of 10 percent, in line with the national call to use electricity prudently this winter, says Energy Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
NRL certified by test ban treaty organisation
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament Minister Marian Hobbs has welcomed the news that the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organisation has certified the National Radiation Laboratory in Christchurch. More >>
Bill will protect Intl. Criminal Court staff
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill setting out the privileges and immunities that judges and staff of the International Criminal Court (ICC) would have while working in New Zealand was introduced to Parliament today by Foreign Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Toll-free phone for buy-back concerns
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard are investigating a possible amendment to the Consumer Credit Bill to provide legislative cover for housing buy-back schemes. More >>
Public service bargaining parameters updated
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the Government has agreed to updated bargaining parameters for employment agreement negotiations in the state sector. More >>
Maharey Speech: Recognising & inspiring excellence
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Welcome to the ceremony to announce the recipients of the second Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards. More >>
