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New Chair being sought for Broadcasting SA
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A new chair is being sought for the Broadcasting Standards Authority because current office holder, Peter Cartwright, has decided not to seek a second term, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Clutha-Southland car conversion, theft rates fall
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Car conversion and theft ex-car rates have dropped dramatically in Clutha Southlandin the last eight years, Police figures show. More >>
Big fall in car conversion, theft ex-car rates
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Rates of car conversion as well as theft from cars have dropped dramatically in the last eight years, Police figures show. More >>
Paul Swain: Speech to EDS breakfast
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be here to talk to you today. This is a very exciting time for New Zealand and in particular for the ICT sector. We are moving into a new phase of ICT development in New Zealand. More >>
Goff Speech: Regional and international security
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Phil Goff Statement to the 10th Asean Regional Forum Phnom Penh, Cambodia Wednesday, June 18... Mr Chairman, Foreign Minister Hor Namhong... There are many issues on the security agenda for Asia-Pacific. Since our last conference, the Bali bombing ... More >>
Minister to attend informal WTO meeting in Egypt
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton leaves tomorrow for an informal World Trade Organisation meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. More >>
Minister congratulates 2002 school of the year
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard congratulated Mountain View Primary School in Mangere, named today as the 2002 Goodman Fielder School of the Year in recognition of its leadership in seeking academic excellence and a quality learning environment for ... More >>
Customs Minister introduces Border Security Bill
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 4:00 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, introduced to Parliament today by Customs Minister Rick Barker. More >>
Comment sought on greenhouse gas research levy
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking feedback from the agriculture sector on the best way to levy dairy, sheep, beef and deer farmers to fund research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. More >>
Arts employment success
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 1,200 beneficiaries have found work with help from the Pathways to Arts and Cultural Employment (PACE) programme since it began in November 2001. More >>
New Zealand holds its ground on whale sanctuary
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has maintained support for the South Pacific Whale Sanctuary at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) despite stronger pro-whaling membership, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Better cross-border protection for consumers
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Consumer Affairs, Judith Tizard, welcomes the development of OECD guidelines to protect consumers from cross-border fraud and deceptive practices. More >>
Cullen Address: Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 8:01 am | New Zealand Government
Michael Cullen Address to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce: Economic Outlook and what it means for Wellington. More >>
Goff welcomes formation of Antarctic Secretariat
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff has welcomed news that the Antarctic Treaty meeting in Madrid has decided to establish a Secretariat. More >>
NZ becomes 100th member of IOM
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined the International Organization for Migration (IOM), becoming its 100th member country, the government announced today. More >>
Fee and course costs maxima submissions
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Fifty-five submissions have been received on the proposed fee and course costs maxima system that will regulate tertiary fees from 1 January 2004. More >>
Students involvement in decision-making
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
An Education Review Office report has found that effective student participation in school decision-making contributes to better student motivation and learning, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
ICT crucial tool for 21st century education
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Your second full-staff conference is a landmark event for the Correspondence School and one that I am pleased to have the opportunity to address. More >>
Review of Oamaru search and rescue incident
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A review has got underway into the circumstances surrounding the search and rescue response to the boating accident off the Oamaru coast on May 11 2003, with the appointment of a reviewer and agreement on the terms of reference. More >>
Government to appeal immigration case
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is appealing the High Court ruling on the test case brought by the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI). More >>