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Economic Ministers meet in The Marshalls
Monday, 9 June 2003, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Marian Hobbs, will represent New Zealand at the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in the Marshall Islands this week. More >>
Suicide prevention strategy being assessed
Friday, 6 June 2003, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jim Anderton has welcomed the contribution to the understanding of suicide from research released today by Annette Beautrais from the University of Canterbury. ‘ “It is important that there is ongoing discussion and research on ... More >>
Tranzrail deal vital for NZ’s economic development
Friday, 6 June 2003, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
"New Zealand’s future success in the critical economic, industry and regional development areas are the reasons behind the Coalition Government’s announcement today to buy the rail network for $1, and take a 35 per cent stake in Tranzrail”, ... More >>
Summary Of HOA Between The Govt. And Tranz Rail
Friday, 6 June 2003, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
There are three main parts to the Heads of Agreement announced today: a recapitalisation package, the purchase of the rail network by the Crown, and an agreement on access. More >>
Government moves to protect rail network
Friday, 6 June 2003, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has this afternoon signed a Heads of Agreement to buy the rail network for $1, take out a 35 per cent stake in Tranz Rail and rescue it from insolvency through an immediate cash injection of $44 million, Finance Minister Michael Cullen ... More >>
NZ, Australia to make scoping mission to Solomons
Friday, 6 June 2003, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand officials are to join with Australia in a scoping mission to examine the law and order crisis in the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
TVNZ Separation of the transmission business
Friday, 6 June 2003, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The formal separation of the transmission business of Television New Zealand Limited is now expected to take place by December 2003 to allow officials time to work through taxation issues of a commercially sensitive nature, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey ... More >>
Maharey visits new Riccarton pensioner housing
Friday, 6 June 2003, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The nearly completed Wharenui Road 8-unit development for Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) utilises exisiting HNZC land and recently acquired adjoining land. In partnership with Homecastle Homes, the project has involved demolishing existing dwellings and ... More >>
New Board Members for Research Foundation
Friday, 6 June 2003, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Pete Hodgson has appointed three new Board members to the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. More >>
Beehive Bulletin For Week Ending Friday 06 June
Friday, 6 June 2003, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson traveled this week to Pariroa Pa in South Taranaki to publicly read out the formal Crown apology to Ngati Ruanui for acknowledged Treaty breaches. The acknowledgements and formal apology were included ... More >>
Ko Te Whakatau Keremi Tuarua Ki Te Moana
Friday, 6 June 2003, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Nô muri tata mai i tçtahi hîkoi i te pûaotanga o te atatû, ka hainatia tçtahi Tûtohinga Whakatau Keremi e Ngâti Tuwharetoa Ki Kawerau me te Karauna. More >>
Second Bay of Plenty tribe settles Treaty claims
Friday, 6 June 2003, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Today in Kawerau, after a dawn hikoi, the Kawerau-based tribe Ngäti Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty), also known as Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau, signed a Deed of Settlement with the Crown. More >>
Maharey Comments On Hobsonville
Friday, 6 June 2003, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
House building at the former Hobsonville air force base would require environmental and other planning consents to be met, Minister of Housing Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Early childhood education to benefit more children
Friday, 6 June 2003, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today a further $1.6 million to assist with extending, upgrading and building early childhood education centres, creating 463 extra places for children. More >>
Therapeutic Massage Association annual meeting
Friday, 6 June 2003, 12:16 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak to your annual conference today, and for choosing my electorate of Rongotai as the venue for your conference. More >>
National Youth Environment Forum
Friday, 6 June 2003, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs marked World Environment Day today by announcing the establishment of a national Youth Environment Forum. More >>
New Zealand Goes Green In Record Numbers
Friday, 6 June 2003, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealander’s commitment to the environment has been highlighted by a record number of entries for this year’s Green Ribbon Awards. More >>
Tertiary reform – implications: medicine & health
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Address as part of Christchurch School of Medicine’s Mid Winter Dialogue series. Rolleston Lecture Theatre. More >>
Maharey Speech: Many pathways to success
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Comments at a New Zealand Flooring Industry Training Organisation Modern Apprenticeships induction and graduation event. Coopers Flooring First, Christchurch. More >>
Secondhand dealer laws to be tightened
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Tougher regulations planned for secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers will make it harder for criminals to dispose of stolen goods, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
