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Waterfront commemoration of Sir Peter's life
Friday, 16 May 2003, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
The government today announced a memorial to commemorate the life and work of kiwi hero and sporting icon, the late Sir Peter Blake, to be built on the Auckland waterfront. More >>
Burton Speech - Whale Rider for US travel media
Friday, 16 May 2003, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Good evening, and welcome to this special pre-release screening of Whale Rider. I’d like to offer a special welcome and my thanks to Witi Ihimaera for coming to all the way to New York to be here with us tonight. I’d also like to extend my thanks ... More >>
Suicide statistics show rates trending down
Friday, 16 May 2003, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
Latest figures on the rates of suicide are encouraging and provide support to continue efforts in the area of suicide prevention, the Associate Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
New funding for transport initiatives
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“Budget 2003 contains funding for a suite of new transport initiatives,” says Transport Minister Paul Swain. More >>
Boost for biosecurity resources in budget
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity measures will be boosted for the fourth year in a row by the Labour Progressive Government, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
BUDGET 2003: Summary Sheet Environment & Culture
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Culture and heritage 1. Almost $40 million over four years to support Television New Zealand, Radio New Zealand, New Zealand on Air and the Broadcasting Standards Authority. [$14.6 million to RNZ already announced.] 2. $1 million over four years ... More >>
$40m broadcasting package boosts local programming
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A $39.9 million broadcasting package will improve the quality and amount of local programming New Zealanders can tune into, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Public information campaign on the Treaty
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will initiate a $6.5 million public information programme on the Treaty of Waitangi, honouring commitments made by Labour at the last election, Mâori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia announced today. More >>
Accelerating growth from publicly funded R&D
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is creating a new fund to accelerate the commercial development of innovations in publicly funded research. More >>
BUDGET 2003: Summary Sheet Education
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Pre-school An extra $55 million over four years to increase participation in and quality of early childhood education. More >>
BUDGET 2003: Summary Sheet Keeping NZ Safe
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government
1. Almost $9 million in new funding to Customs for the 2003-04 year and between $15 and $25 million, subject to a commercial tender process, for new x-ray technology. 2. $1.069 million next year and $844,000 a year thereafter for transport initiatives, ... More >>
BUDGET 2003: Summary Sheet Highlights & Key Points
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Government
1. An operating balance, excluding revaluations and accounting changes, of just over $4 billion projected for 2002-03 More >>
Prime Minister: Budget builds capacity for growth
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that Budget 2003 demonstrated that the government was committed to managing the country’s finances responsibly and lifting New Zealand’s economic performance. More >>
BUDGET 2003: Summary Sheet Growth and Innovation
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Government
1. $140 million, excluding capital, over four years for research, science and technology. 2. $110 million over four years to respond to the recommendations of the task forces into biotechnology, design, screen production and ICT. 3. $73 million over four years ... More >>
Investing in knowledge
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will invest $140 million of new operational funding in research, science and technology (RS&T) over the next four years. More >>
Strong communities and strong families
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Parenting support, family violence prevention programmes and improved community-based services are allocated an additional $39.7 million in Budget 2003. More >>
BUDGET 2003: Summary Sheet Opportunity & Security
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Government
- $535 million to extend the health funding path to 2005-06: $400 million in 2002-03; $800 million in 2003-04, $1.2 billion in 2004-05, $1.73 billion in 2005-06. More >>
Supporting the development of an innovative nation
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Government
For the first time proposed tertiary tuition subsidy rates for the next three years are being outlined, rather than only those for the following year. This gives tertiary education organisations greater long-term financial certainty. Other new investments ... More >>
Ensuring access to tertiary education
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2003 delivers long-term fee predictability for students, in addition to $71 million of student-focused initiatives, says Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Health funding path extended
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2003 allocates another $535 million to carry the government’s $3.3 billion three year health funding package into 2005-06. More >>
