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Exporters helping to increase export security
Monday, 12 May 2003, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Three significant players in the export sector are working with the New Zealand Customs Service on a pilot partnership aimed at enhancing the security of New Zealand's export supply chain. More >>
Budget 2003 - Boost for off-shore security
Monday, 12 May 2003, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2003 provides an additional $5.9 million next year and $1.9 million in future years to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for security, counter-terrorism and emergency response initiatives, Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff announced ... More >>
NZ hopes resolution clears way for UN role in Iraq
Monday, 12 May 2003, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is hoping a draft resolution due to go before the United Nations Security Council will create a vital role for the UN in post-war Iraq, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Budget 2003: Better help for victims of crime
Monday, 12 May 2003, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
Victim Support's plan to improve regional-based assistance to victims of crime has been boosted by funding in this year's Budget, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Maharey Speech: commercial radio broadcasters
Monday, 12 May 2003, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Hello to you all. It is a great pleasure to be here today to address your conference and to participate in the panel discussion. Since holding the Broadcasting portfolio, John McElhinney, and executive director, David Innes, have kept me regularly briefed ... More >>
Certainty for commercial radio licence holders
Monday, 12 May 2003, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed on a policy covering the renewal of radio spectrum rightholders, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey and Communications Minister Paul Swain announced today. More >>
Wood Hawke's Bay showcasing kiwi innovation
Monday, 12 May 2003, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
A Hawke's Bay-based wood industry cluster group has won praise from the government for its innovation and contribution to regional economic development and growth. More >>
Minister farewells P3 Orion
Monday, 12 May 2003, 7:58 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton farewelled the crew of an RNZAF P3 Orion today, prior to their deployment to begin their role in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). 40 Air Force personnel, including aircrew and support staff, will also form part of the ... More >>
Strengthening tourism through quality and info
Monday, 12 May 2003, 7:56 am | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon, and welcome to you all. I’m delighted to be here, and would like to thank Lenice, Harvey and the De Bretts team for having us here today. More >>
Quality information key to achieving tourism goals
Monday, 12 May 2003, 7:54 am | New Zealand Government
The government is continuing to strengthen its partnerships with the tourism sector to ensure a sustainable future for tourism in New Zealand, Tourism Minister Mark Burton said. More >>
Far North iwi reaches settlement milestone
Monday, 12 May 2003, 7:45 am | New Zealand Government
Ngäti Kahu, one of the five iwi in the Far North, today signed Terms of Negotiation with the Crown, Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson said. More >>
NZ's new ideas key to economic success
Monday, 12 May 2003, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
“The New Zealand economy could be the most innovative in the world, if we continue thriving on ideas that create jobs and development opportunities,” said Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton today. More >>
Smart New ideas creating growth
Monday, 12 May 2003, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government
“Commercialising new ideas is a key to New Zealand’s economic future, “said Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton today in announcing 94 new Enterprise Awards from Industry New Zealand. More >>
New board chair appointed to NZQA
Friday, 9 May 2003, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced the appointment of Professor Graeme Fraser as Chair of the Board of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. More >>
Beehive Bulletin For Week Ending May 9
Friday, 9 May 2003, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Smart Growth Day, celebrating growth through new ideas, was marked by 38 Ministers and Government MPs visiting more than 50 businesses, schools and skills training organisations around New Zealand. The visits are part of the lead up to Budget 2003 ... More >>
Project Early background
Friday, 9 May 2003, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Project Early is directly concerned with the well-being of young children and the place of the family and the school in providing for that well-being. More >>
Budget 2003 Project Early to help kids in Auckland
Friday, 9 May 2003, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
A successful early intervention programme for children with behavioural problems, piloted in Christchurch, is to be established in Auckland, Justice Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Hobbs Speech - Environment Institute of Aust/NZ
Friday, 9 May 2003, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
· Marian Hobbs Speech - Official launch of Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, Te Papa, 11.45am Fri May 9 · · Noon: Karakia, Welcome · · Dignitaries: · · Australian High Commissioner Mr Robert Cotton Principal New Zealand Environment ... More >>
$3.9 million field store for Scott Base
Friday, 9 May 2003, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
A new field store to be built at Scott Base will be the largest construction project undertaken since the original commissioning of the base in 1956, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Personal Statement From Mark Gosche
Friday, 9 May 2003, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
“Today I have confirmed to the Prime Minister my intention to step down from the Cabinet and resign my portfolios of Housing, Pacific Island Affairs, Corrections and Racing. More >>