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PPP's govt taking cautious approach
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Paul Swain said that public private partnerships (PPPs) would have an important role to play in helping New Zealand tackle its transport infrastructure deficit. Speaking at a conference on PPPs in Auckland this morning, Mr Swain said ... More >>
New early childhood ed centres of innovation
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today a new early childhood education initiative that will create six Centres of Innovation, which will be used to build a strong research base to inform and develop models of best teaching practice. More >>
Cullen Speech: Canterbury Manufacturers’ Assn
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
In a week’s time I will be presenting my fourth Budget. Once again, there will be no great surprises. Government Budgets are important milestones in the annual calendar of any economy. It is precisely because they are important that they should not be ... More >>
Budget 2003 Pacific Business Boost
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific peoples are to get more help starting or developing their own businesses with an extra $1.504 million over the next four years, Acting Pacific Island Affairs Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Govt supporting youth in Youth Week
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
As you are no doubt already aware, this week is Youth Week, a week that celebrates what it means to be young. Youth Week encourages people to focus on the positive aspects of being young, and encourages them to speak out and participate in our society. ... More >>
Pete Hodgson Speech: New renewable energy
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
[Remarks at public announcement of Meridian Energy's Project Te Apiti wind farm (55 turbines, total capacity 82 -96 megawatts), Woodville, Wairarapa] More >>
Jim Anderton NZ Plastics Speech
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 12:20 am | New Zealand Government
Plastics New Zealand chairperson, Graeme Allan Delegates, guests, sponsors, ladies and gentlemen Yesterday at about five o’clock in the morning, I was sitting at Parliament, finishing work for the day -- with a Bill aimed at teenage drinking. I was thinking ... More >>
Gateway programme a success – report
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The government’s pilot Gateway programme which allows senior secondary students to incorporate workplace learning with their school-based studies has been a great success according to an report released today by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) ... More >>
O’Connor Speech: Lean Meats export commendation
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
John Atkins, Phil Guscott and the Lean Meats' team, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is my pleasure to join you today. I am delighted to be here today to present Lean Meats with a Trade New Zealand Export Award. More >>
Budget 2003 - Funding boost for energy programmes
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2003 Budget boosts two grants schemes and a loan scheme that aim to reduce energy costs and improve New Zealand’s energy efficiency and use of renewable energy. More >>
Table wines not affected by new excise law
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The changes to excise duty passed through Parliament last night do not apply to table wine irrespective of its alcohol strength,” Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
O’Connor Speech: LandWise seminar Havelock North
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen:It is my pleasure to join you today. This Landwise project Minimum Tillage, Optimum Water, Maximum Productivity Crops was in the first group of projects funded through the Sustainable Farming Fund. More >>
Minister opens refurbished Westport police station
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
“The upgrade will greatly improve working conditions for the 11 staff who have previously had to endure extremely cramped surroundings,” Mr Hawkins said. More >>
Govt Switches On Mäori Television Service Laws
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Mäori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia says yesterday's passing of the Mäori Television Service (Te Aratuku Whakaata Irirangi Mäori) Bill will mark a new era in New Zealand broadcasting, and more importantly in Mäori broadcasting. More >>
Teleworking pilot – a sign of things to come
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Transport and Communications Minister Paul Swain said the Close2:Kapiti Teleworking pilot project, launched today by Greater Wellington Regional Council, is a great initiative and a sign of things to come. More >>
First NZDF Boeing 757 arrives
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton has today welcomed the first of two Boeing 757 aircraft to Rongotai Air Force Base. More >>
Tamihere Speech: SADD Ambassadors saving lives
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
Address at ceremony for appointment of SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) ambassadors, The Beehive, 3.30pm More >>
National Radio gets $14.5m boost
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2003: Radio New Zealand is to receive new funding worth $14.58m over four years to to set up a nationwide FM service and meet the rising costs of its core services, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Maharey Speech: Supporting public service radio
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Hello to you all. Thank you for the invitation Brian. I am very pleased to be here with you this evening and to have the opportunity to speak to you directly. You are the people whose work is critical to achieving the public service broadcasting goals ... More >>
Coalition Curbs Child Drinking
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour Progressive Coalition Government is increasing the excise duty charged on some alcoholic beverages in order to promote safer communities by discouraging underage teenagers and children from misusing alcohol. More >>
