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NZ Removed From US Tradewatch List
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton and Associate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed the removal of New Zealand from the US Trade Representative's annual "Special 301" Watch List. More >>
Budget: Youthline supported to help young people
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
Youth line will get $400,000 over four years in Budget 2003 in recognition of their important role in helping young people in their time of need, says Progressive Leader and Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton, who chairs the Government's Ministerial ... More >>
Commercial radio beats NZ music targets again
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
News that commerical radio has again beaten local music targets augurs well for the growth of the New Zealand music industry, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Electricity fixed charges reduced
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The impact of the Government’s low fixed charge policy in reducing fixed daily charges faced by lower users of electricity is highlighted by new electricity statistics recently released, says Energy Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Electricity fixed charges reduced - web link
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Electricity fixed charges reduced - web link to Economic Development Ministry... More >>
Trans-Tasman talks closer Customs co-operation
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Australian and New Zealand Customs organisations have agreed to further develop their strong working relationship to enhance border security in their respective countries and in the Pacific Region. More >>
Margaret Wilson Speech: Taranaki Health and Safety
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Margaret Wilson Speech: Taranaki Health and Safety in Employment Workshop and Expo Room 1, Yarrow Stadium, Maratahu Street More >>
More roster relief for rural doctors and nurses
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor announced today the third of four rounds of funding to relieve rural doctors and nurses working onerous rosters. More >>
Developing biotech – an investment in the future
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Biotechnology Taskforce has delivered a high-quality report with bold recommendations for accelerating the growth of the sector, says Minister of Research, Science and Technology Pete Hodgson. More >>
Possum will be missed – Swain, Duynhoven & Tizard
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Paul Swain and Associate Transport Ministers Harry Duynhoven and Judith Tizard expressed sadness at the death of Possum Bourne and offered condolences to his family. More >>
Top young athletes win sport scholarships
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 12:28 am | New Zealand Government
More than 53 talented athletes from Otago and Southland have received the Prime Minister’s sporting scholarships to help them reach their sporting and educational goals, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. ... More >>
Budget 2003: Best teaching practices to develop
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is to fund a work programme to develop and support effective and best practice teaching that caters for students of all backgrounds, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Third pay rise for New Zealand Defence Force
Monday, 5 May 2003, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2003 - Uniformed defence personnel are about to receive their third pay rise in as many years. Minister of Defence Mark Burton announced today that effective 1 July 2003, regular force personnel will receive a two percent across the board ... More >>
Safety agencies for aviation and maritime sectors
Monday, 5 May 2003, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Margaret Wilson today announced that the Civil Aviation Authority will administer the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 for the aviation sector while the Maritime Safety Authority will administer the Act for the maritime sector. More >>
Innovations fund to help school alliances
Monday, 5 May 2003, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard is inviting schools to make use of a new $1 million annual fund designed to encourage alliances between schools, and to support innovative new ways of learning. More >>
9th of May - Smart growth through new ideas
Monday, 5 May 2003, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The 15 May Budget will help support the government’s aim of building and maintaining solid levels of economic growth through innovation. More >>
Budget 2003: Health and safety research
Monday, 5 May 2003, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Amendments to the Health and Safety in Employment Act that come into force today encourage employers and employees to work together to create safe, healthy and more productive workplaces. More >>
Vehicle Emissions Q&A
Monday, 5 May 2003, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
What is the proposed Vehicle Emissions Policy? The government is looking at a number of short-term and long-term options to bring New Zealand’s vehicle emissions down; the health impacts of vehicle emissions are too high. These options focus on improving ... More >>
Government working to improve vehicle emissions
Monday, 5 May 2003, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-Progressive Government, with the support of the Greens, is developing a number of programmes to address vehicle emissions and their social, environmental and economic effects, Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard announced today. More >>
Cullen welcomes IMF report on NZ
Monday, 5 May 2003, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the latest IMF report on New Zealand, saying it represented a substantial endorsement of the government’s fiscal strategy. More >>
