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Cullen speech, in response to IMF report

Monday, 5 May 2003, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government

This year’s round of regional conferences takes place against the most uncertain and disturbed international environment for many years. In this situation New Zealand is profoundly fortunate to have a Helen Clark led Labour Government in power. More >>

Minimum hydro lake levels

Monday, 5 May 2003, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government

Energy Minister Pete Hodgson confirmed today that lowering minimum hydro lake levels is a possible response to the prospect of power shortages this winter, but said it was "well down the list". More >>

Deborah Coddington needs maths lessons

Monday, 5 May 2003, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government

"It is time that Deborah Coddington went to a few of her lessons at Cambridge University and brushed up on her maths,” Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

Maori seats safeguard against majority's tyranny

Monday, 5 May 2003, 12:20 am | New Zealand Government

The Maori seats must be retained because they remain an important safeguard against the tyranny of the majority, Associate Maori Affairs Minister and MP for Tamaki Makaurau, John Tamihere said. More >>

Goff Address to the NZ/Fiji Business Cl conference

Friday, 2 May 2003, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tomasi Vuetilovoni, Hon Kaliopate Tavola, Presidents John Williams and Digby Bossley, the High Commissioner of Fiji Mr Bal Ram, Ladies and Gentlemen. More >>

Beehive Bulletin For Week Ending

Friday, 2 May 2003, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Extra funding of $167 million over four years will provide an extra 774 primary and secondary teaching positions over and above those required for roll growth, says Education Minister Trevor Mallard. The extra teachers will be provided from the start ... More >>

Judith Tizard’s New Zealand Music Month Quiz 2003

Friday, 2 May 2003, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government

1. Joe Lonie, who has directed more than 35 music videos for bands including Goodshirt and Supergroove, was also the bass player in which chart-topping New Zealand group? More >>

New Zealand Music Month quiz issued to MPs today

Friday, 2 May 2003, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard has issued her annual New Zealand music quiz to all Members of Parliament in celebration of New Zealand Music Month. “The twenty-question quiz started three years ago when I thought that ... More >>

Ngati Whatua o Orakei negotiations

Friday, 2 May 2003, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The Terms of Negotiation set out the ground rules for negotiations and signal the beginning of the formal talks that will lead to the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. Ngäti Whätua o Orakei will be represented in negotiations by ... More >>

Budget 2003: NCEA, NZQA receives injection

Friday, 2 May 2003, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a pre-budget package of initiatives totalling nearly $78 million in new spending over four years to support the NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) and the administration of other ... More >>

Budget 2003 Primary HealthCare Costs To Be Lowered

Friday, 2 May 2003, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Annette King and Progressive Coalition Leader Jim Anderton today announced a $19.8 million funding initiative that will allow all Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) to charge low fees for patients under 18 years from October 1. More >>