Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 2351]
GM legislation introduced
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government
The New Organisms and Other Matters Bill, introduced in Parliament today, will amend laws governing genetic modification. More >>
Principal Environment Judge appointed
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Judge John Bollard of Auckland as the Principal Environment Judge. More >>
More gamblers seek help for problems
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor says he's encouraged that more New Zealanders are seeking help for gambling problems. More >>
Funding for more teachers in schools
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs and Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia today welcomed the introduction of a 1:20 teacher: student ratio for students learning in te reo Maori, bringing an extra 155 full time teacher equivalents nationwide. More >>
Budget 2003 - Funding for more teachers in schools
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra funding of close to $167 million over four years will provide an extra 774 primary and secondary teaching positions over and above those required for roll growth, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Minister launches internet safety kit for schools
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
A new internet safety kit for schools was launched at Wellington’s Hataitai School today by the Minister of Education Trevor Mallard and the New Zealand Police Commissioner Rob Robinson. More >>
Budget 2003: Social science research funding
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
A project to network New Zealand’s leading tertiary sector social scientists and to share their expertise with policy makers heads up an $8.6m package of initiatives announced today. More >>
Cullen Address to Savings and Fund Management
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to thank the organisers of today’s conference for the opportunity to brief you on the government’s perspective on the role of savings in the New Zealand economy, and on the future direction of superannuation, both public and private. More >>
Maharey : Connecting policy, research, practice
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
It's my privilege to welcome you here today to what is a watershed in, to date, an inconspicuous social revolution. A strong word, revolution. But accurate in the sense that what we're focusing on over the next two days is a complete turnaround in the ... More >>
Budget 2003 - Huge boost for probation service
Monday, 28 April 2003, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of probation officers is to jump by 22 percent, and probation service training budgets are to be boosted by nearly 80 percent, Acting Corrections Minister Margaret Wilson announced today. More >>
15 percent power savings target for govt sector
Monday, 28 April 2003, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Pete Hodgson said it was important for the government sector to provide leadership in electricity savings to help reduce the risk of power shortages this winter. More >>
International Workers’ Memorial Day
Monday, 28 April 2003, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
International Workers’ Memorial Day is a day to remember those who have lost their lives at work. More >>
Turia Speech: Te Kura Kaupapa Mäori, Taumarunui
Monday, 28 April 2003, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to help to open your kura. I call it yours because I know full well the long hours, determined effort, and effective lobbying and consultation that are required to progress a kura from conception to birth. More >>
Tariana Turia's Beehive Chat
Monday, 28 April 2003, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
ANZAC weekend brings mixed feelings for me. On the one hand, we remember the sacrifices of those who have fought for our country. We celebrate their contribution to our relatively peaceful nation and, as diverse peoples, we share in the pride and the ... More >>
Media Advisory: Major boost for probation service
Monday, 28 April 2003, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Corrections Minister Margaret Wilson will today make a major announcement on the future funding of the Probation Service. More >>
Cullen Speech to Labour Party Regional Conference
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:19 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 >>
Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements Background info
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements (NGAs) are an important new Climate Change policy together with the proposed emissions charge and the Projects mechanism. More >>
Consumers to get cleaner diesel and petrol
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Refining Company’s decision to upgrade the Marsden Point refinery to produce cleaner fuels was welcomed today by Associate Minister of Energy Harry Duynhoven. More >>
New Zealand Refining Co’s decision welcomed
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
“Today’s announcement that the New Zealand Refining Company has approved a $180 million upgrade of its Marsden Point refinery near Whangarei is great news,” said acting Regional Development Minister Paul Swain. More >>
NZ's first Negotiated Greenhouse Agreement
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The $180 million Future Fuels Project investment announced today by the New Zealand Refining Company (NZRC) is supported by the first successful Negotiated Greenhouse Agreement (NGA) to be put in place, Pete Hodgson, the Convenor of the Ministerial ... More >>
