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TVNZ and Transmission Holdings Ltd boards
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today announced the make-up of the boards of Television New Zealand and Transmission Holdings Limited. More >>
Hodgson Speech: Oceans Policy: Maori engagement
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
In Stage One of Oceans Policy development, Defining the vision, a Ministerial Advisory Committee, led by Dame Cath Tizard, asked thousands of New Zealanders what they wanted for our oceans. I know that many if not most of you were involved in that process ... More >>
NZ statement on Iraq to UN Security Council
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
While we acknowledge the endeavour to avoid civilian casualties, the loss of life on both sides is of deep concern. It is also essential that the Geneva Conventions be adhered to by all parties. More >>
New Zealand wins WTO steel case
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Reports that a World Trade Organisation disputes panel had ruled that the United States safeguards on imports of steel breached relevant WTO obligations relating to the imposition of safeguards were great news for the New Zealand steel industry, ... More >>
Two new EECA board members
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Pete Hodgson today announced the appointment of two new members to the board of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Crown and Ngati Awa Settlement General Background
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Ngati Awa is an iwi of the Eastern Bay of Plenty descended from Awanuiarangi II of the Mataatua waka. Ngati Awa has approximately 13,000 members and 22 hapu. Ngati Awa’s early interactions with the Crown were outlined in the Waitangi Tribunal’s ... More >>
First settlement in the Bay of Plenty signed today
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
The signing of a Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngati Awa marks the acceptance of the first comprehensive Treaty settlement in the Bay of Plenty, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson said today. More >>
Volume of de-classified documents marks CER's 20th
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff will tonight launch a volume of previously restricted documents on the negotiation of CER, at a function marking the 20th anniversary of the trans-Tasman agreement. More >>
Prostitution Bill amendments target criminals
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Phil Goff today tabled amendments to the Prostitution Reform Bill giving police power to prevent criminals from running sex businesses, and assisting local authorities to control where brothels are established. More >>
Deed of Settlement will be signed
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Court proceedings brought by the Tuhoe-Waikaremoana Trust Board have been adjourned to enable the Crown and the Bay of Plenty iwi Ngati Awa to sign a Deed of Settlement at parliament tomorrow. More >>
Young Columbus residents to return to Japan
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today that agreement has been reached with the Auckland-based Columbus Academy to return the young residents of the academy back to Japan. More >>
Annette King Address to Health Workforce Advisory
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Dame Silvia Cartwright, Professor Andrew Hornblow, Chair of the Health Workforce Advisory Committee, Dr Karen Poutasi, Director-General of Health, and Ladies and Gentlemen. More >>
Medical student numbers to rise by 40 per year
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says New Zealand's medical practitioner workforce will be significantly boosted following today's announcement that the cap on funded medical students will increase from 285 full-time students to 325 per year. More >>
The United Nations: Our hope for the future
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to open your forum. The focus of your discussions is the hope that we have for the future, for peace, prosperity and a fairer and more just world. More >>
Decisions next step in modernising Defence Forces
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton has today announced several government decisions that will bring about greater joint cooperation across Defence. More >>
Making our kids good global citizens
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Children trying to make sense of a world at war on TV, should realise that when they grow up, they can do something to make the world a safer, more just place, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Meat NZ annual general meeting Dunedin
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Damien O’Connor Speech: Chairman Jeff Grant, chief executive Neil Taylor, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is my pleasure to join you today. More >>
Minister says report something to build on
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
“A solid body of work which broadly provides a good fit with government initiatives” is how Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today welcomed the report of the Government Administration Select Committee on weathertightness. More >>
Steve Maharey: Maharey Notes - Issue 85
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
Hitting The Mark On Employment Growth - Future Of Work Workshop - Parenting Council Welcomed - Benefits, Super To Increase On April 1 - Saving For Retirement - Cyf Baseline Review - Performance-Based Research Fund Panels Appointed - Tvnz Charter And Advertisers ... More >>
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Bill
Tuesday, 25 March 2003, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton speech: New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Bill - Mr Speaker, I move that the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Bill be read a first time. More >>
