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Dazed and confused – National on welfare
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Bill English’s speech last night on National’s approach to welfare confirms the party is totally confused on welfare and has reverted to bumper sticker policies it knows do not work, says Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Covenant agreed for substantial Waikato forest
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
A 1600 hectare block of Maori-owned forest in the Waikato is to be protected as a conservation reserve under a new kawenata (convenant) signed with the owners, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
New Protection for Southland SILNA Forest
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A slice of Southland native forest is to be set aside as a new reserve, the first negotiated under the Government's new SILNA conservation proposals, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Security of New Zealand trade under review
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Government planning aimed at securing New Zealand’s trade in the changed world environment is now underway, Customs Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
King appoints Tairawhiti DHB chair
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King today announced the appointment of Ingrid Nea Collins as chair of the board of Tairawhiti District Health Board (DHB). More >>
Phil Goff Speech: Iraq crisis: NZ's position
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The issue of Iraq so dominates international affairs today that my comments this afternoon would risk irrelevance if I were not to focus on it. More >>
Address to NZ Private Hospitals Assn Seminar
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you very much for inviting me to speak to you today. I am always pleased to have the opportunity to talk with people who are committed to delivering high quality health and disability services, but I was very keen to do so today for another reason ... More >>
Michael Cullen Speech: Union-government forum
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Good evening, and thank you for coming here tonight. I realise that for most of you, the discussions come at the end of a full day’s work outside of a policy and union context. I hope you find the exercise both interesting and relevant. My colleagues ... More >>
Iwi and environmental management
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Incorporating iwi issues and concerns in council plans and policies from the outset is a much better approach to environmental management than having iwi reacting continually to individual consent applications or environmental problems on a case by case basis, ... More >>
Early childhood education to be boosted by merger
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Education and State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the integration of the Early Childhood Development agency into the Ministry of Education in a move designed to provide a more cohesive service delivery in early childhood education. More >>
Reviews focus on improving govt service delivery
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today announced that Cabinet has agreed to reviews of the smaller population ministries, and to a review of information communication technology across the education sector. More >>
NZ welcomes inauguration of ICC judges
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the swearing in of the first 18 judges who will sit on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. More >>
Guest nights reach all-time high
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Mark Burton is today welcoming a new record of 3.94 million guest nights in January 2003. The figure, released today in Statistics New Zealand’s latest accommodation survey, exceeds the previous record of 3.89 million, which was set ... More >>
NZ statement on Iraq to the UN Security Council
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Three weeks ago the New Zealand Government’s statement to this Council urged that the diplomatic process be allowed to run its course with respect to the crisis over Iraq. It also urged that Iraq move rapidly to provide the information and co-operation ... More >>
Councils given power to change speed limits
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Councils and Transit New Zealand will be able to change speed limits in their areas under a new rule signed by Transport Minister Paul Swain. More >>
Consultation starts on the Mäori Language Strategy
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Mäori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia encourages whänau, hapü, iwi and Mäori communities to participate in the consultation about 'He Moemoeä Ngätahi mo te Reo Mäori' - A shared vision for the future of Te Reo Mäori' as government seeks to fulfil its responsibilities ... More >>
Ka tïmata te whiriwhiri körero mö te Rautaki Reo
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
12 Maehe 2003 He Pänui Päpäho Ka tïmata te whiriwhiri körero mö te Rautaki Reo Mäori More >>
Building Review Discussion Paper released
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Commerce, Lianne Dalziel, today released a discussion paper on the regulation of New Zealand’s building industry. More >>
Police well resourced to focus on crime: Hawkins
Tuesday, 11 March 2003, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Police have the resources necessary to focus on crime prevention and resolution throughout New Zealand, Police Minister George Hawkins says. More >>
Maharey Notes: Forum Focuses Minds On Skills Gap
Tuesday, 11 March 2003, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey travelled to Nelson last week for the first of a nationwide series of forums on how to address regional skill shortages. Low unemployment across New Zealand is creating difficulties that New Zealand has ... More >>
