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Customs not selling unsafe imported vehicles
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Rick Barker today refuted emphatically the allegations by Act transport spokesperson Deborah Coddington who suggested the New Zealand Customs Service was selling “unsafe” motor vehicles to “unsuspecting” buyers. More >>
Nelson Family Housed
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Nelson family unable to find accommodation have been successful housed, Acting Housing Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Jim Anderton Speech: Resonate event
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
I have followed New Zealand music for many years and am a particular fan of Neil and Tim Finn, Wayne Mason who wrote Nature, Don McGlashan (who covered Nature), Emma Paki, Bic Runga and recent successes like Nysian Mystic. More >>
Trade opponent scare-mongering
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has a clear commitment to maintaining New Zealand's sovereignty, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Nelson Family Housed
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Nelson family unable to find accommodation have been successful housed, Acting Housing Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Employers and employees urged to work together
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Margaret Wilson today urged employers and employees to work together over the next two months to ensure that when the Health and Safety in Employment Act Amendment comes into force on May 5 they have a shared understanding of workplace ... More >>
Student loan interest rate to stay at 7 per cent
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
The headline student loan interest rate will remain at 7 per cent for the year beginning 1 April 2003, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen and Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
The Two Towers wins two Baftas
Monday, 24 February 2003, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers wins two Baftas and the Orange Film of the Year More >>
NZ to host Pacific Islands Forum meeting in August
Monday, 24 February 2003, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that New Zealand will host the 34th Pacific Islands Forum in Auckland from 12 to 19 August. More >>
CER 20th anniversary visit by John Howard
Monday, 24 February 2003, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Australian Prime Minister John Howard is to visit New Zealand on 8 to 10 March. More >>
Order refers Bain case to Court of Appeal
Monday, 24 February 2003, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Phil Goff today announced the final step necessary in sending the David Bain case back to the Court of Appeal for a full reconsideration. More >>
Goff names new Ambassador to Italy
Monday, 24 February 2003, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Italy will be career diplomat Julie MacKenzie, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Govt’s banking policy right one says Anderton
Monday, 24 February 2003, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Jim Anderton Minister for Economic, Industry and Regional Development 24 February 2003 Media statement More >>
FBT Review - Motor vehicles top list of concerns
Monday, 24 February 2003, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
The tax treatment of motor vehicles was the number one concern of people who expressed their views on what should be covered by the government’s review of fringe benefit tax, Associate Minister of Revenue Paul Swain said today. More >>
Goff welcomes verdicts in Routley murder case
Monday, 24 February 2003, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the guilty verdict handed down to a man accused of murdering New Zealander Diana Routley in India in 1997. More >>
Lessons from success of Central Otago Rail Trail
Monday, 24 February 2003, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter launched the Department of Conservation’s new national ‘Conservation with Communities’ strategy at Wedderburn in Central Otago today. More >>
Voters can choose local authority electoral system
Monday, 24 February 2003, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Voters for at least 10 Councils around the country will be able to decide in the next few months which electoral system they want used for their 2004 local body elections. More >>
Launch of Prisoners’ Aid Society booklets
Monday, 24 February 2003, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for your invitation to be here today, to celebrate the launch of your new booklets: ‘After Arrest’ and ‘Mum or Dad in Prison – a Guide for Caregivers’ More >>
Iwi Strategic Planning - Tariana Turia Speech
Monday, 24 February 2003, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
E nga mana, e nga reo o tenei rohe, tena koutou katoa. Ngati Raukawa, karanga mai, karanga mai, mihi mai. It is a great privilege to be asked to attend and address you today. The privilege lies in the fact that Ngäti Raukawa are exemplars and leaders ... More >>
Highway Patrol proving effective say Ministers
Friday, 21 February 2003, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
A big decrease in deaths on New Zealand’s state highways since 1999 is attributable to an effective Highway Patrol, say Police Minister George Hawkins and Transport Minister Paul Swain. More >>
