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National party claims of apartheid ‘outrageous’

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 8:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The use of the term ‘apartheid’ to describe two Christchurch pre-schools is outrageous, says Associate Maori Affairs and Social Development Minister Tariana Turia. More >>

Bioreactor claim misleading

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Jeanette Fitzsimons, the co-leader of the Greens, misrepresents the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification when she argues that the Commission recommended that animals not be used as bioreactors, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>

Maharey refutes National’s interference claims

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister responsible for the Tertiary Education Commission Steve Maharey is dismissing claims by National MP Simon Power that he is poised to interfere in the types of courses being taught by New Zealand’s tertiary education providers. More >>

Tertiary Education Statistical Fact Sheet

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Organisations New Zealand has eight universities, 20 polytechnics, three wânanga, four colleges of education, over 500 registered private training establishments, 46 industry training organisations, nine government training establishments, 17 other ... More >>

Tertiary Education Reform Legislation Fact Sheet

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Government

The Education (Tertiary Reform) Amendment Act 2002 and the Industry Training Amendment Act 2002 provide the architecture for the Government’s reforms of the tertiary education system to ensure the strategic use of resources through the establishment of: More >>

Dr Andrew West: Release on Tertiary Education Com

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:39 pm | New Zealand Government

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) will act decisively to bring the vision contained in the Tertiary Education Strategy to fruition, says the Chair, Dr Andrew West. More >>

Stakeholder Comments On the Tertiary Education

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Government

“Recognition as a stakeholder in the Tertiary Education Commission is providing the Adult and Community Education sector with exciting new challenges and opportunities. The sector values the emphasis the Commission places on life long learning in particular ... More >>

Dr Andrew West: A New Tertiary Landscape

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Dr Andrew West - - A New Tertiary Landscape Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. - - A warm welcome to the launch of the Tertiary Education Commission, Te Amorangi Matauranga Matua. - - A special welcome to the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. ... More >>

Maharey Speech - Promise of a new day

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Whakataka te hau ki te uru whakataka te hau ki te tonga kia mäkinakina ki uta kia mätaratara ki tai e hi ake ana te atakura he tio, he huka he hou hu Tihei Mauriora! More >>

Key Facts Tertiary Education Commission

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Government

The Tertiary Education Commission Te Amorangi Mâtauranga Matua is a new independent crown entity, established on 1 January 2003. More >>

The Tertiary Education Strategy Fact Sheet

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Government

The Tertiary Education Strategy (TES) is a five-year blueprint for a more strategic, collaborative and integrated tertiary education system that will inspire excellence, demand relevance and improve access to tertiary learning for all New Zealanders. More >>

Tertiary Commission Ushers in New Era

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Government

The launch of the Tertiary Education Commission signals a fresh commitment to equipping New Zealanders with the skills, imagination and learning opportunities to confidently take their place in the world,” says Steve Maharey, Minister responsible for Tertiary ... More >>

Choy Report Released

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government

On 12 September 2001, Michael Choy, a Pizza deliverer, was robbed and fatally injured by six young people, aged between 12 and 17 years old. More >>

New scholarship announced for heritage sector

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government

A new scholarship for professionals in the heritage sector was announced this morning by Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. More >>

Errors Acknowledged In Bell Case

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Acting Corrections Minister Margaret Wilson today acknowledged there had been mistakes in the way in that William Bell’s parole was managed. More >>

Goff welcomes Bell sentence

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the sentence handed down to triple murderer William Bell today. More >>

Work on Upper Harbour Corridor Begins

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Early work on the Upper Harbour Corridor was celebrated today as Minister of Transport Paul Swain and North Shore mayor George Wood placed the first survey pegs for the second Upper Harbour Bridge section of the Upper Harbour Corridor project. More >>