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Oscar nominations for The Two Towers
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“The announcement of six Oscar nominations for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is once again a great achievement for Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Richard Taylor, Weta, New Line and the cast and crew of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy,” said ... More >>
Upward trend in guest nights great news for touris
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Mark Burton is today welcoming the results of Statistics New Zealand’s latest accommodation survey. More >>
Air NZ papers released on www.treasury.govt.nz
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
The first tranche of papers relating to the proposed strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Qantas was posted today on the Treasury website – www.treasury.govt.nz/release/airnz/alliance/ More >>
Jim Anderton Speech at Opening of Parliament
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Last week the Executive Council of the Progressives met for their bimonthly meeting and were informed by the general secretary that our new party now has 2,000 members. More >>
Act and NZ First delay changes to dog laws
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
Act and NZ First have played petty politics and delayed changes to dog control laws, Local Government Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Second edition of Poll Tax research paper launched
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
A second edition of "The Poll Tax in New Zealand: A Research Paper" will be launched by Prime Minister Helen Clark and Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter at a Chinese New Year function at Parliament today. More >>
Northland DHB assures Minister of recommendations
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says she and Te Tai Tokerau MP Dover Samuels have been assured by the Northland District Health Board that it will not cease 24 hour a day, seven day a week acute surgery at Kaitaia Hospital before key recommendations from ... More >>
Have your say on women’s action plan
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Public consultation meetings are being held around the country in February and March on a plan of action to address the challenges facing New Zealand women. More >>
Wellington MPs and local government reps meet
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington members of Parliament welcome today's first in a series of meetings with local government leaders from their region, Wellington Central MP Marian Hobbs, spokesperson for the MPs said. More >>
Prime Minister’s Statement To Parliament - 11 Feb.
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister’s statement to Parliament on this first sitting day of the year provides a formal opportunity to review public affairs and outline the Labour-Progressive Coalition Government’s legislative and other intentions for the next twelve months. More >>
Anderton welcomes Canterbury unemployment decline
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury’s significant drop in unemployment from 5.6 per cent to 4.2 per cent shows the strength of Canterbury industries and businesses says Economic Development Minister and Progressive Leader Jim Anderton. More >>
1st of Air NZ papers for release tomorrow
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The first tranche of papers relating to the proposed strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Qantas will be posted tomorrow on the Treasury website... More >>
Regions drive down unemployment to 4.9 per cent
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Booming regions and economic optimism are behind the continuing low unemployment rate says Economic Development Minister and Progressive Leader Jim Anderton. More >>
Government welcomes fall in unemployment
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 12:12 am | New Zealand Government
Confirmation of continuing employment growth is being welcomed by the government. More >>
RMA changes for renewable energy, climate change
Monday, 10 February 2003, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is amending the Resource Management Act to give greater weight to the national benefits of renewable energy and to give a clearer mandate to consider the effects of climate change. More >>
New Chair of West Coast DHB Announced
Monday, 10 February 2003, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King today announced the appointment of Professor Gregor Coster as a member and Chair of the West Coast District Health Board. More >>
Govt to seek to send dog law back to committee
Monday, 10 February 2003, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Michael Cullen will seek leave when Parliament resumes tomorrow to refer back to the local government select committee a bill seeking to ban dangerous breeds of dog. More >>
Stronger economic growth means more social service
Monday, 10 February 2003, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
One per cent additional economic growth annually over the last 30 years would have meant that New Zealand would currently have a higher per capita income than Australia. More >>
New Wetland Reserve at Maungarakau
Monday, 10 February 2003, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today opened a new wetland reserve at Maungarakau on the Whanganui Inlet, north west of Nelson. More >>
Anderton Speech: Investment can boost growth
Monday, 10 February 2003, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Investment is a crucial issue for New Zealand’s economic future and this regatta is an excellent way to highlight the role that investment will have in the progress New Zealand makes in the 21st century. More >>
