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Maori businesses are already succeeding

Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government

News that Maori producers earn $650 million per annum from exports is no surprise to Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton. More >>

Consultation process on NZ's services position

Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton today invited further submissions on New Zealand's approach to the World Trade Organisation services negotiations, which could add significantly to our export earnings. More >>

Maori economy integral to Maori development

Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia says an official report on the Maori economy underlines the tight linkages between economic, social and cultural development. More >>

PM seeks nominations for honours

Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 8:01 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today invited New Zealanders to make nominations for consideration for inclusion in the honours lists. More >>

Hon Mark Gosche

Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 7:59 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the Hon Mark Gosche was taking three months leave of absence from his portfolios and that acting ministers for that period have been appointed. More >>

Tourism sector is looking beyond the numbers

Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 12:18 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Tourism Mark Burton is impressed by the ongoing growth of New Zealand’s tourism sector. The latest Statistics New Zealand survey of visitor arrivals shows a record monthly total of 265,700 short-term overseas visitor arrivals in December ... More >>

Sport and education agencies join forces

Monday, 3 February 2003, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government

The Ministry of Education and government sport agency Sparc (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) are joining forces to encourage school children to be more physically active, Education Minister and Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard announced ... More >>

Protocol between the Ministry of Education & SPARC

Monday, 3 February 2003, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Purpose The purpose of this protocol is to assist the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) to adopt a coherent approach to matters of common interest. More >>

Master of the High Court appointed

Monday, 3 February 2003, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) Peter Christiansen as a Master of the High Court. More >>

New High Court Judge appointed

Monday, 3 February 2003, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Judge Marion Anne Frater as a Judge of the High Court. More >>

Queen’s Counsel appointment round for 2003

Monday, 3 February 2003, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson, together with the Chief Justice Sian Elias, today announced a new appointment round for Queen’s Counsel will take place this year. More >>

Goff Address to NZ Parole Board Conference

Monday, 3 February 2003, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The new parole structure is a key component of the Government’s sentencing and parole reforms. Your decision-making is critical to the success of those reforms. Sound and credible parole decisions that are seen to provide protection for the community, ... More >>

Margaret Wilson Speech: PSA Delegates Seminar

Monday, 3 February 2003, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you for inviting me here today to talk about some of the achievements and proposed legislative developments in the employment area. I have been asked to specifically cover the Employment Relations Act and its review, proposed changes to the Holidays ... More >>

Business should ignore anti-skills report

Monday, 3 February 2003, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government

Jobs and opportunities would be threatened by a suggestion that students should pay more for tertiary education, Economic Development Minister and Progressive leader Jim Anderton said. More >>

Tariana Turia's Beehive Chat 3 February 2003

Monday, 3 February 2003, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government

Ten days ago, there was a story in a national newspaper about what's believed to be the last Maori-owned land on the lakefront in Taupo. The owner, Blanche Kapua, has been offered $800,000 for her modest house. More >>

Fish and Game 'Gold Medal' recipients announced

Monday, 3 February 2003, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced on World Wetlands Day 2003 the recipients of Fish and Game New Zealand's "Gold Medals". On February 2 over 20 events are being held around the country to mark the importance of wetlands and the United Nations ... More >>

PM responds to Columbia disaster

Monday, 3 February 2003, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark has expressed her deep sympathy at the tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia, which broke up today over the United States killing all seven on board. More >>

Construction of new Dunedin Customhouse underway

Saturday, 1 February 2003, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Customs Service will relocate to a new location in Dunedin later this year following the building of a new Customhouse in the city. More >>

Beehive Bulletin For Week Ending

Friday, 31 January 2003, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Government

The Mäori Television Service will receive increased funding and will use a platform combining UHF and satelite transmission under decisions announced by Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Mäori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia this week. Dr Cullen said ... More >>

NZ Cricket Decision to Default Match

Friday, 31 January 2003, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today that he understands the decision of New Zealand Cricket to default the World Cup match in Kenya in the interests of player safety. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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