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EU proposal on agriculture finalised
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton today welcomed the finalisation of the European Union proposal for the World Trade Organisation agriculture negotiations in Geneva, commenting that the negotiations could actually start to move forward at last. More >>
New code protects ACC claimants’ rights
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
The rights of ACC claimants have been enshrined in a new code that comes into effect on 1 February 2003. More >>
Maori television announcement advisory
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
A press conference will be held by Finance Minister Rt Hon Dr Michael Cullen and Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia to announce the decisions on the Maori Television Service. More >>
Minister releases details of contracts with Pipi
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard said today the State Services Commission has concluded its investigation into which government agencies have made payments to, or contracted with, the Pipi Foundation. More >>
Tony Ryall Wrong
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Tony Ryall is completely wrong in his claims that the Corrections Department is not acting to deal with the concerns of the Hunt family, Corrections Minister Mark Gosche said tonight. More >>
Carter Speech on Auckland Is. Reserve
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
After the recent voyage some of you may not be feeling warmly disposed towards the sea, but I hope you will still be able to join with me in celebrating some great news. More >>
New marine reserve for the Auckland Islands
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
About 484,000 hectares of the Southern Ocean surrounding the Auckland Islands has become New Zealand's newest marine reserve, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Minister farewells Te Mana crew
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence, Mark Burton, spoke to the crew of HMNZS Te Mana today, prior to their deployment to take their place in Operation Enduring Freedom’s Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO). More >>
Customs enlists more canine help
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Customs Service will train three explosive-detector dogs as one of a number of moves to increase assurances about the security of trade. More >>
New marine reserve for the Auckland Islands
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government
About 484,000 hectares of the Southern Ocean surrounding the Auckland Islands has become New Zealand's newest marine reserve, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
A fair deal for marine farmers
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's aquaculture law reform will set the industry on a sustainable path without compromising the rights of existing marine farmers, says Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Goff/MFAT media conference on travel advisories
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Director of the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Jim Howell will hold a media conference tomorrow. More >>
A fair deal for marine farmers
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's aquaculture law reform will set the industry on a sustainable path without compromising the rights of existing marine farmers, says Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Minister farewells Te Mana crew
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence, Mark Burton, spoke to the crew of HMNZS Te Mana today, prior to their deployment to take their place in Operation Enduring Freedom's Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO). More >>
Rolls expected to increase for 2003 school year
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Schools open tomorrow (January 29) with an estimated 743,200 New Zealanders expected to go to school this year, about 8,620 more than last year, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Hong Kong delegation at yearling sales
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Representatives from the prestigious Hong Kong Racehorse Owners’ Association are attending the National Yearling Sales at Karaka for the first time. More >>
Hong Kong delegation at yearling sales
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Representatives from the prestigious Hong Kong Racehorse Owners’ Association are attending the National Yearling Sales at Karaka for the first time. More >>
Rolls expected to increase for 2003 school year
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Schools open tomorrow (January 29) with an estimated 743,200 New Zealanders expected to go to school this year, about 8,620 more than last year, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
More kiwi music on air
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Commercial radio stations exceeded their New Zealand music targets in 2002. More >>
Whale Rider fully deserves all its success
Monday, 27 January 2003, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today congratulated the makers of Whale Rider on their success at the Sundance Film Festival, saying that the film was an outstanding movie that fully deserves the critical acclaim it ... More >>