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Business success benefits all New Zealanders
Monday, 6 January 2003, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are innovative people with a will to succeed for themselves, their regions and their nation, says Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister, Jim Anderton. More >>
New slice of high country protected for the public
Monday, 6 January 2003, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The protection of New Zealand's high country has taken another step forward with the formal handover of Clarence Reserve in Marlborough to the Department of Conservation. More >>
Customs urges public to keep an eye out
Monday, 6 January 2003, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
As New Zealanders head to the coasts for summer holidays, Customs Minister, Rick Barker, is reminding people to keep an eye out for anything that looks "suspicious". More >>
Road toll the lowest in 40 years
Monday, 6 January 2003, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the news that 2002's road toll is the lowest in 40 years. More >>
Difficult year for disarmament talk
Thursday, 2 January 2003, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
This last year has been a particularly difficult time for multilateral disarmament. Many of the most sensitive international issues - Iraq, the Middle East, North Korea, and India/Pakistan - have had as a common element the possession and possible use ... More >>
New Zealand aid to Solomons for Cyclone Zoe relief
Thursday, 2 January 2003, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing $70,000 to pay for a chartered boat to get emergency food and medical supplies to the cyclone-ravaged islands in the Solomons, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Push to Move Cricket Matches From Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 1 January 2003, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff confirmed today that he has asked the New Zealand Cricket Board to consider requesting the International Cricket Council to transfer the six World Cup matches currently scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe to other venues. More >>
Marian Hobbs: NZAID - Six Months On
Tuesday, 31 December 2002, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Agency for International Development, NZAID, has come a long way in the six months since it was established on July 1. More >>
Redetermination of Maui gas reserves
Tuesday, 31 December 2002, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Energy Pete Hodgson confirmed today that the Crown has received a preliminary determination of gas reserves from the independent expert carrying out the review of the Maui field. More >>
Over 2000 species threatened with extinction
Tuesday, 31 December 2002, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
At least 2373 of New Zealand's plants and animals are threatened with extinction, says a major report released by Conservation Minister Chris Carter today. More >>
First Grants under Industry Cluster Development
Tuesday, 31 December 2002, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Regions and industries will benefit from Jim Anderton’s announcement today of $562,000 from Industry New Zealand to support twenty industry clusters in a range of key industries. More >>
Min. Immigration Responds to NZAMI Legal Challenge
Monday, 30 December 2002, 11:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Immigration, Lianne Dalziel, today said that the interim injunction proceedings brought by the NZ Association of Migration & Investment (NZAMI) had been resolved as a result of an offer made by the NZ Immigration Service to defer decisions on ... More >>
Appointments to the Environment Court
Tuesday, 24 December 2002, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of four new Environment Commissioners and two new Deputy Environment Commissioners. More >>
Retirement Commissioner Appointed
Tuesday, 24 December 2002, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
· Diana Crossan has been appointed Retirement Commissioner, replacing Colin Blair who is retiring from the role. More >>
Govt provides financial support to North Polytech
Tuesday, 24 December 2002, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
A Crown loan of up to $5.5m is to be extended to Northland Polytechnic and a Crown Manager appointed to assist it to meet its operating requirements while a longer term plan to ensure its future viability is further developed. More >>
Festive shopping and post-Christmas tips
Tuesday, 24 December 2002, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard says Christmas is a special and fun time for getting together with family and friends and exchanging gifts, but it’s important to know what to do when a gift is “not quite right”. More >>
Death of Leading NZ Constitutional Lawyer
Tuesday, 24 December 2002, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Death of Leading NZ Constitutional Lawyer Dr Colin Aikman - One of New Zealand’s most distinguished international jurists, Dr Colin Aikman, died in Wellington in the weekend, aged 83. More >>
Appointments to transport agencies
Tuesday, 24 December 2002, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Paul Swain today announced two new appointments to the boards of government transport agencies. More >>
2.47 million breath tested during 2001/02
Tuesday, 24 December 2002, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government
Police breath tested 2.74m New Zealanders in the fiscal year 2001 and 2002, Police Minister George Hawkins said today. More >>
General Skills passmark cut
Monday, 23 December 2002, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel today confirmed that the General Skills category passmark had decreased from 30 to 29 points. More >>
