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Tougher Rail Safety Bill on the way

Friday, 13 December 2002, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government

A rail safety bill that toughens up safety requirements for New Zealand rail operators will be introduced into Parliament early in the new year. More >>

O'Connor hails rural funding accord

Friday, 13 December 2002, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor is pleased Southland rural GPs have reached agreement with their district health board over the distribution of rural retention funding. More >>

Beehive Bulletin

Friday, 13 December 2002, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government

The government will legislate next year to tighten regulation of the building industry and extend the current review of the Building Act. Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says the moves are necessary to restore confidence in the building industry and in ... More >>

Million dollar boost for key outdoor safety groups

Friday, 13 December 2002, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

Key outdoor safety groups are to receive a funding boost in excess of $1m, Internal Affairs Minister George Hawkins announced today. More >>

PM On The US And NZ: Co-Operating For Prosperity

Friday, 13 December 2002, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government

During my last visit to New York in March, the scars of 11 September were still very evident. It was an emotional experience for me to go to Ground Zero and be presented with a New Zealand flag pulled from the rubble by New York policemen. More >>

The nature of service - Tariana Turia speech

Friday, 13 December 2002, 12:05 am | New Zealand Government

Members and staff of the Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust, and especially to graduands of the Service Academy and their whanau, tena koutou, a tena hoki tatou e whakarauika nei i tenei ra. More >>

New information on Airways bid

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 11:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for State Owned Enterprises Mark Burton has today released previously unpublished information pertaining to allegations regarding the Airways Corporation of New Zealand’s 2000 bid for a share of UK-based National Air Traffic Services. More >>

Commercial Accommodation sector keeps trending upw

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 11:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Tourism Mark Burton has today welcomed the results of Statistics New Zealand’s latest accommodation survey. More >>

Coastal policy statement reviewer named

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 11:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Cabinet has confirmed Dr Johanna Rosier as the independent reviewer of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>

Financial advisers regime to be strengthened

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Financial advisers will have to disclose all relevant information to clients under strengthened legislation, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel said today. More >>

Maritime security legislation to be introduced

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 8:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Shipping and port security will be increased to ensure New Zealand’s people and trade and tourism sector are not at risk from terrorist attacks, says Associate Minister of Transport, Harry Duynhoven. More >>

NZ and Iran initiate new education relationship

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Iran’s Minister for Research, Science and Technology, Dr Mostafa Moein, jointly announced today a new bilateral arrangement to facilitate study in New Zealand by Iranian students and the creation of joint ... More >>

Polytechnic Regional Development Grants announced

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 8:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Regional and Industry Development, Jim Anderton and Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education), Steve Maharey today announced the results of the first round of funding under the Polytechnic Regional Development Fund. More >>

Tertiary institutions’ governance review reference

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government

The reference group for the government’s independent review of the governance of public tertiary education institutions has been appointed. More >>

A fix for the Auckland rail track

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Auckland Regional Transport Network Limited (ARTNL) and the government are to assist Auckland rail commuters by arranging to have Auckland’s track “de-stressed” to stop heat buckling in high temperatures. More >>

New judges appointed

Thursday, 12 December 2002, 8:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of three new Judges. Paul Geoghegan of Hamilton has been appointed a Family Court Judge and will sit in Rotorua. Bridget Mackintosh and Bruce Davidson, both of Wellington, have been appointed ... More >>