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New status for endangered Hector's dolphin
Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
The critically endangered North Island Hector's dolphin has for the first time been recognised as genetically different from its South Island relative, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Business confidence rebound encouraging
Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the latest National Bank Outlook showing confidence improving for a fourth consecutive month. More >>
International opportunities for New Zealand music
Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
The World Series showcase of New Zealand music has finished with the promise of international opportunities for local musicians and record labels. More >>
Government Seeks Partnerships to Close Skill Gaps
Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
New information showing the extent of skill gaps in the economy reinforces the need for strong partnerships on skills between the government, employers, unions, Industry Training Organisations and others. More >>
King endorses nursing contribution patient safety
Tuesday, 26 November 2002, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says the importance of the contribution nurses make to the quality and safety of health care cannot be overstated. More >>
CD and DOC action reduces Ruapehu lahar risk
Tuesday, 26 November 2002, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Action already undertaken by Civil Defence and the Department of Conservation have reduced the risk to life if Ruapehu’s Crater Lake produced a lahar (mudslide), a report released today shows. More >>
Air NZ/Qantas Announcement - Press Conf.Transcript
Monday, 25 November 2002, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon. Trevor Mallard: Thank you all for coming to this press conference, the subject of it is relatively obvious, and that is the Government’s response, or as might become clear over a period of time, but the lack of Government response today, to the proposal ... More >>
Air New Zealand – Process (Roles of Ministers)
Monday, 25 November 2002, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Government
This report is to provide guidance as to how Ministers should fulfil their various roles in dealing with any proposal that may come from Air New Zealand on a strategic alliance with Qantas. More >>
Cabinet Policy Committee Minute - Air NZ/Qantas
Monday, 25 November 2002, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Government
This document contains information for the New Zealand Cabinet. It must be treated in confidence and handled in accordance with any security classification, or other endorsement. The information can only be released, including under the Official Information ... More >>
Legal Advice on What Ministers Can and Cannot Say
Monday, 25 November 2002, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Government
This report is to provide legal advice on what Ministers can and cannot say on any proposal for Qantas to take a shareholding in Air New Zealand. More >>
Cabinet Minute - Air New Zealand/Qantas Merger
Monday, 25 November 2002, 7:39 pm | New Zealand Government
This document contains information for the New Zealand Cabinet. It must be treated in confidence and handled in accordance with any security classification, or other endorsement. The information can only be released, including under the Official Information ... More >>
Air NZ announcement
Monday, 25 November 2002, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
“As a Minister in the government and as the leader of the Progressives, I will be giving careful consideration to the Air New Zealand and Qantas proposal in terms of the details we have and how it meets national interest criteria,” Jim Anderton ... More >>
Anderton Speech: Timaru DVD/Booklet/website launch
Monday, 25 November 2002, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Government
5:25 pm Monday, 25 November 2002 Launch of South Canterbury regional profile booklet/DVD/website Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru More >>
Air NZ: Cabinet Policy Committee Minute
Monday, 25 November 2002, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Air New Zealand Government Decision-making: National Interest Considerations and Information... On 20 November 2002 the Cabinet Policy Committee, having been authorised by Cabinet with Power to Act [CAB Min (02) 31/23]: More >>
Air NZ Treasury Advice on the Roles of Ministers
Monday, 25 November 2002, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
This report is to provide guidance as to how Ministers should fulfil their various roles in dealing with any proposal that may come from Air New Zealand on a strategic alliance with Qantas. More >>
Air NZ Crown Legal Advice
Monday, 25 November 2002, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Crown legal advice on what Ministers can and cannot say More >>
Air NZ Cabinet Minutes
Monday, 25 November 2002, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
1 noted that Qantas and Air New Zealand have revealed to the market that the two airlines are in discussions about a strategic partnership that includes Qantas taking an equity stake in Air New Zealand; More >>
Timeline for consideration of the Air NZ Qantas
Monday, 25 November 2002, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Timeline for consideration of the Air New Zealand - Qantas proposal, Process and timing of consideration of Air New Zealand proposal. More >>
Government response to Air-NZ Qantas proposal
Monday, 25 November 2002, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The government today received a proposal for Air New Zealand to enter a strategic alliance with Qantas under which Qantas would take a minority stake in Air New Zealand. More >>
Planning Approval Sought For Otago Prison
Monday, 25 November 2002, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is to seek planning approvals for a corrections facility at Milburn, South Otago, Corrections Minister Mark Gosche announced today. More >>