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‘e’-Maharey e-launches new internet work site
Monday, 25 November 2002, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
In today’s fiercely competitive world gaining attention for your product isn’t always easy. But Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey reckons he’s found the answer to grab audience attention when launching a new government internet site ... More >>
Government boosts teaching & learning research
Monday, 25 November 2002, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
New funding for research into teaching and learning in New Zealand aims to build on our knowledge of how to better lift students’ achievement, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
New initiatives to get more teachers into schools
Monday, 25 November 2002, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced two new initiatives to get more teachers into secondary schools to accommodate predicted roll growth, and to help schools fill the additional 373 teacher positions announced earlier this year. More >>
If ‘everyone knew’ why didn’t Bill speak sooner?
Monday, 25 November 2002, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
A letter from Ian Holyoake, Managing Director of Hitex Plastering Ltd, was received in my office in August last year and forwarded to the Building Industry Authority for consideration. More >>
Trade Marks Legislation Passed
Monday, 25 November 2002, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
A new Trade Marks Act was passed by Parliament today, substantially updating New Zealand’s trade marks legislation. More >>
Beehive Bulletin
Friday, 22 November 2002, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to help migrants settle in NZ - Changes to the rules governing General Skills and Business categories for migrants have been announced. Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel said the changes were designed to improve employability and settlement prospects. ... More >>
New Zealand – United States discussion on Iraq
Friday, 22 November 2002, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today met with the United States Charge d’Affairs, Phil Wall, to discuss the current situation in Iraq. More >>
New Zealand – United States discussion on Iraq
Friday, 22 November 2002, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today met with the United States Charge d’Affairs, Phil Wall, to discuss the current situation in Iraq. More >>
Auckland policing report released
Friday, 22 November 2002, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Today's report on Auckland policing is a positive step towards resolving difficulties in the area, although challenges remain, Police Minister George Hawkins says. More >>
Government welcomes Telecom announcement
Friday, 22 November 2002, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Paul Swain, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton and Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton have welcomed the new connection price structure announced by Telecom this morning. More >>
Hodgson Address: Science, society, democracy
Friday, 22 November 2002, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
As Minister of Research, Science and Technology I often find myself on duty at that intersection between science and society. When the public get anxious about where science is going they tend to look to government to step in and direct the traffic. ... More >>
OECD forecasts place NZ in top 6 for growth
Friday, 22 November 2002, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the latest OECD forecasts placing New Zealand among the top six for growth this year and among the top nine for growth over the next three years. More >>
Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries warrants
Friday, 22 November 2002, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia announced that appointments to the Fisheries Commission will be defered to allow the current Commissioners time to complete their work on fisheries asset allocation proposals. More >>
Securities Markets Bill boosts investor confidence
Friday, 22 November 2002, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel said investors can have greater confidence in New Zealand's securities markets following the introduction of more effective laws under the Securities Markets and Institutions Bill which completed its passage through ... More >>
Kiwis drive migration gain
Friday, 22 November 2002, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's net migration gain continues to be driven by more New Zealanders coming home and fewer leaving, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel said today. More >>
Bill tackles construction industry payment problem
Friday, 22 November 2002, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today welcomed the passage of the Construction Contracts Bill, which addresses payment problems currently endemic in the construction industry. More >>
Maharey Notes
Friday, 22 November 2002, 12:16 am | New Zealand Government
COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES GOING STRONG - LIVING STANDARDS RESEARCH - SECTOR LEADERSHIP SOUGHT FOR TERTIARY REFORMS - FUNDING ADDRESSES SKILL NEEDS - REGIONAL TV LICENCES GRANTED - UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UP, MORE PEOPLE IN WORK - YOU'RE INVITED More >>
A total load of Coddington’s says Anderton
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Deborah Coddington, ACTs Anti Business spokesperson, continues to go on about picking winners and shows she doesn’t understand economic, industry or regional development. More >>
International Visitor Arrivals continue to grow
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Mark Burton is today welcoming the results of Statistics New Zealand’s latest report on International Visitor Arrivals. More >>
Auckland policing report - Media Conference
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Media are advised Police Minister George Hawkins and Police Commissioner Rob Robinson will hold a joint media conference in Auckland tomorrow. More >>
