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Ground spraying doesn't work
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Ground-based and targeted aerial spraying against the painted apple moth has been tried already, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
New Zealand welcomes Cairns Group proposal
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand backed a Cairns Group proposal to eliminate export subsidies, Trade Negotiations and Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Pesticide and agrichemical reports released
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Two reports released today are a significant step toward reducing the risks associated with the use of pesticides and agricultural chemical sprays, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Securities Markets Bill boost investor confidence
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 1:55 pm | 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 >>
High Frequency equipment to be installed in NZ
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton has today announced Cabinet approval for the installation of an unclassified United States Air Force (USAF) High Frequency (HF) radio transmitter and receiver at a New Zealand Defence Force communications site. The most likely ... More >>
New research strengthens case for charter
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Research released by New Zealand on Air today confirms New Zealanders’ overwhelming support for moves to put more local content on air, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Sutton address: Grain and Seeds Trade Assn meeting
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen: despite the best efforts of men and machines, farming is still at the mercy of the elements. Sometimes we need to be reminded of that. And right about now, we¡¦re going to be reminded of it by the hit in our wallets. More >>
Sandra Lee new NZ High Commissioner to Niue
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Niue will be the Hon. Sandra Lee, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Government helps teachers improve infotech skills
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Research has found that two government initiatives aimed at helping teachers use Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the classroom have been highly successful for both teachers and students, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Speech to the Solid Energy Board Function
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to congratulate the Board, management and staff of Solid Energy for the record of achievement that is illustrated in this year’s annual report. These results demonstrate that the company’s assets are not limited to reserves of carbon ... More >>
Mark Burton Speech: Solid Energy—annual report
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you this evening. Tonight is a celebration of Solid Energy’s success, and it’s a privilege to join you. More >>
King talks funding with DHB chairs
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King has commended District Health Board chairs for many aspects of DHB performance in their first year of operation, but has told them it is “imperative” to ensure that “unprecedentedly high levels of funding” work effectively ... More >>
South Pacific trade mission to go ahead in March
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton is to lead a trade mission to the South Pacific in March. More >>
Kiwifruit to be brought under HEA
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Horticulture Export Authority Act is to be amended to allow kiwifruit exports to Australia to be brought within the HEA framework, Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
King, Chadwick focus on breastfeeding rates
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King and Health Select Committee Chair Steve Chadwick say today’s launch of a plan to improve breastfeeding rates focuses on the health of our future generations. More >>
Governance arrangements for tertiary institutions
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The government’s independent review of the governance of tertiary education institutions will be conducted by Professor Meredith Edwards, Director of the National Institute for Governance at the University of Canberra. More >>
Swain Welcomes ICT Taskforce Report
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Paul Swain welcomed the release of the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Taskforce’s report today. More >>
National rushes to yet another blunder
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Local Government Minister Judith Tizard today ridiculed suggestions by the National Party leader Bill English that local government legislation was being rushed. More >>
Overseas visitors spending more and loving it
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Mark Burton has just released the International Visitors Survey to September 2002, and the figures are looking good. More >>
Pisa findings support New Zealand action on liter
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Latest international research results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) strongly back the work being done in New Zealand to get disadvantaged students more engaged in reading, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
