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Re-appointments to culture and arts boards
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced the re-appointment of members to the boards of Te Papa, Creative New Zealand and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. More >>
Swain Announces Transport Appointments
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Transport Paul Swain announced a number of appointments to the boards of government transport agencies today. More >>
NZ leads the way with Electronic Certification
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
An electronic certification system developed in New Zealand has been accepted as the model to be used by APEC countries. More >>
National completely wrong on Local Government Bill
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
National's ridiculous attack on the Local Government Bill once again demonstrates how poorly informed the party is, Acting Local Government Minister Judith Tizard said today. More >>
Immigration Policy Changes At A Glance
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
CHANGES AT A GLANCE TO: - English Language Requirements for the Skills/Business Category - Job Search Visa Requirements - Amendments to Business Immigration Policies More >>
Changes to help migrants settle in NZ
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The government today announced changes to the rules governing General Skills and Business categories for migrants. More >>
One stop business agency Progressive commitment
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Another Progressive Cornerstone election commitment was achieved today with the formation of one agency to assist business development. More >>
Tackling skill shortages
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey today released the Department of Labour's latest report on skill shortages in the New Zealand economy and a summary of the Government's initiatives to address those shortages. He summarises both reports ... More >>
Skill shortages down slightly
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
New information showing skill shortages remaining at high levels in the economy reinforce the government’s emphasis on boosting skill acquisition by New Zealanders, says Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Board For New Integrated Agency Appointed
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved the framework for the new integrated agency which will replace Trade New Zealand and Industry New Zealand, Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton and Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
The Govt. role in infrastructure development
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
As you are probably aware, this government has set itself the goal of lifting New Zealand back into the top half of the OECD. This was the goal of the Innovation Framework, released in February this year. Making sure our infrastructure is up to scratch will ... More >>
Infrastructure Critical to Growth
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Making sure that the right investment signals are sent to infrastructure providers is critical if the government is to achieve its goal of getting New Zealand back into the top half of the OECD said Minister for Transport and Communications Paul ... More >>
UNICEF child poverty report welcomed
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A UNICEF report showing children were the main victims of New Zealand's successive New Right governments is right, Progressive leader Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Building on current growth - Anderton Speech
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
5:15 pm Monday, 18 November 2002 Building Industry Federation Construction Marketing Services at the Victoria Park Market Auckland CBD It is always good for the government to be constructively engaged with representative groups from important industry sectors ... More >>
Dean appointed to trans-tasman School of Govt
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today welcomed the announcement of the appointment of Professor Allan Fels as foundation dean of the new Australia and New Zealand School of Government. More >>
Centres of Research Excellence push boundaries
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
A further two Centres of Research Excellence were announced today – bringing to seven the number of world-class research centres the government hopes will make a major contribution to New Zealand’s future economic and social development. More >>
FBT for low-interest loans down
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
The prescribed rate to calculate fringe benefit tax for low-interest, employment-related loans has dropped from 7.98 percent to 7.83 percent, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Speech in Suai - withdrawal of NZ Battalion
Monday, 18 November 2002, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Government
I am here to offer the New Zealand Government's congratulations to all the New Zealand Defence Force personnel who have served in Timor Leste over the past three years. Your record is exemplary and your professionalism and dedication is something that ... More >>
Speech in Suai - withdrawal of NZ Battalion
Monday, 18 November 2002, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
I am here to offer the New Zealand Government's congratulations to all the New Zealand Defence Force personnel who have served in Timor Leste over the past three years. Your record is exemplary and your professionalism and dedication is something that ... More >>
Speech in Darwin post Timor withdrawal
Monday, 18 November 2002, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Australia and New Zealand are rivals of long-standing. There is nothing more fierce than competition between our two nations-especially on the sports field-and certainly there is no one we'd rather beat than each other. More >>
