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Cabinet Approves Upgrades To Fixed Wing Transport
Monday, 18 November 2002, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's Defence Force fixed wing transport fleet is to undergo a major transformation. More >>
Defence 'Project Protector' shortlist released
Monday, 18 November 2002, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister, Hon Mark Burton, announced today the names of the six organisations short-listed for the supply of vessels for the Royal New Zealand Navy under Project Protector. The project includes the Multi-Role Vessel, and Offshore and Inshore Patrol ... More >>
Turia's Beehive Chat 18 November 2002
Monday, 18 November 2002, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Negotiations between the iwi and the Crown found a way for the position of river claimants to be protected, while Genesis Power proceeds with its application for a 35-year resource consent to take water from the headwaters - something which the ... More >>
Hodgson Address: Biotechnology in New Zealand
Monday, 18 November 2002, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
This conference is special. From humble beginnings in Singapore in 1988 it has grown in importance on every occasion. This is the first time it has been held in New Zealand and I’m glad that we’re able to host such a prestigious event. More >>
Successful settlement key to immigration programme
Monday, 18 November 2002, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel is rejecting claims made by the Sunday Star-Times that the review of the Skilled/Business stream of the New Zealand Immigration Programme is being conducted in secret. More >>
Consultations continue on health and safety
Monday, 18 November 2002, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for the Community and Voluntry Sector, Tariana Turia, has told the NZ Association of Citizens’ Advice Bureaux that the government is still in consultation over the details of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Bill. More >>
Bioprospecting discussion paper released
Monday, 18 November 2002, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Industry and Regional Development Pete Hodgson, today released a public discussion paper on bioprospecting – the investigation of biological resources for commercial purposes. More >>
Successful settlement key to immigration programme
Monday, 18 November 2002, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel is rejecting claims made by the Sunday Star-Times that the review of the Skilled/Business stream of the New Zealand Immigration Programme is being conducted in secret. More >>
Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
Monday, 18 November 2002, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
Disarmament Minister Marian Hobbs and the foreign ministers of Canada and Australia have welcomed the successful conclusion of the Fifth Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) in Geneva. More >>
International music industry arrives
Monday, 18 November 2002, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
A group of leading international music industry representatives has arrived to take in the sights of New Zealand by day and the sounds of New Zealand by night during The World Series, a week of New Zealand music showcases linked to the America’s Cup. More >>
Anderton Speech: NZ Film and TV Industry Conf
Monday, 18 November 2002, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
The tyranny of distance and lack of capital has meant we have had to do things better and smarter. This has meant tapping into the creativity and innovation of New Zealanders. Our people are our greatest asset. More >>
Cautious GM approach will continue
Monday, 18 November 2002, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
Calls to maintain the moratorium on the release of genetically modified organisms beyond next October overlook the safeguards in place, the cautious approach being taken by the government, and the need to preserve opportunities in the age of biotechnology, ... More >>
Pavilion showcases New Zealand ideas
Monday, 18 November 2002, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is the home of good ideas and the New Zealand pavilion in the America’s Cup Village will showcase these to the world, says Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton. More >>
Beehive Bulletin for week ending 15 November
Friday, 15 November 2002, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A New Zealand frigate and a P3 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft are to be deployed to the international operations campaign against the Taleban and Al-Qaeda as part of the ongoing Operation Enduring Freedom. Prime Minister Helen Clark said Cabinet ... More >>
Veterans’ Minister presents $20,000 for memorial
Friday, 15 November 2002, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
A $20,000 cheque from Veterans’ Affairs Minister George Hawkins will help fund a new memorial at Manukau’s Memorial Gardens honouring the veteran community. More >>
Forthright discussion between NGOs and WTO members
Friday, 15 November 2002, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers in developing countries should have the right to derive a sustainable livelihood from their efforts without rich countries wrecking their markets, New Zealand Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said. More >>
Standards Scheme promotes excellence in museums
Friday, 15 November 2002, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
A new Standards Scheme to promote excellence in New Zealand’s museums has been launched at Te Papa by Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Living standards research an essential tool
Friday, 15 November 2002, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
New research released today by the Ministry of Social Development is an important contribution to our understanding of how to raise the living standards of all New Zealanders, says Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Health and Safety coverage of volunteers clarified
Friday, 15 November 2002, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Labour Minister Trevor Mallard said today that current proposals on the coverage of volunteers under the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Bill have been clarified. More >>
Images: Prime Minister at Energy-Wise Rally
Friday, 15 November 2002, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
The prime minister gets behind the wheel of the only LPG vehicle entered in the Energy-Wise Rally which stopped at Parliament this morning (Oct 13). The Rockgas-sponsored car is an LPG-dedicated Falcon which emits between 13-20 percent less greenhouse ... More >>
