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Crown solicitor appointed at Napier
Thursday, 7 November 2002, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Russell John Collins as Crown Solicitor at Napier. More >>
Funding boost for Pacific early childhood ed.
Thursday, 7 November 2002, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Eighty Pacific early childhood education services this week receive a funding boost of almost $658,000, as part of a nationwide equity funding policy designed to ensure all children can access education before they start school, Pacific Island Affairs ... More >>
Cullen Speech to Union-Government Forum
Thursday, 7 November 2002, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
The government puts a lot of store, and a high priority, on lifting New Zealand’s sustainable growth rate. In number terms, we have talked about moving to a four percent per annum sustainable growth track, and through that of eventually moving back into ... More >>
Celebrate activity - Push Play is here to stay
Thursday, 7 November 2002, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Sports Minister Trevor Mallard announced today that the successful Push Play campaign, aimed at getting more adults more active, is here to stay and will be geared up next year in a bid to get even more people off the couch. More >>
Making better use of workers
Thursday, 7 November 2002, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
“As New Zealand’s labour market improves and skills shortages worsen, training and opportunities will need to take into account groups such as unemployed workers and older workers,” Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton told a Small and Medium ... More >>
Goff to South Korea, Hong Kong Nov 7-15
Thursday, 7 November 2002, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff leaves tomorrow to visit South Korea, attending the Community of Democracies conference there, and a visit to Hong Kong. More >>
More kiwis in work but UE increases
Thursday, 7 November 2002, 12:17 am | New Zealand Government
A fall in the number of New Zealanders leaving the country has increased the labour force which, despite continued strong employment growth, has led to a small rise in the offical unemployment rate. More >>
Funding boost for Pacific early childhood ed
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Eighty Pacific early childhood education services this week receive a funding boost of almost $658,000, as part of a nationwide equity funding policy designed to ensure all children can access education before they start school, Pacific Island Affairs ... More >>
Turia’s ‘Voices Against Violence’ Address
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to welcome you to this reception in honour of YWCA Week Without Violence. Actually, it’s an honour to host you all. This is an issue I strongly support, and I am proud to acknowledge your efforts and commitment to non-violence. More >>
Milk prices falling
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The price of milk and other dairy products is falling and the trend is likely to continue, according to a report released today by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel. More >>
Annette King elected chair of Health Symposium
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King has been unanimously elected chair of the third Global Symposium on health and welfare systems development in the 21st century. More >>
Serious Fraud Office findings on scampi
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Contrary to a New Zealand Herald report today the Government has not "ignored" any advice from the Serious Fraud Office on the allocation of scampi quota, says Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Government e-procurement gets go-ahead
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard announced today that GoProcure, the whole-of-government e-procurement system, will go live in early 2003, at an estimated annual cost saving to government agencies of at least $6.5 million. More >>
Agritech trade mission to Southern China
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton is to lead an agritech trade mission to Southern China next month. More >>
Turia address Workforce development, whanau dev
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The video and website we are launching today, and Te Rau Matatini itself as the organisation behind these resources, hold enormous potential for our people. Congratulations to all involved, in particular Kirsty Maxwell-Crawford, Prof. Mason Durie and Paul Hirini. ... More >>
Anderton address to: NZ Centre for SME Research
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Business and Enterprise Culture vital - I used to say that one bad day in Government was worth about 1000 good days in opposition. I think that three years in ministerial office has been worth almost all of the years I spent in the political wilderness. ... More >>
Major Tax Consultation Launch Tomorrow
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Revenue Paul Swain will launch a major tax consultation programme at the workshop of successful local fashion designer Andrea Moore on Thursday at 9am More >>
Workplace injury and illness research released
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Research into the social and economic consequences of workplace injury and illness was released today by Labour Minister Margaret Wilson and ACC Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Early Childhood Design and Build Project
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Signature Homes Ltd has been appointed as the Ministry’s preferred contractor for the design and build of early childhood centres nationwide, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Draft Government Policy Statement - Gas Industry
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
This statement sets out the Government’s policy for the development of New Zealand's gas industry, and its expectations for industry action. More >>
