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Response to arbitration issue
Thursday, 31 October 2002, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says it would be technically possible under Section 32 of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act for the Government to decide on a policy for directing District Health Boards to seek arbitration in any industrial ... More >>
Scampi inquiry
Thursday, 31 October 2002, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Fisheries Pete Hodgson says he is comfortable with the Primary Production Committee's decision in principle to inquire into the scampi fishery. More >>
Anti-dumping duties on South African wire
Thursday, 31 October 2002, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel has announced that, from today, provisional anti-dumping duties will be imposed on galvanised wire from South Africa. More >>
Asian Communities Contributing to NZ
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New census data demonstrates the enormously valuable contribution Asian communities are making to New Zealand, Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
$16.8m approved for new police vehicles
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Police vehicle fleet is to receive a boost following a Cabinet decision to commit $16.8m to the 2002/03 police vehicle replacement programme. More >>
New Zealand extends travel ban on Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is extending its ban on travel to New Zealand by key members of the Zimbabwe Government and administration, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Environment Minister welcomes Rangitata report
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs has welcomed the release of the Special Tribunal’s report on the Rangitata Water Conservation Order application. More >>
Laptops for secondary teachers enhances ICT
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Secondary teachers will soon have access to laptop computers for around $7 a week under a leasing scheme to improve learning outcomes, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. “The Government has committed $6.5 million per year to this scheme, enabling ... More >>
Govt seeks employer’s views on Fringe Benefit Tax
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Employers and other interested parties are being invited to put forward their concerns about Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT), as the first step in the government’s FBT Review, Associate Revenue Minister Paul Swain announced today. More >>
Draft strategy focuses on injury prevention
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
A draft government strategy released today aims to prevent injuries and develop a safety culture in New Zealand. More >>
Pacific biosecurity information campaign launch
Tuesday, 29 October 2002, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen: we are today to launch a new information programme designed to communicate important biosecurity messages to Pacific members of our community both here in New Zealand and in the Pacific. More >>
NZ police to help rebuild Solomons police
Tuesday, 29 October 2002, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Ten New Zealand police officers depart New Zealand today as part of a three-year programme to help restore law and order in the Solomon Islands, said Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff and Police Minister George Hawkins. More >>
Swain turns first sod on Kaitoke Hill Project
Tuesday, 29 October 2002, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister and MP for Rimutaka Paul Swain turned the first sod on the State Highway 2 realignment project between Kaitoke and Te Marua this morning. More >>
Mark Burton’s Diwali Festival Address
Tuesday, 29 October 2002, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you to the Indian Cultural Society—you have done excellent work in fostering Indian culture, language, literature, and peaceful links with other communities throughout New Zealand. More >>
Tariana Turia: Beehive Chat 28 October 2002
Monday, 28 October 2002, 9:10 pm | New Zealand Government
For most of us, Labour Day is a long weekend when many whanau plan to hold unveilings and other hui, so people can travel from around the country. More >>
NZ And Mexico Start Towards A CEP Trade Agreement
Monday, 28 October 2002, 8:57 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Mexico would study the potential benefits of a Closer Economic Partnership trade agreement, Trade Minister Jim Sutton and Mexican Secretary of the Economy Luis Derbez announced today. More >>
Trade Talks Launched With Chile And Singapore
Monday, 28 October 2002, 8:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced the commencement of talks aimed at securing a three-way Closer Economic Partnership between New Zealand, Chile and Singapore. More >>
Planning to keep our workers
Friday, 25 October 2002, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand needs to plan now to keep our young workers in New Zealand because serious labour shortages are ahead, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton told Wanganui-Rangitikei-Ruapehu Councils and iwi leaders today. More >>
Wanganui-Rangitikei-Ruapehu Regional Development
Friday, 25 October 2002, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
11:00 am 25 October 2002 Launch of Wanganui-Rangitikei-Ruapehu Regional Development Plan Taumarunui Hall Taumarunui More >>
NZ's position robust on Kyoto Protocol forest sink
Friday, 25 October 2002, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Contrary to an NZPA report today, New Zealand's claims for forest sink credits under the Kyoto Protocol are not "partly rooted in a scientific fallacy," says the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson. More >>
