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Increased cooperation with US on climate change

Friday, 25 October 2002, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and the United States will increase cooperation on areas of mutual interest concerning climate change, says Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change Pete Hodgson. More >>

Pacific Corrections Strategy Launched

Friday, 25 October 2002, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government

The first Department of Corrections’ strategy developed specifically for Pacific peoples was launched by Corrections and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche in Auckland today. More >>

New climate change policy centre mooted for NZ

Friday, 25 October 2002, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government

One of the world's most influential independent centres for climate change policy development is looking at establishing a presence in New Zealand. More >>

Safety of NZ personnel will not be compromised

Thursday, 24 October 2002, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Mark Burton stressed today neither he nor Chief of Defence Force Bruce Ferguson will release any further information pertaining to the recent land mine incident involving three New Zealand SAS soldiers in Afghanistan. More >>

Sustainable business in New Zealand - Jim Anderton

Thursday, 24 October 2002, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

NZ Sustainable Business Conference - Recently I have been reflecting that this is the best time for a young person to be leaving school in New Zealand since the early 1970s. More >>

NZ can be a world leader in sustainable dev.

Thursday, 24 October 2002, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton said today that new ideas can make New Zealand a world leader in sustainable business practices such as triple bottom line reporting. More >>

Peters all rhetoric and no solutions

Thursday, 24 October 2002, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government

Winston Peters’ latest contribution to the immigration debate is based on misinformation and creates an intolerable climate for refugees doing their best to resettle in New Zealand. More >>

Second phase of vaccine clinical trials begins

Thursday, 24 October 2002, 12:47 am | New Zealand Government

24 October 2002 Media Statement Second phase of Group B meningococcal vaccine clinical trials begins More >>

Acting Chair for Television New Zealand Announced

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Craig Boyce has been appointed acting chairperson of Television New Zealand Limited. Mr Boyce’s appointment by the Minister of Broadcasting, Steve Maharey, today follows the resignation of Dr Ross Armstrong from the chair of TVNZ. Dr Armstrong’s resignation ... More >>

Dalziel Address to SeniorNet Wairarapa

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

There are two other particular groups that I want to acknowledge today. First the Wairarapa SeniorNet executive and the rest of the volunteers, who gift their time to others to enable them to explore the internet and to make use of a communication ... More >>

Dalziel to: Special Schools Principals’ Conference

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government

We are in a new government term, and I know that you probably had mixed feelings about the prospect of having to break in a new Minister. However I did ask Helen if I could remain in the portfolio despite the addition of Commerce to my workload, ... More >>

Skills shortages holding back economic development

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton said today at the national meeting of the Aviation and Marine Engineers' Association that the Government is aware that one of the greatest problems the New Zealand economy faces is a lack of ... More >>

Peters all rhetoric and no solutions

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Winston Peters' latest contribution to the immigration debate is based on misinformation and creates an intolerable climate for refugees doing their best to resettle in New Zealand. More >>

Anderton Address to Aviation and Marine Engineers'

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Recently the New Zealand Herald ran a story about a New Zealand Institute of Economic Research report under the headline "Survey reveals economy at full steam." More >>

Pacific Corrections Strategy Launch

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche will launch the Department of Corrections’ Pacific Strategy this Friday, October 25. More >>

NZ to Discuss North Korean nuclear weapons at APEC

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The APEC Ministerial meeting will provide New Zealand with the opportunity to discuss in bilateral meetings the region’s response to North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, says Foreign Minister Phil Goff. More >>

Burton--Mine Injures Nz Soldiers In Afghanistan

Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Mark Burton, Minister of Defence, today said the three members of the NZ SAS injured yesterday in Afghanistan when their patrolling vehicle ran over a landmine were doing an important job under demanding environmental and operational conditions. More >>