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No role for Armstrong in PPP policy
Friday, 18 October 2002, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister and Finance Minister Michael Cullen today advised Dr Ross Armstrong that it was no longer appropriate for the government to have any contact or discussions with him on the formulation of policy around Public Private Partnerships. More >>
Cullen Speech to the Hawkes Bay Accountants AGM.
Friday, 18 October 2002, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Today I want to talk about the government’s policy on economic growth, and how the accountancy profession can contribute to it. You may think that accountants measure economic activity rather than drive it – unless of course the glass towers funded ... More >>
Principals embrace Oracle’s educational initiative
Friday, 18 October 2002, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Oracle and NZ government meet to discuss success of Think.com Think.com, an online educational initiative between Oracle Corporation and the Ministry of Education is being embraced by almost 50 percent of New Zealand principals. More >>
Improved Air Services Arrangements with North Asia
Friday, 18 October 2002, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport Paul Swain has welcomed recent changes to air services arrangements with Korea and Japan, which were approved by Cabinet on Monday. More >>
Travel warning for Indonesia upgraded
Friday, 18 October 2002, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is upgrading its Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advisory for Indonesia, Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff said. More >>
More Time For Business Recommendations Become Law
Friday, 18 October 2002, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
The first cluster of tax simplification recommendations from the ‘More Time For Business’ discussion document have become law with the enactment of the Taxation (Relief, Refunds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act earlier this week. More >>
Speech to the Hawkes Bay Accountants AGM.
Friday, 18 October 2002, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government
Today I want to talk about the government’s policy on economic growth, and how the accountancy profession can contribute to it. You may think that accountants measure economic activity rather than drive it – unless of course the glass towers funded ... More >>
New Zealand upgrades Indonesian travel advice
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 9:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is upgrading its Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advisory for Indonesia, Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff said. More >>
Coddington Wrong
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Inaccurate comments in the latest media statement issued by Act MP Deborah Coddington reinforce the need for her to check her facts with relevant authorities before making public comment, says Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Walk Me Home Day good for injury prevention
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Walking children home from school is a safe and effective way of cutting down on child pedestrian accidents, ACC Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Education Minister Correction To Earlier Statement
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Deadline For Submissions Is November 15 (Not November 11) - Education Minister Trevor Mallard is calling for feedback on the proposed export education levy that will be used to strengthen, develop and promote the expanding billion-dollar export education ... More >>
Duynhoven Congratulates MSA on Tai Ping Refloat
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Transport Harry Duynhoven congratulated the Maritime Safety Authority, Environment Southland and all those involved in the successful refloat of the Tai Ping. More >>
Bay of Plenty tribe initial Deed of Settlement
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
For the second time in three months the Crown has initialled a Deed of Settlement for historical Treaty claims with a Bay of Plenty tribe, Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson said today. More >>
Tariana Turia's Beehive Chat
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
In the past fortnight we have witnessed two Claims Settlement Bills being read in Parliament. This is an important moment for iwi. More >>
Leaky Building Website and toll free line
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The government today released the outline of a disputes resolution process and launched a website and a toll free phone line for homeowners affected by ‘leaky building syndrome.’ More >>
E-Government portal to go live November 14
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The e-government portal, a “one stop shop” website allowing the public to access government information and services, will be launched on November 14, State Services Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
English desperate over Bali attack
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today dismissed the Leader of the Opposition’s assertions about the Bali bombing as the desperate tactics of a leader under siege trying to get a headline. More >>
MetService Annual Report a real ray of sunshine
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for State Owned Enterprises (SOE’s) Mark Burton is impressed by the achievements outlined in the annual report tabled today by MetService. More >>
Govt Supports Auckland University Business School
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The University of Auckland’s planned School of Business is to get the first capital grant under the Government’s new ‘Partnerships for Excellence’ policy framework, Education and Associate Finance Minster Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Document On Proposed Export Education Released
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard is calling for feedback on the proposed export education levy that will be used to strengthen, develop and promote the expanding billion-dollar export education industry in New Zealand. More >>
