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Marian Hobbs to visit Tonga and Niue
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Aid Minister Marian Hobbs leaves tonight for Niue where she will represent New Zealand at Saturday's annual constitution celebrations (Sunday NZ time), marking the introduction of self-government in free association with New Zealand on October 19, 1974. More >>
Asian Development Bank Appointment
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Richard Stanley has been appointed Alternate Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank, Finance Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
New law brings tax debt relief
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation enacted today will provide relief for many people who get into tax debt, introduce fairer instalment arrangements for paying off tax debt, and give Inland Revenue greater flexibility in dealing with taxpayers' debt problems. More >>
New computer lab targets paedophiles
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
A new, state of the art computer laboratory will assist Censorship Compliance Unit inspectors target local and international consumers of child pornography. More >>
Hodgson: Electricity: issues for lines companies
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to take this opportunity to comment on two issues of considerable significance to the electricity industry, and the economy, at large. Namely, security of supply and industry governance. Then I will discuss a range of issues of specific relevance ... More >>
DIA Launches Free Internet Monitoring Guide
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Parents, schools and others wishing to monitor sites accessed on their computer will find a new, free Guide on the Department of Internal Affairs website helpful. More >>
Follow proper process before using privilege
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey says he is shocked at threats made by ACT MP Deborah Coddington to name social workers and others using the protection of Parliamentary privilege without getting her facts checked. More >>
Deed of Settlement – Change of Venue
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
A ceremony for the initialling of a Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngati Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty), also known as Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau, will take place on Thursday, 17 October between 3.30 and 5pm in the Beehive Foyer. More >>
AREDS crucial to Auckland and NZ's future
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Auckland Issues Judith Tizard has welcomed the launch of the Auckland Regional Economic Development Strategy as the next step in realising Auckland's economic potential for the benefit of all New Zealanders. More >>
Anderton speech to ATRAX premises opening
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
I always enjoy the opportunity to return to Penrose to visit a successful manufacturing company. I started my own manufacturing engineering company here in 1971. Penrose has changed almost beyond recognition since then. I never cease to be amazed at the ... More >>
Burton Announcement of Wellington Holiday Inn Dev
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
When I first received the invitation to speak, I had hoped that this would be another occasion where I would be able to be unreservedly positive about the future of New Zealand’s tourism sector. But tonight, with the recent events in Bali still fresh ... More >>
Government confirms key climate change policies
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 12:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed a policy package on climate change that puts New Zealand in the best possible position to meet its international obligations and move towards a sustainable energy future, says the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate ... More >>
Press conference on leaky building syndrome today
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen will hold a press conference in his office – 7.6 The Beehive – at 4pm today to announce government moves to assist homeowners affected by leaky building syndrome. More >>
AREDS – a plan for a region
Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Last week 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 >>
NZ Police bound for Bali
Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Two Police inspectors are on their way to Bali to assist Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff on the island. More >>
Improvements to Govt's export credit scheme
Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Government’s Export Credit Office (ECO) scheme will help New Zealand exporters win orders, says Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pete Hodgson. More >>
NZ provide medical assistance to Bali Authorities
Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's to provide an initial package of medical assistance to authorities in Bali, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Marian Hobbs, announced this evening. More >>
NZ Defence Force to be congratulated
Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton today congratulated the New Zealand Defence Force personnel, for their rapid, efficient response to the call for an RNZAF C130 in Bali. More >>
Minister Meets Central North Island Iwi on Friday
Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 12:46 am | New Zealand Government
Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson is due to meet with representatives of Central North Island Iwi on Friday as part of the government’s ongoing work to settle Treaty claims including claims to Crown forest land. More >>
Deed of Settlement Initialling at Parliament
Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 12:44 am | New Zealand Government
A ceremony for the initialling of a Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngati Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty), also known as Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau, will take place on Thursday, 17 October between 3.30 and 5pm in the Maori Affairs Committee Room, ... More >>
