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Advisory: climate change policy announced tomorrow

Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 12:39 am | New Zealand Government

The Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson, and Environment Minister Marian Hobbs will announce government decisions on climate change policy tomorrow. More >>

Marine Reserves bill has first reading

Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government

A new era in marine conservation will result from the enactment of the Marine Reserves Bill according to the Minister of Conservation Chris Carter. More >>

Online Encyclopedia calls for technology partners

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard said that this week’s call for technology partners represented an important stage in the development of the online Encyclopedia of New Zealand. More >>

Government will ensure victims get a better deal

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Government

A wide range of new rights for victims which will be guaranteed under law, have been created with the passage of the Victims Rights Bill, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Confidence and supply agreement working well

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed the passing of the Victim Rights Bill in Parliament, a government measure that was supported by the United Future Party. More >>

Living Standards of Older Maori report released

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government

A report released today into Older Maori living standards will be a good tool for helping remedy social disparities and planning for the future. More >>

Prime Ministerial Statement On Bali Bombing

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government

All New Zealanders are appalled by the cold-blooded and barbaric terrorist attack on Saturday evening in Bali, Indonesia, which has shattered scores of innocent lives. Our thoughts are first and foremost with those caught in this tragedy and with their ... More >>

High Court Judge appointed

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Geoffrey John Venning as a Judge of the High Court. More >>

Youth suicide figures declining

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Jim Anderton, Associate Minister of Health today released the youth suicide figures for the year 2000. The latest figures are the lowest since 1986 for both the number and rate of suicide amongst young people. More >>

Important safeguards proposed for tertiary ed

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government

The government is proposing several changes to strengthen and clarify the intent of major tertiary education reform legislation before Parliament and provide important safeguards around the way new Ministerial powers can be exercised. More >>

Child, Youth and Family boosts performance

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Child, Youth and Family achieved sustained performance improvements in the 2001-2002 financial year. More >>

Students gain from inclusion in ICT programme

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government

Teaching and learning about information and communication technology was given a big push today with Education Minister Trevor Mallard’s announcement that another 147 schools will be brought into the Government’s ICT programme. More >>

Wine Bill Introduced

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government

The Wine Bill has been introduced, and will receive its first reading later this week, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>

Government and Canterbury Info-tech Forum

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government

The first government-organised regional information and communications technology (ICT) forum will be held at Jade Corporation in Christchurch on 17 October 2002, State Services Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>

NZ Welcomes Arrival of Italian Tall Sailing Ship

Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 12:12 am | New Zealand Government

Aucklanders will be treated to a magnificent sight when the Italian Navy’s tall sailing ship, Amerigo Vespucci, escorted by a welcoming flotilla, sails into Auckland on Sunday 20th October on its first visit to New Zealand, Minister for the America’s ... More >>