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Employment Relations Authority appointments
Monday, 7 October 2002, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Aucklanders Janet Scott and Marija Urlich along with Ken Raureti of Rotorua have been appointed to the Employment Relations Authority for three-year terms, Labour Minister Margaret Wilson announced today. More >>
Stephen Franks' mischief making
Monday, 7 October 2002, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel today called demands by Act MP Stephen Franks to deport Gay Oakes, mere mischief-making. More >>
Help for Intermediate Maths Teachers and Students
Monday, 7 October 2002, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Intermediate school students and teachers will be able to make further big strides towards better maths with the latest publications in the “Figure It Out” series, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. Trevor Mallard announced the release ... More >>
Mediation service expert group begins work
Monday, 7 October 2002, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
An expert group begins work today to establish a mediation service to help people seeking remedies for ‘leaky buildings’. More >>
Review of electricity supply modelling released
Monday, 7 October 2002, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Electricity supply forecasts released today by industry consultant Bryan Leyland appear to err on the side of pessimism, according to an expert review released by Energy Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Pete Hodgson Speech to NZ Energy Conference
Monday, 7 October 2002, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Let it be clear from the outset that the government is committed to a sustainable energy future for New Zealand. This will be achieved through gains in energy efficiency and a transition to renewable energy sources. More >>
Government welcomes fee freeze acceptances
Friday, 4 October 2002, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The decision by Massey and Canterbury universities to accept the government’s fee stabilisation offer for 2003 has been welcomed by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Preliminary Findings on Defence HQ Break-in
Friday, 4 October 2002, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton will receive a progress report on last weekend’s break-in at Defence Headquarters late today. More >>
Community and Voluntary Sector Briefing Papers
Friday, 4 October 2002, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will continue to develop a more effective relationship with volunteers, and the communities they support, over the next three years, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia said today. More >>
Nats scaremongering on electricity supply
Friday, 4 October 2002, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
The National Party is scaremongering about New Zealand’s electricity needs, says Energy Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Speech To The Forest And Rural Fire Association
Friday, 4 October 2002, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Rural Fire Management is important. Let's not forget that Fire Authorities in New Zealand are responsible for the management of fire over 98 percent of the country. More >>
Ministers welcome Social Policy Research conferenc
Friday, 4 October 2002, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Social Policy Research and Evaluation Conference 2003, to be held in April next year, will help focus social research on priority issues, Social Services Minister Steve Maharey and Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
West Coast should not be a political football
Friday, 4 October 2002, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor is furious that the West Coast continues to be used and abused by National Party MPs for cheap political point-scoring. More >>
Customs and Excise Amendment Bill passed
Friday, 4 October 2002, 8:03 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Rick Barker says he expects the new Customs Import Transaction Fee of $16 (plus GST) to be collected from December 1 this year. More >>
Strong prospects for renewable energy development
Friday, 4 October 2002, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
A new report confirms that New Zealand has significant opportunities for renewable energy development, says Energy Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
On the death of Maui Dalvanius Prime
Thursday, 3 October 2002, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard today expressed her sadness at the death today of Maui Dalvanius Prime (Tainui, Ngâpuhi, Ngâti Ruanui, Tuwharetoa, Ngâ Rauru, Pakakohi, Ngai Tahu), and paid tribute to the part he played ... More >>
Poroporoaki ki a Maui Dalvanius Prime
Thursday, 3 October 2002, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The death of Maui Dalvanius Prime of Nga Rauru leaves an ache in my heart, and a huge void in the landscape of indigenous music and entertainment. More >>
Ngati Ruanui Claims Settlement Bill First Reading
Thursday, 3 October 2002, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngati Ruanui of South Taranaki turned out in numbers today to acknowledge the progression of their Treaty Claims Settlement Bill through the beginning of its Parliamentary stages. More >>
Gender integrated into work of APEC
Thursday, 3 October 2002, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The APEC Second Ministerial Meeting on Women, which took place in Guadalajara Mexico at the weekend, took an important step towards integrating gender into APEC activities, Labour Minister Margaret Wilson said today. More >>
Boost for South Pacific Whale Conservation
Thursday, 3 October 2002, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter has welcomed new international measures aimed at providing better protection for whales. More >>
