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AFC Closes London Office
Friday, 13 August 1999, 8:11 pm | Unknown
The London office of the Australian Film Commission (AFC) will cease operations on Monday, 16th August 1999. More >>
Transcript: Howard Speech
Friday, 13 August 1999, 8:10 pm | Unknown
Last night we were all delayed a little bit waiting for some legislation to go through the Senate to finally resolve the question to be put to the Australian public on the 6th of November in relation to the two issues of our Constitutional arrangements ... More >>
The President Of The People's Republic Of China
Friday, 13 August 1999, 8:09 pm | Unknown
I am pleased to announce that the President of the People's Republic of China, Mr Jiang Zemin, will visit Australia from 6 to 11 September. Mr Jiang's visit will be the first to Australia by a President of China. More >>
User Pays School System
Friday, 13 August 1999, 5:19 pm | Unknown
"Government under-funding is forcing schools to implement a user-pays system, similar to that in the tertiary sector" said Karen Skinner Co-President of the New Zealand University Student's Association. "Schools are struggling for money ... More >>
Protecting Kids From Depravity The Real 'Kidsafe'
Friday, 13 August 1999, 4:58 pm | Unknown
In particular, we will demand restrictions on the promotion and advertising of gambling, drug abuse, suicide, prostitution, homosexual activity and pornography. More >>
QC Accuses Govt Of Totalitarianism Over Compo Deal
Friday, 13 August 1999, 4:06 pm | Unknown
Dunedin QC Colin Withnall told the Primary Production Select Committee today, that Parliament was in disrepute and contempt as a result of a government decision not to compensate fishers for the economic loss they would suffer as a result of losing ... More >>
Progressive Taxation to Fund Health and Education
Friday, 13 August 1999, 3:02 pm | Unknown
"Jenny Shipley claimed today that it is butchers, farmers, panel beaters and ditch diggers that pay for Tertiary Education. This says more about National's tax policy than their education policy," said Karen Skinner Co-President of the ... More >>
Will Australia's President be a Poodle?
Friday, 13 August 1999, 2:24 pm | Unknown
Australian Democrats yesterday backed down over the republic referendum question, leaving voters with the prospect of choosing between the present constitutional monarchy, or a republic that few favour - a politicians' republic. Scoop's Simon Orme reports. More >>
Nothing New From Shipley
Friday, 13 August 1999, 1:57 pm | Unknown
Jenny Shipley today "announced" changes to the Student Loans Scheme, the same changes that were announced on the 16th of December 1998. Shipley promised a 25% reduction in interest while studying from the year 2001 and 50% of repayments ... More >>
Major Fund Services Alliance Announced
Friday, 13 August 1999, 11:03 am | Unknown
An alliance announced today between two leaders in the investment administration and managed funds worlds will provide a unique service to New Zealand investors and offer benefits to the wider economy. More >>
Background From King Salmon On Engineered Fish
Friday, 13 August 1999, 10:22 am | Unknown
The company operates a very small-scale research project into growth-enhanced salmon using genetic manipulation techniques. More >>
Select Committee Office weekly release
Friday, 13 August 1999, 12:50 am | Unknown
There were 11 meetings, including one in progress in Christchurch. The other 10 were all held in the parliamentary complex. More >>
ERMA Decision Welcomed By King Salmon
Friday, 13 August 1999, 12:29 am | Unknown
The decision by the Environmental Risk Management Authority to reassess the containment and disposal arrangements of our company’s Transgenic research programme is welcome, said Chief Executive of the New Zealand King Salmon Co Ltd., Mr Paul Steere. More >>
ERMA Decision On Reassessment of New Organisms
Friday, 13 August 1999, 12:25 am | Unknown
Considered by Genetic Modified Organisms (GMO) Standing Committee acting under the delegation of the Environmental Risk Management Authority. More >>
GM Salmon and Canola warrant further check - ERMA
Friday, 13 August 1999, 12:20 am | Unknown
The Environmental Risk Management Authority has decided there are Grounds to Reassess the conditions for a genetically modified salmon research project and 4 GM canola field test sites. Copies of the Decisions are attached. More >>
Defence Chief Tightens Procedures
Thursday, 12 August 1999, 6:45 pm | Unknown
The Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Carey Adamson, yesterday tightened the rules on attendance at commercial seminars and conferences after he learned that 60 NZDF personnel had attended the World Masters of Business Seminar in Auckland. More >>
Results show positive start for ElderCare
Thursday, 12 August 1999, 5:43 pm | Unknown
Auckland - Thursday, 12 August 1999 - Initial results for retirement home operator ElderCare New Zealand, the company acquired by the former New Zealand Petroleum Co Limited, are ahead of target. More >>
National Can't Deal With The Real Issues
Thursday, 12 August 1999, 4:34 pm | Unknown
Indications that the government will next week announce scholarships for postgraduate students of science and technology has been met with anger by students. More >>
Lava Magazine: The Scoop On Scoop
Thursday, 12 August 1999, 4:25 pm | Unknown
Article republished with the kind permission of Lava magazine... More >>
US Unit Established To Control Info During Crisis
Thursday, 12 August 1999, 4:08 pm | Unknown
John Howard reports that President Clinton has signed yet another Executive Order establishing a State Department unit that will control the flow of US government news overseas, especially during crisis. More >>
