1 July, 2008
Rail back in New Zealand hands
A major step forward in building a sustainable transport system for the 21st Century
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26 June, 2008
CNI Iwi Forestry Agreement
More information about the historic agreement between the Crown and seven Central North Island iwi.
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20 June, 2008
NZ wants to see Fiji meet its Forum commitments
Foreign Minister Winston Peters -- a member of the Forum Ministerial Contact Group on Fiji -- explains why New Zealand wants to see Fiji meet its commitments to the Pacific Forum to restore democratic and constitutional government.
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19 June, 2008
Peters statement to Foreign Affairs Select Committee
Foreign Minister Winston Peters' opening statement to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee on June 19
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11 June, 2008
Go further - volunteer
Volunteer Awareness Week - 15 to 21 June 2008
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5 June, 2008
World Environment Day
Opportunities for countries, companies and communities in moving to a low carbon economy and lifestyle
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22 May, 2008
Budget 2008
Statements, speeches and other documents related to the Budget
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10 April, 2008
Faster, cheaper phone calls
The Commerce Commission’s market monitoring report reveals real improvements in New Zealand’s telecommunication performance
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8 April, 2008
NZ-China Free Trade Agreement
This significant agreement opens up new opportunities for businesses looking to engage with, or grow their existing links with, China
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31 March, 2008
1 April Changes
Policy changes and threshold adjustments taking effect from 1 April will make a difference for the better for many New Zealanders, including workers dependent on the minimum wage, low income families, students, beneficiaries, businesses, the science and research community, and charities
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25 March, 2008
Time for Fiji to accelerate election planning
Fiji has taken some steps to prepare for elections but faster progress needs to be made to meet Commodore Bainimarama's pledge of elections in the first quarter of 2009, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters
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21 March, 2008
Mandatory Iodine Fortification
Food Safety Minister Lianne Dalziel announces moves to combat significant iodine deficiency.
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20 March, 2008
Protecting New Zealanders during global market uncertainty
Government policies are focused on protecting New Zealanders, all New Zealanders, from the rough edges of any potential slowdown which might be before us in the challenging months ahead.
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11 March, 2008
NZ Fast Forward
Major new plan for future innovation in the pastoral and food industries. Statement and speeches by the Prime Minister, Agriculture Minister and Economic Development Minister
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6 March, 2008
Working side by side to provide security and assistance in the region and beyond
Over the past nine years, New Zealand and Australia have cooperated closely on defence and security issues. New Zealand strongly welcomes Prime Minister Rudd’s commitment to continuing and strengthening that relationship.
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3 March, 2008
Consumer Chat: Fraud Awareness Week 2008
Consumer Chat March 2008: Fraud Awareness Week 2008
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14 February, 2008
Whaling -- keeping Japan at the table
New Zealand is one of the most vocal anti-whaling countries in the world
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12 February, 2008
The government's programme for 2008
Prime Minister Helen Clark sets out the key priorities in the government’s substantial work programme for 2008
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12 February, 2008
A new funding model for social services
A new model for working with community organisations to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for families, children and young people -- Government investing $446 million over the next four years
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12 February, 2008
Conference to address cluster munitions threat
A legally binding treaty prohibiting the use of cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians is the aim of an international conference on a treaty to prevent humanitarian disasters created by cluster munitions, being hosted by the NZ government
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24 January, 2008
New Zealand well-placed to deal with global slowdown
The Labour-led government's fiscal planning has put the New Zealand economy in a strong position
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13 January, 2008
Sir Ed: Part of all our lives for generations
Prime Minister Helen Clark pays personal tribute to NZ's greatest son
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21 December, 2007
Going once, going twice. Have your say on the real estate sector reforms
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove urges Kiwis to have their say on the government's reform of the real estate sector.
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10 December, 2007
Briefings to Incoming Ministers
In December, the government released briefing papers issued to incoming ministers
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11 October, 2007
Energy and Efficiency
Launch of the New Zealand Energy Strategy and the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy
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20 September, 2007
Fighting Climate Change
Solutions to reduce NZ's impact on climate change
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30 August, 2007
The contribution of volunteer groups
By Community and Voluntary Sector minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban on Daffodil Day
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20 August, 2007
Video - B4 School Health Checks
Introduced by Health Minister Pete Hodgson
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23 July, 2007
Video: Electoral Finance Reforms
Justice minister Mark Burton discusses proposed changes for the election financing system
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3 July, 2007
Labour delivers on major policies for families
July 1 saw implementation of KiwiSaver, 20 Hours Free ECE, and the final rollout of cheaper doctor's visits and prescriptions for all Kiwis
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