4 July, 2008
Rotorua Museum redevelopment funding
Rotorua’s Museum of Art and History is to get a $7.5 million government grant to complete its centenary redevelopment project
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4 July, 2008
Rugby World Cup promotion lands in UK
New Zealand’s giant inflatable Rugby Ball Venue will make its second international appearance, in front of London’s Tower Bridge in November
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Starfish teaches students about sustainable fishieries
Ensuring New Zealand’s fisheries are sustainable into the future is the key message behind a new teacher and student resource kit launched by Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today
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3G mobile investment drives further broadband surge
Telecommunications companies in New Zealand are getting the flexibility they require to bring broadband to rural areas
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Minister welcomes further success for Canterbury
The Ministry has produced a plan that focuses on what has been achieved in the past year for the people of Canterbury. This also outlines the Ministry’s priorities for the year ahead. You only need to walk in to the Linwood Community Link or take part in the Pumanawa Atawhai/ Nurturing Potential Adventure Therapy Programme in the Selwyn district, to see some of the results of last year’s regional plan,” said Ms Dyson.
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Appointment to Gambling Commission
The Commission hears casino licensing applications, and appeals on licensing and enforcement decisions.
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Future pathway for resident doctors
Health minister calling on Junior Doctors to participate in reform of the current career pathway
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Road User Charges talks planned
A working party including industry members will examine the formula to set Road User Charges for heavy vehicles
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A public lending right for New Zealand authors
The Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill began its first reading in Parliament today.
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Carter announces new initiatives for safer schools
Education Minister Chris Carter today launched a range of initiatives aimed at making schools safer for students and to ensure schools have anti-bullying programmes in place.
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Blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds
The blue cod fishery in the Marlborough Sounds is to be closed for the next four years to protect the long-term future of the fishery, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today
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Budget 08 to deliver redeveloped court for Gisborne
Funding in this year's Budget will allow for major redevelopment of the Gisborne courthouse and will pull together all the region's court functions under one roof.
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New Zealand Fast Forward bold step forward
The first private sector contributors to the New Zealand Fast Forward initiative have showed their commitment to the joint industry-government venture, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today
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New members appointed to key conservation body
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced new appointments to the New Zealand Conservation Authority.
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Peters welcomes Governor of Guam
Governor Felix P Camacho will outline business opportunities for New Zealand companies in Guam during his visit to New Zealand
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Government policies reduce poverty
Child poverty has fallen on every measure since 2004, the Minister for Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson said today, welcoming a report that confirms 130,000 children have been lifted out of poverty.
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New scheme to boost Kiwi film and television
We now have a full slate of government mechanisms to support the Kiwi screen industry
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New campus will benefit Pacific people
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban has welcomed the announcement of a new university campus for Counties Manukau.
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University campus to boost Counties Manukau
A new university campus in Counties Manukau, to be opened in 2009 has been announced by the Prime Minister Helen Clark
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NZ company plays global role in carbon credit market
NZ company TZ1 has been appointed as a major player in the global market for carbon credits
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Tertiary education review for Greater Auckland
Tertiary education in the Auckland region will be reviewed to assess its contribution to Auckland as a globally competitive city.
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11.1 Million Subsidised GP appointments a year.
Latest Ministry of Health figures show that at the end of 2007 there were 11.1 million subsidised General Practitioner appointments in New Zealand.
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Regional clinical networks make services stronger
Minister of Health David Cunliffe has welcomed discussions about strengthening clinical networks in the lower North Island to enhance the delivery of services. However, he said claims of secret plans or a downgrade of services were simply wrong.
Read full release >>2 July, 2008
Road Transport Forum’s actions “outrageous”
While the Road Transport Forum is apparently is organising a protest against increased Road User Charges, it is also failing to tell the public a number of telling facts.
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Recovery and protection of Moko skinks a priority
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is working closely with iwi, the local council and the Whangamata Marina Society to protect Moko skinks in Whangamata.
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Cook Islands Parliamentary Study Tour welcomed
A visit from members of the Parliament of the Cook Islands provides an opportunity to acknowledge the special relationship that New Zealand has with the Cook Islands.
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Outdoor recreation discussion document launched
Feedback welcomed on discussion document as part of creation of Outdoor Recreation Strategy
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Tax reform to help NZ companies compete overseas
Comprehensive reform of our international tax rules, to help New Zealand-based companies compete more effectively overseas, is a key feature of a taxation bill introduced today.
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Business tax reforms focus of bill
The July Tax Bill tabled in Parliament today introduces a number of major business tax reforms which focus on reducing tax costs for businesses.
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Inspirational Pacific leader will be greatly missed
Aunty Liz was a dedicated and committed Pacific leader who is an inspiration for many in our community and particularly our Pacific women.
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