Beehive - Prime Minister

7 October, 2008

Code of Practice for Retirement Villages

Older New Zealanders in retirement villages will have greater protection under a new Code of Practice for Retirement Villages

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6 October, 2008

Speech to RSA

Prime Minister Helen Clark speaks to the National Council Meeting of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association

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6 October, 2008

Funding for natural disasters in Africa, India, Nepal

$1.5 million has been allocated to international organisations responding to natural disasters through NZ's international aid and development agency.

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6 October, 2008

NZ contributes to Afghanistan appeal

New Zealand will contribute $1 million to the United Nations World Food Programme in Afghanistan

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6 October, 2008

Govt support for FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

One of the largest women's sporting events ever to be held in New Zealand is to receive $1.5 million government support

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3 October, 2008

$195 million Newmarket Viaduct project ready to roll

Work on the $195 million Newmarket Viaduct project in Auckland can start as early as next month

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2 October, 2008

Sadness at passing of Parliament's first kaumatua

Parliament's first official kaumatua John Rangitihi Rangiwaiata Tahuparae (Whanganui) passed away early today at his home in Wanganui

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2 October, 2008

Manukau initiative wins government support

Development of an economic, cultural, and sporting initiative in Manukau is receiving a boost, with government support in the shape of a $400,000 investment

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30 September, 2008

Film industry co-operation

NZ and the Republic of Korea have signed a film co-production agreement to facilitate screen industry partnerships between the two countries

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26 September, 2008

Free off-peak travel for SuperGold Card holders

More than 500,000 SuperGold Card holders around New Zealand will be eligible for free off-peak public transport travel from next week

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25 September, 2008

Major investment in Nelson courthouse upgrade and expansion

The Government is committing more than $10 million for a major expansion and refurbishment of the Nelson courthouse

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25 September, 2008

Modern Apprentices up 25 per cent

The number of young New Zealanders benefiting from the Modern Apprenticeships programme rose 25 per cent in the last year

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25 September, 2008

Prime Minister pays tribute to Brian Donnelly

The Hon Brian Donnelly QSO who passed away today.

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24 September, 2008

A way forward for Fiji

Helen Clark reflects on the way forward in Fiji following the recent discussions among Pacific Islands Forum Leaders

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22 September, 2008

NZ extends role in UN peacekeeping mission in Sudan

New Zealand’s commitment to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Sudan is to be extended for one further year, to 1 October 2009

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22 September, 2008

UN recognises NZ's extended seabed rights

New Zealand’s rights over approximately 1.7 million square kilometres of seabed have been confirmed by a special United Nations Commission

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22 September, 2008

Law change paves way for lower remittance costs

Significant step towards reducing the cost of remitting money from New Zealand to Pacific countries

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21 September, 2008

PM condemns terrorist bombing in Pakistan

Prime Minister Helen Clark concerned and saddened at the bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city

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19 September, 2008

Investing in young people to boost achievement

Schools Plus aims to ensure all young people are in education, training or some form of structured learning until they reach the age of 18

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19 September, 2008

Announcement of Schools Plus Investments

The Prime Minister announces more details of how Schools Plus will roll out, and the initial $39 million investment package to support it

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18 September, 2008

Government boosts Gisborne oral health services

Capital funding of $1.5 million to boost and improve oral health services provided by Tairawhiti District Health Board

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15 September, 2008

Visit by the Princess Royal

HRH the Princess Royal will visit New Zealand from 14 to 18 November, to represent her father at a conference in Christchurch

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15 September, 2008

New Ambassador to Timor-Leste

New Zealand’s next ambassador to Timor-Leste will be career diplomat Tim McIvor

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14 September, 2008

PM condemns terrorist bombings in India

Prime Minister Helen Clark condemns the series of bombings in central India’s capital, New Delhi -- twenty people dead and more than ninety injured

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12 September, 2008

Cautious welcome of Zimbabwe power-sharing deal

News of a power sharing agreement in Zimbabwe between the Movement for Democratic Change and ZANU-PF, is a welcome development; details -- yet to be revealed -- making the arrangement difficult to assess

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12 September, 2008

PM announces 2008 General Election

The general election will be held on 8th November

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12 September, 2008

New medals to recognise service in Korea since 1958

Two new medals recognise New Zealanders who served with the United Nations Command in the Republic of Korea since 1958.

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11 September, 2008

NZ and Tonga new aid strategy launched

New Zealand has renewed its commitment to development efforts in the Kingdom of Tonga with a focus on governance and civil society, broad-based growth and sustainable livelihoods and education

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11 September, 2008