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The broad make-up of the committee which will decide who gets a share of the government’s new Centres of Research Excellence fund has been welcomed by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey.
- Steve Maharey
- Education
New Zealand and the United States have successfully applied for the World Trade Organisation to re-hear their case against a Canadian dairy export scheme which both countries believe is illegal, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today.
- Jim Sutton
- Trade Negotiations
In a first for New Zealand, thirty government and local government agencies have entered into agreement with Te Rarawa, an Iwi in the far north to develop a single government contract for services, Social Services and Employment Steve Maharey said today
- Steve Maharey
- Social Development and Employment
Conservation Minister Sandra Lee today said she was alarmed at the death of 304 seabirds killed by a commercial longline vessel on a recent fishing trip for ling.
- Annette King
- Unassigned Portfolio
19 December 2001Media Statement
EMBARGOED UNTIL SIGNING: 3.30pm 20 December 2001
- Margaret Wilson
- Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
19 December 2001Media Statement
An independent review into civil aviation medical standards was released by Transport Minister Mark Gosche today.
- Mark Gosche
- Transport
Conservation Minister Sandra Lee has completed a review of the management decisions taken to date to minimise the risks to safety associated with the impending Ruapehu Crater Lake lahar.
- Sandra Lee
- Conservation
A new on-line resource for special education groups and families was launched by Associate Education Minister Lianne Dalziel today.
- Lianne Dalziel
- Education
The last of the Highway Patrol cars are now on the roads in time for Christmas, Ministers of Police and Transport, George Hawkins and Mark Gosche said today.
- George Hawkins
- Police
The Government is to pay for the development of a strategic plan for the organic agriculture sector, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.
Mr Sutton said the organic sector had gone through a period of rapid growth in New Zealand.
- Jim Sutton
- Agriculture
Gross revenues from agriculture and forestry are expected to rise in the year to March next year, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.
- Jim Sutton
- Agriculture
Aid organisations like World Vision appreciate the offer of Hercules planes to assist with aid in Afghanistan, Minister in charge of aid, Matt Robson says.
- Matt Robson
- Foreign Affairs and Trade
Further moves to improve the implementation of the Resource Management Act and reduce compliance costs have been announced by Environment Minister, Marian Hobbs.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
Health Minister Annette King today tabled the first annual report outlining progress on the implementation of the New Zealand Health Strategy.
- Annette King
- Health
EMBARGOED TO 9 AM, 18 DECEMBER 2001 Media Statement
Full Highway Patrol now on road
- Phil Goff
- Justice
New protections to prevent the alienation of sensitive farm land to foreigners have been passed by Order in Council.
- Michael Cullen
- Finance
Commerce Minister Paul Swain today released the government’s response to the Business Compliance Cost Panel’s Report.
- Paul Swain
- Commerce
Commerce and Associate Revenue Minister Paul Swain says 2001 has seen the introduction of a large number of legislative measures designed to simplify the tax system and reduce the compliance costs associated with paying tax.
- Paul Swain
- Commerce
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the members of the New Zealand Teachers Council which comes into force from February next year.
- Trevor Mallard
- Education
“The 2002 Budget Policy Statement and December Economic and Fiscal Update testify to the quality of the government’s economic and fiscal management,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.
- Michael Cullen
- Finance
Health Minister Annette King today tabled the first annual report outlining progress on the implementation of the New Zealand Health Strategy.
- Annette King
- Health
The government has announced a package of measures to help resolve the issue of a 1920s well that has been leaking water and gas under a New Plymouth home.
- Paul Swain
- Energy
New Zealand is to have a national secondary school scholarship examination from 2004, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.
- Trevor Mallard
- Education
Aid organisations like World Vision appreciate the offer of Hercules planes to assist with aid in Afghanistan, Minister in charge of aid, Matt Robson says.
- Matt Robson
- Foreign Affairs and Trade