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Aid `Summit' Calls For Consultation On Changes

Wellington, March 27 NZPA - A "summit meeting" called to discuss New Zealand's overseas aid has called for public consultation and multi-party talks before changes are made to the way it is delivered.

Aid `Summit' Calls For Consultation On Changes

Wellington, March 27 NZPA - A "summit meeting" called to discuss New Zealand's overseas aid has called for public consultation and multi-party talks before changes are made to the way it is delivered.

Labour MP Not Pre-Empting Clark's Pending Seat Vacancy

Labour MP Not Pre-Empting Clark's Pending Seat Vacancy
Wellington, March 27 NZPA - Labour's Darren Hughes wouldn't be drawn on possible replacements for Helen Clark when questioned today about a pending by-election in her Mt Albert seat.

Labour Organises `Summit' Meeting To Discuss Aid

Labour Organises `Summit' Meeting To Discuss Aid
Wellington, March 26 NZPA - The Labour Party has organised a "summit" in Wellington tomorrow to discuss the future of New Zealand's development aid to other countries. MP Phil Twyford says there is widespread concern about the Government's review of the way aid is handled.

Clark Job Announcement Not Expected Until Tomorrow

Clark Job Announcement Not Expected Until Tomorrow
Wellington, March 26 NZPA - An announcement over the appointment of the new head of the UN Development Programme will not be made until tomorrow, the UN Secretary-General's office says.

Clark To Be Confirmed For UN Position

Clark To Be Confirmed For UN Position
Wellington, March 26 NZPA - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected to announce today that former prime minister Helen Clark has been chosen for one of the world's top jobs.

Aid Conference Funding Canned Because Not Value For Money: Govt

Aid Conference Funding Canned Because Not Value For Money: Govt
Wellington, March 22 NZPA - New Zealand Aid was told to can its funding for a conference on international development because it did not represent value for money, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully said today.

Auckland Royal Commission Report Should Be Released: Labour

Auckland Royal Commission Report Should Be Released: Labour
Wellington, March 12 NZPA - The report of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance should be publicly released as soon as possible, Labour's Auckland issues spokesman Phil Twyford said today.

Aid Programme Cut While Minister Waits For Reviews - Labour

Aid Programme Cut While Minister Waits For Reviews - Labour
Wellington, March 5 NZPA - Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has axed a $1.95 million Pacific aid programme while he awaits the results of two reviews into the future of NZ Aid, Labour's Associate Foreign Affairs spokesman says.

Funding For Games Study Still Possible, Says Gerry Brownlee

Funding For Games Study Still Possible, Says Gerry Brownlee
Wellington, Feb 17 NZPA - Money for a study into a Commonwealth Games bid by Auckland could still be made available if the region's councils unite on the issue, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee says.