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Global Education Ministers arrive for Summit
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Ministers of Education from the top performing education systems around the world have started arriving in New Zealand to attend the 4th International Summit on the Teaching Profession (Summit), which starts tomorrow. More >>
Progress on Auckland housing welcomed
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
The first monitoring report of the Auckland Housing Accord was released by Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown following their meeting in Auckland yesterday, with both the Minister and the Mayor welcoming the progress being achieved. ... More >>
Whanganui River deed of settlement initialled
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Whanganui Iwi negotiators have initialled the Whanganui River Deed of Settlement and Te Awa Tupua Framework Document which, if agreed to by Whanganui Iwi members through a ratification process, will settle historical Treaty of Waitangi ... More >>
New IT system improves patient healthcare
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says a new IT system is making it easier for health care services to access patient data quickly, preventing errors and improving patient care. More >>
School payroll improving again
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the report on complaints and notifications received in regards to Pay Period 26 of the schools’ payroll. More >>
All DHBs have now have quality of care accounts
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the publication of DHB Quality Accounts, saying they are another tool to ensure New Zealanders get the best and safest health care possible. More >>
Dry conditions in Northland and Waikato remain a big concern
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says dry conditions in parts of Waikato and Northland remain a serious concern. “Local authorities in Northland have announced the western parts of their region are in drought. More >>
100 worst intersections identified for improvement
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s riskiest intersections are being targeted for safety improvements as part of the Government’s on-going effort to reduce death and injury on our roads, Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse announced today. More >>
Hearing Week: ACC steps up support
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC is expected to double its spending on treatment for people with work or injury related hearing loss and ACC Minister Judith Collins says this has been supported by improved collaboration between ACC and the hearing sector. More >>
Minister opens 22 new HNZ apartments
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today marked the official opening of a Housing New Zealand redevelopment comprising of 22 new two-bedroom apartments in Three Kings, Auckland. More >>
IRD’s Voice ID cracks 1 million customers
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay is thrilled with the success of IRD’s Voice ID service after it cracked 1 million customers today, saving taxpayers a staggering 8,500 hours of phone time each year. More >>
Up to 49% of Genesis for sale in share offer
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today confirmed that up to 490 million shares - or 49 per cent of Genesis Energy - will be available for sale through the share offer. More >>
Official Opening of the Chilean Field Days
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning. It is great to be back in Chile. This is my third trip to Latin America in just over a year, and my second trip to Chile and to this beautiful region. More >>
Official Opening of the Chilean Field Days
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning. It is great to be back in Chile. This is my third trip to Latin America in just over a year, and my second trip to Chile and to this beautiful region. The last time I was here I accompanied our Prime Minister as part of a broader trade ... More >>
China food safety scholarships announced
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today announced $900,000 has been allocated towards a new food safety scholarship programme with China. More >>
Families Commission Board Appointments
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announced today the appointment of two new members to the Board of the Families Commission. Retired Family Court Judge Paul von Dadelszen and Jo-anne Wilkinson, MNZN, Project K co-founder, have been appointed ... More >>
NZ to fund nuclear security training
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that New Zealand contribute $300,000 towards nuclear security training in Africa and Latin America. The Prime Minister made the announcement at the third Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, which ... More >>
Young people appearing in court at record low
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
The number of young people facing court charges has fallen to the lowest level since records began more than 20 years ago, Justice Minister Judith Collins announced today. The latest Child and Youth Prosecution Statistics show the number of children and ... More >>
New Zealand and EU agree to deepen relations
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and the European Union (EU) have agreed to take steps to deepen their relationship including through a possible Free Trade Agreement following a meeting in The Hague. More >>
Address to Waitemata Lecture Series
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 9:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Address to Waitemata Lecture Series Good evening and thank you for the invitation to talk about the work we are doing to improve the public health service in New Zealand. Good health is hugely important to New Zealand families. A strong public health service ... More >>
