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New Safer Journeys Guide to help rural schools
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse welcomes the publication of a new guide aimed at improving road safety around rural schools. More >>
Vulnerable Children Bill gains momentum
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Vulnerable Children Bill marks a major overhaul in strengthening our child protection system and making sure fewer children are abused,” says Social Development Paula Bennett in welcoming the Bill’s report back. More >>
Ryall: ‘Give a kidney, change a life!’ resource launch
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be here today to launch this fantastic resource and acknowledge the work being undertaken by Counties Manukau Health and the Kidney Society Auckland to support those patients with end-stage renal disease, those on dialysis, kidney ... More >>
Turia: National Tamariki Ora Conference
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
I am really pleased to be with you this morning at this National Tamariki Ora conference. It is a perfect opportunity to be able to recognise the contribution that Well Child Tamariki Ora makes to the health and wellbeing of our tamariki mokopuna. More >>
Turia: Hikoi Koutou Charitable Trust – Waka Launch
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
There are some days that stand out above the rest. 8 November 2010 was one of those days. That was the day Les Hokianga and his dozen champions biked to the Beehive – having cycled almost 300km, competing against headwinds, and freezing southerlies. ... More >>
Kauri dieback detected in Coromandel
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Test results showing the presence of Phytophthora taxon Agathis (PTA) or Kauri dieback disease in the Whangapoua Forest just north of Whitianga is a major concern, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy say. More >>
Maori Pharmacists Association Hui a Tau - Owhata Marae
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Tena koutou katoa Nga Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoa o Aotearoa. There is a special poignancy about being here at Owhata Marae today. One of the distinguished features of this marae, is the sacred rock called Iriirikapua – the place at which the tupuna kuia, ... More >>
Final Civil Defence payment for council earthquake response
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the Government’s final reimbursement to Canterbury councils for civil defence emergency response costs related to the Canterbury earthquakes. More >>
High Commissioner to India announced
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today named diplomat Grahame Morton as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to India. More >>
Defence Force appointments announced
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Force appointments announced Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has today announced that the new Chief of Air Force will be Air Commodore Mike Yardley. Dr Coleman is also pleased to announce the Chief of Defence Force has appointed Air ... More >>
Address to Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Thank you for this – very timely – opportunity to speak to you this morning about the Government’s reforms of New Zealand’s family justice system. Yesterday the Governor-General signed an Order in Council, setting 31 March as the ... More >>
Reforms put children at heart of Family Court
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s reforms of our family justice system come into force on Monday 31 March, Justice Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Goodhew: Massey University’s Smokefree Summit
Monday, 24 March 2014, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be here today, and I thank Massey University for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this exciting event. When I learned about this project called It’s My Life I was very impressed that you, the students, are the driving ... More >>
Goodhew: TrustPower National Community Awards dinner
Monday, 24 March 2014, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou. Thank you for inviting me to speak about the value of the voluntary sector to New Zealand, and to assist in presenting this evening’s awards. More >>
New business visa to attract talent and create jobs
Monday, 24 March 2014, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A new business visa will encourage migrants to set up high-quality businesses and create new jobs, according to Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
Excellent progress in reducing reoffending
Monday, 24 March 2014, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says the Government is now over half way to achieving the Better Public Service target of a 25 per cent reduction in reoffending by 2017. More >>
NZ Parliamentary Cross Party Delegation visits China
Monday, 24 March 2014, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Parliamentary Select Committee John Hayes MP is leading a cross party delegation to China. More >>
Submissions close for East Coast erosion project
Monday, 24 March 2014, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew says that public consultation on proposed operational changes to the East Coast Forestry Project (ECFP) has now ended. More >>
English to speak at Asian investment forum
Monday, 24 March 2014, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English leaves for Hong Kong tonight, where he will deliver a keynote speech to a major annual Asian investment conference and meet a number of business and investment leaders. “Hong Kong and the rest of China are significant ... More >>
New Zealand introduces Crimea travel sanctions
Sunday, 23 March 2014, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will impose travel sanctions on selected individuals deemed to be responsible for the crisis in Ukraine. “New Zealand has made it clear that Russia’s actions regarding Ukraine ... More >>
