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Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group

Saturday, 15 February 2014, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Government

The Forum Ministerial Contact Group (MCG) concluded its two day visit to Fiji today, consistent with the mandate of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders to continue to dialogue and engage with Fiji. The MCG comprises Ministers from Australia, New Zealand, Papua ... More >>

Ministers recognise mandate for Ngāpuhi negotiations

Saturday, 15 February 2014, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

All Ngāpuhi members will be entitled to vote in elections for representatives to the independent mandated authority that will negotiate the iwi’s historical Treaty settlement with the Crown, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson ... More >>

Key Notes: Making New Zealand a safer place

Saturday, 15 February 2014, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government

It is important for all New Zealanders that they feel safe in their own homes. That is why National is focused on making New Zealand a safer place. More >>

Measles resources for frontline staff

Friday, 14 February 2014, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says frontline health services, including travel clinics and emergency departments (EDs), are being encouraged to help counter any spread of measles with new resources. More >>

Hundreds to benefit from pharmacy-led warfarin service

Friday, 14 February 2014, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Tony Ryall says hundreds more patients with heart disease will be supported by their local pharmacist to manage their blood thinning medication, warfarin. More >>

Environmental champions sought

Friday, 14 February 2014, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that entries are open for the Government’s premier environmental awards, which honour those dedicated to protecting and improving our environment. More >>

‘Culture No Excuse for Abuse’ Family Violence resource

Friday, 14 February 2014, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has launched a new resource to help address family violence in ethnic communities. More >>

Little’s false claims irresponsible

Friday, 14 February 2014, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

Little’s false claims irresponsible Claims the Government will scrap the EasyVote card are wrong and irresponsible, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. Labour’s Justice spokesperson Andrew Little made a number of misleading assertions during ... More >>

Appointment to External Reporting Board

Friday, 14 February 2014, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced the appointment of Graeme Mitchell as Chair of the External Reporting Board (XRB) for a five year term. More >>

Government gets behind social enterprises

Friday, 14 February 2014, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced $1.27 million investment in the development of a solid support infrastructure for emerging social enterprises. More >>

McCully to visit Fiji for MCG

Friday, 14 February 2014, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will travel to Fiji today to chair a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group (MCG). More >>

Student loan bill passes second reading

Thursday, 13 February 2014, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill (No 3), which changes repayment obligations for overseas-based borrowers and tougher measures for persistent non-payers, passed its second reading in Parliament today. “This legislation continues the Government’s ... More >>

Electoral system improvements on track

Thursday, 13 February 2014, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government

A bill to improve New Zealand’s electoral law has passed its second reading in Parliament today. Justice Minister Judith Collins says the Electoral Amendment Bill implements changes following the latest parliamentary select committee review, routinely ... More >>

80 percent of schools registered for managed network

Thursday, 13 February 2014, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says 2000 schools have now registered their interest in joining the Network for Learning (N4L) managed network, with 150 already connected. More >>

Maximising opportunities for women in uniform

Thursday, 13 February 2014, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes today’s release of the Ministry of Defence’s review into the experiences of women in uniform in the NZDF. More >>

Ministers open Māngere housing development

Thursday, 13 February 2014, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government

Twenty-two new affordable rental houses were opened in Māngere, Auckland today by Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, as part of the Government’s programme of expanding the community housing sector. More >>

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