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First year of rebuild sets scene for redevelopment

Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says with 2013 drawing to a close it is timely to acknowledge the amount of work that has gone into preparation for the full-scale construction of central Christchurch’s anchor projects. More >>

First Reading For Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill Early 2014

Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia announced today that the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Products and Packaging) Amendment Bill has been lodged with the Clerk of the House, ready for a first reading soon after Parliament resumes in the new year. More >>

Civil defence volunteer guidelines launched

Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today announced national guidelines for Volunteer Coordination in CDEM (civil defence emergency management) which provide advice to 16 regional CDEM groups. More >>

Vaccine made available for nasty gastric bug

Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced that a vaccine for rotavirus will be added to the National Immunisation Schedule. "Rotavirus is a gastric infection which mainly affects children. It causes illness and diarrhoea that can lead to hospital ... More >>

Chair of New Zealand Cycle Trail announced

Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Richard Leggat as Chair of Nga Haerenga – the New Zealand Cycle Trail Incorporated (NZCT Inc.) More >>

New appointments to the New Zealand Tourism Board

Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Jacqui Spice, Norm Thompson, and Chris Parkin as members of the New Zealand Tourism Board. More >>

Significant funding for carers of children

Monday, 16 December 2013, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

The National Government is providing significant extra funds for extended family members caring for children, in recognition of the difficult job they do. More >>

Auckland Special Housing Areas to add 9,500 new homes

Monday, 16 December 2013, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown today announced the second batch of 11 Special Housing Areas (SHA) that will progressively bring to market more than 9,500 homes across Auckland. More >>

Community input essential for effective National Drug Policy

Monday, 16 December 2013, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is calling for submissions to update and help shape its National Drug Policy, Associate Minister of Health Todd McClay announced today. The National Drug Policy aims to minimise the harm caused by tobacco, alcohol, illegal and other drugs ... More >>

More children receiving free B4 School Checks

Monday, 16 December 2013, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Record numbers of kiwi kids received a free B4 School Check (B4SC) from July to November this year – over 2700 more children than over the same period last year. More >>

Laws to reform our drinking culture take effect

Monday, 16 December 2013, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Key features of the Government’s alcohol reforms come into force this week and provide a strong platform to help drive change in New Zealand’s drinking culture, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. More >>

Government seeking innovative ways to tackle youth crime

Monday, 16 December 2013, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows today announced the opening of applications to a new Government initiative that will make funding available for fresh new approaches to reducing offending by young people. More >>

Three Avatar films to be made in New Zealand

Monday, 16 December 2013, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government

The Government today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lightstorm Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation that will see the next three Avatar films made in New Zealand. More >>

Incentive changes for a sustainable NZ screen industry

Monday, 16 December 2013, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government

The Government today announced changes to the structure and level of support for overseas and New Zealand film and television productions to ensure the further development of New Zealand’s screen industry. More >>

Minister welcomes second big drug haul

Monday, 16 December 2013, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government

Minister welcomes second big drug haul Customs Minister Maurice Williamson has welcomed the discovery of $72 million of methamphetamine pre-cursor drugs at the Ports of Auckland. Detectives from the Organised and Financial Crime Agency of New Zealand, ... More >>

Change of Governance Proposed in Māori Language Strategy

Monday, 16 December 2013, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government

Strengthening the focus on whānau, hapū and iwi, and consolidating Māori leadership, are the key principles underpinning the proposed new Māori Language Strategy which the Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, has released today for consultation ... More >>