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Health board chairs and deputies appointed
Friday, 29 November 2013, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced the chairs and deputy chairs of the 20 district health boards (DHBs). “14 chairs and 13 deputy chairs are continuing in their roles,” says Mr Ryall. More >>
Gambling Commission Reappointment
Friday, 29 November 2013, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced the reappointment of Lisa Hansen to the Gambling Commission. The new term, Ms Hansen’s second as a Commissioner, is for three years. More >>
2014 Winston Churchill Fellows Announced
Friday, 29 November 2013, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today announced the recipients of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships for 2014. More >>
Minister announces SOE board appointments
Friday, 29 November 2013, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today announced seven new appointments and 11 reappointments across five SOEs and two airport companies. More >>
France-New Zealand ties important in WWI Commemorations
Friday, 29 November 2013, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
French Associate Minister for Defence, in charge of Veterans’ Affairs, Monsieur Kader Arif and New Zealand Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson have signed a letter of intent regarding centenary commemorations of the First World ... More >>
Copper pricing comments no surprise
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says public comments from some parliamentary parties that they will not be supporting legislation in regards to copper pricing is not unexpected. More >>
Tony Ryall - Speech to Annual Conference of ASMS
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you at your annual conference this afternoon. This is my fifth time in six years. More >>
New Wiri prison on schedule, boosting local economy
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says that building work is on schedule for the 29 buildings on the site of the new prison at Wiri in South Auckland. More >>
Official legislation to go online from January 2014
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
From 6 January 2014, the New Zealand Legislation website (legislation.govt.nz) will become a source of official legislation, making New Zealand one of the few comparable jurisdictions to provide free official up-to-date online legislation to the public, ... More >>
Minister calls for staff training to end discrimination
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia has reiterated her call for all public transport companies to review their policies and provide staff training immediately following further reports of incidents of discriminatory treatment of disabled people ... More >>
More than $31 million for Building on Success
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the Government will spend more than $31 million over the next three years to accelerate Māori secondary school student achievement, under the new Building on Success programme. More >>
Support for Maori Health Leaders of the Future
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia has congratulated the five recipients of the 2013 John McLeod Scholarships and Te Apa Mareikura Awards held at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington last night. More >>
Pool law changes will save lives
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced changes will be made to pool safety laws to save more lives. More >>
Auckland to go digital this weekend
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss says Auckland residents need to be prepared as analogue television will be switched off this weekend. More >>
New bill paves way for 21st century justice
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A new bill introduced to Parliament today will help modernise the law underpinning New Zealand’s courts so they better meet public expectations for 21st century services. More >>
Hornby Project delivers 44 new homes for Christchurch
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith joined with Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel and a consortium of community social housing providers today to officially unveil plans for a new 44 unit mixed social housing development in Hornby. More >>
National prostate cancer campaign – a first for NZ
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Men and their families now have information resources to help them talk more confidently with their GP about prostate cancer. More >>
Forestry fatality – industry performance must improve
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
News of the eighth forestry workplace fatality this year is a tragedy for the worker’s family, his colleagues and the whole industry says Labour Minister Simon Bridges. More >>
$10.5m funding boost for maths & science in schools
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing $10.5 million in additional funding for schools to raise student achievement in maths and science, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
Project to lift achievement in maths & science
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the Science and Society project, a unique joint education-science sector plan to lift engagement and achievement in science, technology, engineering ... More >>
