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New funding programme to develop low-calorie/alcohol wines
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is welcoming a new $17 million research and development project to produce low-calorie, low-alcohol wine. ‘Lifestyle wines' is the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) newest Primary Growth Partnership ... More >>
Tariana Turia speech - Nga Pae o te Maramatanga Symposium
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
I acknowledge the iwi of Tauranga Moana, who have upheld the sacred expression of kaitiakitanga over your special landing places. It is such a wonderful manifestation of ahi kaa - to see this partnership between Nga Pae o Te Maramatanga with the iwi ... More >>
Feedback sought on FMC Act licence fees
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today released a discussion document seeking feedback on proposed licence fees for market services providers under the Financial Markets Conduct (FMC) Act 2013. More >>
High Court Judge appointed
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Christchurch lawyer Rachel Dunningham has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
New x-rays and staff to strengthen border biosecurity
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
New x-ray technology and more frontline staff will help to beef up New Zealand’s biosecurity defences at the border, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
IT transforming New Zealand’s health system
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Information technology (IT) is transforming the way doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals care for patients, says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
New monitoring programme for Snapper 1 fishing vessels
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has welcomed confirmation that 25% of the Snapper 1 trawl fleet will have cameras or observers in place by 1 December this year. More >>
NZ tourism sector well placed for significant growth
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The rising wealth of neighbouring Pacific Rim countries presents a great opportunity for New Zealand tourism, a new Government report says. The Tourism Sector Report was today released in Auckland by Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key and ... More >>
Pasifika education profile released
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today released information on the educational performance and outcomes of Pasifika students, from early childhood education through to NCEA. More >>
Kiwi researchers secure leading role in SKA project
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Two New Zealand research groups have secured prominent positions in one of the world’s largest and most ambitious science projects – the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Health services continue to improve
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the latest health target results show more New Zealanders are receiving treatment, with public hospitals delivering over 40,000 elective surgical operations between July and September this year. More >>
Rest home information easier to find online
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the launch of a new website that will make it easier for New Zealanders to find rest home information, including audit reports. More >>
First school celebrates connection to managed network
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced Massey Primary in Auckland is the first to connect to the Network for Learning (N4L) managed network. More >>
New defence arrangement with Viet Nam
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the signing of a new defence co-operation arrangement with Viet Nam. “This arrangement reaffirms the value New Zealand places on our defence relationship with Viet Nam,” says Dr Coleman. More >>
Reforms to protect sexual assault victims, child witnesses
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced improvements to the Evidence Act that will make appearing in court less traumatic for victims of sexual violence and child witnesses. More >>
Ministers launch holiday road safety campaign
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Police Minister Anne Tolley have launched this summer’s road safety campaign, which will focus on preventing deaths and injuries by reducing speed, alongside greater visibility of Police. More >>
Additional protections good news for dolphins
Monday, 25 November 2013, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced its final Threat Management Plan for dolphins which confirms additional protections for the Maui’s dolphin in Taranaki and releases new promising population estimates for the Hector’s dolphin. More >>
High Court Judge appointed
Monday, 25 November 2013, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Solicitor-General (Criminal Group) Cameron Mander has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Careers New Zealand: Board appointments
Monday, 25 November 2013, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced three new members and three reappointments to the Careers New Zealand Board, and welcomed the release of the results of the Crown Entity’s Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) review. More >>
Over $3m in criminal proceeds to fund anti-P initiatives
Monday, 25 November 2013, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced that over $3 million recovered under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act will be used to fund law enforcement initiatives to break the methamphetamine supply chain and expand alcohol and drug treatment programmes. More >>
