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New meritorious medal for NZDF and NZ Police
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman and Police Minister Anne Tolley welcome the introduction of new meritorious service medals to recognise outstanding service by personnel in the NZ Defence Force and NZ Police. More >>
Youth mentoring scheme given funding
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today announced $60,000 funding to deliver mentoring opportunities for up to 50 for young people with disabilities. More >>
Dramatic drop in benefits over last year
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
The number of people on benefits in New Zealand has fallen consistently for three quarters says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. Today’s data release shows benefits fell to 304,394 in the September quarter. More >>
Forum set up to look at Otago marine protection
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced the establishment of a community-led forum to consider marine protection for the Otago coastline. “New Zealand has a network of 34 marine reserves covering an area of 1.28 million hectares. However, ... More >>
NZ must stick to Govt plan to head off global risks
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
A number of ongoing global risks reinforce the need for New Zealand to continue improving its own economic resilience and competitiveness, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Further changes to Coronial System announced
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Further improvements to make the coronial system clearer and easier for families were announced today by Courts Minister Chester Borrows. More >>
Privileges complaint a desperate political stunt
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith has dismissed a privileges compliant by Labour Leader David Cunliffe, describing it as a joke and a political stunt. More >>
People First - Ten Year Celebration
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to thank Cindy Johns, your National Manager and Hamish Taverner, your National Chairperson for the opportunity to speak at this event. I also thank Lee Rutene for opening this event. More >>
English marks NZ Super Fund’s 10th anniversary
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English today congratulated the New Zealand Superannuation Fund on achieving its tenth anniversary, and having built a world-class sovereign wealth fund in that time. More >>
PM accepts John Banks’ resignation as Minister
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that he has accepted John Banks’ offer to resign as a Minister. More >>
Minister says planning helps Whanganui response
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says good planning has helped in the response to the state of local emergency that was lifted at 2.30pm today. More >>
Preventing surgical site infections
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew welcomes the second phase of the national patient safety campaign, Open for better care, which focuses on reducing harm from infections in patients following surgery. More >>
New advisory group to support prisoner education
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says an expert advisory group has been appointed to support a new education strategy for prisoners, as the Government continues its focus on reducing reoffending through rehabilitation. More >>
Another step to improve child health
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the government is taking another step to improve the health of New Zealand children. Mr Ryall today announced new Well Child / Tamariki Ora quality indicators have been developed to ensure children and their families ... More >>
Overseas experience to boost FMD preparation
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced that a delegation of 10 veterinarians, farming leaders and MPI staff will take part in foot and mouth disease (FMD) training in Asia next year to experience working with the disease first hand. More >>
Beneficiaries seek out emerging jobs
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 700 beneficiaries have sought out and landed jobs despite having no requirement to work since the new Work Bonus became available. More >>
Local elections highlight need to move forward
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Tremain says he will be instructing a working party to explore what would be needed for online voting to be fully introduced in the next local body elections. More >>
PM congratulates NZ author on Man Booker Prize
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has congratulated New Zealand author Eleanor Catton on winning the Man Booker Prize for her novel The Luminaries , announced in London today. More >>
Joint statement on Southern Ocean marine protected areas
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Ministers of Australia, France, New Zealand, the United States and the Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Union More >>
Christchurch secondary school announcement
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today that, following an extensive consultation process, all Christchurch secondary schools will remain open because the schools are well located and provide good access for students. More >>
