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Minister recognises social workers
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has joined in celebrations with social workers in Wellington today to mark National Social Workers Day. More >>
Increases for selected fish stocks show success of QMS
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has today announced increases to catch limits for a range of New Zealand fisheries, thanks to healthy stock levels. More >>
Young people appearing in court at 20 year low
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people facing charges in court has fallen to the lowest level in a decade, Justice Minister Judith Collins announced today. The latest Conviction and Sentencing Statistics show 95,429 people were prosecuted in court in 2012/13 - 7 ... More >>
Welfare system helps address arrest warrants
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Outstanding arrest warrants are being cleared through a policy to sanction beneficiaries who are on the run from Police. Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says this imaginative policy has already seen 161 arrest warrants cleared within six weeks ... More >>
Symptom checker phone app launched
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will have even easier access to free health advice through the new Healthline symptom checker phone application. The symptom checker is now available to download for free from iTunes. More >>
Huge drug haul from Operation Static
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced drugs worth tens of millions of dollars have been kept off the streets as a result of a seven month Customs operation targeting suspected psychoactive substances. More >>
School intervention report corrected
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today corrected the report that said the ‘Government could step in and take over schools if students marks aren’t good enough.’ More >>
Plan to transform school property
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a plan to transform the way school property is delivered to better support 21st Century learning environments and improved outcomes for students. More >>
Consultation on proposed poker machine reform
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says the Government is delivering on its promise of reforming Class 4 gambling (non casino gaming machines) and has released a consultation document on proposals to improve four key areas. More >>
Collins welcomes plans to benefit motorcyclists
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins is welcoming the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council’s plans for several projects over the coming months to reduce the injury rate of motorcyclists. More >>
Modified revaluation method approved for CCC
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved changes to the way the Rating Valuations Act 1998 applies to Christchurch City Council, enabling it to start a long awaited general revaluation later this year. More >>
Air New Zealand/DOC partnership extended
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced a $4.5 million extension to the Department of Conservation partnership with Air New Zealand with a new focus on marine protection. More >>
PM meets French President Francois Hollande
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key met with French President Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace in Paris last night (NZ time). This was Mr Key’s first meeting with President Hollande since he was elected in May 2012. More >>
Groser to visit Japan and attend APEC in Indonesia
Monday, 23 September 2013, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will depart for Japan tomorrow before going on to the APEC Ministerial Meeting in Indonesia. More >>
Local elections chance to make a difference
Monday, 23 September 2013, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Tremain says if people expect to hold their councils accountable for decision making they need to be part of that process and vote in the upcoming local government elections. More >>
Expanded role of pharmacists means better patient care
Monday, 23 September 2013, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Some pharmacists can now prescribe or modify medication, order and check laboratory test results, and vaccinate patients. “A series of changes over the past few years has seen the role of these important frontline health professionals continue to expand ... More >>
Congratulations for 25 years of support
Monday, 23 September 2013, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley has acknowledged the support given to the children of prisoners by the charity Pillars, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. More >>
Employment Relations Authority appointment
Monday, 23 September 2013, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Simon Bridges has announced the appointment of Rosemary Monaghan as interim Chief of the Employment Relations Authority. Ms Monaghan was appointed to the Authority in October 2000 following six years as a mediator and adjudicator ... More >>
Papers Past hits 3 million pages
Monday, 23 September 2013, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
National Library’s digital drive today celebrates the online publication of the three millionth newspaper page on Papers Past says Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain. More >>
National Youth in Emergency Services programme launched
Monday, 23 September 2013, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced $60,000 in funding to run Youth in Emergency Services (YES) programmes in six New Zealand communities. More >>
