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Govt strengthening Centres of Research Excellence
Monday, 26 August 2013, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing in stronger Centres of Research Excellence to boost innovation and research-led learning in New Zealand’s universities, Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Muslim forum a first for New Zealand
Monday, 26 August 2013, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Marking the start of Islam Awareness Week, Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins has today announced plans are underway for an official Muslim forum to be held in November. More >>
Discussion paper on flexible superannuation
Monday, 26 August 2013, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
As set out under the confidence and supply agreement between the National and United Future Parties, the Government has today issued a discussion document looking at the option of flexible superannuation. More >>
Minister participates in regional Defence Ministers’ meeting
Monday, 26 August 2013, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman is joining his counterparts at the second ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Brunei, a key security forum bringing together the ten ASEAN nations and regional partners. More >>
Minister welcomes new Government Statistician
Monday, 26 August 2013, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says the appointment of Liz MacPherson as Government Statistician and Statistics New Zealand chief executive will continue a long history of official independent advice for the Government. More >>
DHB Election Facts and Stats
Monday, 26 August 2013, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
“A total of 381 people have put their names forward for places on the 20 District Health Boards in the upcoming elections; ten more than in 2010,” says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
McCully congratulates Team New Zealand
Monday, 26 August 2013, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully today congratulated Team New Zealand on winning the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger series in San Francisco. More >>
Lower North Island Going Digital update
Monday, 26 August 2013, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss is urging residents in the lower North Island to make sure they are ready for the upcoming switch to digital television. More >>
Key Notes: Protecting vulnerable children
Friday, 23 August 2013, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
As Prime Minister, I want to see every one of our children getting the very best start to life. They deserve nothing less. New Zealanders have had enough of children being killed, abused and neglected. You've asked us to take action, and we are. More >>
Bootcamp brings together economic powerhouses
Friday, 23 August 2013, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Primary Sector CEO Bootcamp conference over the last two days has been a major success, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy More >>
New linear accelerator unveiled at Southern DHB - Speech
Friday, 23 August 2013, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
I’m very pleased to be here today to unveil Southern DHB’s third and newest linear accelerator, the TrueBeam. This $6.3 million machine is the 10th linear accelerator approved since 2009. More >>
Revenue growth despite lower international enrolments
Friday, 23 August 2013, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The international education sector is showing further revenue growth, despite lower enrolments at Private Training Establishments (PTEs) contributing to a three per cent decline in overall enrolment numbers says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment ... More >>
Advanced cancer treatment for Southerners
Friday, 23 August 2013, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A high tech linear accelerator machine, unveiled by Health Minister Tony Ryall in Dunedin today, will deliver advanced forms of radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients. More >>
RFP - Whanau Ora Commissioning Agencies
Friday, 23 August 2013, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Whanau Ora Tariana Turia has announced the Request for Proposal (RFP) Process is now underway for Whanau Ora Commissioning Agencies for the North Island, South Island and Pacific families. More >>
Whānau Ora for Pacific Families
Friday, 23 August 2013, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Hekia Parata welcomes the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Commissioning Agency for Pacific families. It marks an important milestone for Whanau Ora and the work being done to respond to the aspirations ... More >>
Woodhouse: 2013 NZAMI Annual Conference opening address
Friday, 23 August 2013, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Today I want to touch on a number of issues I’ve been working on since I became Minister of Immigration in January and to outline some of my priorities in this key portfolio. More >>
Helping small business take advantage of faster broadband
Friday, 23 August 2013, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today announced a new training programme to help small businesses take advantage of the Government’s ultra-fast broadband and rural broadband programmes More >>
$500,000 in grants to support volunteering
Friday, 23 August 2013, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today announced that grants totalling over $500,000 have been made to community organisations to promote and support volunteering. More >>
Appointments to Building Practitioners Board
Friday, 23 August 2013, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced appointments to the Building Practitioners Board. “Christopher Preston has been appointed member and Deputy Chair, and Melbourne Orange has been appointed as a member. Both terms ... More >>
Housing Accords Bill passes second reading
Friday, 23 August 2013, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed Parliament’s passing 63 votes to 57 of the second reading of the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill. “This bill confronts land supply shortages in cities like Auckland and will see central ... More >>
