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Health Minister congratulates Capital and Coast ED
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Capital and Coast DHB is to be congratulated for its performance on faster, better care for patients in emergency departments says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
$680,000 healthy start for Taranaki families
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $680,000 to encourage Taranaki Mums to eat and exercise well during and after pregnancy, giving their babies a healthy start. More >>
King suffers amnesia over her long ED waits crisis
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Annette King has forgotten that she endorsed a major report that slammed Labour on emergency department (ED) waiting times, says Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Government Releases Education Report Card
Monday, 12 August 2013, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says releasing comprehensive data on how New Zealand children are doing at school is an important part of this Government’s approach to raising the achievement of all our kids in education. More >>
Infant Formula Update 7
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye confirm that Nutricia has today narrowed the scope of the recall for infant formula. More >>
Launch of Rail Safety Week 2013
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to speak this morning at the launch of Rail Safety Week. This year the focus for Rail Safety Week is encouraging pedestrians to be safe around train tracks. More >>
Tsunami warning and response strengthened
Monday, 12 August 2013, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today opened an international workshop to train Pacific Island countries and consult on planned new Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) information products. More >>
Ministers welcome collaboration between MCH agencies
Monday, 12 August 2013, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson and Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss have welcomed collaboration that will lead to greater efficiencies and savings for Crown entities NZ On Air, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and ... More >>
Immediate pardon constitutionally unsound
Monday, 12 August 2013, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins says reports suggesting the Government could issue an immediate pardon to Mr Teina Pora are wrong. "There would need to be a thorough evaluation of Mr Pora's application for the Royal prerogative of mercy, and that ... More >>
Psychoactive substances being intercepted
Monday, 12 August 2013, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says a crackdown on the importation of psychoactive substances shows targeted efforts by Customs are paying off. Since the start of 2012, there have been more than 320 interceptions of Class C Analogue drugs intercepted ... More >>
Package to better support first home buyers
Sunday, 11 August 2013, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the Government’s decision to double the number of KiwiSaver deposit subsidies and treble the number of Welcome Home Loans to support first home buyers. More >>
Package to aid first home buyers announced
Sunday, 11 August 2013, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced changes to KiwiSaver and the Welcome Home Loans scheme to beef up the assistance the Government gives to first home buyers. More >>
Speech to National Party Annual Conference Nelson
Sunday, 11 August 2013, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow National Party members, it’s wonderful to be here with you today. It’s a privilege to be the leader of the National Party. Our Party is in great heart. More >>
Faster emergency care for Kiwi families
Sunday, 11 August 2013, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says public health services are providing New Zealanders with emergency healthcare faster than ever before. More >>
Creating Healthier and More Affordable Homes for Kiwis
Sunday, 11 August 2013, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Housing policy is one of the great challenges of our time. It matters because for most kiwi families the equity in their home is their greatest asset. It matters because old, cold and mouldy homes compound into health problems. More >>
NZ updates Tonga travel advisory
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has posted an updated travel advisory in relation to Real Tonga airline now the recently acquired MA-60 aircraft is in service. More >>
NZ helps protect lagoon water quality in the Cook Islands
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced New Zealand will invest significantly in an on-going programme to upgrade residential sanitation infrastructure in the Cook Islands during a visit to Muri lagoon in Rarotonga today. More >>
Resource Management Act Reform - Speech
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
There is no doubt that the Resource Management Act is a critical piece of legislation. More >>
Major reform of resource management system
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has today unveiled the next phase of the Government’s plan to revamp the resource management system. More >>
Government welcomes King Salmon decision
Friday, 9 August 2013, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have welcomed the High Court’s decision to dismiss two appeals on the Board of Inquiry’s approval for New Zealand King Salmon to develop new marine farms in the Marlborough ... More >>
