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Mood diary smart phone app released
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Social Media Innovations Fund has reached a key milestone with the recent release of the Phobic Trust’s mobile phone mood diary app. “I’m pleased to see the Phobic Trust mood diary app is now available for free from the Apple Store, allowing ... More >>
Three Treaty bills progressed
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The House of Representatives sat through extended hours this morning to unanimously pass three bills for the settlement of historical Treaty claims through their first readings. More >>
Government accommodation strategy to produce annual savings
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman says reducing the government’s footprint and achieving significant savings in office accommodation spend are key aims of the national accommodation strategy released today. More >>
Bridge opening a milestone for Auckland
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed today’s opening of the new Ellerslie-Panmure Highway bridge. More >>
New $20.8 million Police station for Tauranga
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened the new Tauranga Police station, and has praised Bay of Plenty Police for their efforts in tackling and preventing crime. More >>
Joint Border Management System goes live
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Government’s $89 million Joint Border Management System has been launched. More >>
Applications open for Pacific Youth Awards
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Applications for the 2013 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards open today giving young Pacific people the opportunity to have their talent and leadership potential recognised. More >>
Government welcomes climate change report
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Government welcomes climate change report Climate Change Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the report by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman, New Zealand’s Changing Oceans and Climate: the impact of human activity and implications ... More >>
High-tech manufacturing sector continues to grow
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The high and medium-high technology manufacturing sectors have shown growth and resilience despite global economic challenges, a new Government report shows. More >>
Banking sector leads the way with RealMe
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Chris Tremain has announced that a number of banks will soon be using the RealMe service to enable online banking customers to prove their identity. More >>
Woodhouse rubbishes Peters’ nonsensical claims
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has rubbished claims by New Zealand First that the Government is hiding thousands of parent category applications to manipulate immigration figures from China downwards. The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, ... More >>
Sexual violence services funding review
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Taking a lead role for sexual violence services, Minister Bennett is working with a range of government agencies on a review of funding and services. More >>
Major events investment benefits NZ – report
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the findings of an economic analysis of the Government’s investment in major events. More >>
Housing Accords Bill refined and progressed
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the Social Services Committee report on the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill and the refinement of the legislation to make it more workable. More >>
Defence Minister attends earthquake exercise
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has met with participants taking part in a defence multinational and interagency planning exercise based on a major earthquake disaster in Wellington. More >>
Changes to screen incentives to encourage more investment
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced changes to incentive schemes to encourage more television production being made in New Zealand and build on our world-class reputation for high-quality post production work, and innovative digital and visual effects. More >>
Annette King gets her sums wrong again
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says Opposition Health spokesperson Annette King has got herself involved in what appears to be a mysterious and incompetent attempt to smear the record of South Canterbury DHB. More >>
New online mountain weather forecast service
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today launched a new online mountain weather forecast service that will improve the enjoyment and safety of trampers, hunters, mountain bikers, skiers and fishers using New Zealand’s National and Forest Parks. More >>
New Zealand and Queensland to share health knowledge
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Queensland have agreed to work together in sharing health expertise. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Health Minister Tony Ryall have today signed a collaboration arrangement between the Ministry of Health and Queensland’s Department ... More >>
Minister congratulates World Summit Award finalists
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has congratulated eight New Zealand organisations which have been selected as finalists in the global World Summit Awards for creativity and innovation in ICT. More >>
