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Hamilton's new Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building
Friday, 21 June 2013, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Thwarted by the fierce weather affecting the country, Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew asked Hon Todd McClay to open, on her behalf, Waikato DHB’s new $42m Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building in Hamilton today. More >>
South Island digital switchover a success
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss today welcomed new research showing that 99 per cent of South Island homes have gone digital. More >>
Communities hold up well in extreme weather
Friday, 21 June 2013, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Extreme weather has caused disruption over parts of the country for the past couple of days and it may not be completely over yet, Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says. More >>
Legal aid fixed fee payment system changes welcomed
Friday, 21 June 2013, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the decision by the Legal Services Commissioner concerning legal aid payments for criminal defence lawyers. More >>
Minister returns from successful trip to Chile
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says her trip to Chile highlighted the strength of the New Zealand education system and affirmed the direction we are taking in focusing on quality. More >>
Open data benefits public and economy
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says a second report into the Declaration on Open and Transparent Government shows government departments are making excellent progress releasing their public data for re-use on data.govt.nz. More >>
New IRD office shows Government’s commitment to Christchurch
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The official opening of Inland Revenue’s new office in Christchurch’s Mid City building today celebrates the Government’s commitment to the future of the city says Revenue Minister Todd McClay. More >>
Todd McClay: Address to the EMA Central North Island
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
I’d like to thank you for inviting me to join you today. As the Member for Rotorua and the Minister of Revenue, it is especially appropriate that my first speech to a conference in my new portfolio is to you today. More >>
Growth continues despite drought
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Gross domestic product data for the March quarter shows the New Zealand economy continues to grow despite the impact of the nationwide drought. More >>
New Earthquake Commission board members
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced three new appointments and two reappointments to the board of the Earthquake Commission (EQC). More >>
South Canterbury DHB pledges support for patient safety
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has congratulated South Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) for pledging support for New Zealand’s national patient safety campaign. More >>
Minister marks World Refugee Day
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has acknowledged World Refugee Day, held every year on 20 June. This year, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) theme is ‘1 family torn apart by conflict is too many’. More >>
244,000 smokers received help to quit
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
The latest primary care health target results show general practices are focused on improving the health of New Zealanders, with almost a quarter of a million smokers receiving brief advice to quit from their GP or practice nurse in the past year. More >>
Bridges: Plenary Session, International Labour Conference
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Sustainable development, employment, social protection, and social dialogue are all central to this Conference's objective of "Building a Future with Decent Work". New Zealand shares this objective. Building a brighter future through growing a productive ... More >>
Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council Chair appointed
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins has announced Mr Mark Gilbert as Chair of the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC). More >>
Court of Appeal Judge appointed
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Forrest Miller has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Coordinated winter resilience programme rolled out
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says a group of companies and agencies involved in the recovery have combined to share knowledge and create a winter resilience campaign, ensuring all parties know what each is doing and promising ... More >>
COWs boosting patient safety
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Doctors and nurses are using a COW (computer on wheels) to make medicines safer for patients. Health Minister Tony Ryall visited North Shore Hospital yesterday to see first-hand how hospital doctors and nurses prescribe and administer medication electronically ... More >>
Community Internship Programme applications open
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications for the Community Internship Programme are now being accepted, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew. “This programme funds hapū, iwi or community groups with clearly identified needs to employ skilled professionals ... More >>
Package of reforms planned for Class 4 gambling
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced a balanced package of reforms in the Class 4 (non-casino) gaming sector. More >>
