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Touch-screen technology increasing nursing care in Gore
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
New touch-screen technology is increasing the time district nurses spend caring for their patients says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
New High Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Judge David Ian Gendall has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Treaty settlement legislation progressed
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The House sat extended hours this morning to pass the Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill through its first reading and the Waitaha and Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara claims settlement bills through their third readings. More >>
Government invests $2.4m to clean up Kopeopeo Canal
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A Government-funded clean-up of the Kopeopeo Canal in the Bay of Plenty means the community will eventually be able to swim and fish in the waterway for the first time in decades. More >>
Third Reading Speech: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I am honoured to welcome the children of Hei, the people of Waitaha to New Zealand’s House of Representatives. Descendents of Hei of the great Te Arawa waka. More >>
Increase for heavy engineering research
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has agreed to an increase in the Heavy Engineering Research levy, to support innovation in the heavy engineering sector. More >>
Next round of Primary Growth Partnership funding opens
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy is encouraging primary sector groups to submit proposals for the next funding round of the Primary Growth Partnership. More >>
Housing New Zealand board chair steps down
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith has accepted the resignation of Housing New Zealand’s board chair Dr Alan Jackson to avoid a potential conflict of interest. More >>
Pita Sharples Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claim Settlement Speech
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
In 1992 the Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara claim (Wai 312) was lodged in the Waitangi Tribunal, with hearings in 1999 through to 2001. Negotiations began in 2002, but little progress was made, until serious discussions began in 2008 with Sir Michael ... More >>
New Video Library Highlights Patients’ Experiences
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
A library of short videos highlighting people’s experiences of the health and disability sector is a valuable new resource for New Zealanders, says Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Urgent Weather-tightness and Heating Still Available
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
With winter upon us Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is reminding greater Christchurch residents that EQC can still authorise urgent repairs in certain circumstances. More >>
Pita Sharples Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill- Speech
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Māori Affairs First Reading Speechng Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill Parliament, 9.00am More >>
Employment law legislation passes first reading
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation to ensure more fairness, flexibility and clarity in employment law passed its first reading in Parliament. More >>
Sustainable Coastlines wins Supreme Green Ribbon Award
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has tonight announced that the Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust is the Supreme Winner of the 2013 Green Ribbon Awards. More >>
Prisoner compensation restrictions continued
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to ensure victims of crime can continue to seek a share of financial compensation received by prisoners passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. More >>
Youth Parliament opens submissions
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye has today released the select committee topics for Youth Parliament on 16 and 17 July 2013. Youth Parliament is seeking public submissions on the topics - ranging from New Zealand’s international obligations to environmental ... More >>
Offender levy delivers support for victims
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has today announced extra support for the victims of serious crime funded by the Victims’ Offender Levy. The $50 levy is imposed on all offenders at the point of sentencing and contributes to support services for ... More >>
Supporting Pasifika health workers
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to mentoring and encouraging young Pasifika health workers, says Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia. “As Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pacific health, I have had the pleasure of meeting with doctors, ... More >>
Government expects action on GCIO review
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman and Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain expect the public sector to put a much stronger focus on privacy and security, following the release of a review of the Government’s ICT systems today. More >>
Home repairs approaching half way
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Canterbury Home Repair Programme is approaching the half way mark, with more than 38,000 of around 80,000 full residential repairs completed. More >>
