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New Sport NZ board members appointed

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully today appointed former Silver Ferns and Black Ferns manager Jackie Barron to the board of Sport New Zealand. “Mrs Barron is a seasoned educator and sports administrator with more than a decade of experience ... More >>

NZ to sign landmark arms treaty

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand will be among the first countries to sign the Arms Trade Treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly last month. More >>

Govt response to Expert Advisory Group on Child Poverty

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Government’s response to the Children’s Commissioner’s Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty The National-led Government has a proud record of putting children and their families first, with targeted support to those who need it most. More >>

Breakfast programme part of the solution

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett believes the Government has struck the right balance by supporting the KickStart Breakfast expansion. More >>

Funding boosts to help vulnerable children - PM

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today announced Government funding to expand Fonterra and Sanitarium’s KickStart Breakfast programme, and a grant to KidsCan to boost a variety of the charity’s initiatives. More >>

1.2 million Kiwis Protected Against the Flu

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

The government has already reached its target of immunising 1.2 million New Zealanders with the flu vaccine this year, more than two months earlier than anticipated, says Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>

Civil court fees finalised

Monday, 27 May 2013, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Changes to civil court and tribunal fees will ensure those who benefit from the courts contribute to their costs while protecting access to justice, Courts Minister Chester Borrows says. More >>

New bill to protect victims introduced

Monday, 27 May 2013, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Judith Collins will this week introduce a bill to Parliament creating a new order to protect victims of serious violent and sexual offences. More >>

Collins: new bill fights child sexual abuse online

Monday, 27 May 2013, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Judith Collins will this week introduce a bill to Parliament increasing maximum penalties for child sexual abuse online and other objectionable publication offences. More >>

Another successful RoNS chapter complete

Monday, 27 May 2013, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has today welcomed the completion – on schedule and on budget – of the first section of Christchurch’s Western Corridor upgrade. “As of today motorists travelling along State Highway 1 to the west of Christchurch ... More >>

Legal aid fixed fees decision appealed

Monday, 27 May 2013, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Judith Collins says leave to appeal the recent Court of Appeal decision that the process for implementing the fixed fees policy for criminal legal aid payments was unlawful has been filed in the Supreme Court. More >>

New Zealanders receiving better health services

Monday, 27 May 2013, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government

“New Zealanders are getting more checks for diabetes and heart disease, more help to quit smoking and more operations faster,” says Health Minister Tony Ryall releasing the latest national health target results. More >>

$8m for Maori, Pasifika suicide prevention

Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

Eight million dollars will be spent over the next four years supporting Māori and Pasifika communities on developing their own solutions to suicide, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>

Dunne: pilot to support communities losing major industry

Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Communities are going to be better supported to cope with the loss of a major employer or industry through an initiative being trialled in the new suicide prevention plan launched by Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today. More >>

Dunne launches 30-point plan to tackle suicide rate

Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government

An $8 million four-year programme to strengthen Māori and Pasifika communities; support for anyone who loses a family member to suicide and a pilot programme supporting small communities losing a major industry or employer are among 30 initiatives in ... More >>

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