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More support available to address family violence

Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister for Social Development, Tariana Turia announced today an additional $8m over four years for the E Tū Whānau programme to help address family violence within Māori whānau, Pasifika, migrant and refugee communities. More >>

Launch of E Tū Whānau Toolbox & Budget Announcement

Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

E Tū Whānau Hui Workshops, Launch of E Tū Whānau Toolbox & Budget Announcement More >>

Launch of E Tū Whānau Programme of Action 2013-2018

Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government

Launch of E Tū Whānau Programme of Action 2013-2018, Te Rau Aroha, Tyron Street, Whakarewarewa village, Rotorua Monday 20 February 2013 Speech More >>

Speech by Murray McCully at US/NZ Pacific Partnership Forum

Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government

US/NZ Pacific Partnership Forum Washington DC, 20 May 2013 More >>

No Funding Cuts For the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government

There has been no cut to the baseline funding of the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs in the 2013 Budget despite reports suggesting otherwise says Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Hekia Parata. More >>

Health and safety guidelines for directors launched

Monday, 20 May 2013, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Guidelines for company directors on leading and managing health and safety in their workplaces have been launched by Labour Minister Simon Bridges. More >>

Health and safety guidelines for directors launched

Monday, 20 May 2013, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Guidelines for company directors on leading and managing health and safety in their workplaces have been launched by Labour Minister Simon Bridges. More >>

Update On Meat Shipments

Monday, 20 May 2013, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has provided an update on progress being made in resolving the delays in clearance for some meat exports to China. More >>

Advisory Service helping property owners

Monday, 20 May 2013, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Almost 50 appointments with independent advisors have been made for property owners facing rebuild and repair difficulties through the new Residential Advisory Service, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>

Dunne: Foreign Super and Mining Tax Rules to Change

Monday, 20 May 2013, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Proposals to reform the tax treatment of foreign superannuation and bring the tax treatment of gold, silver and ironsands mining into line with other economic activities are the centrepieces of a tax bill introduced in Parliament today, Revenue Minister ... More >>

Woodhouse to attend OECD International Transport Forum

Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Transport Michael Woodhouse departs today to represent New Zealand at the Annual Summit of the OECD’s International Transport Forum, to be held this week in Leipzig, Germany. More >>

Funding continues to resolve historic abuse claims

Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has committed $16 million over the next four years to continue the Ministry’s successful Historic Claims Resolution Process for those abused in care. More >>

Funding to increase digital literacy and connection

Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will continue supporting Computer Clubhouse, a free after-school learning environment giving young people access to technology, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew says. More >>

Green Prescriptions going global

Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government

Over 250,000 Green Prescriptions have been issued to New Zealanders from their GP or practice nurse to encourage them to eat healthier, get active and improve their health since the initiative began. More >>

Strengthening teaching and leading for the 21st Century

Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the next phase of consultation on transforming the New Zealand Teachers Council into a professional body fit for the 21st Century. More >>

Funding For Post Disaster Building Management

Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says $1.2 million has been provided in Budget 2013 to improve post disaster building management. More >>

Budget 2013: $2m for ‘New Zealand Story’ project

Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand companies gain a competitive advantage from the use of the New Zealand brand in international ... More >>