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Teacher a Finalist For the Green Ribbon Environmental Awards
Monday, 6 May 2013, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced the finalists for the annual Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment. More >>
New tourism funding good for Coromandel - MP
Monday, 6 May 2013, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A significant boost in tourism funding to attract more high value international visitors to New Zealand is great news for the Coromandel says local National MP Scott Simpson. More >>
Restraint and Higher Revenue Boost Govt Books
Monday, 6 May 2013, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s finances continue to improve with higher than forecast tax revenue contributing to the operating deficit now being lower than forecast in the Half-Year Update in December, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Budget 2013: Additional $21.3m to Fight Rheumatic Fever
Monday, 6 May 2013, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s fight to reduce New Zealand’s high rate of rheumatic fever among children will receive an additional $21.3 million over four years in Budget 2013, Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia announced ... More >>
Restraint and Higher Revenue Boost Govt Books
Monday, 6 May 2013, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s finances continue to improve with higher than forecast tax revenue contributing to the operating deficit now being lower than forecast in the Half-Year Update in December, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Goff Breached Coroner Ruling
Monday, 6 May 2013, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
Labour MP, Phil Goff, has breached a Coroner's suppression order relating to the non-combat death of a soldier in Afghanistan says Defence Minister, Dr Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Youth Week recognises young people’s contributions
Sunday, 5 May 2013, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye says everyone should take the time to acknowledge the contributions made by New Zealand’s young people during Youth Week 2013. More >>
Minister launches fundraiser for pest-proof fence
Friday, 3 May 2013, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith tonight launched a fundraising campaign to help create a wildlife sanctuary in a former council water reserve in Nelson’s Brook Valley. More >>
Jo Goodhew Speech: Waitemata DHB CEO Lecture Series
Friday, 3 May 2013, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
I am very glad to have the opportunity to join you today for this important conversation about the future of the New Zealand health system. More >>
Key Notes: Gearing up for Budget 2013
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
In less than two weeks, the National-led Government will present our fifth Budget to New Zealand. The Government's Budget will set out our path back to surplus - something we've promised New Zealanders we would achieve. It will also show the steps we're ... More >>
SOE board appointments
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today announced two new appointments and eight reappointments across eight SOEs plus Dunedin Airport. More >>
World Hand Hygiene Day: Clean hands save lives
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May is an important reminder of the vital role hand hygiene plays in preventing harm to patients. More >>
Mighty River Power retail offer closes at 5pm today
Friday, 3 May 2013, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
A key stage of the Mighty River Power share offer will be completed today, State-owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall says. “The retail offer has been open for three weeks, and was available only for New Zealanders. More >>
Australia-NZ defending against foot and mouth disease
Friday, 3 May 2013, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A new action plan between Australia and New Zealand will see defences against the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) strengthened. More >>
UFB Installation Made Easier For Apartments
Friday, 3 May 2013, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Arranging fibre installation for Ultra-Fast Broadband in apartments and office buildings will be more straightforward in future, thanks to a new code of practice. More >>
Strong Response For Pool Safety Consultation
Friday, 3 May 2013, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says more than 260 submissions have been lodged since a consultation document on the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act was released six weeks ago. More >>
US committed to NZ’s secure exports scheme
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says Customs’ Secure Exports Scheme will not be impacted by recent budget cuts in the United States. More >>
Finalists announced for Green Ribbon environmental awards
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced the finalists for the annual Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment. More >>
Polish Foreign Minister to visit
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will meet his counterpart from Poland, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, tomorrow. Mr. Sikorski’s visit marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Poland. More >>
Opening Address to Like Minds Like Mine
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
National Provider Forum Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland 10.30am, Thursday 2 May 2013 Kia ora tātou. Good morning. Thank you, Judi, for your warm welcome. It is a pleasure to be here with you today to reflect on something that we all ... More >>
