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World Health Day on healthy hearts
Monday, 8 April 2013, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Noting World Health Day on Sunday, Health Minister Tony Ryall has thanked New Zealand’s health professionals for their hard work and commitment to providing New Zealanders with more heart and diabetes checks in the community. More >>
Uniting for a healthier Porirua
Monday, 8 April 2013, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
The Government wants to work with the Porirua community to reduce the number of local people being admitted to Wellington Hospital with preventable conditions. More >>
PM meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
Monday, 8 April 2013, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 8 April 2013 Media Statement PM meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Prime Minister John Key says he and new Chinese President Xi Jinping have committed to strengthening the political and trade relationship between New Zealand ... More >>
Deed Of Settlement Signed With Ngāti Pukenga
Monday, 8 April 2013, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for historical Treaty claims with Ngāti Pukenga at Te Whetū o Te Rangi Marae near Tauranga, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
New food health labelling a win for consumers and exporters
Sunday, 7 April 2013, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Consumers can now be confident that claims about health on New Zealand food labels are true and accurate, Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye said today. More >>
Speech: Indian Central Association Women’s Conference
Saturday, 6 April 2013, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to here today at this New Zealand Indian Central Association Women’s Conference, especially as you celebrate your ten year anniversary. More >>
Continued discriminatory treatment of disabled passengers
Friday, 5 April 2013, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia has called for Tauranga Bus Company ‘Go Bus’ and all public transport companies to review its policies and provide staff training immediately following a third incident of discriminatory treatment ... More >>
Nominations sought for Racing Board Chair
Friday, 5 April 2013, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Racing Nathan Guy is calling for nominations for independent Chair of the New Zealand Racing Board. More >>
690,000 Kiwis immunised against the flu
Friday, 5 April 2013, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Around 690,000 New Zealanders have had a flu vaccination this year – 100,000 more than the same time last year. Health Minister Tony Ryall says never before have so many influenza vaccines been distributed to GPs and pharmacists in the first six ... More >>
Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Flag Lowering Speech
Friday, 5 April 2013, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to acknowledge the service men and women of the NZDF who are here today as well as the thousands who have served here before you. I feel greatly honoured to be here in Bamyan to witness the flag over Kiwi Base being lowered for the final ... More >>
MRP share offer document registered and loyalty bonus scheme
Friday, 5 April 2013, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
5 April 2013 Media Statement MRP share offer document registered and loyalty bonus scheme announced New Zealand retail investors in the Mighty River Power share offer will receive one loyalty bonus share for every 25 shares they hold for two years ... More >>
Funding improvements for out of school care
Friday, 5 April 2013, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
5 April 2013 Media Statement Funding improvements for out of school care Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced changes to the funding system for Out of School Care (OSCAR) programmes. “After consultation with and advice from the sector, we’re ... More >>
Drought shows need for irrigation projects
Friday, 5 April 2013, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 5 April 2013 Media Statement Drought shows need for irrigation projects The drought affecting much of New Zealand emphasises the need for irrigation projects to store and distribute water, says Minister for ... More >>
Government restricting sunbed use
Friday, 5 April 2013, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Government restricting sunbed use The government will be amending the Health Act 1956 later this year to prohibit access to commercial sunbeds for people under 18 years of age. “Skin cancer is a serious and significant issue here in New Zealand,” ... More >>
Higher Revenue Helps Improve Crown Finances
Friday, 5 April 2013, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Higher than forecast tax revenue continues to underpin an improvement in the Government’s finances, compared to the Half-Year Update in December, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Bamyan Memorial Speech
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 7:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Your Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand and Lady Janine Mataparae, Governor Sarabi, Lt General Rhys Jones, Chief of Defence Force, Secretary of Defence Helene Quilter, and Police Commissioner Peter Marshall. More >>
Reappointments made to tertiary institution councils
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Steven Joyce today announced the reappointment of 23 council members to 12 polytechnic councils and two university councils, and a new appointment to the Waikato Institute of Technology council. More >>
Focus on work leads to success in Dunedin
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today congratulated local success in Dunedin through work and training programmes. “Going from being on benefit to being in work isn’t always easy and takes real effort and determination, but I’m backing ... More >>
Report on housing pressures in Christchurch released
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Today's report on the housing pressures in Christchurch shows that the city faces ongoing challenges in meeting peoples' accommodation needs that will require ongoing Government intervention and assistance, says Minister of Housing Nick Smith. More >>
Govt steps up Christchurch housing response
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Forty new houses are to be constructed at the Rangers Park subdivision to provide additional temporary accommodation and help revitalise Christchurch’s eastern suburbs, Minister of Housing Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
