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Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 25
Monday, 11 March 2013, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 25 of the schools’ payroll. More >>
Better support for young asthma sufferers
Monday, 11 March 2013, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says this government is investing $200,000 into a research project to identify more effective ways to manage childhood asthma. “New Zealand rates of respiratory diseases are much higher than in many comparable countries,” ... More >>
Minister to host Pacific Literacy Forum 2013
Monday, 11 March 2013, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education, Hon Dr. Pita Sharples will be hosting a delegation of Pacific educationalists in Auckland from Monday 11 March – 12 March. This forum is the result of discussions which took place at the Pacific Forum Education Ministers ... More >>
New unit to clear Novopay backlog
Monday, 11 March 2013, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce has announced the establishment of a new expanded Novopay Backlog Clearance Unit to speed up the clearance of issues that have built up during the first six months of operation of the system. More >>
Whānau Ora : Patient and Whānau Story
Sunday, 10 March 2013, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to firstly congratulate Ian Kaihe-Wetting; Te Kaahui Ora and Middlemore Hospital for their great initiative to establish a Patient and Whānau Centred Care programme. More >>
Time to look at spot prize rules
Sunday, 10 March 2013, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain is calling for changes to the regulations around spot prize draws. More >>
New Zealand and Chile sign agricultural agreement
Sunday, 10 March 2013, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and his Chilean counterpart Luis Mayol have signed a revised Agriculture Cooperation Forward Agenda between New Zealand and Chile. More >>
Five new West Coast marine reserves approved
Sunday, 10 March 2013, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Dr Nick Smith today announced at the Bluegreens Forum in Levin he has formally approved the new Kahurangi, Punakaiki, Okarito, Tauparikaka and Hautai marine reserves totalling 17,500 hectares on the West Coast. More >>
Speech: Adams - Bluegreens Forum
Saturday, 9 March 2013, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for the Environment 9 March 2013 Speech Keynote speech to Bluegreens Forum, Levin Good morning. Firstly can I add my welcome to you all to the Forum. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to kick-off the substantial part ... More >>
PM welcomes extension of Chilean education scheme
Saturday, 9 March 2013, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 8 March 2013 Media Statement PM welcomes extension of Chilean education scheme More >>
Government releases freshwater proposals
Saturday, 9 March 2013, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today released a document outlining the Government’s proposed plan of action for improving water quality and the way freshwater is managed. More >>
Minister launches Triennial Board of Trustees Elections
Saturday, 9 March 2013, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is encouraging people with a mix of skills and experience to step forward and become a board member of their local school. More >>
Annual Auckland Pasifika Festival continues to grow
Friday, 8 March 2013, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata says the 2013 Auckland Pasifika Festival will continue to provide festival-goers with the chance to share in Pacific culture, traditions and customs as it extends its festival from one to two days. More >>
Chile, NZ pledge to further trade and economic cooperation
Friday, 8 March 2013, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Chile and New Zealand will continue to strengthen their trade and economic ties, particularly though education, agriculture and energy, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Joyce to visit Malaysia to strengthen education & trade
Friday, 8 March 2013, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce leaves for Malaysia tonight on a four-day visit to showcase New Zealand’s education and trade opportunities as part of New Zealand Week in that country. More >>
Rural Health Interprofessional Immersion Programme Launch
Friday, 8 March 2013, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Welcome to Whakatane Hospital where this government is investing $65 million in building a new hospital for the 50,000 people of the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It is a pleasure to officially launch the Rural Health Inter-professional Immersion ... More >>
Criminals hit hard by National-led Government
Friday, 8 March 2013, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says criminals and gangs are being hit hard as a result of having to forfeit the proceeds of their crimes. 322 assets worth an estimated $26 million have been forfeited by convicted criminals since the National-led Government ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - Address to Accountants and Tax Agents
Friday, 8 March 2013, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue SPEECH Address to Accountants and Tax Agents Institute NZ Annual Conference Marlborough Convention Centre, Blenheim 8 March 2013 Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to address you again this year. I have ... More >>
Minister to attend International Summit
Friday, 8 March 2013, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education 8 March 2013 Media Statement Minister to attend International Summit on the Teaching Profession with Union and Teacher leaders Education Minister Hekia Parata will attend the third International Summit on the ... More >>
Speech; Brownlee - Clifford Bay: Inter-island Transport
Friday, 8 March 2013, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Transport 8 March 2013 Speech Speech to the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Clifford Bay: Inter-island Transport Thank for inviting me here today; it is a pleasure to be in Blenheim. The strong export focus in this region ... More >>
