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Update on Novopay
Friday, 22 February 2013, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister with responsibility for Novopay 22 February 2013 Media Statement Update on Novopay Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released an update on Pay Periods 23 and 24. Pay Period 23, which was paid on the morning ... More >>
PM - Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service
Friday, 22 February 2013, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
22 February 2013 Speech Address to the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service Good afternoon. Thank you for the invitation to be here with you as we remember the destructive and terrifying earthquake that struck this city and the surrounding areas two years ... More >>
Better Care For Bay Of Plenty Cancer Patients
Friday, 22 February 2013, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today met the two new dedicated cancer nurses who will be supporting Bay of Plenty cancer patients and their families. More >>
Armed Robbery Investigation Seeks Two
Friday, 22 February 2013, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Police investigating three armed robberies in the city last Sunday want to locate 34 year-old John Koteka [see pic], also recently using the name Paul Wilson, for whom they have a warrant to arrest in relation to the second of the three offences ... More >>
Goodhew: Revised Code of Practice for the Infant Formula
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou. Firstly, thanks to Jan Carey for the introduction and invitation for me to be part of today’s proceedings. More >>
Ryall: Massey University College of Health Opening
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the introduction Vice Chancellor Steve Maharey. It is a pleasure to be here to open Massey University’s new College of Health. Three Campuses – Albany, Manawatu and Wellington, 2,000 students and 300 staff all focussed on preventing ... More >>
Bills to improve and safeguard information sharing passed
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to improve information sharing between agencies that deliver public services has passed its final reading in Parliament today. More >>
Structured approach for young prisoners
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley has officially opened a Young Offenders Unit at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison, which will deliver a much more structured approach to dealing with young prisoners. More >>
Statement on Solid Energy
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Solid Energy’s shareholding ministers, Finance Minister Bill English and Minister for State Owned Enterprises Tony Ryall confirm the Government has been advised that Solid Energy is in discussions with its banks. More >>
Dunne Welcomes Christchurch Police Stance On Legal Highs
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health Thursday, 21 February 2013 Media Release Dunne Welcomes Christchurch Police Stance On Legal Highs Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today congratulated Christchurch police on their campaign against legal ... More >>
Health Minister Congratulates MidCentral DHB
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall congratulates the doctors and nurses of MidCentral District Health Board (DHB) for providing better care to cancer patients and their families. “The health professionals at the DHB are dedicated to providing cancer patients ... More >>
Next-generation mobile technology a step closer
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has confirmed that it is the Government’s intention to allocate the digital dividend radio spectrum in the third quarter of this year. More >>
Census important for all communities
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister of Statistics 21 February 2012 Media Statement Census important for all communities Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says extensive efforts are being made to reach ethnic communities ahead of the upcoming census on ... More >>
Government to set up new health and safety agency
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Bridges Minister of Labour 21 February 2013 Media Statement Government to set up new health and safety agency More >>
Collins to present Earthquake citations in London
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
21 February 2013 Media Statement Collins to present Earthquake citations in London During her visit to London next week, Judith Collins will present New Zealand Police citations to members of the United Kingdom’s Metropolitan Police Service who helped ... More >>
Increase in prisoner education to reduce crime
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
21 February 2013 Media Statement Increase in prisoner education to reduce crime Corrections Minister Anne Tolley has announced that two thousand prisoners are to be enrolled in an education programme leading to NCEA qualifications over the next two years, ... More >>
Minister welcomes investment in New Zealand
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has welcomed an announcement by telecommunications company Ericsson that it will build a fibre ducting manufacturing facility in Wellington. More >>
Dunedin To Host Earthquake-Prone Buildings Meeting
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Dunedin To Host Earthquake-Prone Buildings Meeting Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says issues relating to heritage buildings are likely to be prominent at tonight’s earthquake-prone buildings public meeting in Dunedin. Proposals for ... More >>
Revised Proposals On Auditing For Charities
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has today released a second discussion document on measures to improve financial accountability in the charities sector. The discussion document lays out audit and assurance requirements for large and medium-sized charities. It ... More >>
OBEGAL deficit shows careful stewardship
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A marginal improvement in the operating deficit before gains and losses in the six months to Dec 31 reflects the Government’s continuing careful stewardship of its finances, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
