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Redevelopment Group visits West Coast Hospitals
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Fast tracking the rebuild of Grey Base Hospital in Greymouth is now underway with the inaugural meeting of the West Coast Hospital Redevelopment Group at the hospital last week says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Thousands benefiting from new medicines
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall visited the newly reopened St Martins Pharmacy in Christchurch today where he announced over 45,000 New Zealanders have benefited from new and more accessible medicines in the past six months. More >>
Employment Court Judge appointed
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland District Court Judge Mark Perkins has been appointed a permanent Employment Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Judge Perkins was appointed to the District Court Bench in 1999 sitting in the general and jury ... More >>
Investment & Innovation needed for food export growth
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
More investment and more innovative processed foods will be needed to double New Zealand food exports by 2025 according to a new report released today by Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Crown signs Social Development Accord with Te Hiku Iwi
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown today signed a Social Development Accord with Te Hiku o Te Ika as part of the iwi Treaty Settlement. More >>
One month until the Census
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister of Statistics 5 February 2013 Media Statement One month until the Census More >>
Minister opens Old Ghost Road cycle trail
Monday, 4 February 2013, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Nick Smith today opened a 26 kilometre section of the Old Ghost Road cycle trail in Buller. More >>
ECan Rakaia River recommendation accepted
Monday, 4 February 2013, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Government has accepted Environment Canterbury’s recommendation to change the water conservation order that covers the Rakaia River. More >>
Collins outlines plan to improve OIA law
Monday, 4 February 2013, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins says the Government is looking to improve the legislation and processes that govern the openness and transparency of public agencies. More >>
Prime Ministers Key and Gillard to meet in Queenstown
Monday, 4 February 2013, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will host Australian counterpart Julia Gillard in Queenstown this coming weekend for the annual New Zealand – Australia Prime Ministers’ talks. More >>
Details on Novopay Ministerial Inquiry announced
Monday, 4 February 2013, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister with responsibility for Novopay Steven Joyce today announced details of the Ministerial Inquiry into the education payroll system. More >>
David Bain requests delay
Monday, 4 February 2013, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to a formal request from David Bain to delay its consideration of his application for compensation for claimed wrongful conviction and imprisonment, says Justice Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Crown welcomes Tribunal report
Monday, 4 February 2013, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has welcomed the recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal for providing redress to historical claims in the Far North, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Principal Family Court Judge appointed
Monday, 4 February 2013, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Judge Laurence Ryan has been appointed Principal Family Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. Principal Judge Ryan was the acting Principal Family Court Judge since October 2012, when Judge Peter Boshier signalled his retirement. More >>
Minister thanks clinicians on World Cancer Day
Monday, 4 February 2013, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
On World Cancer Day, Health Minister Tony Ryall would like to thank health professionals for their hard work and commitment to providing New Zealanders with better and faster cancer services. More >>
Telecom payroll giving milestone applauded
Monday, 4 February 2013, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today praised Telecom for leading the way for large corporates in supporting payroll giving, as the Telecom Foundation hit $1 million in donations to New Zealand charities, schools and community groups. More >>
Earthquake-prone buildings meetings to begin
Monday, 4 February 2013, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says public submissions will be crucial in establishing a new policy to deal with earthquake-prone buildings. More >>
New primary school opens in Hobsonville Point
Monday, 4 February 2013, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
4 February 2013 Media Statement New primary school opens in Hobsonville Point The first school in New Zealand to be built under a public-private partnership has officially opened its doors to students today. Auckland’s Hobsonville Point Primary School ... More >>
$21m of new funding to benefit research partnerships
Monday, 4 February 2013, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science & Innovation 4 February 2013 Media Statement $21m of new funding to benefit research partnerships More >>
McCully pays tribute to Secretary Clinton
Saturday, 2 February 2013, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has paid tribute to Hillary Clinton, who stepped down today as US Secretary of State. More >>
