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New Web Tool Makes Accessing Local Health Information Easier

Thursday, 13 December 2012, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 13 December 2012 Media Statement New Web Tool Makes Accessing Local Health Information Easier Accessing health information in your region is now easier following the launch of new health web tool, My DHB , says Health ... More >>

Queen’s Counsel Appointed

Thursday, 13 December 2012, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today announced Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson and Solicitor-General Michael Heron have been appointed Queen’s Counsel. The rank of Queen’s Counsel recognises outstanding contributions to the legal profession. The ... More >>

New combined Board of Trustees for Deaf Education Centres

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata has today welcomed the formation of a combined Board of Trustees for Kelston Deaf Education Centre and van Asch Deaf Education Centre. More >>

Guy: Refugee Resettlement Strategy launch

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government

I’m very pleased to be here today to launch the Refugee Resettlement Strategy. Overall, we do well with our settlement of refugees but I’m convinced we can do even better. More >>

NZ Condemns North Korea Missile Launch

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government

NZ Condemns North Korea Missile Launch Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today condemned North Korea’s launch of a satellite using long-range ballistic missile technology. “Once again North Korea has blatantly defied United Nations Security ... More >>

Free Whooping Cough Immunisation For More Pregnant Women

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 12 December 2012 Media Statement Free Whooping Cough Immunisation For More Pregnant Women A free whooping cough vaccine will be available to all pregnant women from 1 January 2013 to help protect their new-born ... More >>

Good safety management can lower ACC levies

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is introducing a range of incentives to help business owners focus on improved safety management and make work places safer, ACC Minister Judith Collins says. More >>

ACC levies to remain stable in 2013/14

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has decided to keep ACC levies in the Work and Earners’ Accounts unchanged for 2013/2014, ACC Minister Judith Collins announced today. “This Government is committed to rebuilding ACC’s long-term sustainability, so we can invest in ... More >>

Minister considers issues raised by judicial review

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government

12 December 2012 Media Statement Minister considers issues raised by judicial review Education Minister Hekia Parata says the safety of children is paramount and was at the forefront during the process to expand the Intensive Wraparound Service and ... More >>

Afghan interpreters offered resettlement

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence Hon Nathan Guy Minister of Immigration 12 December 2012 More >>

Farm gate raw milk sales to continue

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister for Food Safety 12 December 2012 Media Statement Farm gate raw milk sales to continue More >>

Local government efficiency taskforce report released

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon David Carter Minister of Local Government 12 December 2012 Media Statement Local government efficiency taskforce report released More >>

Pike River Implementation Plan released

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Economic Development Hon Chris Finlayson Acting Minister of Labour 12 December 2012 Media Statement Pike River Implementation Plan released More >>

Changes to the District Court network confirmed

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Chester Borrows Minister for Courts 12 December 2012 Media Statement Changes to the District Court network confirmed Courts Minister Chester Borrows today confirmed the changes to the District Court network announced in October. More >>

Changes must be made to improve education outcomes

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata says two international research studies on student achievement released tonight confirm that more work must be done to improve our education system. More >>

Second Reading of the Consumer Law Reform Bill

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Simon Bridges Minister of Consumer Affairs 12 December 2012 Speech Second Reading of the Consumer Law Reform Bill Mr Speaker, I move that the Consumer Law Reform Bill be now read a second time. I would like to thank the Commerce Select Committee for ... More >>

New Bill: Victims Claims Against Prisoner Compensation

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government

New Bill Ensures Victims Can Lay Claims Against Prisoner Compensation A Bill to ensure victims of crime can continue to seek a share of compensation received by prisoners passed its first reading in Parliament last night. Justice Minister Judith ... More >>