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Sharples calls for New Zealand history in all schools
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples has renewed his call for New Zealand history to be taught in all schools, saying a knowledge of history is essential to effective and inclusive education. More >>
Closures bad sign for youth health services
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The closure of a youth one-stop health shop in New Plymouth, the second closure of such a centre, is a worrying sign for the future of youth health services, says Labour's Health spokesperson, Maryan Street. More >>
Final chapter of Mokomoko restoration opens
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples told Parliament today that he looked forward to the Mokomoko (Restoration of Character, Mana, and Reputation) Bill being passed so Te whānau a Mokomoko can move on to the next stage of their journey without the ... More >>
New Chief of Navy
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced today that the new Chief of Navy will be Rear Admiral Jack Steer. Rear Admiral Steer, who is currently the Vice Chief of Defence Force, will take up his new appointment on 1 December, replacing the current ... More >>
Speech at Self-Medication Industry Association Conference
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
I am pleased to be with you this morning to open your conference with its theme this year of Self-Care. Self-care is fundamental to good health because it’s about personal responsibility. More >>
Independent review of CYF complaints process underway
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says work on the White Paper for Vulnerable Children is moving ahead with the review of the Child Youth and Family complaints process already underway. More >>
Re-appointment of Chief Parliamentary Counsel
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Attorney-General 25 October 2012 Media Statement Re-appointment of Chief Parliamentary Counsel and Compiler of Statutes Attorney-General, Christopher Finlayson, today announced David Noble has been re-appointed Chief Parliamentary ... More >>
Dunne: Govt to pursue FATCA agreement with US
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will look to negotiate a FATCA tax information agreement with the United States, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Property revaluation deadline deferred
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Government has approved an Order in Council allowing the Waimakariri District Council to extend its deadline for general property revaluations until 1 December 2014. More >>
Australian Agriculture Minister to visit
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Australian Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Hon Joe Ludwig will visit New Zealand for bilateral and primary industries meetings over the next two days. More >>
Acting Principal Family Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Judge Laurence Ryan has been appointed the acting Principal Family Court Judge for a period of six months, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Science research given $54 million boost
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s top scientific researchers have been awarded $54.6 million in Marsden Fund grants, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Govt funding helps recycle millions of nappies
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
A world-leading recycling facility opened today by Environment Minister Amy Adams will compost millions of disposable nappies each year. More >>
Ongoing support announced for hospital chaplaincy services
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jo Goodhew today confirmed that the 40 year partnership between the Ministry of Health and the Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy Trust would continue for a further three years from July 2013. More >>
More women appointed to senior leadership in public sector
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman and Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew welcomed the release of a new survey showing positive progress for women in the public sector. The State Services Commission has today released its 2012 Human Resources ... More >>
Free after-hours ACC visits for under six-year-olds
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins announced today that free after-hours doctor’s visits for under six-year-olds will be extended to visits covered by ACC. Ms Collins says ACC will work with GP networks and after-hours clinics to extend the free medical ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Business Scholarships announced
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has congratulated the 14 recipients of this year’s Prime Minister’s Business Scholarships. The scholarships will allow the recipients to study at prestigious international institutions including Harvard, London Business ... More >>
Dunne: minimum family tax credit to rise next year
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Wednesday, 24 October 2012 Media Statement Dunne: minimum family tax credit to rise next year Low-income working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit will receive a small increase from 1 April next year, Revenue Minister Peter ... More >>
Speech; Turia - 2012 Systemic Monitoring Report
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
11.00am, Wednesday 24 October 2012 SPEECH Convention Coalition Launch of the 2012 Systemic Monitoring Report Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings I want to thank Rachel Noble, for her leadership as chair of the Convention Coalition; and to acknowledge ... More >>
Road maintenance recommendations welcomed
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
24 October 2012 Media Statement Road maintenance recommendations welcomed Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed today’s publication of the final report from the cross-sector Road Maintenance Task Force. “We established the task force in ... More >>
