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Social obligations mean better outcomes for children

Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Incorporating important health and wellbeing goals into welfare reform will help ensure children get the best possible start in life says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>

Youth Crime Action Plan terms of reference released

Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows today released terms of reference for the Youth Crime Action Plan. More >>

Launch of the Extension of the Ministry of Health New Model

Monday, 10 September 2012, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister of Health Monday 10 September 2012; 2pm SPEECH Launch of the extension of the Ministry of Health New Model for Supporting Disabled People More >>

Speech: Key - Japan Earthquake Memorial Service

Monday, 10 September 2012, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 10 September 2012 Speech Prime Minister’s Address: Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Service Tohoku, Japan It is a great honour for me to be here in Tohoku and to attend this memorial service. I would also like to ... More >>

Minister welcomes better use of information

Monday, 10 September 2012, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Maurice Williamson Minister of Statistics 10 September 2012 Media Statement Minister welcomes better use of information More >>

Loder Cup awarded to Dunedin ecologist

Monday, 10 September 2012, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 10 September 2012 Media Statement Loder Cup awarded to Dunedin ecologist Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has announced Dunedin Ecologist Dr Ralph Allen the 2012 winner of the prestigious Loder Cup for ... More >>

Sharples welcomes cross-party support for reading programmes

Monday, 10 September 2012, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Pita Sharples Associate Minister of Education 10 September 2012 Media Release Sharples welcomes cross-party support for reading programmes More >>

Progress Towards Financial Markets Overhaul

Monday, 10 September 2012, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Progress Towards Financial Markets Overhaul Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the report back from the Commerce Select Committee on the Financial Markets Conduct Bill. “This Bill is critical to restoring investor confidence in New Zealand’s ... More >>

Minister welcomes new insurance offerings

Monday, 10 September 2012, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 10 September 2012 Media Statement Minister welcomes new insurance offerings Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the news that Westpac and Lumley Insurance have ... More >>

Dunne marks World Suicide Prevention Day

Monday, 10 September 2012, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health Monday 10 September 2012 Media Release Dunne marks World Suicide Prevention Day Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today marked World Suicide Prevention Day, saying that it was an occasion to recommit to ... More >>

8th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference

Monday, 10 September 2012, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government

Welcome everyone to Auckland, New Zealand, to the 8th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference. The significant attendance at this conference shows viral hepatitis as a global health issue, with Asia Pacific the most affected region. More >>

Deed of settlement signed with Tāmaki Collective

Saturday, 8 September 2012, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crown today signed a deed to collectively settle the historical claims of iwi and hapū over shared interests in the Auckland area, including maunga (volcanic cones) and motu (islands), Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher ... More >>

Education helps restore Māori culture

Friday, 7 September 2012, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Pita Sharples Associate Minister of Education 7 September 2012 Media Release Education helps restore Māori culture More >>

Electrical Workers Registration Board Appointments

Friday, 7 September 2012, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has announced the re-appointment of two members to the Electrical Workers Registration Board, Neil McLeod and Shane Dolan, and the appointment of two new members, Melbourne Orange and William Waterworth. ... More >>

Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board Members

Friday, 7 September 2012, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Building and Construction 7 September 2012 Media Statement New members appointed to Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board More >>

Benefit Figures Drop

Friday, 7 September 2012, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Minister of Youth Affairs 7 September 2012 Media Statement Benefit Figures Drop The number of people on benefits has fallen in the last month says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. “It’s good ... More >>

Speech: Dunne - The Alcohol Law Reforms

Friday, 7 September 2012, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Speech Address to the Lion Partners South Island Annual Conference ‘The Alcohol Law Reforms – the changes and the reasons behind them’ 12.30pm Friday 7 September Wellington I am delighted to be able to speak to you today about the pending alcohol ... More >>