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Extra $2.5 million to increase productivity at Auckland DHB

Friday, 20 July 2012, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced Auckland District Health Board (DHB) will receive an additional $2.5 million over the next three years to improve productivity and provide more care for patients. More >>

New detector dogs join biosecurity frontline

Friday, 20 July 2012, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister David Carter was on hand today for the graduation of the first labradors to become biosecurity detector dogs. Four of the five dogs are from a new Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) breeding programme, while the fifth ... More >>

Government responds to Auckland Plan

Friday, 20 July 2012, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government

A number of key proposals in Auckland Council’s first Auckland Plan are broadly aligned with the Government’s priorities, but there are still some areas of concern, says Local Government Minister David Carter. More >>

Retailers reminded about new tobacco control laws

Friday, 20 July 2012, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government

Retailers are being reminded to make sure that all tobacco products are out of view from the public when stores open on Monday next week. The legal prohibition on the display of tobacco products at any sales outlet comes into force on 23 July 2012. More >>

No room for complacency about disasters

Friday, 20 July 2012, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain says that the latest Colmar Brunton survey on emergency preparedness shows that there is no room for complacency when it comes to hazards. More >>

Crashes reminder of need to focus on safety

Friday, 20 July 2012, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges is concerned by the recent spate of road crashes and says these show the need to continue progress in improving safety. More >>

Webb Ellis Cup travels to Samoa

Friday, 20 July 2012, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks Coach Sir Graham Henry and All Black Victor Vito will take the Webb Ellis Cup to Samoa for Friendship Week – a 50th anniversary celebration of the Treaty ... More >>

McCully leads delegation to Pacific Mission

Friday, 20 July 2012, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will lead a delegation to Tonga, Niue, and New Caledonia next week for the 2012 Pacific Mission. More >>

Minister welcomes Statistics staff back to Christchurch CBD

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government

The return of staff members to Statistics New Zealand’s Christchurch office is welcome news for the rebuild of Christchurch, Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>

Appointments to Copyright Tribunal

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced three new appointments to the Copyright Tribunal. Professor Graeme Austin, Jane Glover, and Warwick Smith have been appointed for a term of one year commencing 1 August 2012. More >>

Welfare reform bill passes into law

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government

The Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. More >>

New Crown Research Institute Chair announced

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

New Crown Research Institute Chair announced Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced that Landcare Research’s Deputy Chair Peter Schuyt has taken over as Chair following the retirement of Jo Brosnahan. More >>

New Appointments To Racing Board

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Racing 19 July 2012 Media Statement New Appointments To Racing Board Racing Minister Nathan Guy today announced the appointment of Dr Alan Jackson, Greg McCarthy, Rod Croon, Graham Cooney and Alistair Ryan to the New ... More >>

Speech: Dunne - Address at Launch of NZ Medicines Formulary

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Address at Launch of NZ Medicines Formulary Civic Suites, Wellington Town Hall Thursday 19 July 2012 Good afternoon and thank you all for being here to mark this significant milestone. Today we launch the New Zealand Formulary and I must say I am delighted ... More >>

Government appoints new Reserve Bank director

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Bill English Minister of Finance 19 July 2012 Media Statement Government appoints new Reserve Bank director More >>

Speech: Turia - Ngai Tamanuhiri Claims Settlement Bill

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Ngai Tamanuhiri Claims Settlement Bill Second Reading Thursday 19 July 2012 Hon Tariana Turia Tēnā koe, Mr Speaker.I move, That the Ngai Tāmanuhiri Claims Settlement Bill be now read a second time . Today has been a special day in this House of Representatives ... More >>

Treaty settlement bills progressed

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The House sat today in extended sitting hours today to progress four Treaty settlement bills through their second readings, demonstrating the benefits of the Crown and iwi negotiating settlement of past grievances in good faith as Treaty partners. More >>