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Tariana Turia: Launch of Te Ao Mārama Whānau Ora Collective
Friday, 1 June 2012, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you, Dickie Farrar for your words of welcome. It is, indeed, a privilege to be invited to share in this milestone - the transformation of Te Ao Mārama Whānau Ora Collective. I wish to acknowledge the tangata whenua located within this Whānau ... More >>
$8m community support to prevent suicide
Friday, 1 June 2012, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
New investment of $8 million over four years will support communities to help prevent suicide, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne and Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia say. More >>
Drivers urged to take care this Queen’s Birthday weekend
Friday, 1 June 2012, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Transport Simon Bridges is urging drivers to take care this Queen’s Birthday weekend. More >>
Defence Minister attends Asia Pacifc defence summit
Friday, 1 June 2012, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Defence is attending the 11th Shangri-La Dialogue being held in Singapore this weekend. More >>
Plain English - Budget 2012
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Last week I delivered our fourth Budget. This year's Budget is about supporting New Zealanders in uncertain times and investing in our future. It keeps the Government's books on track to surplus in 2014/15, invests in better public services, and builds ... More >>
Minister Welcomes Manawatu Gorge Re-Opening
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Transport 31 May 2012 Media Statement Minister Welcomes Manawatu Gorge Re-Opening Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has applauded the hard work done over the past nine months which has seen the Manawatu Gorge reopen today, ... More >>
Appointments to the Electricity Authority
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Appointments to the Electricity Authority Two members of the Electricity Authority have been reappointed, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today. David Bull and Roger Sowry have both been reappointed for five years, effective 1 ... More >>
Whale Watch Kaikoura Joins Business Delegation To China
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Whale Watch Kaikoura Joins Business Delegation To China Iconic tourism company Whale Watch Kaikoura will be represented in a business delegation to China this month that will be led by Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. “Whale Watch Kaikoura ... More >>
CNI Iwi Holdings Join Business Delegation To China
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
CNI Iwi Holdings Join Business Delegation To China Central North Island (CNI) iwi forest owners will be represented in a business delegation to China this month, led by Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. “CNI Iwi Holdings Ltd is the trustee ... More >>
Parental leave payments to increase from July
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
An increase to parental leave payments will put more money in the pockets of young families, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson says. On 1 July the maximum parental leave payment available to eligible employees and the self-employed will increase from ... More >>
Fees for civil disputes in Family Court
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Fees being introduced for civil disputes in the Family Court will help to better focus its resources, Courts Minister Chester Borrows said today. The new fees are only for applications for division of assets and child care arrangements and come ... More >>
Setting the scene: Improving results for our people
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Tena tatou katoa, It is with the greatest pleasure that I am here today, to celebrate World Smokefree Day and in particular to encourage us all to embrace its theme – “Quit Now. It’s about Whānau”. More >>
Ministers to consider PCE report
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson and Environment Minister Amy Adams will consider a new report that challenges law makers to think about issues such as the trade-offs between renewable energy and wild and scenic rivers. More >>
Kiwa Media Group Join Business Delegation To China
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Cutting edge media company Kiwa Media Group will be represented in a business delegation to China this month that will be led by Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
New funding to support more war veterans
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
More New Zealand veterans will be acknowledged for their service in operations overseas as part of a new initiative in Budget 2012, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy says. More >>
NZ to help election in Papua New Guinea
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Defence Force is assisting the upcoming June election in Papua New Guinea, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today. More >>
Minister opens new $8.6 million police station
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened the new Otahuhu police station in Counties Manukau. More >>
Minister welcomes World Smokefree Day
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health, Hon Tariana Turia, has welcomed World Smokefree Day today, a time to reflect and promote the message of smoking cessation “Quit now. It’s about whanau.” More >>
Health and Charitable Sectors Bills Passed
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 9:49 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the passing of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill, the Mental Health Commission Bill and the Charities Amendment Bill (No 2) into law. More >>
Investigation into circumstances around the death of a child
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Child Youth and Family has been asked to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a child who was suffocated by his intoxicated mother. Ngaire Tukiwaho was today sentenced in the Rotorua High Court after pleading guilty to manslaughter ... More >>
