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Government funding for new housing projects
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
People in need will get the most benefit from Government funding for new housing projects, to be developed by non-government providers. Housing Minister Phil Heatley today announced the successful applicants to the $25.3 million Social Housing Unit ... More >>
Hon Tariana Turia: National Taonga Takaro Hui
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Ka mihi atu ki te tangata whenua, ki Te Ati Awa, no konei i roto o te Awakairangi. Ka mihi hoki ki a koe Teresa Olsen, me te whanau whanui o te marae o Kokiri. Huri noa, ki a tātou katoa kua huihui mai nei ki tēnei marae o Wainuiomata. More >>
Insulation programme reaches 150,000 houses
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s programme to help insulate New Zealand homes has now reached the milestone of 150,000 insulated homes, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today. More >>
Budget 2012: Extra $511.9 million for education
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 will deliver funding that is firmly focused on raising student achievement, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Hekia Parata: Raising achievement for all in Budget 2012
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
· I’m here today to talk about our education plan. Education is a subject that’s dear to my heart and head - and indeed yours, as future employers and business associates of the generation of young New Zealanders who are coming through our education system ... More >>
McCully to visit Canada and United States
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Groser to visit Washington DC
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will visit Washington DC this week to deliver a keynote address on food security and meet with his American counterparts. More >>
iPad App for Kiwi Businesses Goes Online
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today launched two new online products – including an iPad app for business – as part of the Government’s plan for delivering better public services. More >>
New Board to oversee Work and Income Performance
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced the new Work and Income board members to oversee the investment approach to welfare. More >>
BUDGET 2012: $144m more for disability support
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 will make available $143.7 million over the next four years to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Speaking at the New Zealand Federation of Disabilities Information Centres’ Conference in Queenstown today, Health Minister ... More >>
Minister opens new $10.2 million Police HQ
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened the new Counties Manukau East police station. More >>
Safety key in SH2 Muldoon’s corner completion
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
The completion of the SH2 Muldoon’s corner easing project near the summit of Rimutaka Hill in Wellington represents another improvement in the safety and efficiency of the country’s main transport routes, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges ... More >>
Hon Peter Dunne: Address to the National Kia Piki te Ora
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased to be here today in place of Hon Tariana Turia, who sends her best wishes. More >>
Budget 2012: $101m for Surgery, Cancer Services
Monday, 14 May 2012, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Budget next week will provide $101 million of extra funding over the next four years for more elective operations and scans, and improved cancer services, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. More >>
Budget 2012: Prescription Charges Help Fund Health
Monday, 14 May 2012, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced the Government will increase the $3 prescription charge to $5 per item up to a maximum of 20 items from 1 January 2013. The savings will be reinvested in the health sector. More >>
Compliance Costs for Goods Containing Greenhouse Gases
Monday, 14 May 2012, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is proposing to replace the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) obligations for importers of goods containing synthetic greenhouse gases with a levy, Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser, announced today. More >>
Improvements to Employment Law Announced
Monday, 14 May 2012, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson has announced a package of measures that will extend workers’ rights to request flexible working hours and ensure a fair and flexible collective bargaining environment. More >>
IPONZ Hits Online Registration Milestone
Sunday, 13 May 2012, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has congratulated the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) on its world-leading online registration system. More >>
Govt to take stand on cyber-bullying
Friday, 11 May 2012, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has asked the Law Commission to fast-track its recommendations for reducing the harm caused by cyber-bullying. Ms Collins says the Government is extremely concerned about the growing incidence of this abhorrent bullying and the ... More >>
International Nurses Day
Friday, 11 May 2012, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
With International Nurses Day tomorrow, Health Minister Tony Ryall thanks all nurses for the important contribution they make to the health of New Zealanders. “Nurses are hugely valuable and are part of the backbone of our health service There are ... More >>
