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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 >>

Korea, Australia and NZ to discuss digital futures

Friday, 11 May 2012, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams tomorrow travels to Seoul for the 2012 Korea Australia and New Zealand (KANZ) Summit, and the World Information and Communications Summit. More >>

Speech:Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Federation of NZ

Friday, 11 May 2012, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade 11 May 2012 Speech Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand Conference I would like to begin by thanking the President of Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders, Willie van Heusden, for ... More >>

Minister for Building and Construction

Friday, 11 May 2012, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Building and Construction 11 May 2012 Media Statement Report Into Stadium Southland Collapse Released More >>

New SOE board appointments announced

Friday, 11 May 2012, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today announced new appointments and reappointments across a number of SOEs. More >>

One year into Decade of Action for Road Safety

Friday, 11 May 2012, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

One year into the Decade of Action for Road Safety, there is still much to be done to reduce the rate of death and injury on our roads says Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges. More >>

NZ ETS on track says Government

Friday, 11 May 2012, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) is working well overall, says Climate Change Issues Minister Tim Groser. More >>

Government welcomes Pike River mine sale

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 9:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Energy and Resources 10 May 2012 Media Statement Government welcomes Pike River mine sale The Government welcomes the confirmation today of the conditional sale of the Pike River Coal Mine assets to Solid Energy, the Minister ... More >>

Draft education renewal programme for greater Christchurch

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education More >>

Stronger bail laws to protect public safety

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government

A bill strengthening bail laws to improve public safety had its first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. The Bail Amendment Bill makes it harder for those accused of serious offences to get bail, and improves the integrity ... More >>

McCully expresses condolences at death of Sir Geoffrey Henry

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has expressed his condolences following the death of former Cook Island Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Henry. “On behalf of New Zealand, I offer my thoughts to Lady Louisa, the Henry family and to the people of ... More >>

More productivity = More operations

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government

More patients will get operations sooner as a result of a $7 million investment announced by Health Minister Tony Ryall. The funding of $7 million will expand productivity programmes led by surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre nurses and other health professionals ... More >>

Changes to immigration family policies confirmed

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government

New immigration family policies will help New Zealand attract and retain skilled migrants, and ensure that their family members can settle well and are self-sufficient, says Immigration Minister Nathan Guy. More >>

Minister Opens South Island’s First PDS Office

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government

The PDS provides an in-house legal aid service, through the use of salaried staff who work alongside contracted legal aid lawyers. More >>

Housing help for Northland and East Coast Māori

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Housing Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister of Housing 10 May 2012 Media Statement More >>

Housing Fund To Help People In Greatest Need

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Housing 10 May 2012 Media Statement Housing Fund To Help People In Greatest Need People with social housing needs, including low-income, vulnerable families, are to benefit from funding administered by the Social Housing ... More >>

Budget 2012: Environmental programme benefits schools

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government

Budget 2012 will provide $7.6 million over the next four years for an education programme that gives schools and children a hands-on approach to looking after the environment, Environment Minister Amy Adams and Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples announced ... More >>

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