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Rehabilitation Service Site in Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
I have heard a saying that “if the kaupapa is right, the rest will come”. I was reminded of this today, in my presence here, and in the launch of this new day service site for the Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation Centre. More >>
Practice nurses doing more for patients
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says Wellington and Kapiti Coast people have better access to care provided by general practices, thanks to the 280,203 practice nurse consultations performed last year. More >>
Ultra-Fast Broadband Comes To New Plymouth
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 18 April, 2012 Media statement Ultra-Fast Broadband Comes To New Plymouth More >>
Speech: Brownlee - Central Christchurch Development Unit
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
18 April 2012 Speech Launch of the Central Christchurch Development Unit Good morning everyone. First let me introduce who is here this morning for this announcement. I would like to very warmly welcome Mayor Bob Parker. Also with me are CERA Chief ... More >>
New unit for the rebuild of central Christchurch
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the establishment of a new business unit inside the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) to focus on rebuilding Christchurch’s CBD. More >>
PM announces new initiatives with Indonesia
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 10:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 17 April 2012 Media Statement PM announces new initiatives with Indonesia More >>
Local MP welcomes funding for Michael Park Reserve
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, welcomes additional funding for Michael Park Reserve in Ellerslie. More >>
Tony Ryall: Comments on mixed ownership
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s now fifteen months since the Prime Minister indicated the National Government would sell minority stakes in the four state owned energy companies and Air New Zealand. More >>
NZ On Air Chair appointed
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss has today announced the appointment of Miriam Dean QC as Chair of NZ On Air. More >>
Proposed changes to vehicle emissions rules
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced plans to update the rules setting emissions standards for vehicles entering New Zealand. Proposed changes to the 2007 Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule will ensure that New Zealand continues to import new ... More >>
Groser to attend G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will attend a meeting of G20 Trade Ministers in Mexico this week. This will be the first time New Zealand has participated in a ministerial level meeting of the G20. More >>
Progress made on wheel clamping code of conduct
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges has announced a new wheel clamping code of conduct is in development. Mr Bridges met with key leaders in the New Zealand parking enforcement industry in Auckland yesterday. More >>
Agreement Will Allow Flights Between NZ And China to Triple
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
17 April 2012 Media Statement Agreement Will Allow Flights Between New Zealand And China To Triple Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says a new understanding between China and New Zealand triples the number of passenger flights that may be operated ... More >>
Clarification on monitoring of land sales
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Claims the Government is failing to monitor foreign buyers of New Zealand land are dangerous and misleading, Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says. The sale of land to foreign investors is monitored by the Overseas Investment Office ... More >>
UFB to give rural hospitals world class facilities
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 17 April, 2012 Media statement UFB to give rural hospitals world class facilities Patients and medical practitioners at rural hospitals and ... More >>
NZer to head arms control arrangement
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the appointment of New Zealander Philip Griffiths to Head of Secretariat for the Wassenaar Arrangement – one of four main international export control agreements. More >>
Unnecessary Parole Hearings To Be Reduced
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins and Acting Corrections Minister Chester Borrows today announced Government plans to reduce unnecessary parole hearings for offenders which will reduce stress for victims of crime. More >>
Rural public libraries to get UFB boost
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology Hon Chris Tremain Minister of Internal Affairs 17 April, 2012 Media statement Rural public libraries to get UFB boost Public access to broadband has received a big boost, with 183 rural ... More >>
Remote and provincial schools to get faster broadband
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 17 April, 2012 Media statement More >>
RBI Extended To Remote Schools, Hospitals And Libraries
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
RBI Extended To Remote Schools, Hospitals And Libraries Some of the most remote schools in New Zealand, as well as rural hospitals and libraries can now look forward to faster broadband after the Government selected its preferred providers for the ... More >>
