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McCully: Speech to China Foreign Affairs University, Beijing
Friday, 6 April 2012, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
This year is a milestone year in which we celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and China. More >>
Further NZ support for flood-ravaged Fiji
Friday, 6 April 2012, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced New Zealand will provide a further $750,000 to the relief and recovery effort following severe flooding in Fiji. More >>
Key Notes: 05 April
Friday, 6 April 2012, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Yesterday I delivered an important speech outlining a new approach we're taking to improve mental health services for young New Zealanders aged 12 to 19. I'm very passionate about youth mental health. The transition from childhood to adulthood ... More >>
Hong Kong CE To Visit NZ Exporters
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Bill English has announced that Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang will visit New Zealand exporters as well as meet our Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Trade next week. More >>
Govt Welcomes Completion of AMI Sale
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The sale of AMI Insurance to IAG, completed today, will provide certainty for policyholders, strengthen the Canterbury insurance market and reduce the likely cost to the Crown, Finance Minister Bill English says. The Reserve Bank today joined the Commerce Commission, ... More >>
Please Drive Safely This Easter
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
5 April 2012 Media Statement Please Drive Safely This Easter Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges urges everyone to drive safely during the Easter holidays. “Easter is one of the busiest holiday weekends in terms of traffic on our roads. ... More >>
NZ A World Leader In Online Trade Mark Registration
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is a step closer to joining an international protocol that will make it easier for entrepreneurs to protect their ideas, Commerce Minister Craig Foss announced today. Mr Foss met with the Director General of the World Intellectual ... More >>
Dunne: bill will reduce overall student loan debt
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says legislation passed by Parliament last night will make it easier for the Government to manage and reduce the overall size of student loan debt by making borrowers more accountable for repaying their loans. More >>
PM unveils Youth Mental Health package
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today unveiled a package of initiatives to ensure young people with mental health problems receive better, faster, and more modern help. In a speech in Wellington, Mr Key said the $62 million package was the result of intensive work ... More >>
Better youth mental health services
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Young New Zealanders with mental health issues will receive better, faster, more youth-friendly care through the National-led Government’s youth mental health package, says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Tackling youth mental health in schools
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Secondary schools will be better equipped to identify and deal with students who have mental health problems under the National-led Government’s youth mental health package, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. More >>
Better support for youth mental illness
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth workers trained to recognise mental health issues will be put into selected secondary schools and Youth One Stop Shops as part of the National-led Government’s youth mental health package, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
John Key Speech at Youth Health & Wellbeing Symposium
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning, it’s great to be here. I’d like to acknowledge my Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, and the many other youth health experts here today. It’s a privilege for me to be here with so many people who are committed ... More >>
Whānau Ora, a strengths-based approach to Youth Mental Health
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Whānau Ora, Tariana Turia, has welcomed the recognition that Whānau Ora is intimately linked to the drive to improve youth mental health. More >>
Dunne: Youth Package big plus in fight against suicides
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today welcomed Prime Minister John Key’s announcement of the Youth Mental Health package, saying it contained positive changes that support and enhance ongoing work in youth suicide prevention. More >>
Crown accounts reflect extra earthquake costs
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance 4 April 2012 Media Statement Crown accounts reflect extra earthquake costs More >>
Ministerial Inquiry to be extended
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
4 April 2012 Media Statement Ministerial Inquiry to be extended The Ministerial Inquiry into the employment of a convicted sex offender in the education sector will now report back on 15 June 2012, Education Minister, Hekia Parata, said today. More >>
Defence Minister saddened by death of NZ Soldier
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 3 April 2012 Media Statement Defence Minister saddened by death of NZ Soldier The Minister of Defence, Dr Jonathan Coleman, says he is saddened to learn of the death today of a New Zealand soldier serving ... More >>
Carter: First Reading - Dairy Industry Restructuring Bill
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill be now read a first time. More >>
Bill to restructure dairy industry passes first reading
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill which oversees Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and aims to deliver a more transparent and efficient dairy market passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
