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Turia: Tokoroa Rheumatic Fever Prevention Campaign
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Launch of Tokoroa Rheumatic Fever Prevention Campaign South Waikato Pacific Island Community Services Wednesday 19 October 2011, 1.30pm Speech More >>
Biometric boost for border security
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Extending the use of biometrics will strengthen New Zealand’s border security and enable Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to speed up visa application processing, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Drug Court pilot announced for Auckland
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to establish a Drug Court pilot in Auckland to deal with offenders with severe alcohol and drug dependencies, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu announced today. More >>
Thousands to benefit from $10m for alcohol, drug treatment
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
A $10 million investment package to reduce harm from alcohol and drug abuse has been announced by Justice Minister Simon Power and Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Te Waka Maori extremely popular with visitors
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has congratulated Ngati Whatua, Te Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, the Auckland Council and the Rugby World Cup organisation on the huge success of te Waka Maori. More >>
New display for Treaty of Waitangi under consideration
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Archives New Zealand is considering displaying the original 1840 Treaty of Waitangi in a new and improved public space at the refurbished National Library building, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, Nathan Guy, has announced today. More >>
National Party announces Tamaki shortlist
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party has announced a shortlist of five top nominees who have put their names forward for selection as National's Tamaki candidate in the November 26 election. A shortened candidate selection process is taking pla More >>
Govt to proceed with KiwiSaver auto-enrolment
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance 18 October 2011 Embargoed until 3pm Media Statement Govt to proceed with KiwiSaver auto-enrolment More >>
Speech: Tolley - PPTA Annual Conference
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Education 18 October 2011 Speech PPTA Annual Conference, Brentwood Hotel, Wellington E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Good afternoon - thank you for inviting me to ... More >>
Groser to attend international talks on climate change
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations 18 October 2011 Media Statement Groser to attend international talks on climate change in South Africa Tim Groser, Minister Responsible for International Climate Change ... More >>
Launch: Centre for Asian and Ethnic Minority Health Research
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Health Monday 17th October 2011, 4.30pm School of Population Health, the University of Auckland More >>
Minister welcomes construction industry report
Friday, 14 October 2011, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Williamson has today welcomed a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report into the construction industry More >>
New Bills will improve corrections system
Friday, 14 October 2011, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Two new Bills introduced into Parliament today will enhance prison security and improve the management of both prisoners and offenders on community sentences, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Appointment made to Architects Board
Friday, 14 October 2011, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the appointment of The Hon Sir Hugh Williams to the New Zealand Registered Architects Board. More >>
Appointments to Chartered Professional Engineers Council
Friday, 14 October 2011, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the appointment of Jane Nees to the Chartered Professional Engineers Council. Ms Nees takes up her appointment today for a three year term as the new consumer representative. More >>
Raising quality in early childhood education
Friday, 14 October 2011, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the Government is moving to end the variability of quality in early childhood education (ECE) services and give better information to parents. More >>
Richard Wood to lead Family Violence Taskforce
Friday, 14 October 2011, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment, Hon Tariana Turia, has welcomed Mr Richard Wood as the new Chair of the Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families. More >>
Turia welcomes fulltime Disability Rights Commissioner
Friday, 14 October 2011, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia, Minister of Disability Issues, is delighted that her original intention to appoint a full time Disability Rights Commissioner to protect and promote the rights of disabled peoples has been upheld with a new bill introduced to Parliament. More >>
WOW Waka Officially Open
Friday, 14 October 2011, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
"Wow factor, that’s what Māori culture promised to deliver to support the nation’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2011" said Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples when the official opening of Waka Māori took place earlier this evening. More >>
Changes to speed up urban planning in ChCh
Friday, 14 October 2011, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has made changes to the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement to provide certainty to enable local authorities and developers to make land available for post earthquake residential development, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry ... More >>
