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Employer Supported Volunteering Guide released today
Friday, 2 September 2011, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Hekia Parata, today welcomed the release of Employer Supported Volunteering: A Guide for the New Zealand Public Service More >>
Kiwi innovation on show at The Cloud during Rugby World Cup
Friday, 2 September 2011, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Rugby World Cup Minister, Murray McCully, today previewed The Cloud on Auckland’s Queens Wharf, part of New Zealand’s largest ever showcase of business creativity and innovation for Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
Govt funding to aid Northland’s economy, create jobs
Friday, 2 September 2011, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $2.3 million in waste minimisation projects in Northland that will create jobs and boost the local economy, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Customs' Integrated Targeting and Operations Centre Opens
Friday, 2 September 2011, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key officially opened the Customs' Integrated Targeting and Operations Centre (ITOC) in Auckland today with Customs Minister Maurice Williamson. More >>
Technology to improve patient safety in primary care
Friday, 2 September 2011, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall is today launching a new electronic health record which will give doctors instant access to the medical history of new patients. More >>
New Human Rights Commissioner for disability issues
Friday, 2 September 2011, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power and Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia have today announced the appointment of Paul Gibson as a part-time Human Rights Commissioner responsible for disability issues. More >>
New appointments to Lottery committees
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced 18 appointments across seven national lottery distribution committees today. More >>
Tree-planting marks reopening of Ötukaikino wetland reserve
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson will join local rugby legend Tane Norton to plant the first of 5000 native trees at a huge public planting event marking the reopening of Ötukaikino wetland reserve on Saturday 3 September. More >>
Ground breaking training partnership for rural doctors
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall and Education Minister Anne Tolley have launched a partnership with the Universities of Auckland and Otago that will train more doctors and nurses and other health professionals at Gisborne and Whakatane Hospitals. More >>
New dialysis unit for Whakatane
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today opened a new dialysis unit at Whakatane Hospital giving patients better access to this life sustaining treatment closer to home. Mr Ryall said, 'This is part of the government's drive to have more health services ... More >>
Minister receives draft Kaikōura marine strategy
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith has welcomed the collaborative effort being taken by the Kaikōura community in protecting and managing its iconic coastline. Dr Smith today received the proposed Kaikōura marine strategy, ‘Sustaining our Sea’, ... More >>
Auckland to get 50% more electric trains
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says a funding and ownership agreement between the government and Auckland Council will enable 50 percent more electric trains to be purchased for the Auckland network. “Commuter rail is an increasingly important ... More >>
Acting Chief Coroner appointed
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Waikato Coroner Gordon Matenga has been appointed Acting Chief Coroner from 1 September until 31 October while Judge Neil MacLean is on leave, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Coroner Matenga has been hearing evidence at the inquest ... More >>
Coleman - Otago University Health Systems Centre Opening
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Associate Minister of Health 1 September 2011 Speech notes Opening of Otago University’s Centre of Performance Measurement and Management and Centre for Health Systems. Good morning and thank you for inviting me to address ... More >>
Corrections welcomes new uniform
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today joined Corrections staff at Rimutaka Prison as they farewelled the green uniform that have been in service for more than 30 years. More >>
First World War centenary plans announced
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Government will mark the centenary of the First World War beginning in 2014 with significant international and domestic projects and ceremonies, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Changes to CER Rules of Origin a boost to trans-Tasman trade
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Rules of Origin under the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (CER), will reduce costs for exporters Customs Minister Maurice Williamson and Trade Minister Tim Groser say. More >>
Minister Supports Kindness Day
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia is pleased to support Random Acts of Kindness Day again in 2012. More >>
New Police Station for New Plymouth
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Plymouth's 49-year-old Police Station is to be pulled down and a new one built in its place, Police Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Hamilton second city to benefit from court audio-visual link
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power and Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the rollout of court audio-visual links (AVL) to Hamilton. More >>
