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Improving maternity services
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the Fifth Annual Report of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review committee (2009) confirms that maternity services are performing well, but improvements are needed. More >>
Access to the European Union for New Zealand grain-fed beef
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The European Union has agreed to allow New Zealand access to a quota for grain-fed high quality beef, Trade Minister Tim Groser announced today. More >>
Green Paper for Vulnerable Children
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 8:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minster Paula Bennett joined Sir Peter Gluckman, Green Paper Champions, MPs and the public in Aotea Square today to launch the Green Paper for vulnerable children. More >>
Victory Village Forum: Nelson
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Government
I am so thrilled to be here, in heartland Nelson, within the warmth of Te Tau Ihu. And I want to thank the Forum Steering Group – Victory Village, Inspiring Communities and the Families Commission – for making this day possible. It is wonderful to ... More >>
Encouraging response to ECE Taskforce consultation
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says there has been a great response from the public and the early childhood education sector to calls for submissions during consultation on the independent ECE Taskforce report. More >>
Dunne applauds launch of IRD’s compliance focus report
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has applauded the release of Inland Revenue’s compliance focus report, released today. The report, Helping you get it right: Inland Revenue’s compliance focus 2011-12, is aimed at helping New Zealanders meet their tax obligations ... More >>
Recycled plastic helps clean Rotorua lakes
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Using recycled plastic bottles to make floating wetlands is helping nature restore water quality in Rotorua’s lakes, Minister for the Environment Nick Smith says. More >>
Reappointment to Confidential Listening & Assistance Service
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced the reappointment of Judge Carolyn Henwood as Chair of the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service. The service has been operating since mid-2009 to provide a confidential environment in which ... More >>
The Green Paper on Vulnerable Children
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s vision for children is that every child thrives, belongs, and achieves. Most New Zealand children live this vision with the support of their parents, and family and whānau. About 15 per cent of New Zealand children are at risk of ... More >>
Driving age increases next week
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
An increase in the driving age from 15 to 16 from Monday (1 August) is one of a number of measures designed to make young New Zealanders safer on the roads, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Thoughts on Maori and Local Government - Rahui Katenea
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Dunne: Universal List of Medicines released
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Universal List of Medicines, designed to prevent potentially harmful confusion about medicines has been given its general release, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Flying Start for Masterton business
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Maurice Williamson has presented Phil and Janette Hall, owners of the Kiwi Ideas Company, the Supreme Award at the ANZ Flying Start Business Awards in Wellington today. More >>
Minister to host Australian counterparts
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins will chair a meeting of New Zealand and Australian Police and Emergency Management Ministers, Police Commissioners and senior officials this week. More >>
Opening of Financial Crimes and Money Laundering Seminar
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Welcome and thank you for inviting me to join you today. Gathered here this morning are representatives from five countries, 16 government agencies and over 20 private sector organisations. The international dimension of this seminar reflects not only ... More >>
Roading sector taskforce announced
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
The government has established a Road Maintenance Task Force to drive value for money and seek opportunities to reduce costs for roading authorities around the country. More >>
Transport investment for growth confirmed
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
The government has today confirmed plans to invest around $36 billion through the National Land Transport Fund over the next ten years, with a focus on projects supporting economic growth, value for money and road safety. More >>
Extra funding for better nursing care for patients
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has approved an extra $800,000 over two years to help nurses better match the needs of their patients with the staff and resources available. More >>
Waka to carry Māori around the globe
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Waka Māori, being launched this evening on the Auckland waterfont, is a vessel for Maori culture, and a vehicle to convey ‘many people as one’ around the globe, according to Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
Minister condemns assault on board chairman
Monday, 25 July 2011, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson has condemned the brutal assault endured by Waikato Conservation Board Chairman Arthur Hinds at the Tairua Community Hall on the weekend. More >>
