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Govt responds to immunisation report
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government wants to ensure every New Zealand child has the chance to be protected against preventable diseases, Health Minister Tony Ryall announced today. Immunisation is one of the Government’s six Health Targets. Currently an all-time record 90 ... More >>
Govt considers cross-agency radio network
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will investigate the feasibility of developing a Whole-of-Government Radio Network as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Infrastructure Minister Bill English and Police Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Science shows hoki recovered
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley is praising the strong fisheries management practises and decisive joint Ministry and industry action that has resulted in recovery of the western hoki stock. More >>
Minister welcomes Manawatu River action plan
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today visited Foxton to launch an action plan instigated by the Manawatu River Leaders Accord for cleaning up the Manawatu River. More >>
Govt to outline next steps for people of Canterbury
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the government will give an initial update on the state of land in greater Christchurch at a media briefing at 1:30pm tomorrow in Christchurch. More >>
Volunteering patterns changing over time
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Hekia Parata, welcomes new data released by Statistics New Zealand that shows that 69 per cent of people are undertaking unpaid work outside of their own households. More >>
Groser To Visit Europe and Asia
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Tim Groser, Trade Minister and Minister responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations, departs tomorrow for Europe and Asia to attend trade and climate change related meetings. More >>
Funding for Local Solutions to Youth Offending
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Innovative programmes aimed at reducing youth offending have been awarded $730,000 says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. The 3rd round of the Fresh Start Innovation Fund has been awarded to 9 community providers. More >>
Ministers Welcome New Border Technology
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson and Biosecurity Minister David Carter today welcomed the signing of a contract to develop a new border processing and management system. More >>
Education and innovation in South Auckland health
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall welcomes an initiative which is bringing the health and education sectors together to jointly address South Auckland’s health workforce needs. More >>
Tariana Turia Speech: Employers' Disability Network
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia, Minister of Disability Issues Speech: Promotional launch of the Employers' Disability Network Amora Hotel, Auckland Monday 20 June 2011, 5.15pm More >>
Government to target loan sharks
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is to target unscrupulous credit companies that prey on unwary consumers, the Minister of Commerce and Consumers Affairs, Simon Power, announced today. More >>
Simon Power Speech to Financial Literacy Summit
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
If you were to ask me to say in a few words why financial literacy is important to me, it would be something like: "Because it contributes to the financial wellbeing of New Zealanders". More >>
John Key: Address to Australian Parliament
Monday, 20 June 2011, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a great privilege to address you in this esteemed chamber. I address you as Prime Minister of New Zealand, as a proud member of the trans-Tasman family, and as a former resident of this great country. More >>
PM Addresses Australian Parliament
Monday, 20 June 2011, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key today addressed the Australian Parliament, and underscored New Zealand’s commitment to its closest relationship. “New Zealand is committed to your country above all others,” he told members of the Australian House and Senate this afternoon. More >>
Unit Titles Act 2010 becomes law
Monday, 20 June 2011, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Housing 20 June 2011 Media Statement Unit Titles Act 2010 becomes law Housing Minister Phil Heatley describes the updated Unit Titles Act that comes into force today, as a ‘game changer’. "When the Act was ... More >>
Getting all your ducks in a row
Monday, 20 June 2011, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's Welfare and Social Sector Policy and Reform Conference 'Exploring the issues in our communities to stimulate effective policy and reform outcomes' (or Getting all your ducks in a row) Amora Hotel, Wellington Monday 20 June 2011; ... More >>
Australia, NZ announce intention on ANZTPA
Monday, 20 June 2011, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key announced today the intention of the Australian and New Zealand Governments to proceed with the establishment of the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Agency (ANZTPA). More >>
Support for secondary teachers
Monday, 20 June 2011, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Education 20 June 2011 Media Statement Support for secondary teachers Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced two professional support days for secondary school teachers, to assist with planning and preparation for the implementation ... More >>
Government announces increased pharmaceutical budget
Sunday, 19 June 2011, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 19 June 2011 Media statement Government announces increased pharmaceutical budget More >>
