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Wairau Hospital Redevelopment Launch
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 18 June 2011 Speech Wairau Hospital Redevelopment Launch Good morning. Thank you for inviting me today to celebrate completion of the fourth and final phase of the Wairau Hospital Redevelopment. I understand patients ... More >>
Ngāti Rēhua-Ngāti Wai ki Aotea Agreement in Principle
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Māori Affairs More >>
Celebrating Volunteer Awareness Week
Friday, 17 June 2011, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Volunteers provide an invaluable contribution to our society and every minute of their work counts, says Associate Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Hekia Parata. 'Every Minute Counts' is the theme for this year’s Volunteer Awareness ... More >>
Kim Workman wrong about recidivism rates
Friday, 17 June 2011, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Kim Workman is wrong and he should know better, says Corrections Minister Judith Collins. Ms Collins was responding to comments made today by Mr Workman in which he again claimed that recidivism rates rose from 55.4 percent in 2005 to 61.9 percent ... More >>
Dunne expects Kronic restrictions within weeks
Friday, 17 June 2011, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will have the ability to severely curtail the marketing and sale of the synthetic cannabis product Kronic within weeks, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today. “We will able to place strong restrictions on Kronic when Parliament ... More >>
Minister to travel to Italy and UK
Friday, 17 June 2011, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture and Economic Development Minister David Carter will represent New Zealand at the inaugural Global Research Alliance Ministerial Summit in Rome next week, and travel to Milan and London. More >>
Pukeatua Track opening marks major milestone
Friday, 17 June 2011, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The opening of the Pukeatua Track will mark a major milestone for the Te Araroa Trust as the Long Pathway from Cape Reinga to Bluff takes another step closer to completion, says Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Guy: Speech to the New Zealand Airports Association
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Tonight I’d like to say a quick few words about the importance of airports to New Zealand, and update you on a few important issues. More >>
Investment in rehabilitation delivering results
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's commitment to rehabilitating prisoners is contributing to a levelling off in the prison muster, says Corrections Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Another blow to drug dealers and importers
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Police are to be congratulated for seizing over $2 million worth of methamphetamine today, says Police Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Go-ahead given for Natural Health Products Bill
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has given the green light for work to commence on a new natural health products regulator, Associate Health Minister Jonathan Coleman confirmed today. More >>
Dunne: ads speak to parents of overseas student borrowers
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
An advertising campaign has been launched this week to get parents of overseas-based student loan borrowers to remind them to repay their loans, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Draft bill clarifies law around cartels
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today released a draft bill which aims to clarify the law around hard-core cartel behaviour and introduce criminal penalties. More >>
New guidelines for medicines management in aged care
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
A new set of guidelines to help residential aged care providers manage medicines as safely as possible, has been launched by National MP Jo Goodhew in Timaru today. More >>
Agreements in Principle with Ngāti Rangiwewehi and Tapuika
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 16 June 2011 Media Statement Agreements in Principle signed with Ngāti Rangiwewehi and Tapuika More >>
Better financial literacy good for the economy
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
16 June 2011 Media Statement Better financial literacy good for the economy Improving New Zealanders’ knowledge of personal financial issues will help contribute to a healthier economy based on more savings and less debt, Finance Minister Bill English ... More >>
Government invests $9.5 million in new ECE services
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced the Government is investing $95 million in property funding to build eight new early childhood education services. More >>
Government funding to provide 34 homes
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Funding for projects in Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch and Auckland will deliver 34 much-needed homes for people on low incomes, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley. More >>
Disabled persons looking for proactive employment solutions
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Disabilities Minister Tariana Turia is bemused by comments made from Labour's Carmel Sepuloni following the social services select committee hearing into Vote Social Development. More >>
Valued Elders Key to Strong Pacific Families
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Acknowledging the importance of elders as integral to strong families and communities was just one of the key messages raised by the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Georgina te Heuheu at a Pacific event marking World Elder Abuse and Awareness Day. More >>
