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Turia: Murupara Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme
Friday, 10 June 2011, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
As more and more information has come to hand, we have realized just how serious acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease are, for the children and young people of Aotearoa. In fact, I am really sad to be here, to be even talking about ... More >>
National Library documenting quake and recovery
Friday, 10 June 2011, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The trauma and recovery of quake-hit Christchurch is now being recorded for future generations, says Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for the National Library. “The National Library is collecting a record of the quakes and their aftermath ... More >>
Cultural competency to strengthen teachers
Friday, 10 June 2011, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Dr Pita Sharples says he is excited by recommendations from the Maori Youth Council relating to professional development of teachers, because they align with his own views and work he has been doing. More >>
Changes to CCC requirements
Friday, 10 June 2011, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has agreed to prepare an order in council changing Christchurch City Council’s annual planning and accountability responsibilities, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide announced ... More >>
New Zealand Medical Association –GPCME conference
Friday, 10 June 2011, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Medical Association is the country’s largest medical organisation. Your members come from all disciplines within the medical profession, and include specialists, general practitioners, doctors-in-training and medical students. More >>
Greens hypocrites in rejecting freedom camping laws
Friday, 10 June 2011, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Green Party’s opposition to the Freedom Camping Bill shows it puts people camping where they like ahead of responsibility to our environment, Environment Minister Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson say. More >>
Digital switchover dates confirmed
Friday, 10 June 2011, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The final dates for New Zealand television going digital were announced today by Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Discussion document for funding financial regulators release
Friday, 10 June 2011, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today released a discussion document on third-party funding options for the Financial Markets Authority, the External Reporting Board, the Companies Office, and the Insolvency Trustee Service. More >>
Boost for Auckland Regional Rescue Helicopter Rescue Trust
Friday, 10 June 2011, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Auckland Regional Rescue Helicopter Rescue Trust has received a share of a $1 million government funding boost to the air ambulance sector in recognition of on-going pressures of operating in the current financial climate. More >>
2011 Green Ribbon Award winners announced
Friday, 10 June 2011, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Environment Nick Smith last night announced the 14 winners of the 2011 Green Ribbon Awards, including the Supreme Winner, Eco Stock Supplies. More >>
Pacific vibe hits Wellington air waves
Friday, 10 June 2011, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu today welcomed the opening of the new Pacific Media Network studio in Wellington, and in collaboration with Whitireia Journalism School. More >>
Change to Telecom’s operational separation undertakings
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has reached an agreement with Telecom New Zealand to vary its operational separation undertakings, which have been in force since 2008. More >>
‘What’s My Number’ campaign proving a hit
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The high number of people visiting the ‘What’s My Number’ website to find out how much they can save on their electricity bills proves consumers are willing to shop around for electricity, says Acting Minister of Energy and Resources Hekia Parata. More >>
Dunne: KPMG 2011 Christchurch Tax Briefing
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Much has happened recently on the tax front which is of direct relevance to you and I would like to take this opportunity to talk about this afternoon. More >>
Minister welcomes Maori Youth Council report
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 9 June 2011 Media Release Minister welcomes Maori Youth Council report More >>
Survey finds trans Tasman roaming costs prohibitive
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, says four out of five New Zealand businesses surveyed say the costs of data roaming is prohibitive to their staff doing business in Australia. More >>
Tariana Turia Speech: Matariki At Dawn
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
At the dawning of this day, over one hundred rangatahi gathered to issue a unique challenge to the peoples of Aotearoa. More >>
New Parole Board appointments announced
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Seven new members have been appointed to the New Zealand Parole Board, along with the re-appointment of chairperson Judge Sir David Carruthers and 14 current members, Attorney-General Chris Finlayson announced today. More >>
Annual budget deficit forecast to reach $16.7b
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s operating deficit before gains and losses is expected to reach around $16.7 billion for the year to 30 June, as forecast in the Budget last month, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
NZ ratifies South Pacific Fisheries Convention
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand today ratified a new Convention to manage fisheries in the South Pacific, says Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley. Under the Convention, a new South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management ... More >>
