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Maori Demonstration Partnership to deliver homes
Friday, 29 October 2010, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today inspected land in Tauranga where a Maori Demonstration Partnership (MDP) funded project will deliver ten new kaumatua housing units. More >>
EEO Trust Awards inspiring
Friday, 29 October 2010, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Recognising outstanding workplace practices has been the hallmark of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Trust and this evening businesses which demonstrated such practices were acknowledged in its Work and Life Awards. More >>
Govt announces Community Environment Fund
Friday, 29 October 2010, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Community groups will now be able to access funding to kick start their environmental projects thanks to the Government’s Community Environment Fund, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced last night. More >>
Whanau Ora Brings in Pacific people
Friday, 29 October 2010, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
The decision to include Pacific providers in the ground-breaking Whanau Ora programme is a move that will be welcomed as making perfect sense, given traditional Pacific approaches to wellbeing, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Georgina te Heuheu says. More >>
Whanau Ora providers step up
Friday, 29 October 2010, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Minister for Social Development Judith Collins welcomes the announcement of 25 successful Whanau Ora providers. More >>
Five cars up the driveway down to one
Friday, 29 October 2010, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the National-led government wants strong and supportive families and communities, taking responsibility for themselves and each other. More >>
Whanau Fund Launched
Friday, 29 October 2010, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s announcement of the successful Whanau Ora providers and the launch of the Whanau Integration, Innovation and Engagement Fund is an exciting time for whanau and families, says Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia. More >>
Minister saddened by death of John Masters
Friday, 29 October 2010, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Judith Collins has extended her condolences on behalf of the New Zealand veteran community to the family and friends of New Zealand's inaugural ANZAC of the Year, John Masters ONZM MC, who died today. More >>
Govt working through war pension report
Friday, 29 October 2010, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is undertaking detailed costings and analysis of the Law Commission’s report on the review of the War Pensions Act 1954, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Staff literacy leads to improved profitability
Friday, 29 October 2010, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Hon Kate Wilkinson applauds this year's Skills Highway Award winner, GT Liddell, which increased its income 64% over three years through workplace literacy training. More >>
Report shows the way for Kiwi food exports
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
A report released today suggests New Zealand could double the value of its food exports, and offers insights into how this could be done, Minister for Economic development Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
New appointments to Pacific Radio Trust board
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Sandra Kailahi and Uluomatootua Saulaulu Aiono to the National Pacific Radio Trust board. More >>
Coastal policy supports fisheries and aquaculture
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Coastal policy supports fisheries and aquaculture Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the new New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) announced today by Conservation ... More >>
Minister to vice-chair OECD meeting
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister to vice-chair OECD meeting Education Minister Anne Tolley will travel to the UK and France between 29 October and 8 November, and will vice-chair the meeting of OECD Education Ministers in Paris. The OECD meeting will focus on tackling the ... More >>
Financial Regulations Approved
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power says Cabinet has approved regulations which set out the details of disclosure statements required under the Financial Advisers Act 2008. More >>
New Coastal Policy Statement released
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
A new national policy statement will give councils clearer direction on protecting and managing New Zealand’s coastal environment, including our top surf breaks, says Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Report shows the way for Kiwi food exports
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Economic Development Report shows the way for Kiwi food exports A report released today suggests New Zealand could double the value of its food exports, and offers insights into how this could be done, Minister for ... More >>
Positive evaluation for Te Kotahitanga
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Pita Sharples Associate Minister of Education Positive evaluation for Te Kotahitanga Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples say that an evaluation of the professional development programme, Te Kotahitanga, ... More >>
Chairperson appointed for Standards Council
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of John Lumsden as a new member and chair of the Standards Council. More >>
New global initiative for business
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Encouraging New Zealand managers to adopt a “global mindset” and help them realise the international growth potential of their businesses is the aim of a new $1.3 million programme being funded by the government, Minister for Economic Development Gerry ... More >>
