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Transport Minister welcomes Waterview development
Friday, 3 September 2010, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says confirmation today that the application for resource consent and route designation for Auckland’s Waterview Connection – part of Western Ring Route road of national significance – will be assessed by ... More >>
Waterview Connection goes to Board of Inquiry
Friday, 3 September 2010, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced the decision to refer the New Zealand Transport Agency’s proposal for the Waterview Connection Project to an independent Board of Inquiry under the new national consenting process. More >>
Fulltime screening for Auckland District Court
Friday, 3 September 2010, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Courts Georgina te Heuheu has announced that everyone entering the Auckland District Court will be subject to security screening from today. More >>
NZ College of Midwives Conference
Friday, 3 September 2010, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
“It sometimes happens, even in the best of families, that a baby is born. This is not necessarily cause for alarm. The important thing is to keep your wits about you and borrow some money.” More >>
The economic costs of crime
Friday, 3 September 2010, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Our justice system exists primarily to keep the public safe and to seek redress and closure for victims of crime. But it is also about creating the certainty that is necessary for New Zealanders to achieve their potential, and for the country to achieve ... More >>
Procurement reform delivers more savings
Friday, 3 September 2010, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
State-sector wide procurement reforms are continuing apace, with contracts for printing, copying, fax and scanning machines set to save taxpayers more than $20 million dollars over the next five years, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Minister pays tribute to merchant seamen
Friday, 3 September 2010, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The hard work and sacrifice of New Zealand merchant seamen during WWII made an important contribution to Allied victory in 1945, Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Strong health investment in Tairawhiti DHB area
Friday, 3 September 2010, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the Tairawhiti District Health Board (DHB) has posted big improvements in key services over the past year. More >>
Cancer drug deal will benefit more patients
Friday, 3 September 2010, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed a cancer drug agreement between Pharmac and pharmaceutical company Roche that will enable more patients to get new cancer drugs, and more cancer patients overall to receive treatment. More >>
Power: Speech to Reconstituting the Constitution
Friday, 3 September 2010, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak today as part of the panel on the Future of Electoral Law. Looking back over time, National governments have had a track record of making significant electoral and constitutional changes. More >>
Guy: Marine Transport Association
Friday, 3 September 2010, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
I'd like to give you a quick update on the economy and tourism, which is very important to your sector, and then talk a bit about issues involving Maritime NZ. More >>
Coleman: NZ Home Health Association Conference
Friday, 3 September 2010, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Opening your conference provides me, as Associate Minister of Health, with the chance to speak to you about the challenges and opportunities for the home support sector in the context of the Government's fiscal position and the work the Government is ... More >>
Turia to deliver keynote at Global Health Forum
Friday, 3 September 2010, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia will attend the Healing our Spirit Worldwide conference in Honolulu next week. More >>
Renewed commitment to injury prevention
Friday, 3 September 2010, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Raising awareness of the impact of falls and alcohol on injuries in the home is the aim of ACC’s annual home safety campaign, Safety NZ Week. More >>
IMF confirms Govt's prudent approach to debt
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
A new International Monetary Fund report confirms Government measures to control debt have left us well placed compared with other developed countries, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Speech to NZ Institute of Animal Control Officers
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The dog control debate is a polarising one. It enflames passions on both ends of the spectrum - from dog enthusiasts through to those with a morbid fear of dogs. And to every shade of opinion in between. More >>
Green light for $65m Whakatane Hospital project
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's new investment in Health continues with approval of a $65 million redevelopment of Whakatane Hospital, Health Minister Tony Ryall announced while visiting the hospital today. More >>
Still recovering outstanding fines and reparation
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Courts, Georgina te Heuheu has commended Court collections staff who participated in a joint operation alongside North Shore Police recently, which saw Warrants to Seize for unpaid fines issued amounting to over $17,000.00. More >>
55,000 children get health checks
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 55,000 four year olds have now received B4School health checks – 40,000 of them in the past 12 months. More >>
Speech to New Zealand Planning Institute
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here today to speak to your spatial planning and urban design discussion forum. More >>
