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Turia welcomes Social Services Report
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia is welcoming a social services report that shows that focussing on whanau potential and restoring self belief is the way forward. More >>
Office opening of Te Rau Aroha Trust
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to mihi to the trustees of Te Rau Aroha - Tapihana Shelford (Chair), Waimarie Ratu, Charles Tepere Connelly, Naida Glavish and Druis Barrett. Each of you has embraced the concept behind Te Rau Aroha as helping to support our whanau; many whom we know ... More >>
Funding for new Science Academy
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced Government funding for a new Science Academy which will benefit students from small, rural and low decile secondary schools. More >>
Non-parents claiming child support
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today confirmed that the Government is committed to tightening up on people other than parents claiming child support for children who have left the family home. More >>
Consultation to make child support scheme fairer
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today launched a discussion document proposing a series of options – including changing how child support is calculated – to make the scheme fairer. More >>
Whanau Ora a step closer
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia is delighted at the number and calibre of providers who have submitted proposals to deliver Whanau Ora. More >>
Speech to NZ Institute of Liquor Licensing
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
I’m very keen to hear your views on the Government’s alcohol reform package, so instead of delivering a formal speech I’ll make a few relatively brief remarks and then take your questions. More >>
Strong families and services but more needed
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today released a report in Masterton, which provides a unique snapshot of local social services. More >>
Wool Group leader appointed
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed the appointment of Colin Harvey as independent chair of the Wool Group. More >>
Minister Announces Reserve Dispute Resolution
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Consumer Affairs John Boscawen today announced that Financial Dispute Resolution, and the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, have been formally approved as financial service dispute resolution schemes under the Financial Service Providers (Registration ... More >>
Brighter future for Alternative Education students
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples have announced a funding increase of $1.5 million alongside changes which will see Alternative Education better meet the needs of students. More >>
Ngati Rarua Atiawa Iwi Trust payment accepts loss
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
An ex-gratia payment to the Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust signals a new step forward for the management of the Whakarewa lands around Motueka, says Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
Brighter future for Alternative Education students
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples have announced a funding increase of $1.5 million alongside changes which will see Alternative Education better meet the needs of students. More >>
PlunketLine calls up nearly 40%
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Government funding to expand PlunketLine to 24/7 for parents has seen the service answer nearly 27,000 more calls in the 2009/10 year than it did two years previously. More >>
Tu Kaha 2010: Looking ahead
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
As I enlisted the help of the internet to look for the conference programme I was struck by the range of entries grouped under the concept of ‘Tu Kaha’. More >>
Review aims to benefit Maori language
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says the real purpose of a value-for-money review of government expenditure on Maori language promotion is to ensure the survival of Maori language. More >>
Random Act of Kindness Day
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Tomorrow is Random Act of Kindness Day and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia is encouraging all New Zealanders to participate. More >>
Transpower smart grid project welcomed
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed Transpower’s announcement of a new smart grid project to help relieve pressure on the upper North Island electricity system at times of high demand. More >>
$1 million grant for waste reduction research
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Another innovative New Zealand technology will move closer to production thanks to support provided by the Government through the Waste Minimisation Fund, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced in Rotorua today. More >>
Government backs Winter Games New Zealand
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that government will contribute up to $750,000 from the Major Events Development Fund to support Winter Games New Zealand 2011. More >>
