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More New Zealand flood aid for Pakistan
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is giving another $2 million to international flood relief efforts in Pakistan, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Free GP visit offered in high needs pregnancies
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Demonstration projects have started where lead maternity carers (LMC) can refer high-needs pregnant women for a free GP visit, which their midwife can attend as well. More >>
National Government’s clear focus on work
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation aiming to break the cycle of welfare dependancy and get more people in work signals a turning point says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Coleman appoints TVNZ board member
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Roger MacDonnell to the board of TVNZ and the elevation of Joan Withers to deputy chair. More >>
Coleman appoints TVNZ board member
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Roger MacDonnell to the board of TVNZ and the elevation of Joan Withers to deputy chair. More >>
Award winners keep seabirds safe
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The outstanding seabird conservation work of a deepwater fishing trawler has been officially recognised today. More >>
FIF deemed rate of return set for 2009-10
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The deemed rate of return for taxing foreign investment fund interests has been set at 9.12% for the 2009–10 income year, down slightly from 9.18% for the previous year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has announced. More >>
McCully names new High Commissioner to Vanuatu
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Vanuatu will be career diplomat Bill Dobbie, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Poroporoaki ki Te Kapunga Matemoana Dewes
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, paid tribute today to the outstanding scholarship, the formidable intellect and the extraordinary oratory of Te Kapunga Matemoana (Koro) Dewes, of Ngāti Porou, who passed away at home in Te Araroa this ... More >>
Government support for NZ Post plans
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to measures that support New Zealand Post's credit rating and assist Kiwibank's continued growth, Finance Minister Bill English and SOEs Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
Minister appoints principal disputes referee
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Anne Darroch as the Principal Disputes Referee for a term of five years. More >>
Turia: Pacific Health Leadership Alumni Programme
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
I have to say I was immediately struck by the theme of your conference – Aniva – a concept gifted to the programme by Papaäli’ii Dr Semisi Ma’ia’i - a Samoan matai, respected general practitioner and author of the first bilingual Samoan-English ... More >>
80% of schools working well with Standards
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed a report from the Education Review Office which shows that eighty per cent of primary and intermediate schools are already making good progress with implementing National Standards. More >>
Resignation of Heather Roy
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says that at the request of Act Party Leader Rodney Hide, he has accepted the resignation of Heather Roy as a Minister in the National-led Government. More >>
National caucus outlines vote on alcohol
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
The National caucus has agreed on how it will vote on upcoming legislation concerning alcohol reform. More >>
Partnerships deliver on Government’s growth plan
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Two major investment partnerships announced today will take primary sector innovation to a whole new level and deliver directly on the Government’s economic growth plan, says Agriculture Minister David Carter. More >>
Mihi Whakatau - Opening of Breastscreening unit
Monday, 16 August 2010, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to join with you today at this official opening of the BreastScreen Central screening site. More >>
ER and Holidays bills introduced to Parliament
Monday, 16 August 2010, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Two new bills amending the Employment Relations Act 2000 and Holidays Act 2003 respectively have been introduced to Parliament, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today. More >>
Nine Trades Academies confirmed for 2011
Monday, 16 August 2010, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has confirmed that nine Trades Academies will open around the country in 2011, providing trades and technology programmes for over 800 secondary school students. More >>
Income Sharing could benefit 310,000 families
Monday, 16 August 2010, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Up to 310,000 New Zealand families will be eligible to share their income for tax purposes through legislation tabled in Parliament today by Revenue Minister Peter Dunne under the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the National-led Government. More >>
