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Blood thinning drug to be managed by pharmacists
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that community pharmacies will be able to manage blood thinning therapy (warfarin) for patients, in collaboration with general practices, at up to 15 demonstration sites. More >>
International Student Numbers Increase
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
There has been a 7% rise in the number of fee-paying international students for the first four months of 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Founding The NZ-Korea Defence Relationship
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
This is the 57th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that brought to an end the hostilities of the Korean War - which is not the same as peace. It is, also the 60th year of the commencement of hostilities. It is therefore a year of reflection. More >>
The future of the teaching profession
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say on the future of the teaching profession through a report currently out for feedback. More >>
Lotteries fund to support Rugby World Cup festival
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Public events as part of next year’s nationwide Rugby World Cup festival will be supported by a new $9.5 million lotteries fund, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully and Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy announced today. More >>
Maurice Williamson: Local Government NZ Conference
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government
I am back today feeling pretty good about where we've got to - plenty of what we set out to do has been achieved. There's still a great deal to be getting on with, but in 2010 there is a fresh set of goals on the table. More >>
NZ Election Observers Head To Solomon Islands
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is contributing nine members of an international mission to observe the upcoming Solomon Islands election, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
New High Court Judge Appointed
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Barrister Mary Peters has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Switching Power Companies Made Easier
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Electricity customers will be able to change their supplier more quickly under a rule change approved by Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee. From October, power retailers will be required to switch customers within 10 working days of being ... More >>
Funded Contraceptives Welcome
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the approval of a new Government funded and long-acting contraceptive as another option for women. More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia will be career diplomat Rod Harris, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
McCully names new High Commissioner to India
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to India will be career diplomat Jan Henderson, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
Heather Roy speech to ACT Auckland Report Back
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your warm welcome. It is a pleasure to be here tonight. More >>
PM to visit Vanuatu for Pacific Islands Forum
Monday, 26 July 2010, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will leave for Vanuatu on August 3 to attend both the 41st Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting and the Post-Forum Dialogue. More >>
Tackling New Zealand’s Drink Driving Problem
Monday, 26 July 2010, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says alcohol is a factor in almost one in three fatal crashes and current policies are not having a big enough impact, particularly where repeat offenders and young offenders are concerned. More >>
“Smart Government – Strong Communities”
Monday, 26 July 2010, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a great privilege to be the Minister of Local Government. It’s been a very steep learning curve for me. I have very much appreciated your help, your support, your advice and your patience. More >>
Tougher Penalties For The Most Serious Crashes
Monday, 26 July 2010, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says tougher penalties for drivers causing death recognise the serious nature of these crimes and will make our roads safer. More >>
Te Wiki o te Reo Maori: Te Mahi Kai
Monday, 26 July 2010, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
In 1972, our people stood on the steps of Parliament, to tell politicians that our language must live. At that time, 70,000 were fluent speakers of their tribal language. Today there are less than 20,000. My question to us all is what will it take to revitalise ... More >>
Bowel cancer screening pilot RFP opens
Monday, 26 July 2010, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A further step towards a pilot bowel screening programme has begun with a request for proposals to undertake the four year pilot. More >>
Celebrate Māori language as a priceless treasure
Monday, 26 July 2010, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Me whakanuitia te Wā o te Reo Māori ka tika, kia rongo ai te motu whānui i te reka o te reo, he taonga nā te Atua i tuku iho mai ki ō tātou tīpuna, tae noa mai ki a tātou i ēnei rā. More >>
