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Govt focused on correcting fall in export jobs
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
More than half of all new jobs created in New Zealand since 2004 have been in public administration, health and education, while the number of jobs in major export industries has shrunk, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Win puts Lower Hutt company on US fast-track
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A company making ready-to-use tissue substitute for wound care and soft tissue reconstruction has won New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s inaugural Focus on Health business competition, Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
Preparing 239 more schools for fast broadband
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley and Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced the next 239 schools to receive government-subsidised network upgrades, in preparation for ultra-fast broadband. More >>
Community Response Fund provides support
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
A further $5.738 million is being injected into critical social services under the Government’s Community Response Fund. More >>
NZNO National Enrolled Nurse Section Conference
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
One of the first actions the National government took when it came to office was to ask the Nursing Council to work with the sector to expand the role and training of enrolled nurses in New Zealand. More >>
Government needs to listen on tobacco control
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Government should seriously consider licensing tobacco retailers, Labour Associate Health spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway said. More >>
Growing Asian workforce of the future
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
New research shows a growing and highly qualified Asian workforce, will make up 15 percent of New Zealand’s total labour force by 2026. More >>
Address to Fronde Cloud Computing Seminar
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
My contribution to your day is to talk about the IT developments that are about doing things better, more cost effectively and with greater efficiency in my two areas of Ministerial responsibility – Health and Revenue. More >>
Bill to modernise courts passes second reading
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has welcomed the second reading of a bill that enables greater use of video links in courts. More >>
Peter Dunne: Speech On Signing Of Memorandum
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Capital and Coast District Health Board and Victoria University More >>
Joyce on OAG report on Civil Aviation Authority
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says he will hold the Civil Aviation Authority to the recommendations contained in a report released today by the Office of the Auditor-General. More >>
Bonding attracts midwives & nurses to C&CDHB
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced that more than 500 applications have been accepted for the second intake in the voluntary bonding scheme for recent health graduates. More >>
Voluntary bonding popular with Hutt Valley nurses
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced that more than 500 applications have been accepted for the second intake in the voluntary bonding scheme for recent health graduates. More >>
1,400 signed up to Voluntary Bonding scheme
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's voluntary bonding scheme for graduate doctors, nurses and midwives has been over subscribed for the second year in a row with a total of around 1,400 graduates now accepted into the scheme, says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Design released for National Ocean Water Sports
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The design for a new National Ocean Water Sports Centre at Takapuna was released today by Sports Minister Murray McCully, and North Shore City Mayor Andrew Williams. More >>
Minister attending Australian International Trade
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will be the first New Zealand Minister to attend an Australian Ministerial Council of International Trade in Sydney this week. More >>
On-the-spot safety orders effective from Thursday
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Victims of domestic violence will be able to get immediate protection from dangerous situations from Thursday, when the Government's on-the-spot safety orders come into effect. More >>
Helping victims rebuild their lives
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
I am honoured to be here with you today as we launch new initiatives that provide greater support for victims of crime and protection for victims of domestic violence. More >>
Convicted offenders pay $50 levy to victims
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
All convicted offenders will pay $50 towards new entitlements and services for victims of serious crime from Thursday. More >>
Launch of Victims of Crime initiatives
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Over the last 20 months as Minister of Justice I’ve been determined to improve the criminal justice system for those who are in it through no fault of their own. More >>
