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Energy savings campaign launched
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A high profile television campaign has been launched to help New Zealanders increase the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. The new prime time campaign, called The Energy Spot, ... More >>
Funding confirmed for tertiary high school
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced initial funding for the new tertiary high school at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), the first programme of its kind in New Zealand. “Funding of just over $1 million has been confirmed for this ... More >>
More than $75,000 for community-based tourism
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Over $75,000 has been awarded for community-based tourism initiatives, Associate Minister of Tourism Jonathan Coleman announced today. Three grants have been awarded through the Tourism Facilities Grants Programme (TFGP) to assist with the provision ... More >>
PM pays tribute to Howard Morrison
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says it is with great sadness that he has learned of the death of one of New Zealand’s greatest and most loved entertainers. Sir Howard Morrison died in Rotorua today, aged 74. Mr Key, speaking from New York where he ... More >>
More patients getting elective surgery - Ryall
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The largest ever annual increase in the number of people receiving elective surgery has been confirmed by the Health Minister Tony Ryall, in the 2008/09 year just passed. "We have seen an increase of 11,805 patients receiving elective procedures. The largest ... More >>
Improving frontline services, avoiding debt
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The public service is working constructively with the Government to deliver better services to the public in what will remain a tight fiscal and economic environment for years to come, Finance Minister Bill English said today. The Government had several, ... More >>
Youth Guarantee delivers for disengaged students
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced how the 2000 student places created by the jump-start to the Youth Guarantee are to be allocated across New Zealand in 2010. More >>
A day to support those who support others
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Today – National Social Workers’ Day - is an opportunity to reflect on the crucial role played by social workers in the lives of so many Kiwi families, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
NZ pushes for global agriculture emission alliance
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says the New Zealand Government is pushing for a Global Alliance to research how to cut world-wide greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. More >>
Focus on sustainable jobs and growth
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's economy is stabilising, but there is a lot of work to do if we are to have a strong recovery that leads to sustainable jobs and growth, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Māori entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Auckland
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Māori are positioning themselves as a major contributor to the Auckland economy, according to a new report updating the economic contribution of Māori to the Auckland region and to the New Zealand economy. Associate Minister of Māori Affairs Georgina ... More >>
Speech: Collins - Horowhenua Neighbourhood Support
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to join you this evening, and thank you for that kind introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, the grass-roots nature of community support is, I believe, extremely important to our society. Without groups like Neighbourhood Support, our ... More >>
Consultation on international students
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
The education sector is being consulted on the requirement that an international student aged 13 and under must live with their parent or legal guardian while studying in New Zealand, says Education Minister Anne Tolley. The consultation is looking ... More >>
Family violence bill passes second reading
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
A bill aimed at further protecting victims of family violence passed its second reading in Parliament today. Justice Minister Simon Power said the Domestic Violence (Enhancing Safety) Bill will amend the Domestic Violence Act 1995, the Sentencing Act 2002, ... More >>
Speech: Sharples - Whakarewarewa & Roto-a-Tamaheke
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
I move, that the Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill be now read a second time. I am grateful for the Māori Affairs Committee for its work in considering the Bill, for its report on the Bill, and I acknowledge all of the submitters who ... More >>
Free whooping cough immunisation for frontline
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that frontline health workers who are in close contact with newborns and young babies will be offered free whooping cough immunisations in a bid to protect those most vulnerable to the disease. “The number ... More >>
Maori health innovation gets international award
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister of Health 22 September 2009 Media Statement Maori health innovation gets award for creating ‘buzz’ Tariana Turia is stoked that Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Maori (Maori Health Innovation Fund) she launched recently ... More >>
More work needed to rebalance economy
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
New data showing New Zealand's current account deficit has hit a five-year low is encouraging, but more work is needed to narrow our trade and investment gap with the rest of the world, Finance Minister Bill English says. Balance of payments data ... More >>
Outdated Food Act to be replaced
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will undertake a complete overhaul of the Food Act 1981 to make it more relevant to New Zealand businesses and consumers, Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson announced today. “The Food Act is outdated and our current regulatory ... More >>
Ministerial visit to China
Monday, 21 September 2009, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology, Dr Wayne Mapp, leaves for Beijing tonight for a formal visit to China on defence and science issues More >>
