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300 new staff strengthen Work and Income frontline
Friday, 7 August 2009, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to invest $17.2 million to boost the front line of Work and Income, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. “This new money will fund an additional 303 frontline staff to focus on finding jobs and placing ... More >>
Submissions open on code for infant feeding
Friday, 7 August 2009, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Public submissions on the Draft Code of Employment Practice on Infant Feeding will be welcomed from today, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson has announced. “The purpose of the Code is to provide employers with guidance on how to fulfil their obligations ... More >>
Early warnings for RUC changes, electric cars free
Friday, 7 August 2009, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Future increases to road user charges (RUC) will be notified in advance with the Road User Charges Amendment Bill passing its third reading today. The legislation also exempts light electric vehicles from paying RUC until 2013. “It is reasonable ... More >>
PM welcomes launch of trade negotiations
Friday, 7 August 2009, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that New Zealand will provide a targeted package of assistance to Pacific Island countries to support the region’s development and capitalise on trade opportunities. “We welcome the launch of PACER Plus negotiations. ... More >>
ACC stocktake details announced
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the terms of reference and membership of the steering group for the stocktake of ACC that will look at how the scheme can remain affordable for families, businesses and the Government. More >>
He Taonga Tuku Iho Mō te Rua Tekau Mā Waru
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Tērā ia ngā kōrero whakahirahira mō te māia o ngā hōia o te Rua Tekau mā Waru, ka wātea ki ngā tāngata katoa o Aotearoa i tētahi pae tukutuku hou. Nō te rangi tonu nei ka noho tahi te Minita Māori me te Minita Take Toi, a Tākuta ... More >>
More unified approach to health workforce planning
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced a new national health workforce training board to unify workforce planning in New Zealand. The Government wants better integration of health education and training with less duplication and clearer focus. More >>
Unemployment: Turia calls for a united effort
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
There can be no fluffing over of the severe unemployment problem Maori and Pasifika peoples are facing and that should give all of us even more reason to take advantage of the new opportunities that have been created by the Government, Tariana Turia ... More >>
Funding boost for natural hazards research
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Natural Hazards Research Platform, launched today by Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp, breaks new ground in how science research is funded. More >>
$140 million for science research
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, said that $140 million of science funding announced today will help make New Zealand safer, and better prepared for natural hazards. More >>
Measles outbreak prompts vaccination push
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra supply of vaccine has been bought by the Ministry of Health as one of the measures to combat the current measles outbreak. More >>
NZ supporting rescue after Tongan ferry sinks
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is offering its full support to Tonga as search and rescue efforts continue following an overnight ferry sinking, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
28th Māori Battalion Website Celebration
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Pita R Sharples ; Minister of Māori Affairs 28th Māori Battalion Website Celebration 6 August 2009, Grand Hall, Parliament More >>
Turia: Health Care of NZ Ltd Leadership Conference
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
I was fascinated by the theme of this conference – social innovation, navigation and speed of trust. At first glance, I thought I might be attending a conference of astronomers and explorers. More >>
Unemployment rate rise a concern, but no surprise
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
There’s been a larger than expected increase in the number of people looking for work, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Consultation on Tauranga tolling begins
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The NZ Transport Agency has today commenced consultation on tolling as a means to bring forward the Tauranga Eastern Link, which has been identified as a Road of National Significance. More >>
Support for business mentoring in the Pacific
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Support for business mentoring in the Pacific Prime Minister John Key has today announced the development of a new Pacific Business Mentoring Programme to provide practical support for Pacific businesses. More >>
Guy: Forest and Rural Fire Association
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Greetings to you all. As a relatively new Minister, I am still coming to grips with the complexity of the fire scene in New Zealand. The diversity within your association's membership illustrates this complexity. However, being a dairy farmer myself, I am ... More >>
Roy: The Importance Of Communication
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy speech to Victoria University Research Luncheon on Early Childhood Communication Issues; Wellesley Hotel, Wellington; Wednesday August 5 2009. More >>
Turia: Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
When the name Winston Churchill is mentioned, it is frequently associated with his leadership as a British politician; Prime Minister; a statesman, or as an officer in the British Army. More >>
