Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1624]
Charities join list for interest-free student loan
Monday, 23 February 2009, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced four more charitable organisations whose volunteers may qualify for to have their student loans interest-free while serving overseas. More >>
Student loan interest rate set for 2009–10
Monday, 23 February 2009, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The student loan interest rate will increase from its present level of 6.7% to 6.8% on 1 April 2009, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
War pensions and allowances to increase
Monday, 23 February 2009, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
All War Disablement Pensions and allowances available to assist veterans will increase from 1 April as part of the annual cost of living adjustment, the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Serious and Sentinel Event Report Essential
Monday, 23 February 2009, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
"Openly disclosing preventable incidents in our hospitals is essential if we are to improve quality in frontline health services," says Health Minister Tony Ryall," commenting on today's second annual Serious and Sentinel Events Report from the Quality ... More >>
PM marks Fitzsimons’ decision to step down
Monday, 23 February 2009, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today paid tribute to Green Party co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons, who has decided to step down from her leadership role after 14 years at the helm. More >>
Bonding Scheme for Doctors, Nurses & Midwives
Monday, 23 February 2009, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
The government's voluntary bonding scheme to encourage young doctors, nurses and midwives to stay in the country was launched today. More >>
New scheme helps schools recruit
Monday, 23 February 2009, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The National –led government’s response to Labour’s legacy of teacher shortages was announced today by Education Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
Vet scheme will benefit rural communities
Monday, 23 February 2009, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
A scheme rewarding new vet graduates who choose to work in understaffed rural areas will benefit the practices they work at, and rural communities, says Agriculture Minister David Carter. More >>
Turia: Te Puke Karanga Hauora
Monday, 23 February 2009, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
I am always really happy to come to Pipiriki, to the heart of the awa, the middle reaches of the river. As I travelled the River Road this morning this morning, I thought about how proud we can be that right across the world, communities have sought ... More >>
Commemorating 60th Anniversary of NZ Citizenship
Monday, 23 February 2009, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
People from all walks of life – ranging from new migrants to eminent Kiwis – will today mark the 60th anniversary of New Zealand citizenship. More >>
Melamine Contamination Found In NZ
Saturday, 21 February 2009, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Melamine has been detected in an imported ingredient used to fortify food with iron in New Zealand, but consumers are not at any risk, says Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Time for greater focus on the Pacific - McCully
Saturday, 21 February 2009, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a real pleasure to speak at the Pacific Pioneer Traders’ Evening, which fittingly commemorates “traders that went before us”. More >>
NZ and India agree to commence FTA negotiations
Saturday, 21 February 2009, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser and his Indian counterpart, Kamal Nath, today agreed that New Zealand and India will launch bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations. More >>
Minister alarmed at reports of youth violence
Saturday, 21 February 2009, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Maori Affairs says he is appalled by news reports of growing violence among youth gangs. More >>
Prime Minister to visit Australia
Friday, 20 February 2009, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will hold formal talks with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Sydney at the start of March. More >>
Comment on retirement of Waikato DHB Chair
Friday, 20 February 2009, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has thanked outgoing Waikato DHB chair Jerry Rickman for his contribution to the public health service. More >>
Cultural accord signed at Waikato-Tainui forum
Friday, 20 February 2009, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
A strong delegation of ministers met with iwi today at the inaugural Waikato-Tainui – Crown Relationship Forum in Hopuhopu, which culminated in the signing of a cultural accord under agreements related to the Waikato River deed of settlement. More >>
WTO Director-General to visit New Zealand
Friday, 20 February 2009, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today announced Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), will be visiting New Zealand for a series of meetings in early March. More >>
Government’s monetary policy review response
Friday, 20 February 2009, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today issued its response to the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s report on the future monetary policy framework. More >>
Lessons for DOC from Project Hayes deal
Friday, 20 February 2009, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Conservation needs to ensure a greater degree of transparency in agreements reached over resource consents, Acting Conservation Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
