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Intensive prison treatment unit to cut reoffending
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A new combined drug and special treatment unit for prisoners at Spring Hill Prison in north Waikato is expected to significantly reduce re-offending, Corrections Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Gifted and Talented Good Practice report released
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Education Review Office Minister Chris Carter released a report today that will be helpful for teachers looking to better understand and more effectively extend learning opportunities for Gifted and Talented students. More >>
Slow recovery for some whale species, still far to
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today welcomed the news that some large whale species are slowly recovering, but warned that there is still a long way to go before these populations can be considered safe. More >>
Cullen: Back on track - Infrastructure for NZ
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen’s opening address to the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development’s ‘Building Nations’ Symposium, Eden Park, Auckland More >>
Launch of non-profit sector research welcomed
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
New research revealing that volunteers make up an impressive two-thirds of the workforce in the non-profit sector has been welcomed by the Minister for Community and Voluntary Sector, the Hon Ruth Dyson. More >>
New member appointed to Tairawhiti DHB
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the appointment of Bevan Turnpenny to the Tairawhiti District Health Board (DHB). More >>
Funding from Lottery a big win for Porirua arena
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A grant of up to $2.9 million from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund will allow Porirua City Council to complete the construction of the new Te Rauparaha Arena. More >>
Important next step in Rotorua lakes clean-up
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today signed a funding deed sealing the government’s $72.1 million commitment to restore the most degraded Rotorua lakes. More >>
$1 million boost for veterans' welfare
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans' welfare received a $1 million boost today with the handing over of a cheque from Associate Senior Citizens Minister Winston Peters and Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker to the Returned Services Association. More >>
Minister welcomes Social Report findings
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson says the findings of the 2008 Social Report show that New Zealand’s overall wellbeing is improving. "For the first time since 1988 we’ve seen the gap between the rich and poor close. Working ... More >>
Family Violence Courts Evaluations
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Courts, Rick Barker, has welcomed the findings of research conducted on Manukau and Waitakere Family Violence Courts. The Ministry of Justice released the evaluation reports today. More >>
Bowel Cancer Taskforce established
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
A six-member taskforce has been established to provide advice and recommendations on a programme to improve bowel cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders. More >>
Minister to visit Indonesia and Australia
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton is to visit Indonesia and Australia this week to discuss illegal logging and bilateral agricultural issues. More >>
PM to Niue for 39th Pacific Islands Forum
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will attend the 39th Pacific Islands Forum and post- Forum dialogue in Niue from 19 - 21 August. “The annual meeting of Forum leaders is an excellent opportunity for me to meet colleagues in the region to discuss key issues ... More >>
PM commemorates world-first social security system
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today launches a new biography of one of the architects of New Zealand’s social security scheme, Sir Arnold Nordmeyer, as part of commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of the Social Security Act 1938. More >>
Hostilities and loss of life in South Ossetia - PM
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that New Zealand is deeply concerned about the hostilities and loss of life in South Ossetia and the ramifications for regional stability in the Caucasus. More >>
International Youth Day focus on environment
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs and Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta said young New Zealanders are leading the charge in environmental awareness. The United Nationals International Youth Day is being celebrated worldwide today with the theme for this year, Youth ... More >>
Minister heads to Hobart for Ministerial meeting
Monday, 11 August 2008, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta will today leave to attend the 7th annual Local Government and Planning Ministers’ Council meeting in Hobart, Australia. More >>
New online directory on validity of eco-claims
Monday, 11 August 2008, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
What exactly does it mean when a company claims its product is "eco-friendly", "biodegradable" or "clean and green"? Are these claims to be trusted or are they just "greenwash", tapping into the consumers desire to "do the right thing" for the environment? More >>
Minister heads to Hobart for Ministerial meeting
Monday, 11 August 2008, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta will today leave to attend the 7th annual Local Government and Planning Ministers’ Council meeting in Hobart, Australia. More >>
