New Zealand Government

Minister pleased at performance of A and E

Monday, 30 June 2008, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe said all emergency department patients with an urgent life-threatening condition are getting immediate treatment. More >>

Parental leave payments to increase on July 1

Monday, 30 June 2008, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Parents are set to get more support when parental leave payments go up tomorrow, Labour Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

PM announces human rights essay competition

Monday, 30 June 2008, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government

An essay competition for year 12 and 13 students is being held to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>

Govt to invest $12.2 Million into Maori health

Monday, 30 June 2008, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui announced the Governments plan to inject $12.2 million into the Maori health and disability workforce at the Inaugural National Maori Workforce Development Hui in Rotorua last week. More >>

Clark: FIANZ – NZ Muslims Stakeholders Forum 2008

Monday, 30 June 2008, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for inviting me to say a few words to this important forum of Muslim leaders in our country. I am especially pleased that the forum is taking place here at our Parliament. It is very important that all New Zealanders are made welcome here. Our ... More >>

Convenience fee removed from card payments

Monday, 30 June 2008, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

From tomorrow people who make online student loan or child support payments to Inland Revenue won't have to pay an extra 2.49% bank fee, Minister of Revenue Hon Peter Dunne said today. More >>

NZ hopeful for future of IWC

Monday, 30 June 2008, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is cautiously optimistic that the agreed path forward for the International Whaling Commission (IWC) can solve some of the longstanding conflicts between IWC members, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>

Forecast enhancements benefit trampers and boaties

Monday, 30 June 2008, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government

A new extended range weather forecasting system for the country’s mountain regions, offering greater assurance and security to the outdoor community, has been welcomed by the Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven. More >>

Elder Abuse is unacceptable

Monday, 30 June 2008, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government

The abuse of older people in our society is completely unacceptable. “The alleged abuse of an elderly rest home resident is abhorrent,” said Ruth Dyson Minister for Senior Citizens and Minister of Health David Cunliffe said. More >>

Minister welcomes nationwide noisy vehicle blitz

Monday, 30 June 2008, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven has welcomed a Police operation on Friday night that saw over 130 drivers around the country prosecuted for having noisy vehicles. More >>

Shared Equity pilot kicks into gear tomorrow

Monday, 30 June 2008, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government

Aspiring first home buyers living in high-priced regions will be able to apply for a shared equity loan from the government from tomorrow, says Housing Minister Maryan Street. More >>

City councils feature in new urban design guide

Monday, 30 June 2008, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today released a new urban design guide featuring best practice case studies from nine local councils and developers in Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, Kapiti and Hamilton. More >>

Best practice urban design in local government

Monday, 30 June 2008, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Urban Design Symposium, Circa Theatre, Wellington More >>

Minister announces Crown Research appointments

Monday, 30 June 2008, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Research, Science and Technology, Pete Hodgson, today announced a number of director and chair appointments and reappointments to the Boards of the nine Crown Research Institutes and Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand ... More >>

NZer new chair of the World Customs Organisation

Monday, 30 June 2008, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is congratulating New Zealand Customs Service Comptroller and Chief Executive, Martyn Dunne, who has been elected chairperson of the World Customs Organisation. More >>

Reminder of start of flexible working rights

Monday, 30 June 2008, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government

Labour Minister Trevor Mallard today reminded workers of their new entitlements to flexible working arrangements - available from 1 July - for those who need to balance their work with caring for other people. More >>

NZ and Chile to collaborate on conservation issues

Sunday, 29 June 2008, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and Chile have agreed to work together on new conservation projects, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick says. More >>

Flagship Housing NZ project wins another top award

Saturday, 28 June 2008, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government

Housing New Zealand’s flagship community renewal project Talbot Park has won yet another commendation, this time from the Property Council New Zealand, says Housing Minister Maryan Street. More >>

Minister announces CRI and REANZ appointments

Saturday, 28 June 2008, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Research, Science and Technology, Pete Hodgson, today announced a number of director and chair appointments and reappointments to the Boards of the nine Crown Research Institutes and Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand ... More >>

CRI and REANNZ Board appointments

Friday, 27 June 2008, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Research, Science and Technology, Pete Hodgson, today announced a number of director and chair appointments and reappointments to the Boards of the nine Crown Research Institutes and Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand ... More >>