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First men’s health meeting a success: O’Connor
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Better coordination between existing men’s health initiatives was the objective of a meeting called in Wellington last night by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
New appointments to Whanganui DHB
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe said today he had appointed two Crown Monitors, a deputy chair and a new member to the Whanganui District Health Board. “The Crown Monitors, Mr Phillip Meyer and Dr Robert Logan, will report regularly to me on the ... More >>
Years to recover despite increased soil moisture
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
It will take years to recover fully from this year’s drought, even though recent rains have restored soil moisture in many parts of the country, agriculture minister Jim Anderton told a field day at a South Canterbury Monitor Farm today. More >>
New appointments to Whanganui DHB
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe said today he had appointed two Crown Monitors, a deputy chair and a new member to the Whanganui District Health Board. More >>
Minister pleased with DHB staff’s response
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister, David Cunliffe has commended the way District Health Board staff have responded during the two day Junior Doctors’ strike. More >>
Tai Rawhiti Ventures bodes well for East Coast
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
“The launch of Tai Rawhiti Ventures will provide a huge advantage for the Tairawhiti region,” Associate Tourism Minister Nanaia Mahuta said Nanaia Mahuta today launched the latest Maori tourism operator and says the venture bodes well for the East Coast ... More >>
Dalziel: EUFA Recovery Roadshow
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel's speech to the EUFA Recovery Roadshow Wanganui Race Course Celebrity Room Wanganui More >>
National’s broadband plan wolf in sheep’s clothing
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe says that John Key is trying to pull the wool over the public’s eyes with his latest release on National’s broadband plan. More >>
Dunne: Medical Law conference
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to address you on the topic of our Medicines Strategy. More >>
National broadband plan back to the future
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
National’s plan for broadband rollout lacks detail and credibility and smacks of opportunism says Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Govt invites feedback on stapled stock tax
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
The government is inviting feedback on draft legislation to amend the tax law on “stapled stock” instruments that have debt components. More >>
Otago Design Centre to get government funding
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The government has ‘agreed in principle’ to provide up to $1.9 million to the Otago Institute of Design to establish an Applied Design Research Centre in Dunedin, Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Government considered range of options on airport
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Official documents released today show that the Labour-led government considered a range of options to protect New Zealand control of Auckland International Airport. More >>
Submissions on coastal development closing soon
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today reminded New Zealanders to have their say on coastal development. "The deadline for public submissions on the draft New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) is fast approaching, and I encourage all ... More >>
Goff: Trade stock take
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Goff Minister of Trade 23 April 2008 Speech Notes Trade stock take – speech to Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce Luncheon More >>
Proposed changes may speed financial adviser rules
Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel has welcomed the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee’s call for fresh submissions on proposed changes to the Financial Advisers Bill. More >>
Dalziel announces deferral of tariff review
Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Import tariffs will be held at their 1 July 2009 levels until 30 June 2011 and a decision on the timing of any further review of import tariff levels will be made in mid-2009, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today. More >>
More Forestry Planting In The Offing
Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
More forestry planting is the aim of a new scheme launched by forestry minister Jim Anderton today. More >>
Working for Families – Q & As
Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
1 What is Working for Families? Working for Families is a package designed to make it easier to work and raise a family. It is about ensuring family incomes are adequate, that being in work pays, and that our social support system encourages people into ... More >>
Working for Families helping more NZ families
Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister for Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson said today that more than 370,000 families received Working for Families tax credits in the year ending March 2007, exceeding the original estimate of 360,000 ... More >>
