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Chadwick visits WAVES Youth Health Service
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick will today visit the WAVES Youth Health Service in New Plymouth. The service, which is a part of Taranaki Youth Health Trust, provides free health services, peer/youth support services and recreational programmes ... More >>
Defence extends Solomon Islands, Sinai deployments
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has extended troop deployments in the Solomon Islands and the Sinai Peninsular, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Public comment sought on breastfeeding action plan
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
A new plan aimed at improving breastfeeding rates and creating supportive environments for breastfeeding was welcomed by Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Steve Chadwick today. More >>
Drought to cost farmers $1.24 billion
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
The drought currently dogging many parts of rural New Zealand is forecast to cost farmers around $1.24 billion this financial year, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
The weakest of squeaks from Ryall
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe said the findings of a review into alleged conflicts of interest are so conclusive they have virtually silenced even the National Party. More >>
National keeps on digging
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party is digging a hole so deep on this issue that they are likely soon to find themselves in China, Agriculture Minister and Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Where would Key rein-in spending from?
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party leader John Key needs to explain the economic and social rationale behind his demand in Parliament for the government to institute a series of spending cuts. More >>
Photographic evidence of dolphin deaths
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick has today released photographs of dead dolphins killed in trawl nets in December. More >>
PM: Parliamentary Notice of Motion re Tibet
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today moved a Parliamentary Notice of Motion in relation to events in Tibet. More >>
Survey shows deforestation reducing
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest survey of deforestation intentions shows that forest owners intend to dramatically reduce deforestation as a result of the proposed emissions trading scheme, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
National is all flop, no flip on KiwiSaver
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen has repeated calls for National to clarify its position on KiwiSaver after Bill English backed away from issuing policy at a superannuation conference today. More >>
Plenty to celebrate on Race Relations Day
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand had much to celebrate on Race Relations Day including latest research showing race relations as the top issue New Zealanders felt optimistic about, says Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Dunne backs Inland Revenue
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says he’s still satisfied with the performance of the Inland Revenue Department, despite the Department’s error, revealed today, in accurately accounting for provisional tax accruals during January More >>
IRD error unacceptable, but uncertainty remains
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
The discovery of a serious error made by Inland Revenue in January’s Crown Accounts will not alter the government’s commitment to responsible fiscal management in a time of considerable economic uncertainty, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said ... More >>
Recognising excellence in the public sector
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
David Parker Speech announcing the finalists at the IPANZ Gen-I Public Sector Excellence Awards 5.30pm, Monday 17 March 2008, Russell McVeagh Law Offices, Level 24, Vodafone on the Quay building, Lambton Quay, Level 24 Wellington More >>
Govt responds to Inquiry into Victims' Rights
Monday, 17 March 2008, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government response to the Report of the Justice and Electoral Committee's Inquiry into Victims' Rights has been tabled in Parliament today, with Justice Minister Annette King saying the Government is undertaking extensive initiatives to strengthen victims' ... More >>
Charitable Person of the Year recognised
Monday, 17 March 2008, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Ruth Dyson has congratulated Berill Michelsen of Nga Wahine Tamariki Punanga O Whakatu - Nelson Women’s and Children’s Refuge Services, on being named the inaugural Telecom Community Connection Charitable Person ... More >>
Former board failed basic tests of good governance
Monday, 17 March 2008, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe assures the people of Hawke’s Bay that health services come first and he is committed to ensuring this is the focus of the District Health Board as it moves forward. More >>
Former board failed basic tests of good governance
Monday, 17 March 2008, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe assures the people of Hawke’s Bay that health services come first and he is committed to ensuring this is the focus of the District Health Board as it moves forward. More >>
Chadwick: Improving maternity services in PHOs
Monday, 17 March 2008, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia ora koutou katoa – thank you for inviting me to join your meeting today. It is wonderful to have this opportunity to meet the members of the PHO Alliance, with 33 PHOs across the country, and an enrolled population of around 2.5 million people. More >>
