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Concerns over Sale of Napier Hospital
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe is concerned at claims today that suggested the money from the sale of Napier Hospital would be used to fund the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board’s operating deficits. More >>
Minister welcomes report on Rimutaka Prison
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the findings of an independent investigation into allegations of corruption at Rimutaka Prison. More >>
Four new scenic reserves in Northland
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Four new scenic reserves which make up 222 hectares have been bought in Northland, adding to the network of unique and stunning conservation land in the region, says Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick. More >>
Better protecting our unique marine environment
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The country has been divided into 14 coastal regions to create a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that reflect the diversity of New Zealand’s marine environment. Local groups, or forums, will now identify which areas in each region should be protected. More >>
Minister congratulates crayfish industry
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today congratulated the rock lobster (crayfish) industry in the lower North Island after they announced their intention to voluntarily reduce their catch for the coming season. More >>
Minister welcomes independent report on Rimutaka
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the findings of an independent investigation into allegations of corruption at Rimutaka Prison. More >>
New impetus for It’s Not OK campaign
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
The campaign aimed at changing New Zealanders’ attitudes towards family violence will be focusing on stories of positive change in the next few weeks, said Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Dyson: Phase two of Campaign on Family Violence
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for coming to the launch of the ads for phase two of the Campaign for Action on Family Violence and release of the ongoing Programme of Action by the Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families. More >>
Dyson: launch of the Frozen Funds Charitable Trust
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
I’d like to speak briefly about the Trust’s history, and share our government’s position on the rights of consumers of care and support services, the movement away from institutions, and the role of consumer advocates. More >>
Launch of the Frozen Funds Charitable Trust
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister, Ruth Dyson, today welcomed the launch of the Frozen Funds Charitable Trust. The Trust has been created from the historic “Patient’s Recreation Fund”, which was a general fund created from the interest on individual institutionalised ... More >>
Draft regulations for emissions trading
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
A draft of the emissions trading regulations for forestry and liquid fossil fuels was released today by Climate Change Minister David Parker and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton. More >>
Laban: Wellington Development Agency Launch
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
peech Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency Launch Oceania Room, Te Papa More >>
Collins has given up
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Judith Collins and the National Party have given up on trying to misrepresent the reasons for New Zealand’s record low level of unemployment, says Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Collins has given up
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
Judith Collins and the National Party have given up on trying to misrepresent the reasons for New Zealand’s record low level of unemployment, says Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Maori employment steadily increasing
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori employment rates and participation in the workforce have both been steadily increasing since the Labour-led government took power, said Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia today. More >>
Positive steps coming out of drought meeting
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today that the meeting he held yesterday was an important first step in addressing the drought issues that the country is facing. More >>
Update on Cardiothoracic service
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Capital and Coast DHB have confirmed a plan for managing its regional cardiac surgery service so that it will halve the waiting list by July this year. More >>
What’s the real story on Hobsonville John Key?
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
National Leader John Key has been caught out misleading New Zealanders on his opposition to the major housing development at Hobsonville in his electorate, in which a third of homes are reserved for affordable housing. More >>
Minister responds to comments by Ron Paterson
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe has welcomed debate on improving hospital safety. More >>
A Budget for a sustainable, prosperous New Zealand
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“Under the Labour-led government, New Zealand is enjoying its longest period of economic expansion since World War II,” Dr Cullen said. More >>
