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Special Medical Areas on West Coast
Monday, 3 September 2007, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
West Coast District Health Board (DHB) is moving to ensure a more consistent approach to what people pay to see their family doctors on the West Coast by introducing very low cost fees to 3 areas from 1 October 2007, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced ... More >>
Extended daylight saving only four weeks away
Monday, 3 September 2007, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Spring is here and that means there is only four weeks to the start of the new period of daylight saving, Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Further rise in FBT rate
Monday, 3 September 2007, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government
The prescribed rate used to calculate fringe benefit tax on low-interest, employment-related loans will rise to 10.37%, up from the 9.79% rate announced for the previous quarter, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Phil Goff: Address To Dr Hans Blix
Saturday, 1 September 2007, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Hans Blix – Introductory remarks New Zealand Institute of International Affairs Sixth Annual Foreign Policy Lecture by Dr Hans Blix, The Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Friday 31August More >>
Beehive Bulletin – 31 August 2007
Friday, 31 August 2007, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
More families are set to benefit from free doctor's visits for their children aged under six following an $8.25 million investment by the Labour-led government, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced Monday. More >>
Peters welcomes release of Korean hostages
Friday, 31 August 2007, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is welcoming today's release (NZT) of the seven remaining Korean hostages who have been held in Afghanistan for six weeks. More >>
Review proves value of Teen Parent Units
Friday, 31 August 2007, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Education Minister Steve Maharey says a review of the effectiveness of Teen Parent Units (TPUs) has found they are working very well and are valued by students, teachers and educators. More >>
Peters seeks Independent Chair for Safety Fund
Friday, 31 August 2007, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters is seeking nominations for the position of independent chairperson of the Racing Safety Development Fund’s decision-making body. More >>
Finance company reform underway
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says the government is aware of the situation with regards to finance companies and continues to monitor it. More >>
NZ call on operational status of nuclear weapons
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
"New Zealand will lead a call at the United Nations General Assembly this year for nuclear states to draw back their nuclear weapons from immediate launch readiness", Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
KiwiSaver take-up figures take off
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest enrolment numbers for KiwiSaver confirm that the work-based saving scheme is off to a strong start, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Govt pays tribute to NZ business leaders
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today paid tribute on behalf of the government to one of New Zealand's best known business leaders – Sir James Fletcher, who passed away yesterday. More >>
Protecting NZ’s Borders – the Government Approach
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Keynote address to the NZ Border Security and Civil Defence Forum, Auckland Thank you for the invitation to speak today on the Government’s approach with respect to the New Zealand Defence Force in protecting New Zealand’s borders. More >>
Mallard: Offshore partnerships and kiwi firms
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to talk to you today. I want to share some thoughts with you about the government’s new approach to supporting international investment with an eye on growing New Zealand firms through an international partnerships approach ... More >>
New policy to grow kiwi firms via offshore links
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a new policy to grow and strengthen New Zealand firms - that will see new government support for firms to form strategic partnerships or make investments offshore. More >>
Older NZers living longer, healthier lives
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Older New Zealanders are living longer and are healthier than previous generations, according to a report released today by Senior Citizens Minister, Ruth Dyson The Positive Ageing Indicators 2007 report shows that most older people have adequate ... More >>
Access to support for Veterans made easier
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Rick Barker has announced changes which will make it easier for veterans with specific conditions to receive support. “The New Zealand War Pension system is unique as it works on the basis of the reverse onus of proof. ... More >>
Cullen: International volatility and NZ economy
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 12:05 am | New Zealand Government
Today I want to briefly give you an overview of my thoughts on the state of the economy, and update you on some recent developments. I want to bring you up to date on our priorities for locking in the underlying strength and resilience of the New ... More >>
Health professionals key role in cutting smoking
Wednesday, 29 August 2007, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today launched the latest version of the New Zealand Smoking Cessation Guidelines. The guidelines provide advice for health care workers in their day-to-day contacts with people who smoke, including those ... More >>
Associate Minister launches mobile dental units
Wednesday, 29 August 2007, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui officially launched two mobile oral health units on behalf of the Ngāti Hine Health Trust in Kawakawa today. Speaking at today’s launch of the Trust’s new mobile dental units, Mita Ririnui said “I congratulate ... More >>
