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We promised and we have delivered

Monday, 2 July 2007, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government

A major milestone in the delivery of healthcare to all New Zealanders was reached today with the universal roll out of cheaper doctor visits and cheaper prescription charges. "This is an achievement I am immensely proud of, this is a day worth celebrating," ... More >>

Cullen: Saving for our future

Monday, 2 July 2007, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Michael Cullen Deputy Prime Minister, Attorney-General, Minister of Finance, Minister for Tertiary Education, Leader of the House More >>

Making easy work of saving – KiwiSaver takes off

Monday, 2 July 2007, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government

From today New Zealanders have the best chance in a generation to start securing the retirement they deserve, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. "The official launch of KiwiSaver today means more New Zealanders will now have the chance to build ... More >>

Minister launches Wellington Regional MSD Plan

Monday, 2 July 2007, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government

Family violence intervention and creating local employment opportunities are two priorities in the Ministry of Social Development's Wellington Annual Regional Plan, says Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Luamanuvao Winnie Laban ... More >>

KiwiSaver technical change to be made

Monday, 2 July 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

The government will remedy a technical problem in the KiwiSaver legislation to ensure the smooth introduction of the new member tax credit, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>

Celebrate the start of 20 Hours Free ECE

Monday, 2 July 2007, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the take-up rate of the Labour-led Government's 20 hours free Early Childhood Education policy is a vote of confidence in the initiative. More >>

PM: Labour delivers on major policies for families

Monday, 2 July 2007, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government

Labour delivers on major policies for families Prime Minister Helen Clark said that three big policies of the Labour-led Government which come into force today support families to plan and save for the future, have their children taught in early childhood ... More >>

District health board nominations open soon

Monday, 2 July 2007, 12:14 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Pete Hodgson is urging anyone interested in standing for this year’s District Health Board elections to start thinking about it now. Nominations for the October DHB elections open in less than a month, on Friday 27 July, and are being ... More >>

Fact Sheet: The Victoria Cross

Monday, 2 July 2007, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government

Background The Victoria Cross (VC) was created by Queen Victoria in 1856 to recognise acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy by members of the armed forces, regardless of rank. It enjoys a precedence before all other honours and awards. More >>

Fact Sheet: New Zealand Special Air Service NZSAS

Monday, 2 July 2007, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government

FACT SHEET New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) Background • 1 New Zealand Special Air Service Group (NZSAS) is the premier combat unit of the New Zealand Defence Force. The NZSAS is based in Auckland and is made up of highly trained and motivated ... More >>

Fact Sheet: The New Zealand Gallantry Awards

Monday, 2 July 2007, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government

Background The 1995 Prime Minister’s Honours Advisory Committee recommended the discontinuance of British awards for gallantry and bravery and the institution of a series of distinctive New Zealand awards. The government accepted the committee ... More >>

Biography: Corporal Bill Henry Apiata VC NZSAS

Monday, 2 July 2007, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government

Bill (Willy) Henry Apiata (pronounced A-pea-a-ta) was born on 28 June 1972 in Mangakino in the Waikato. His birth certificate carries the first name "Bill" but he is known as Willy. More >>

Goff Speech To NZ Federation of Ethnic Councils

Saturday, 30 June 2007, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

I great you in the sacred languages of the Pacific: Kia ora, Talofa lava, Taloha ni, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Kia orana, Ia Orana, Talofa, Kam na mauri, Yokwe, Gud de tru olgeta. More >>

Fiordland blue cod closures continue

Friday, 29 June 2007, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Blue cod fishing closures in Milford and Doubtful Sounds will continue for another two years, to allow stocks there to rebuild,? Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today. More >>

Founding TEC Commissioner named interim chair

Friday, 29 June 2007, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Commissioner Jim Donovan will fill the role of interim chair of the TEC until a permanent replacement is found, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>

English suggests scrapping KiwiSaver extension

Friday, 29 June 2007, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government

In the clearest sign yet of National's policy on KiwiSaver, finance spokesman Bill English has hinted that a future National government could scrap the extension to KiwiSaver, Finance Minister Michael Cullen warned today. More >>

Potentially important study into Alliance and PPCS

Friday, 29 June 2007, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today noted with interest the announcement that two of New Zealand’s largest meat processing companies, PPCS and Alliance, had engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to undertake an appraisal of the two companies’ ... More >>