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Time for National to come clean on doc visits

Friday, 22 June 2007, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

Pete Hodgson celebrate universal low GP fees - an investment John Key and National promised to cut at the last election More >>

Whanganui taking a positive step for rangatahi

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

"It's encouraging to see that Whanganui is taking a positive step to engage in issues concerning rangatahi, their well-being and positive development in their community," says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>

Bill enabling merger of two SOEs passed

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

A bill that will enable the possible merger of two State Owned Enterprises, AgriQuality Limited and Asure New Zealand Limited has been passed into law today, State Owned Enterprises Minister Trevor Mallard said. More >>

Parker: New website promotes sustainable homes

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government

Smarterhomes is one of the flagship initiatives to be promoted through the household sustainability programme. More >>

Goff: Fulbright New Zealand Awards

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government

It is a pleasure to be here this evening to present Fulbright Awards for 2007. The Fulbright programme has for 59 years played an important role in strengthening the bonds between New Zealand and the United States. More >>

Cullen welcomes support for economic debate

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed support for a meaningful debate on how best to deal with the problems facing our export sector. "It is heartening that groups as diverse as Export New Zealand and the Salvation Army have today joined ... More >>

Reform of social support system passes

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government

Legislation to carry out the most comprehensive and positive social assistance reform since the design of New Zealand's system almost 70 years ago has been passed in Parliament today. More >>

Dalziel welcomes Thursdays in Black campaign

Thursday, 21 June 2007, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel is wearing black today in support of the Thursdays in Black campaign calling for a world free from rape and violence. More >>

Time for National to come clean on doc visits

Thursday, 21 June 2007, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government

With the achievement of universal, affordable primary health care less than two weeks away it's time for John Key and National to come clean on their policy on cheaper doctor's visits and prescriptions, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>

Minister launches new Smarter Homes website

Thursday, 21 June 2007, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

A new website, designed to help New Zealanders live in healthier, cosier and more cost-effective homes, was launched today by Energy Minister David Parker. More >>

Govt eases the way for Authorities to raise funds

Thursday, 21 June 2007, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the Labour-led government’s intention to restore an exemption for local authorities to the current Securities Act disclosure regime. More >>

Wilkinson Continues to Confuse

Thursday, 21 June 2007, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

National’s Industrial Relations Spokesperson Kate Wilkinson again today demonstrated when it comes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme established by the Labour-led government in 2002, National are as confused as ever on their plans for the scheme and eligibility, ... More >>