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Social Investment in Hi-Tech Health Service for Otangarei
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Te Kura o Otangarei, Te Hau Āwhiowhio o Otangarei Trust and the Northland Social Well Being Governance Group is making iMOKO available for tamariki in Otangarei, Whangarei. More >>
Bill to tackle money laundering passes second reading
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to bolster New Zealand’s existing anti-money laundering laws has passed its second reading in Parliament tonight with unanimous support, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Racing Amendment Bill modernising betting
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Racing David Bennett has introduced the Racing Amendment Bill into Parliament. The Bill modernises racing and sports betting in New Zealand, amending the Racing Act 2003. “These changes make it possible to get a return for the information received ... More >>
National SUDI prevention programme launched
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today launched a new national Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) prevention programme. More >>
New pathway for smokeless tobacco products
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will establish a pre-market approval system for smokeless tobacco and nicotine-delivery products, other than e-cigarettes, Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says. More >>
More relief assistance to Africa and Yemen
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide a further $4.85 million in relief to humanitarian crises across Africa and Yemen, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced. More >>
Legislation to modernise courts and tribunals
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The ongoing modernisation of New Zealand’s justice system took another step forward today with the introduction into Parliament of two Bills aimed at enhancing the work of courts and tribunals. More >>
Bill to update New Zealand trust law introduced
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to make trust law easier to access and understand has been introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Amy Adams. The Trusts Bill will update and replace the Trustee Act 1956, making it the first significant change in New Zealand’s trust ... More >>
Primary industries resources for students
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The launch of a new package of secondary school resources will help boost students’ understanding of and engagement with the primary industries, says Associate Minister for Primary Industries Louise Upston. More >>
Stop smoking services producing good results
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
An overhaul of smoking cessation services has had a significant impact on quit rates, Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says. More >>
Medium scale adverse event declared for Otago flooding
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has today officially classified the flooding in Otago as a medium-scale event for Dunedin City, Clutha District, Waitaki District and Central Otago District. More >>
NZ and Indonesia strengthen Food Safety relationship
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Food Safety David Bennett met with Dr Penny Lukito, the chairwoman of Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) this morning. More >>
Record returns to the community from Lotto NZ
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today announced a new record figure of $272 million in lottery funding to help build stronger, more sustainable communities across New Zealand. More >>
DoC: Battle for Our Birds 2017 Underway
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says this year’s Battle for our Birds 1080 operations are now underway to protect our most vulnerable native wildlife from the scourge of rats and stoats fuelled by widespread forest seeding. More >>
New Radio Spectrum Licence Fees from October
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
A simplified radio spectrum licence fee structure, which will see most users charged less, will commence 1 October 2017 as announced by Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) today. More >>
2018 Census to include new disability questions
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicky Wagner Minister for Disability Issues 1 August 2017 2018 Census to include new disability questions More >>
Patient info shared across the South Island
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman says the expansion of the electronic health records system HealthOne means that most South Island patient records are now shared on one system. More >>
Improved funding for children at risk of not achieving
Monday, 31 July 2017, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye today confirmed the Government will replace the decile system for schools with targeted funding to better support those students most at risk of not achieving. More >>
PM’s Scholarships for Latin America announced
Monday, 31 July 2017, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced the latest round of recipients of the Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Latin America (PMSLA). More >>
Minister pays tribute to DOC rangers
Monday, 31 July 2017, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has paid tribute to the work of Department of Conservation rangers as part of events to mark World Ranger Day today. More >>
