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Response underway following myrtle rust find
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
A biosecurity response is underway after the detection of myrtle rust on mainland New Zealand for the first time, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry have announced today. More >>
Apprenticeship numbers continue to grow
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Louise Upston have welcomed the latest apprenticeship figures, which show an increase of 6800, nearly 19 per cent, since ... More >>
Gisborne District’s home support funding is up 69%
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Gisborne District’s home support funding is up 69% Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest data shows that funding forhome support services at Tairawhiti DHB is up 69 per cent. “To help Gisborne residents live longer, healthy lives away ... More >>
New services to support disabled people in work
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner today announced two new support services to help disabled people and people with health conditions stay in work. More >>
Taranaki’s home support funding is up 39%
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest data shows that funding for home support services in the Taranaki region is up 39 per cent. More >>
Hutt Valley’s home support funding is up 158%
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hutt Valley’s home support funding is up 158% Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest data shows that funding forHutt Valley’s home support services is up 158 per cent. “To help Hutt Valley residents live longer, healthy lives away ... More >>
Nelson Marlborough’s home support funding is up 29%
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Nelson Marlborough’s home support funding is up 29% Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest data shows that funding for home support services in Nelson Marlborough is up 29 per cent. “To help Nelson Marlborough DHB patients live longer, healthy ... More >>
Bay of Plenty’s home support funding up 104%
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest data shows that funding forBay of Plenty’s home support services is up 104 per cent. More >>
Auckland’s home support funding is up 45%
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest data shows that funding for Auckland’s home support services is up 45 per cent. More >>
Secure Online Learning now at all prisons
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections has completed a programme to equip all its prisons with secure computer suites that allow prisoners access to online learning tools, Corrections Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
First MAG meeting to increase trade engagement
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay will chair the first meeting of the Trade Ministerial Advisory Group today (MAG) and says it builds on a strong campaign of new engagement opportunities in the trade portfolio. More >>
More new Auckland classrooms opening today
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye will officially open two new modular classrooms at Henderson Valley School in West Auckland this morning. More >>
Intelligence Inspector-General reappointed
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has announced the reappointment of Cheryl Gwyn as Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. More >>
New Zealand’s top scholar announced
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Former Hamilton Boys’ High School student Christopher Mayo was presented with the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence by Education Minister Nikki Kaye this morning, at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority’s annual Top Scholar ... More >>
First engagement for new Foreign Affairs Minister
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
In his first overseas engagement as Foreign Affairs Minister, Gerry Brownlee will today travel to Australia. Mr Brownlee will meet his Australian counterpart Julie Bishop in Sydney tomorrow. More >>
Smarter public investment and services to improve lives
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has announced challenging new targets for the public service to ensure it continues to improve the lives of New Zealanders, as well as $321 million in funding for social investment initiatives to help our most vulnerable. More >>
Rt Hon Bill English: Pre-Budget Speech
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
We’re now in a position to achieve things we hadn’t thought possible before. We can make tangible and long-lasting improvements to even the most challenged lives and we can set our country up for real and sustained success. I’m determined to ... More >>
Budget 2017: $68.8m support for vulnerable children
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2017: $68.8m support for vulnerable children Budget 2017 invests an extra $68.8 million over four years to support vulnerable children and their families, say Minister for Children Anne Tolley and Education Minister Nikki Kaye. This is ... More >>
Budget 2017: $321m Social Investment package
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2017 will include a $321 million Social Investment Package with 14 initiatives designed to help our most vulnerable to improve their circumstances, Social Investment Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
New Better Public Services targets
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A refresh of the Better Public Services targets will further improve the lives of New Zealanders, State Services Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
