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Delivering for New Zealanders

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017 is delivering for New Zealanders with significant investments in public services and infrastructure, and a Family Incomes Package that will help them get ahead, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. “Our economy is performing well and ... More >>

Sharing the benefits of growth

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017 shares the benefits of growth by improving public services, investing in the infrastructure needed for a growing country, reducing debt and lifting incomes, Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>

Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Bill passes

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government

A bill that introduces a new public interest test into the anti-dumping regime has passed its final reading, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean announced today. More >>

NZ welcomes Australian Governor-General

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Bill English has announced the Australian Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, will make a State visit to New Zealand next week. More >>

Good examples of dementia care highlighted

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming a move to promote examples of good practice in dementia design. More >>

Next steps on individual client level data

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will be advising social service providers that their new contracts will not require the collection of individual client level data until a new data protection and use policy is in place, say Social Investment Minister Amy Adams and ... More >>

Progress on Pt England housing development

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 10:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Progress on Pt England housing development Legislation enabling a housing development at Point England and progress on Ngāti Paoa’s historical Treaty settlement has passed its second reading by 62-43, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith ... More >>

Latest Iraq deployment to build on good work

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Mark Mitchell says New Zealanders can be proud of the achievements of the Defence Force in the fight against Isis. More >>

Agreed action plan for An Accessible City

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel have received the Council’s updated implementation plan to improve the detailed design of An Accessible City roading projects. More >>

Bill to tackle meth, damage, unlawful tenancies

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (No. 2) introduced to Parliament today will provide better protections and clarity for tenants and landlords, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>

Hutt Valley DHB improves access to elective surgery

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show increased performance at Hutt Valley DHB, particularly in the improved access to elective surgery target. More >>

Counties Manukau DHB improves on healthy kids target

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show increased performance at Counties Manukau DHB, particularly on the raising healthy kids target. More >>

More aged care nurses to meet growing demand

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says the number of registered nurses working in rest homes and aged care facilities has increased significantly since 2011 and is more than keeping pace with New Zealand’s growing need for dementia, hospital ... More >>

Waitemata DHB progressing well on health targets

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show that Waitemata DHB performs well, achieving four out of the six health targets. More >>

West Coast DHB achieves 100% shorter stays in ED

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government

23 May 2017 West Coast DHB achieves 100% shorter stays in ED Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show that West Coast DHB is performing well, particularly on the shorter stays in emergency department’s target where ... More >>