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$9.9m Outpatient clinic for Waitemata opens
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
$9.9m Outpatient clinic for Waitemata opens Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today opened Waitemata DHB’s new $9.9 million outpatient clinic at North Shore Hospital. “The new fit-for-purpose $9.9 million outpatient facility at North Shore ... More >>
Social housing a focus in build up to busy time in Auckland
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Months of hard work has put Government in a good position to house those most in need in Auckland during a busy period says Associate Social Housing Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
Crown Manager to Kaipara District Council withdrawn
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Local Government Jacqui Dean today announced that she is withdrawing Crown Manager, Peter Winder, from the Kaipara District Council because of technical uncertainties about his appointment. More >>
Tax measures in response to flooding
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue will waive use of money interest on late tax payments when flooding has prevented people from paying on time, say Lead Minister for Edgecumbe Anne Tolley andRevenue Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Govt provides $3m for Christchurch home buyers
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Government funding that was committed to assist the Christchurch City Council in their housing objectives will be used to establish a shared equity home ownership initiative, says Social Housing Minister Amy Adams. The Government committed funding ... More >>
Pathway to residence for some temporary migrants
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced a one-off pathway to residence for around 4,000 long-term temporary migrant workers and their families living in the South Island. More >>
Changes to better manage immigration
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced a package of changes designed to better manage immigration and improve the long-term labour market contribution of temporary and permanent migration. More >>
The Government’s plan for Immigration
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Good Morning. Thank you to the Otago and Queenstown Chambers of Commerce for hosting this event. More >>
$900k for new classrooms at Waikanae School
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Around $900,000 will be invested to provide Waikanae School with two new modular classrooms, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
New appointments to Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education 18 April 2017 Media Statement New appointments to Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu More >>
Māori Housing Network supports six more papakāinga homes
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A new papakāinga development is underway in Wairarapa for the beneficiaries of the Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, located 10km east of Carterton. The development includes a rebuild of the marae and six new homes that will allow whānau to live on their ancestral ... More >>
$2 billion pay equity settlement for health care workers
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today announced that some of the health sector’s lowest paid workers will share in a $2 billion pay equity settlement over five years. More >>
Ministers acknowledge generosity of Sir Peter Snell
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry have acknowledged the generosity of sporting legend Sir Peter Snell in gifting medals and memorabilia to the nation. More >>
Extra $700,000 to support Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
An extra $700,000 will be available to further support businesses affected by the flooding in Edgecumbe and the Bay of Plenty, say Minister for Economic Development Simon Bridges and Lead Minister for Edgecumbe Anne Tolley. More >>
Employers urged to give offenders a chance
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston is hosting an event in Hamilton tomorrow aimed at getting more employers onboard to give jobs to skilled, motivated and work-ready offenders. More >>
Survey a reminder of the role of Charities Services
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2016 Public Trust and Confidence in Charities survey serves as a reminder of the regulator role of Charity Services and the transparency of the Charities Register says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
McCully to Honolulu to meet US military leaders
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Hawaii today to meet with senior figures in the United States Pacific Command. Mr McCully will also meet with members of Hawaii’s political leadership, senior academics and opinion makers. More >>
Rugby 2017 Festival programme launched
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry have today launched the Rugby 2017 Festival. More >>
Appointment for physical activity and nutrition in schools
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Education Minister Hekia Parata have welcomed the appointment of Professor Grant Schofield, as the Ministry of Education’s first Chief Education Health and Nutrition Advisor. More >>
Green light for State Highway 3 improvements
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced the route for a bypass of the Awakino Tunnel and the next steps for the Mt Messenger bypass project. More >>
