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Dashboard shows housing picture in greater Christchurch
Sunday, 14 May 2017, 8:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Dashboard shows housing picture in greater Christchurch Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner today released the first data snapshot in a series designed to more accurately and transparently track the regeneration process. ... More >>
Budget 2017: Double crewing for road ambulance
Sunday, 14 May 2017, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister for ACC More >>
Recycling stations funded for alpine villages
Sunday, 14 May 2017, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Scott Simpson Associate Minister for the Environment 14 May 2017 Media Statement Recycling stations funded for alpine villages More >>
Grants to boost use of NZ Sign Language
Sunday, 14 May 2017, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicky Wagner Minister for Disability Issues 14 May 2017 Media Statement Grants to boost use of NZ Sign Language More >>
Goldsmith to represent New Zealand at Belt and Road Forum
Saturday, 13 May 2017, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Science, Innovation and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith will travel to China tonight to represent New Zealand at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing. “Attending the first Belt and Road Forum ... More >>
Big Change Starts Small – tackling obesity
Saturday, 13 May 2017, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the return of an awareness campaign which encourages families to make small changes to help tackle childhood obesity. “Obesity is particularly concerning in children as it ... More >>
Metro schools another option to address inner city growth
Saturday, 13 May 2017, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Metro schools will be considered as another option to meet future education needs in high-growth urban centres such as Auckland, Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “A metro school is an innovative model that responds to the need to provide ... More >>
First Iran meat shipment welcomed
Saturday, 13 May 2017, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the first export shipment of meat to Iran, scheduled for processing and export later this month by Wellington company Taylor Preston. “This is great news for Taylor Preston and the wider meat ... More >>
Phase down plan announced for HFCs
Saturday, 13 May 2017, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment 13 May 2017 Phase down plan announced for HFCs More >>
Efforts to further improve cancer services
Friday, 12 May 2017, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today released a new plan which will help further improve radiation oncology services around the country. “While cancer is New Zealand’s leading cause of death, outcomes for people with cancer continue to improve. In 2011, ... More >>
Improving outcomes for youth affected by cancer
Friday, 12 May 2017, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today launched the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Network Standards of Care. “The AYA Cancer Standards of Care are designed to improve outcomes and services for youth with cancer in New Zealand,” says Dr ... More >>
Business and cultural links between Māori and Malaysia
Friday, 12 May 2017, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister and Associate Minister for Economic Development Te Ururoa Flavell will leave tomorrow for a business and cultural mission to Malaysia with a focus on the food and beverage sector. More >>
First stage of East West Connections providing benefits
Friday, 12 May 2017, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the first stage of the East West Connections project is already improving travel times and providing early benefits for motorists around the Onehunga area. More >>
$9.8m expansion for Waitakere Hospital
Friday, 12 May 2017, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
$9.8m expansion for Waitakere Hospital Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today marked the completion of Waitemata DHB’s $9.8 million expansion at Waitakere Hospital. “This ambitious $9.8 million development has transformed Waitakere Hospital into ... More >>
Role of Corrections nurses recognised
Friday, 12 May 2017, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston today acknowledged the nearly 250 nurses, team leaders and health centre managers who deliver primary health services to prisoners behind the wire every day. More >>
Budget 2017: $303.9m for New Zealand Screen grants
Friday, 12 May 2017, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2017 will see $303.9 million allocated to support the continuation of the New Zealand screen industry production grants, both globally and domestically, say Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister ... More >>
National sexual violence helpline tender process underway
Friday, 12 May 2017, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will be undertaking a competitive tender process for a national helpline for New Zealanders affected by sexual violence, say Justice Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
International visitors projected to spend $15 billion
Friday, 12 May 2017, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s tourism sector is forecast to grow significantly over the next seven years, with international visitors projected to spend $15.3 billion a year by 2023, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Extra capacity for Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Friday, 12 May 2017, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a new lane along a section of Auckland’s Southern Motorway will help ease bottlenecks and improve journeys for thousands of motorists. More >>
Bill paves the way for better careers service
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 9:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Louise Upston has welcomed the passing of the Education (Update) Amendment Bill today. The Education Act has been updated to streamline the way government careers services and information ... More >>
