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New Zealand mānuka honey science definition
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister David Bennett has welcomed the Ministry for Primary Industries’ release of a proposed scientific definition for mānuka honey produced in New Zealand. More >>
New national cyber security unit launched
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Simon Bridges today launched CERT NZ, a new cyber security unit that will help New Zealanders respond to online threats. More >>
Govt grant to deal with earthquake waste facilities
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
A Government grant of $2.6 million is to be provided to the Hurunui and Kaikōura districts to repair waste facilities, recycle earthquake debris and manage hazardous waste, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith said today in Waiau. “An important part ... More >>
Evaluations to inform system transformation
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Evaluations of the Christchurch and Waikato Enabling Good Lives (EGL) demonstrations will help guide the transformation of the disability support system, Disability Issues and Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says. More >>
Education expo goes on tour
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has launched the first regional tour of an education expo showcasing tools and resources available to Communities of Learning | Kahui Ako. More >>
28% more mental health & addiction nurses
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the number of registered nurses working in mental health and addictions services funded or provided by Nelson Marlborough have increased significantly. More >>
33% more mental health & addiction nurses
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the number of registered nurses working in mental health and addictions services funded or provided by MidCentral DHB have increased significantly. More >>
Military personnel remains to be brought home
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The families of New Zealand military personnel, and their dependants, buried overseas between 1955 and 1971 in Singapore and Malaysia will be offered the opportunity to repatriate their loved ones. More >>
63% more mental health & addiction nurses
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the number of registered nurses working in mental health and addictions services funded or provided by Lakes DHB have increased significantly. More >>
Bay of Plenty flooding classified as medium-scale event
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today classified the flooding from ex-Cyclone Debbie in the Bay of Plenty as a medium-scale adverse event. More >>
2017 New Zealand Youth Awards winners
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the recipients of the 2017 New Zealand Youth Awards. More >>
More than 1000 staff employed in Communities of Learning
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
New figures show more than 1100 teachers and principals have been appointed to new roles in Communities of LearningKāhui Ako across the country. More >>
More mental health & addiction nurses
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the number of registered nurses working in mental health and addictions services has increased at a higher rate for then other areas of nursing. More >>
$1.6m for new classrooms at St Leonards Road School
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Around $1.6 million will be invested to provide three additional classrooms at St Leonard’s Road School in Kelston, Auckland, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Radio spectrum fees reduced
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Simon Bridges today announced a reduction in radio spectrum fees and a simplified regime, to come into effect later this year. More >>
Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships
Monday, 10 April 2017, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education EMBARGOED UNTIL 5.00PM 10 April 2017 Media Statement Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships Recognise Māori Excellence More >>
Focus on Māori offending
Monday, 10 April 2017, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Paula Bennett and Justice Minister Amy Adams have today announced $10 million for initiatives to improve Māori justice outcomes. More >>
Mussel breeding research pays off
Monday, 10 April 2017, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
A major breakthrough in breeding mussels commercially has been welcomed by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. “The first harvest of high-value greenshell mussels from a purpose-built hatchery means the industry will be less reliant on collecting ... More >>
Growing new teeth one of 11 projects announced
Monday, 10 April 2017, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith have welcomed 11 ground-breaking projects that have won $1.65 million in explorer grants from the Health Research Council (HRC). More >>
Govt releases EOI for Christchurch transfer
Monday, 10 April 2017, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Social Housing Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand 10 April 2017 Media Statement More >>
