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HPV immunisation now free for boys & girls
Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new awareness campaign starts today to inform parents and caregivers of Year 8 boys and girls about the benefits of HPV immunisation. More >>
Prisoners refurbish 50 Red Zone homes
Monday, 30 January 2017, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A Christchurch family in need will have a new home and prisoners from Rolleston Prison have gained life-changing skills, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston. More >>
$435k for more youth mentoring opportunities
Monday, 30 January 2017, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
More than 650 young people throughout the North Island will benefit from collaborative investments in new mentoring opportunities totalling around $435,000, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
New campaign to get more Aussies to Northland
Monday, 30 January 2017, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
A new marketing campaign starting this week to attract Australians to Northland is an excellent approach to encouraging tourists to visit the region, says Tourism Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
B4 School Checks are giving more new entrants the best start
Monday, 30 January 2017, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more parents are sending their children to school for the first time this week knowing their B4 School Check has picked up any potential health or development needs at an early stage. More >>
Rolleston College officially open
Monday, 30 January 2017, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today officially opened the new Rolleston College in Christchurch. More >>
First Encounters 250 commemoration launched
Sunday, 29 January 2017, 11:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced a national commemoration to mark the 250th anniversary of the first encounters between Māori and Europeans. More >>
School year begins for over 765,000 Kiwi kids
Sunday, 29 January 2017, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
School year begins for over 765,000 Kiwi kids Education Minister Hekia Parata wishes children and young people well as they prepare to head to school from Monday. “A new school year presents new possibilities and challenges. I hope kids are feeling ... More >>
Excise regulations better for alcohol producers
Sunday, 29 January 2017, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says new regulations that take effect on 1 February 2017 will streamline the collection of excise and reduce costs for businesses. “Alcohol manufacturers have told us the current remissions process creates unnecessary administration ... More >>
Wildbase new animal hospital
Friday, 27 January 2017, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
27 January 2017 Media Statement Wildbase new animal hospital Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed the opening today of the new Wildbase wildlife hospital in Palmerston North. “I congratulate Massey University on this thoroughly modern ... More >>
Support for Otago conservation work
Friday, 27 January 2017, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Maggie Barry Minister of Conservation Hon Nicky Wagner Associate Minister of Conservation 27 January 2016 Media Statement More >>
More than 1.8 million hours in community work
Friday, 27 January 2017, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Louise Upston Minister of Corrections 27 January 2017 Media Statement More than 1.8 million hours in community work More >>
Minister welcomes Parliamentary Private Secretary
Friday, 27 January 2017, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated and welcomed Scott Simpson in his new role as Parliamentary Private Secretary on conservation and environmental matters. “It is great to have Scott recognised in a more formal role and he will ... More >>
$270k to inspire young women into tech sector careers
Friday, 27 January 2017, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister for Youth 27 January 2017 Media Statement $270k to inspire young women into tech sector careers More >>
Strong start to summer tourism spending
Friday, 27 January 2017, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Nearly every region across New Zealand experienced strong growth in tourism spending this summer, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Auckland community conservation grants
Friday, 27 January 2017, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Nine community-led conservation projects in the Auckland area will receive funding this year to maintain and restore the diversity of the region’s natural heritage, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Parliamentary Private Secretaries appointed
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has appointed Parliamentary Private Secretaries to assist in the Ethnic Communities, Police, Economic Development, Environment and Conservation portfolios. More >>
Proposal to relocate Marlborough Sounds salmon farms
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is seeking public comment on a proposal to relocate up to six salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds to locations with better environmental and economic outcomes. More >>
$190k to encourage 900 young volunteers
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced investments totalling around $190,000 to encourage more than 900 young people into volunteering opportunities which benefit them and their communities. More >>
Govt welcomes driverless shuttle launch
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the launch of New Zealand’s first trial of an autonomous electric shuttle at Christchurch International Airport today. More >>
