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Incredible effort restores communications
Monday, 21 November 2016, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams has today thanked telecommunications companies and their field force partners for their collaborative efforts in restoring physical infrastructure to areas badly affected by last week’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake, ... More >>
Research shows ED target has saved lives
Monday, 21 November 2016, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes new research which shows that the shorter stays in Emergency Departments (ED) target has contributed to a 50 per cent reduction in the number of patient deaths. More >>
Launch of negotiations to upgrade China FTA announced
Monday, 21 November 2016, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the launch of negotiations to upgrade the New Zealand - China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). More >>
NZ calls for end to whaling in Southern Ocean
Saturday, 19 November 2016, 10:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says that the Japanese whaling fleet’s departure for the Southern Ocean defies international opinion and serves no legitimate scientific purpose. More >>
Malaysia-NZ FTA review welcomed
Saturday, 19 November 2016, 10:00 pm | New Zealand Government
18 November 2016 Media Statement Malaysia-NZ FTA review welcomed Trade Minister Todd McClay and Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed met at APEC in Lima today to conclude the first General Review of ... More >>
Appointments to transport sector roles
Friday, 18 November 2016, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has made a series of appointments and reappointments to transport sector statutory bodies. More >>
Patient portal uptake nears 250,000 milestone
Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says nearly 250,000 New Zealanders are now using a patient portal to access their health information. More >>
Dunne: Paramedics Australasia International
Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health 18 November 2016 Speech Opening of Paramedics Australasia International Conference AUT Campus, Auckland More >>
KiwiSaver myth-busting roadshow begins
Friday, 18 November 2016, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith launched the KiwiSaver Myth-Busting Roadshow , run by Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC), in Gisborne today. More >>
Support package for earthquake-affected primary sector
Friday, 18 November 2016, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
A support package for the primary sector around the upper South Island has been announced today by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
OneCheck’s 1 million milestone
Friday, 18 November 2016, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
An online tool enabling business owners to quickly and easily search their company name, domain name and trademark has been used more than one million times, Small Business Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
PM departs for APEC
Friday, 18 November 2016, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key departs for Peru this afternoon to attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ meeting from November 19-20. More >>
Hekia Parata: Speech on the funding review
Friday, 18 November 2016, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Tena koutou katoa. Welcome. It’s great to be here with so many people who are working hard to give Kiwi kids the best possible education. More >>
Minister of Defence Industry Awards announced
Friday, 18 November 2016, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The recipients of the annual Minister of Defence Industry Awards of Excellence for 2016 have been announced by Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Kids at centre of education funding proposals
Friday, 18 November 2016, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says proposed changes to the education funding system will centre on the progress and achievement of children and young people. More >>
Coleman: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
17 November 2016 Speech notes Speech to Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Conference, Te Papa, Wellington More >>
MBIE investigation into building performance
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
A technical investigation into the performance of buildings such as Statistics House at CentrePort will be undertaken to help inform improved building regulation, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Tax resident property data shows no increase
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Latest figures released by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) again show overseas tax resident buyers are involved in just three percent of New Zealand property transfers, Land Information Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Feedback sought on MSD/IRD info sharing
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Eligibility for housing assistance and student allowances could be established more accurately under information sharing proposals released for public consultation today by Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
Fluoridation Bill introduced to Parliament
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation has been introduced to enable DHBs rather than local authorities to decide whether community water supplies are fluoridated, says Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne. More >>
