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Kiwis receive 44m subsidised prescriptions
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new data shows Pharmac is delivering more subsidised medicines, benefiting millions of Kiwis. More >>
Early and effective intervention at heart of family violence
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Sweeping reforms to our laws will build a better system for combatting abuse and will reduce harm, says Justice Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
Key: Speech to Safer Families Event Te Papa, Wellington
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the welcome. And thank you all for the contributions you make to help New Zealanders lead safer and more secure lives. More >>
PM announces overhaul of family violence laws
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced an overhaul of New Zealand’s family violence laws which will see more support for victims and new offences introduced. More >>
Minister to attend UN Committee in Switzerland
Monday, 12 September 2016, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley will this week lead a delegation to Geneva to discuss New Zealand’s Fifth Periodic Report under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC). More >>
Land Transport Amendment Bill introduced
Monday, 12 September 2016, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has introduced the Land Transport Amendment Bill to Parliament today which will modernise regulation of small passenger services, update rules for heavy vehicles and improve road safety. More >>
Chinese language week celebrated
Monday, 12 September 2016, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed Chinese Language week, which starts today. “China is one of New Zealand’s largest trading partners. Our trade relationship with China has nearly tripled over the past decade to $23 ... More >>
Havelock North Drinking-Water Inquiry established
Monday, 12 September 2016, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Retired Court of Appeal judge, the Honourable Lyn Stevens QC, will chair an independent inquiry into the Havelock North water supply contamination incident, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Minister to attend Somme commemorations
Monday, 12 September 2016, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee leaves today for France to attend New Zealand commemorations of the 100th anniversary of this country’s involvement in the Battle of the Somme. More >>
McCully to New York for Security Council Presidency
Monday, 12 September 2016, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully travels to New York this evening to support New Zealand’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council. More >>
NZ to show leadership at Our Ocean conference
Monday, 12 September 2016, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry is travelling to the United States to lead New Zealand’s delegation to the 2016 Our Ocean conference in Washington DC. More >>
Minister acknowledges conservation efforts
Monday, 12 September 2016, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins says offenders throughout the country can take satisfaction from the part they’ve played in conserving New Zealand’s natural beauty and helping their community. More >>
McClay delays Fiji visit to discuss PACER Plus
Sunday, 11 September 2016, 9:02 pm | New Zealand Government
McClay delays Fiji visit to discuss PACER Plus Trade Minister Todd McClay says more discussions are now needed between officials on the Pacer Plus trade agreement. More >>
Social Housing Reform Programme on track
Sunday, 11 September 2016, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Housing Reform Programme on track The Government’s Social Housing Reform Programme is on track with more social housing available in Auckland and more on the way, says Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett. There are currently 3185 community ... More >>
Ceasefire deal first step to peace in Syria
Sunday, 11 September 2016, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the announcement by US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that agreement on a ceasefire in Syria has been reached. More >>
Healthy Homes Initiatives expansion will help 25,000 more
Sunday, 11 September 2016, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 11 September 2016 Media Statement Healthy Homes Initiatives expansion will help 25,000 more vulnerable families Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says thousands more vulnerable families living in unhealthy homes ... More >>
PM announces Pacific Sporting Partnerships
Sunday, 11 September 2016, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced a $10 million Pacific Sporting Partnerships programme aimed at getting more children in Pacific countries playing sports and making them healthier. “Sport plays an important role in New Zealand and in the ... More >>
Electric vehicle information campaign launched
Sunday, 11 September 2016, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has launched the Government’s electric vehicles information campaign to mark the start of International Drive Electric Week. The international event has started and runs until 18 September. “International Drive ... More >>
NZ support for renewable energy in Micronesia
Saturday, 10 September 2016, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ support for renewable energy in Micronesia Prime Minister John Key has announced a new package of support for renewable energy projects in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Marshall Islands and Palau. “New Zealand is committed ... More >>
Minister Goodhew on Food Safety visit to China
Saturday, 10 September 2016, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety and Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew will travel to China today for bi-lateral meetings and to open a new Fonterra dairy facility in the Shanxi Province. “The relationship between New Zealand and China has never been stronger, ... More >>
