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Peter Dunne Speech: Responsible Care New Zealand AGM
Friday, 26 August 2016, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia ora Tatou and a very good afternoon to you all. Thank you for the invitation to speak at your AGM this afternoon and for the kind introduction. More >>
Taranaki angiography suite officially opened
Friday, 26 August 2016, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today opened a new $3.6 million angiography suite at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth. More >>
Report highlights benefits of rest home audits
Friday, 26 August 2016, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Report highlights benefits of rest home audits Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed the ‘Improving Outcomes in Aged Care’ report which was released today. The report finds changes to audit processes for rest homes have contributed ... More >>
$5.82m Hamilton cycleway underway
Friday, 26 August 2016, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Bridges Minister of Transport 26 August 2016 Media Statement $5.82m Hamilton cycleway underway More >>
NZ Welcomes Colombia Peace Agreement
Friday, 26 August 2016, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the announcement by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos of the conclusion of a peace agreement between the Colombia Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC) guerrilla movement. More >>
$100k to boost Havelock North’s economic recovery
Friday, 26 August 2016, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is committing $100,000 to help Havelock North Village get back on its feet following the gastroenteritis outbreak, Small Business Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
Coleman: New Zealand College of Midwives conference
Friday, 26 August 2016, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be here today to open the New Zealand College of Midwives 14th biennial national conference. More >>
Dunne: Closing of Mental Health Services Conference
Friday, 26 August 2016, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone and welcome to the final day of The Mental Health Services Conference 2016, or perhaps better known by many, as the Themes (ThMHS) conference. More >>
First Safer Roads project complete
Friday, 26 August 2016, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The first of a series of nationwide safety projects that make up a $600 million plan to reduce New Zealand’s road toll is complete, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
150 Years of the Cook Strait Cable
Friday, 26 August 2016, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
On 26 August 1866, New Zealand’s telecommunications took a leap into the future with the successful connection of the Cook Strait Telegraph Cable, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Corrections to better support women prisoners
Friday, 26 August 2016, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections has introduced changes to better support women prisoners at risk of family violence when they leave prison, says Corrections Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Rural mental health scheme shares top award
Friday, 26 August 2016, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has congratulated the GoodYarn rural mental health initiative for winning an international award today. More >>
Canterbury property boundaries legislation provides clarity
Friday, 26 August 2016, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation just passed will give surveyors and property owners certainty in the location of boundaries for earthquake-affected properties in Canterbury, says Land Information Minister Louise Upston. More >>
Auckland Council complaints report welcomed
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today welcomed the Auditor General’s report on how Auckland Council responds to complaints. More >>
Shop Trading Hours Bill passes third reading
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill that enables territorial authorities to decide whether shops in their district can trade on Easter Sunday has passed its third reading in Parliament this afternoon. “The Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill is a pragmatic and well-balanced Bill which ... More >>
Rule change keeps seafarers working
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Associate Minister of Transport 25 August 2016 Media Statement Rule change keeps seafarers working Seafarers with most older domestic certificates will be able to continue using them without the cost of moving to a new modern ticket, ... More >>
More Kiwis getting First Specialist Assessments
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says around one in ten New Zealanders received a First Specialist Assessment (FSA) in 2015/16. “Increasing access to specialist care remains a priority for this Government. The answer to increased demand is to ... More >>
Consultation on insolvency practitioner standards
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has today released part one of the review into insolvency law, which discusses and sets out recommendations on the regulation of insolvency practitioners and measures to address the harms of voluntary ... More >>
Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind Act Repeal Bill passed
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner welcomes the passing of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act Repeal Bill. More >>
Minister welcomes new sheep milk PGP programme
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed a new Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programme announced today aimed at boosting New Zealand’s sheep milk industry. More >>
