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Most patients are in & out of ED within 6 hours
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Most patients are in & out of ED within 6 hours Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new report confirms the vast majority of patients seen at an Emergency Department are in and out within six hours. “A high functioning ED is a sign of a healthy ... More >>
World-first UAV pizza delivery trial for New Zealand
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the announcement that New Zealand will host a world-first trial of pizza delivery using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV, commonly known as ‘drones’). More >>
Newer, faster and simpler eGates for Wellington
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today announced eight new generation eGates have been installed at Wellington International Airport and are fully operational for arriving and departing passengers. More >>
Minister congratulates Police on Supreme Award for diversity
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins has today congratulated New Zealand Police for their success in winning the Diversity Works New Zealand 2016 Empowerment Award, and the overall Supreme Award last night. More >>
Request for Proposal process for mental health services
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
The Request for Proposals process is now underway for the provision of improved mental health services to offenders, says Corrections Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Opening of Aeromedical Society Australasia Conference
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
I was honoured to receive the invitation from the Aeromedical Society of Australasia (ASA) and the College of Air & Surface Transport Nurses (COASTN) to open this year’s annual conference. More >>
Minister welcomes Baghdad appointment
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Defence 25 August 2016 Media Statement Minister welcomes Baghdad appointment Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the appointment of a New Zealand Army Brigadier to a senior role in the counter-Daesh Coalition. ... More >>
Address to NZ Institute of International Affairs, Wellington
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Defence 25 August 2016 Speech Address to NZ Institute of International Affairs, Wellington Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. The last 15 years has seen the international strategic environment become increasingly ... More >>
NZ to host Pacific trade and development talks
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Trade 24 August 2016 Media Statement NZ to host Pacific trade and development talks Trade Minister Todd McClay will Chair a meeting of Trade Ministers and senior representatives from 16 countries in Christchurch on Friday ... More >>
Government responds on surgical mesh report
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government supports the recommendations of the Health Select Committee’s report into surgical mesh. “I have every sympathy for people who have experienced issues with surgical mesh products. I’d like to ... More >>
New offender identity checks
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Comprehensive reforms are being introduced to strengthen how frontline agencies verify the identity of offenders and share that info across public protection agencies, Justice Minister Amy Adams said today. The Enhancing Identity Verification and Border ... More >>
CBD site announced for new $30m Ao Tawhiti
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The new site for Christchurch school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery will be 177 St Asaph Street, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “The purchase of a new site means Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery, which was formed by the merger ... More >>
Electric Vehicles Leadership Group announced
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced the members of the Electric Vehicles (EVs) Leadership Group as part of the Government’s programme to accelerate the uptake of EVs in New Zealand. More >>
FAST stroke campaign making a difference
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
FAST stroke campaign making a difference Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a national campaign highlighting the signs of a stroke and the need to act quickly is already making a difference. “Each year in New Zealand about 9,000 people have ... More >>
Minister congratulates prison on Gate to Plate event
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Around 240 people have dined on meals prepared and served by prisoners at Rimutaka Prison as part of the Prison Gate to Plate dining experience, says Corrections Minister Judith Collins. More >>
New ship to deliver enhanced naval capability
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Defence 24 August 2016 Media Statement New ship to deliver enhanced naval capability Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Government has approved a Ministry of Defence and New Zealand Defence Force recommendation to ... More >>
CERT Establishment Advisory Board appointed
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A highly skilled group of people from the private sector have been named as the CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) Establishment Advisory Board by Communications Minister Amy Adams. The Board will provide advice to the Minister for Communications ... More >>
Kaiapoi High School redevelopment upscaled to $22m project
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
A further $6.6 million will be invested in the redevelopment of Kaiapoi High School in North Canterbury, on top of the $15.5 million already announced for the project, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced ... More >>
Further investment in new Defence capabilities
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed the signing of a contract to upgrade the Royal New Zealand Air Force Underwater, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capability on our six Orion aircraft with Boeing for a total of $36 million. More >>
Latest health target results – Whanganui
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Latest health target results – Whanganui Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health targets results show the gains made in the previous quarter have again been largely maintained in Whanganui DHB. “The health targets are important ... More >>
