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Levy cuts and improvements to vehicle risk rating

Thursday, 19 May 2016, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Nikki Kaye today confirmed the new ACC annual licence levies that owners of light vehicles (cars, vans, utes and SUVs) will pay from 1 July 2016, as well as refinements to the vehicle risk rating system used to calculate these levies. More >>

Pacific Business Trust board appointments

Thursday, 19 May 2016, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government

Two experienced Pacific leaders have been appointed to the Pacific Business Trust (PBT) Board, Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. PBT is a charitable trust helping Pacific people start businesses, grow jobs and increase economic development. ... More >>

Work underway at Half Moon Bay ferry terminal

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges has marked the start of construction today to upgrade the ferry terminal at Half Moon Bay which will become a key hub for a new east Auckland public transport network. More >>

Labour support on city limits welcomed

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

The new position by the Labour opposition calling for an abolition of city limits has been welcomed by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith. More >>

Dunne welcomes rescheduling of dangerous drugs

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

The reclassification of a series of drugs posing a serious health risk to young people continues to progress and has been welcomed by Associate Minister of Health, Hon Peter Dunne. More >>

Food Safety Science & Research Centre launched

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Food Safety Minister JoGoodhew today launched the New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre at Massey University in Palmerston North. More >>

Change in responsibilities for Crown irrigation bodies

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government

A change in responsibilities for the Government’s irrigation programmes will help streamline and speed up water storage projects, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>

New irrigation investments for Canterbury

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed three new investments totalling $7.85 million into irrigation projects in Canterbury from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Irrigation Acceleration Fund (IAF). More >>

NZ increases Syria aid to $22.5 million

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Foreign Affairs 18 May 2016 Media Statement NZ increases Syria aid to $22.5 million More >>

Over 320 doctors & nurses in Tairawhiti

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a record number of doctors and nurses are taking care of patients in Tairawhiti. “Our dedicated health workforce is making a difference to the lives of patients in Tairawhiti. More doctors and nurses means faster treatment ... More >>

Over 570 doctors & nurses at Lakes DHB

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a record number of doctors and nurses are taking care of patients in Lakes DHB. More >>

Over 2,990 doctors & nurses in Counties Manukau

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a record number of doctors and nurses are taking care of patients in Counties Manukau DHB. More >>

Over 1,000 doctors & nurses in Hawke’s Bay

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a record number of doctors and nurses are taking care of patients in Hawke’s Bay DHB. More >>

Over 770 drs & nurses in Nelson Marlborough

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a record number of doctors and nurses are taking care of patients in Nelson Marlborough DHB. More >>

Over 1,350 doctors & nurses in Bay of Plenty

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a record number of doctors and nurses are taking care of patients in the Bay of Plenty. “Our dedicated health workforce is making a difference to the lives of patients in the Bay of Plenty. More doctors and nurses ... More >>