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Support for Government guidelines on Cannabis-based products
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed expert clinical support of the Government’s approach to prescribing cannabis-based products from medical specialists and the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA). More >>
Budget 2016: $14.4m for more apprentices
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2016 will provide $14.4 million over four years for more apprenticeship training, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
$9.6m to meet growing demand for Training
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Media Statement Budget 2016: $9.6m to meet growing demand for Māori and Pasifika Trades Training More >>
Customs and Excise Act amendments released
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner announced that the Government has agreed to a series of proposals that will modernise the Customs and Excise Act to, strengthen border management, streamline the excise system, and address a range of issues for New Zealand ... More >>
First eGates for Queenstown Airport
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today unveiled Queenstown Airport’s first eGate, one of six that will be installed over the coming weeks in time for the peak winter season. More >>
FIFA U-20 World Cup brings strong returns
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman today welcomed a report which highlights the positive economic impact of New Zealand hosting the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015. More >>
$4.5 million DOC Community Fund opens
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
A multi-million dollar fund set aside to support community conservation will open for a third round of applications on 23 May, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has announced. More >>
Strong support for Kermadec Sanctuary
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
A Colmar Brunton poll showing 89 per cent of New Zealanders support the proposed new sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands reinforces the wide mandate for progressing this ocean protection initiative, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
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 >>
