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Appointment of Chief Parliamentary Counsel
Monday, 4 April 2016, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Fiona Leonard as Chief Parliamentary Counsel for a term of five years. More >>
Online tools to benefit thousands of students
Monday, 4 April 2016, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says thousands of secondary school students will have free access to new online tools to help them with maths and literacy. E-Ako Maths is an interactive online resource currently used every year in primary schools. ... More >>
New suicide prevention guidelines for EDs
Monday, 4 April 2016, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new suicide prevention guidelines for hospital emergency departments will help to further improve care for those at risk. More >>
Community development fund opens
Monday, 4 April 2016, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The opening of the 2016/17 round of funding from the Community Development Scheme, will benefit communities across New Zealand, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Serco to pay $8m to Corrections
Monday, 4 April 2016, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections is to receive $8 million from Serco to cover the costs of Corrections Stepping-In last July to manage Mt Eden Corrections Facility, as well as settling performance notices, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
New health and safety journey starts tomorrow
Monday, 4 April 2016, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
The journey towards better health and safety practices in the workplace starts tomorrow with the new Health and Safety at Work Act coming into force, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
Boost in overseas student loan repayments
Monday, 4 April 2016, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Boost in overseas student loan repayments Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse have welcomed a further boost in repayments from overseas-based student loan borrowers. Over the first two ... More >>
NZ contributes to nuclear security programmes
Monday, 4 April 2016, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key told the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington today that New Zealand is playing its part to ensure the threat of global nuclear terrorism is never realised. More >>
$55k to support youth development initiatives
Sunday, 3 April 2016, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Organisations offering youth development opportunities through Shakespearean drama, a flagship civics education conference and financial literacy courses will benefit from funding of $55,000 announced today by Youth Minister Nikki Kaye More >>
New cable strengthens internet links
Friday, 1 April 2016, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Communications Minister Amy Adams have welcomed today’s announcement by Hawaiki confirming it will build a submarine cable linking New Zealand, Australia and the United States. More >>
BSA launches new codebook of broadcasting standards
Friday, 1 April 2016, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has today launched a new codebook of updated broadcasting Codes of Practice, Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
Fish and seafood trade could double under TPP
Friday, 1 April 2016, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The benefits to New Zealand’s fishing and seafood industry will be very significant once all tariffs are eliminated under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). More >>
Minister welcomes new Sorted website
Friday, 1 April 2016, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
1 April 2016 Media Statement Minister welcomes new Sorted website Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today welcomed the relaunch of the popular financial planning website Sorted. “With a refreshed look and mobile friendly interface, ... More >>
Publication of “Our Older People’s Oral Health”
Friday, 1 April 2016, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health, Hon Peter Dunne, has welcomed the publication of the report by CBG Health Research on older people’s oral health. The report, which has been released on the Ministry of Health website, investigates the oral health ... More >>
New health system performance measures
Friday, 1 April 2016, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new system wide performance measures for primary and secondary care will help to further improve health services. More >>
Speech - National Rural Health Conference, Dunedin
Friday, 1 April 2016, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
I’d like to thank the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network, the Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand and the New Zealand Rural Hospital Network for organising this event. More >>
Appointments to New Zealand Transport Agency Board
Friday, 1 April 2016, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has appointed Fran Wilde, Chris Ellis and Leo Lonergan, and reappointed Gill Cox, to the board of the New Zealand Transport Agency. More >>
Hurunui water project gets $520,000 boost
Friday, 1 April 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed new funding of $520,000 for the Hurunui Water Project centred around Hawarden in North Canterbury. More >>
Greater Christchurch Regeneration Bill passes
Thursday, 31 March 2016, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed unanimous support for the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Bill during its third and final reading in Parliament today. More >>
Minister pays tribute to Sir Brother Pat Lynch
Thursday, 31 March 2016, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has paid tribute to Sir Brother Patrick Lynch KNZM for his service to education as he steps down from his role as CEO of the Association of Proprietors’ of Integrated Schools (APIS) after 22 years. Sir Brother Patrick ... More >>
