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McCully to Cook Islands for Ministerial Forum
Tuesday, 29 March 2016, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully is in the Cook Islands this week for the annual Cook Islands-New Zealand Joint Ministerial Forum. More >>
Council amalgamations possible under reforms
Saturday, 26 March 2016, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Council amalgamations possible under reforms Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says council amalgamations are still possible under new local government reforms. The Wellington City Council last night stepped away from starting to evaluate ... More >>
New Zealanders have chosen their flag
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 10:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says a robust democratic process has allowed New Zealanders to choose their flag. Preliminary results, released by the Electoral Commission this evening, show 1,200,003 voted to keep the current flag, while 915,008 ... More >>
Aniva health scholarships announced
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says more than 160 Pacific tertiary students will benefit this year from the Aniva Scholarships for health-related qualifications. More >>
Acting District Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington barrister and solicitor James Johnston has been appointed an Acting District Court Judge with a jury warrant to be based in Wellington, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. More >>
Appointment of Hamilton Coroner
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Michael Robb has been appointed a Coroner, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. Mr Robb replaces Coroner Peter Ryan who has transferred from Hamilton to Wellington. More >>
7 out of 10 households now have smart meters
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says Kiwis can think smarter about their electricity consumption with seven out of 10 households now having a smart meter installed. More >>
Updated diabetic retinal screening guidance
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says updated guidance for screening people at risk of diabetic eye disease will help to reduce the number of preventable cases of blindness. More >>
Appointment to Library and Information Advisory Commission
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Hon Peter Dunne today announced the appointment of Dr Rachael Ka’ai-Mahuta to the Library and Information Advisory Commission (LIAC). More >>
New building info website launched
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced the launch of a new website, www.building.govt.nz , to make information on regulation of New Zealand’s $25 billion a year building industry more accessible. More >>
Government confirms Taji objectives being achieved
Thursday, 24 March 2016, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says Cabinet has received and accepted the review of the first nine months of the joint New Zealand-Australia mission to train Iraqi Defence Force personnel at Taji, in Iraq. More >>
15% increase in Counties Manukau specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Counties Manukau DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. “Increasing access to specialist care has been a priority for this Government. ... More >>
29% increase in Auckland DHB specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Auckland DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. More >>
27% increase in Waitemata specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Waitemata DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. “Increasing access to specialist care has been a priority for this Government. ... More >>
26% increase in Waikato specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Waikato DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. More >>
21% increase in Wairarapa specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Wairarapa DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. “Increasing access to specialist care has been a priority for this Government. ... More >>
12% increase in Southern specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Southern DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. “Increasing access to specialist care has been a priority for this Government. ... More >>
25% increase in Tairawhiti specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Tairawhiti patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. “Increasing access to specialist care has been a priority for this Government. ... More >>
22% increase in Whanganui specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Whanganui DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. More >>
46% increase in Taranaki specialist assessments
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Taranaki DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist Assessment (FSA) last year. “Increasing access to specialist care has been a priority for this Government. ... More >>
