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Play.sport helps Kiwi kids get more active

Thursday, 10 March 2016, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman today launched Sport New Zealand’s Play.sport initiative. More >>

Leaky home support extended

Thursday, 10 March 2016, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

The passage of changes to the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act this evening is about ensuring assistance is available for families affected by leaky homes who otherwise would have been unfairly excluded, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick ... More >>

Consulting on TPP’s intellectual property implementation

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today released a consultation document showing how the Government proposes to implement the intellectual property changes required to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). More >>

New primary cervical screening test in 2018

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the primary cervical screening test will change to screening for human papillomavirus (HPV) every five years. In 2018, the test will change from analysing cells to detect changes that could indicate an increased risk ... More >>

Centenary of the Somme to be marked

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government

The centenary of the horrific Battle of the Somme and the enduring impact of the First World War on New Zealand society will be marked by the WW100 programme this year, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>

Eleven of fifteen regions grow in 2015

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Eleven of New Zealand’s fifteen regions grew in the year to March 2015 according to Statistics New Zealand, while all fifteen have grown to varying degrees over the last five years, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>

Opportunity and protection for Māori under TPP

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay told participants at the first Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) hui in Christchurch today that Māori have much to gain from the agreement. More >>

PM welcomes Security and Intelligence Review

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Intelligence John Key today welcomed the report of the Independent Review of Intelligence and Security. More >>

Support for Volunteering Fund now open

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Support for Volunteering Fund now open The Support for Volunteering Fund is now open, and Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is encouraging volunteer groups to get in and apply. More >>

Final meeting of Community Forum

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee says the Community Forum has met for the last time, signalling the end of an era for the group that has significantly influenced the recovery of greater Christchurch. More >>

Faster accurate patient enrolment data

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new digital enrolment service is being introduced at general practices, benefiting both practices and patients. More >>

NZ ratifies Maritime Labour Convention

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has ratified the International Labour Organisation’s Maritime Labour Convention to ensure fair treatment of seafarers and protect the reputation of New Zealand exports, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse and Associate ... More >>

Sir Graham Henry joins education panel

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government

Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry and prominent businessman John Bongard will be among the judges for this year’s Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. “These awards celebrate the best ... More >>

New product recalls website welcomed

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Minister Paul Goldsmith Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 9 March 2016 New product recalls website welcomed More >>

The National Library: Its place in NZ’s information society

Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government

Tena kouto. I am very glad to welcome you all to New Zealand, and particularly to Wellington, our capital. More >>

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill introduced

Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill introduced A Bill to establish one of the world’s largest and most significant fully protected ocean areas in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) was introduced to Parliament today by Environment Minister Dr ... More >>