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Women Entrepreneurs Week
Monday, 7 March 2016, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Hon Louise Upston congratulates Co.OfWomen for inspiring, developing and encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurial women leaders through Women Entrepreneurs Week, March 7-11. More >>
McCully to visit Singapore
Monday, 7 March 2016, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Singapore this week to meet Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. More >>
Rheumatic fever rates drop 45 per cent
Monday, 7 March 2016, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new figures show there has been a significant drop in national rheumatic fever rates. 98 people were hospitalised for the first time with rheumatic fever in 2015, compared with 177 hospitalisations in 2012 – ... More >>
Double Te Reo Māori celebration for Wairoa
Monday, 7 March 2016, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell congratulates the Wairoa community on a double celebration: Te Kura Motuhake o Te Ataarangi marks its 20th anniversary, and Te Ataarangi o Te Wairoa marks its 30th. Te Kura Motuhake is an educational arm ... More >>
Talking TPP – the road shows begin
Monday, 7 March 2016, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The first roadshow on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was held in Auckland today to an audience of around 300 people. Trade Minister Todd McClay says this is the first of 16 roadshows and hui throughout New Zealand. More >>
Data shows outcome of GP referrals for 1st time
Monday, 7 March 2016, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says preliminary data from the National Patient Flow project will help the sector to better understand the outcomes of GP referrals to hospital specialists. More >>
Minister seeks report on Dunedin balcony collapse
Monday, 7 March 2016, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
6 March 2016 Minister seeks report on Dunedin balcony collapse The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has been asked by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith to investigate and prepare a report on the collapse of a balcony at a Castle ... More >>
2016 Fulbright award winners named
Saturday, 5 March 2016, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Two outstanding New Zealand teachers will head to the United States to study after being granted 2016 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. “These awards are a special opportunity for the best New Zealand ... More >>
Communities of Learning impress at ISTP
Saturday, 5 March 2016, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
International education experts at the sixth International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) in Berlin are impressed with our fledgling Communities of Learning, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. The annual Summit brings together education ... More >>
Submitters have their say on FASD
Friday, 4 March 2016, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the strong level of interest shown by people in a proposed action plan for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Around 150 submissions have been received from across the country regarding a discussion ... More >>
Nine Nelson Special Housing Areas approved
Friday, 4 March 2016, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved nine new Special Housing Areas (SHAs) proposed by the Nelson City Council that will fast-track 417 additional homes, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Children’s Day starts Foster Care Awareness week
Friday, 4 March 2016, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that this Sunday is a chance to celebrate children and young people in care and the caregivers who look after them, with Children’s Day and the start of Foster Care Awareness week. “Children’s Day is a chance ... More >>
World-leading expert to headline Open Data Day
Friday, 4 March 2016, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
For the first time ever, New Zealanders will have the chance to talk open data and innovation with world-renowned US expert on open government Beth Noveck, Land Information Minister Louise Upston said today. More >>
Government books well-balanced
Friday, 4 March 2016, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The $934 million operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) surplus for the seven months to 31 January reflects an ongoing focus on careful financial management, but also highlights the volatility in the monthly accounts, Finance Minister Bill ... More >>
Over 100,000 Kiwis are using patient portals
Friday, 4 March 2016, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 4 March 2016 Over 100,000 Kiwis are using patient portals More >>
$450m ACC transformation programme underway
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye has welcomed ACC’s announcement today that work is underway rolling out customer services initiatives, following approval of an updated business case on ACC’s $450 million transformation programme. More >>
First stage of 5-year ACC programme benefits businesses
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Improved services for businesses will be a key focus of the first stage of the ACC transformation programme announced today, says ACC Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health - Speech
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
National Stakeholder Forum for Integrated Pharmacist Services in the Community, Wellington Introduction Thanks Ian. It’s a pleasure to join you this afternoon. I know you’re all busy people and it’s great you’ve set aside these two days ... More >>
Callaghan Innovation Board appointments announced
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced appointments to the board of Callaghan Innovation – the government agency tasked with encouraging more research and development activity by New Zealand’s fast growing technology companies. More >>
PM acknowledges passing of Martin Crowe
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has expressed his condolences to the family of Martin Crowe, following the passing of one of New Zealand’s greatest sportsmen. “Martin was a truly great sportsman - one of our finest-ever batsmen and sharpest cricketing ... More >>
