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Minister opens new $9.8m maternity unit
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today officially opened the new maternity unit at Whangarei Hospital. “The new maternity ward will help to further improve the quality care being provided to women and babies at Northland DHB,” says Dr Coleman. ... More >>
HMNZS Canterbury to assist with Fiji relief efforts
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that the Navy’s Multi-Role Vessel the HMNZS Canterbury will be sent to Fiji to support relief and recovery efforts following tropical cyclone Winston. More >>
Return to market for AoG Air Travel contract
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced that the MBIE procurement team will return to market for the All-of-Government Air Travel contract, which has saved government agencies more than $37 million to date. More >>
New tool to improve tourism data use
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
A new online one-stop-shop for tourism data will help businesses and regions take advantage of unprecedented growth in the industry, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
New biosecurity video for international visitors launched
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 24 February 2016 New biosecurity video for international visitors launched A new in-flight biosecurity video aimed at arriving international passengers has been launched today by Primary Industries ... More >>
Teacher confidence a good sign
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
New research showing the overwhelming majority of teachers believe in their ability to make a difference for kids has been welcomed by Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Taranaki International Education Strategy launched
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today announced $162,000 over two years for the implementation of Taranaki’s International Education Strategy, through Education New Zealand’s (ENZ) Regional Partnership Programme. More >>
Appointment of Christchurch and Greymouth Crown Solicitor
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Christchurch lawyer Mark Zarifeh has been appointed Crown Solicitor for Christchurch and Greymouth, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. The appointment follows Brent Stanaway’s retirement from the role of Crown Solicitor for Christchurch ... More >>
NZ joins $200 million science investment fund
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced that New Zealand has joined Australia’s Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF). More >>
Student achievement continuing to rise
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Provisional NCEA data showing student achievement is continuing to rise has been welcomed by Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Hawke’s Bay mental health inpatient unit opens
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Hawke’s Bay mental health inpatient unit opens Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today officially opened the new $22 million mental health inpatient unit, Ngā Rau Rākau, in Hawke’s Bay. “It’s important people get the mental health support ... More >>
Processed timber a big winner under TPP
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says forestry and tourism are just two of the big winners once the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) comes into force. More >>
Good progress under Bay of Plenty Housing Accords
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Good progress under Bay of Plenty Housing Accords Good progress has been achieved under the Housing Accords between the Government and the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty councils, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith said today after ... More >>
Government provides extra support for Buller
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley today announced up to $300,000 worth of funding to help people into work in the Buller District. More >>
Latest health target results for Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show Hawke’s Bay DHB is making steady progress. “These results are a credit to the health professionals in Hawke’s Bay,” says Dr Coleman. “The health targets are not just about numbers ... More >>
Latest health target results for Waikato
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show Waikato DHB is making steady progress. “These results are a credit to the health professionals in Waikato,” says Dr Coleman. “The health targets are not just about numbers ... More >>
Latest health target results for Tairawhiti
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show Tairawhiti DHB is making steady progress. “These results are a credit to the health professionals in Tairawhiti,” says Dr Coleman. “The health targets are not just about numbers ... More >>
Latest health target results for Southern
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
“These results are a credit to the health professionals in Southern,” says Dr Coleman. More >>
Latest health target results for Taranaki
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show Taranaki DHB is making steady progress. More >>
Latest health target results for Wairarapa
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show Wairarapa DHB is making steady progress. “These results are a credit to the health professionals in Wairarapa,” says Dr Coleman. “The health targets are not just about numbers ... More >>
