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Five year plan to tackle diabetes
Friday, 16 October 2015, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the national diabetes plan launched today provides a clear roadmap for how to tackle one of New Zealand’s greatest health challenges. More >>
Foss urges boaties to stay safe
Friday, 16 October 2015, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is urging boat users to make safety their top priority as New Zealand’s Safer Boating Week begins today. More >>
Good progress in Porirua social sector trial
Friday, 16 October 2015, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Porirua social sector trial in the Wellington region has resulted in a decrease in children hospitalised for untreated skin conditions. More >>
Diwali celebrations begin this weekend
Friday, 16 October 2015, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Diwali celebrations begin this weekend Minister for Ethnic Communities Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says he is looking forward to Diwali, the ancient Hindu festival celebrated in New Zealand each year. Diwali festivities begin this weekend in Auckland, with ... More >>
Innovation and retail key to Wellington’s economic growth
Friday, 16 October 2015, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Economic Development 15 October 2015 Innovation and retail key to Wellington’s economic growth More >>
Bill to strengthen New Zealand’s standards system
Friday, 16 October 2015, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill that will strengthen New Zealand’s standards and accreditation system has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith says. The Standards and Accreditation Bill aims to ensure that the ... More >>
Minister acknowledges outgoing NZCTU President
Friday, 16 October 2015, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety 15 October 2015 Minister acknowledges outgoing NZCTU President More >>
Passage of Bill brings greater clarity to gambling law
Friday, 16 October 2015, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
Law changes contained in Gambling Amendment Bill (No.3) passed by Parliament today will help fulfil the purposes of the Gambling Act 2003 says Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne. More >>
Largest ever kiwi return to Okarito
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The return of 50 juvenile kiwi to the Okarito forest on the West Coast is an excellent sign for recovery efforts, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
10 year passports available in time for Christmas holidays
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today welcomed the passage of the Passports Amendment Bill (No 2), which will enable adult New Zealanders to be issued with a passport that is valid for 10 years instead of the existing five year validity period. ... More >>
National Health Emergency Plan updated
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the new National Health Emergency Plan will ensure New Zealand is well prepared to respond to future events. More >>
Bill English - New Zealand Economic and Fiscal Outlook
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me today. It’s a pleasure to speak to the Trans-Tasman Business Circle again. Yesterday I announced that the Government had achieved one of its key fiscal targets, posting a surplus of $414 million in 2014/15. More >>
New Zealand earthquake drill leads world again
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Initial results show that official sign-ups for New Zealand ShakeOut 2015 have beaten our 2012 national earthquake drill, with over 1.35 million Kiwis signed up this year, says Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
English commits to ongoing fiscal restraint
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance 15 October 2015 English commits to ongoing fiscal restraint More >>
Christchurch housing response changes gear
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The focus of the Government’s housing support in Christchurch is changing with an increased focus on long-term quality housing and a phasing down of temporary housing support to meet the needs of a recovering city, Building and Housing Minister Dr ... More >>
Speech to College of Emergency Nurses annual conference
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here today to open the annual College of Emergency Nurses Conference. More >>
NZ invests in expansion of Niue’s Matavai Resort
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced that New Zealand will invest $7.5 million in the expansion of the Scenic Matavai Resort in Niue. More >>
Regional Economic Activity Report
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Economic Development 15 October 2015 Regional Economic Activity Report lays out growth opportunities for regions More >>
Milestone adds to changing face of red zone
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the last of over 300 relocations of Crown-owned houses from the flat land residential red zone marks a significant milestone in the clearance of this vast area of greater Christchurch. More >>
New funding balance for PGP programmes
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 15 October 2015 New funding balance for PGP programmes More >>
