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Two days to go to national earthquake drill
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
On the eve of the national ShakeOut earthquake drill at 9.15am on Thursday 15 October, Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye is urging as many people as possible to sign up and take part. “Last night we had a timely reminder that New Zealand isn’t called ... More >>
Callaghan Innovation board appointment
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Alison Barrass to the Callaghan Innovation Board. More >>
More post-graduate qualifications for teachers
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
For the first time trainee teachers are to be offered the opportunity to earn post-graduate qualifications in Māori medium and Early Childhood Education (ECE) teaching, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
Address to Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Kia Ora everyone and a very warm welcome to our overseas visitors. I would especially like to welcome Eric as Chair of the Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association, and the many Australian delegates who have travelled across the Tasman. More >>
120 redundant laws to be repealed
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Regulatory Reform, Steven Joyce, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regulatory Reform, David Seymour, have today released a draft bill to repeal a range of redundant legislation. The Statutes Repeal Bill will remove 120 pieces ... More >>
PM to visit Marrakech, Brussels and London
Monday, 12 October 2015, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will travel to Marrakech, Brussels and London for a series of high level meetings and to chair a meeting of the International Democrat Union (IDU). In Marrakech, Mr Key will chair a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ... More >>
Consultation begins on pharmacy 5 year plan
Monday, 12 October 2015, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says consultation on the plan outlining the future of pharmacy services in New Zealand gets underway today. More >>
Roll of Honour for three Niuean First World War soldiers
Monday, 12 October 2015, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Three Niuean soldiers who served in the First World War will now be included in the New Zealand Roll of Honour and Commonwealth War Graves Commission records, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
NZ delegation to commemorate WWI in Niue
Monday, 12 October 2015, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will lead a delegation to Niue this week to attend World War One commemorations hosted by the Government of Niue. “In October 1915, 150 men from Niue left to join the New Zealand expeditionary force to fight in World ... More >>
Trans-Tasman education project
Monday, 12 October 2015, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will partner with Australia in a trans-Tasman education project exploring how innovative learning environments can enhance teaching, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. The Ministry of Education and at least six New Zealand schools ... More >>
Minister welcomes Niue Language Week
Monday, 12 October 2015, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is calling on all New Zealanders to take part in Niue Language Week this week. More >>
NZ Condemns Terrorist Attack in Turkey
Sunday, 11 October 2015, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has condemned the terrorist attack carried out in downtown Ankara, which has led to a significant death toll with hundreds more wounded. More >>
Minister opens Cebu’s Red Cross logistics hub
Sunday, 11 October 2015, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has opened the Red Cross logistics hub in Cebu, Philippines today, after a recent refurbishment funded by New Zealand aid money. More >>
Central Otago and Southland conservation grants announced
Sunday, 11 October 2015, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner says conservation projects throughout Central Otago and Southland, including reforestation, pest control and preservation of the endangered galaxiid fish family, will all receive a boost from the Community ... More >>
Recruitment for cancer support roles underway
Sunday, 11 October 2015, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says support for cancer patients is being boosted with the recruitment of new psychological and social support roles. More >>
PM welcomes Australian Prime Minister’s visit to NZ
Friday, 9 October 2015, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will make an official visit to New Zealand next week. More >>
Fewer prisoners returning positive drug tests
Friday, 9 October 2015, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Fewer prisoners are testing positive for drugs and more of them are taking part in drug and alcohol treatment programmes, says Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga. More >>
Tell us how to promote NZ Sign Language
Friday, 9 October 2015, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner today welcomed the start of consultation for the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board’s three year action plan. More >>
Children’s Team launched in Tairawhiti
Friday, 9 October 2015, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has today officially launched the Tairawhiti Children’s team in Gisborne, which will provide support for an estimated 430 at-risk children and their families over the next two years. More >>
Review aims to lift organ donations rates
Friday, 9 October 2015, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced the terms of reference for a review looking into how deceased organ donation rates in New Zealand can be increased. More >>
