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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 >>

Onion industry joins GIA biosecurity agreement

Friday, 9 October 2015, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed a fifth primary industry to the GIA partnership today. More >>

Rotorua Community Corrections opened

Friday, 9 October 2015, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today officially opened the new Rotorua Community Corrections site. More >>

Hamilton teen wins Passchendaele comp

Friday, 9 October 2015, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss today announced Portia Baine, 18, as the overall winner of the 2015 Battle of Passchendaele Multi-Media Competition. More >>

Further TPP information released

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Further TPP information released Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomes the release of further information on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. “These fact sheets demonstrate what a comprehensive ... More >>

New blue cod rules for Marlborough Sounds

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to blue cod rules for the top of South Island, including scrapping the transit and slot rules and introducing a minimum legal size of 33cm across the region. More >>

Funding for Otago forests, birds and wetlands

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government

A range of conservation projects, including coastal forests, wetland restoration and pest control across Otago, will benefit from the latest round of Community Conservation Partnership Fund (CCPF) grants, says Associate Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>

Ambassador for Counter Terrorism Announced

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced senior diplomat Carl Worker as New Zealand’s new Ambassador for Counter Terrorism. “The decision to appoint an Ambassador for Counter Terrorism was announced by the Prime Minister late last year, and reflects ... More >>

New road safety billboards for West Coast

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says the West Coast will soon get 12 new road safety billboards, in time for the influx of tourists expected this summer. More >>

Report shows major potential for Waimea dam

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government

A new report released today shows the proposed Waimea Community Dam near Nelson would deliver major economic and environmental benefits, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>

Make a pre-Christmas date with StudyLink

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Social Development Minister Jo Goodhew is urging students to apply for their 2016 student loans and allowances by 16 December. More >>

40 more youth forensic mental health workers

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says an extra 40 youth forensic community mental health workers are now helping to support vulnerable youth across the country over the last four years. More >>

Minister welcomes Health Star Ratings on drinks

Thursday, 8 October 2015, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government

Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew welcomes the decision by New Zealand Beverage Council (NZBC) to adopt the Health Star Ratings (HSR) on nearly all non-alcoholic beverages. More >>

Prime Minister visits NZ troops in Camp Taji, Iraq

Wednesday, 7 October 2015, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has visited New Zealand troops at Iraq’s Camp Taji. Mr Key also met with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and President Fuad Masum in Baghdad to discuss the campaign to defeat ISIL, and New Zealand’s contribution ... More >>

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