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Fijians urged to treasure their language
Monday, 5 October 2015, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
A fast-growing Fijian population in New Zealand means it is critical the Fijian language is preserved, Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Supporting people with mental health issues
Monday, 5 October 2015, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says mental health awareness week is a timely reminder of the support people can give each other and the health services available. More >>
Conservation funds for birds, bats and wetlands
Monday, 5 October 2015, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner today announced Community Conservation Partnership Fund (CCPF) grants for projects in the Nelson and Marlborough regions, with support for conservation of long-tailed bats and native birds, and restoration ... More >>
NZ aims to improve oceans management
Friday, 2 October 2015, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith is to lead New Zealand’s delegation to the Our Oceans Conference in Valparaiso, Chile next week with the aim of improving the management of the world’s oceans. More >>
New clinic offers faster skin cancer treatment
Friday, 2 October 2015, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has opened a new ‘See and Treat’ clinic for skin cancer at South Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital. More >>
Appointments to the Abortion Supervisory Committee
Friday, 2 October 2015, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams today welcomed a new appointment and two reappointments of members to the Abortion Supervisory Committee. More >>
Appointments to the Independent Police Conduct Authority
Friday, 2 October 2015, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the appointment of former public sector chief executive Simon Murdoch and the reappointment of Dianne Macaskill to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA). More >>
Victims Information Line extended to 24/7
Friday, 2 October 2015, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Victims of crime and their families now have access to greater support with the extension of the Victim’s Information Line, Justice Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
More action needed to reduce Gender Pay Gap
Friday, 2 October 2015, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Louise Upston says she is disappointed by updated figures showing the gap between men’s and women’s median earnings has grown. More >>
Benefits of collaboration in improving water management
Friday, 2 October 2015, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury’s experience of collaboration on water is being published to help other regions and communities in running their own collaborative planning processes, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith said at the report’s launch today in Christchurch. More >>
More patients access specialist stroke services
Friday, 2 October 2015, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
More patients access specialist stroke services Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest data shows more patients are receiving the specialist stroke services they need. More >>
Advisory Group on Early Learning report welcomed
Friday, 2 October 2015, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Children will have better support to get the best possible start to their early learning, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. Ms Parata today released the report of the Advisory Group on Early Learning, which recommends that early childhood education ... More >>
NZ Fire Service Commission members reappointed
Friday, 2 October 2015, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Fire Service Commission members reappointed for six months Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today announced the reappointment of four members of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission until 31 March 2016. The Rt Hon Wyatt Creech ... More >>
PM’s address to 70th UN General Assembly
Friday, 2 October 2015, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
The 70th anniversary of the United Nations is a good opportunity to reflect on the organisation. More >>
Prime Minister addresses United Nations
Friday, 2 October 2015, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing on a call for action in Syria and on other conflicts, reform of the veto process and on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. More >>
Next step for Auckland housing programme
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is inviting suitably qualified developers to register their interest in the development of housing on Crown-owned land in Auckland, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
NZ to host major international golf tournament
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes today’s announcement that New Zealand will host the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. More >>
Fran Wilde appointed to Te Papa board
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Former Wellington Mayor and MP Fran Wilde has been appointed to the board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry announced today. More >>
Gains on property sales targeted from today
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Revenue 1 October 2015 Gains on property sales targeted from today Revenue Minister Todd McClay says the new bright-line test, which comes into force today, will improve compliance with the current residential land sale ... More >>
Appointment to New Zealand Film Commission Board
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Appointment to New Zealand Film Commission Board Wellington lawyer John McCay has been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Board, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry announced today. “John McCay has extensive experience in ... More >>
