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Consultation opens on proposed merger of two Polytechnics
Monday, 17 August 2015, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today opened public consultation on the proposed merger of Aoraki Polytechnic and the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT). More >>
New milestone for schools’ Managed Network
Sunday, 16 August 2015, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye is pleased to announce that in the next few days, 2000 schools will be connected to the government-funded N4L Managed Network, giving them fast, reliable internet. More >>
Best of luck to the Silver Ferns – go get ‘em
Saturday, 15 August 2015, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman is wishing the Silver Ferns the best of luck as they head into the final weekend of the Netball World Cup. More >>
More opportunities for specialist nurses
Saturday, 15 August 2015, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more clinical nurse specialists are providing specialist care and expert advice. More >>
Central Plains Water irrigation scheme opens in Canterbury
Friday, 14 August 2015, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the official opening of Stage 1 of the Central Plains Water irrigation scheme in Canterbury today, which has the potential to create more than $1 billion in new economic activity. More >>
Building Code information to be more accessible
Friday, 14 August 2015, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing in a single website for all Building Code information to make it easier to access and comply with building regulations, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. “Homeowners and builders have to search ... More >>
Christchurch Hospital’s new building on track
Friday, 14 August 2015, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the development of the Acute Services Building at Christchurch Hospital is progressing well. Dr Coleman today met the project team and visited the construction site. “The Government is committed to building high ... More >>
Appointments to the Real Estate Agents Authority
Friday, 14 August 2015, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice, Simon Bridges, has announced a number of appointments to the Real Estate Agents Authority. Experienced commercial and property lawyer, John Auld, has been reappointed as the chairperson for a two year term while three ... More >>
Minister congratulates literacy graduates
Friday, 14 August 2015, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has presented three prisoners with certificates for successfully completing a literacy programme behind bars. The graduation took place yesterday at Rimutaka Prison, where the prisoners had completed the Howard ... More >>
Drinking-water subsidies for small communities
Friday, 14 August 2015, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 6,000 people in small communities around New Zealand are set to benefit from improved drinking-water supplies thanks to the latest round of Government subsidies. This was the final funding round for the drinking-water subsidy scheme, a ten-year ... More >>
Cook Islands Prime Minister to visit New Zealand
Friday, 14 August 2015, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna will visit New Zealand as part of the celebrations marking 50 years of the special relationship between our two countries, Prime Minister John Key says. More >>
South GP Continuing Medical Education Conference
Friday, 14 August 2015, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be here in Canterbury. I’d like to thank the New Zealand Medical Association for inviting me today. I’d also like to acknowledge Lesley Clarke, CEO of the NZMA and Dr Kate Braddock, Chair of the GP Council of the NZMA. More >>
Economy benefits from strong tourism growth
Friday, 14 August 2015, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Impressive growth in tourist guest nights has benefits for the wider economy, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
NZ engineering team to help with Nepal rebuild
Friday, 14 August 2015, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced that New Zealand has sent a team of 15 earthquake engineers to Nepal to assist with the rebuild following the massive quakes which hit the country earlier this year. More >>
New Partnership School application round opens
Friday, 14 August 2015, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
David Seymour, Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education, has announced that a third Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua application round is now open, from today through to October 30. More >>
Support extended for drought-affected South Island
Friday, 14 August 2015, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Support for the drought-affected eastern South Island has been extended with an extra $100,000 for Rural Support Trusts and the medium scale event officially extended to February next year, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
New online telehealth resource to encourage uptake
Friday, 14 August 2015, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
New online telehealth resource to encourage uptake Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has launched a new online resource which will help encourage the uptake of telehealth by health professionals across the country. The New Zealand Telehealth Resource Centre ... More >>
New Zealanders have final say on national flag
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 8:50 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will have their say in choosing the New Zealand flag after legislation enabling two postal referendums was endorsed by Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says. “The passing of the New Zealand Flag Referendums Bill, with ... More >>
Southern families benefit from free GP visits for under 13s
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says 96 per cent of general practices in Southern DHB are offering free GP visits for children aged under 13. More >>
Feedback sought on port plan
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is inviting public comment on a draft recovery plan for the damaged Lyttelton Port and its surrounding area. More >>
