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Modern buildings open at two Auckland schools
Friday, 24 July 2015, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye will today open innovative new learning environments for students and teachers at two Auckland schools. More >>
Judge Armstrong appointed to Māori Land Court
Friday, 24 July 2015, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Judge Armstrong appointed to Māori Land Court The Māori Development Minister, Hon Te Ururoa Flavell, has announced the appointment of Judge Miharo Armstrong of Te Whānau-ā-Apanui to the Māori Land Court. Judge Armstrong was temporarily appointed ... More >>
Court of Appeal upholdsproduct liability claim
Friday, 24 July 2015, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye have welcomed the judgement from the Court of Appeal about the Ministry of Education’s case against Carter Holt Harvey over leaky school buildings. More >>
Better spinal injury outcomes goal of new policy
Friday, 24 July 2015, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and ACC Minister Nikki Kaye have confirmed that from next month people who suffer spinal cord injuries will be taken straight to a specialist hospital if feasible, to maximise their long-term health and rehabilitation ... More >>
NZ statement to UNSC Middle East Open Debate
Friday, 24 July 2015, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Right across the Middle East, grave issues continue to demand this Council’s attention. More >>
Statement on Mt Eden Prison allegations
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga Minister of Corrections 23 July 2015 Media Statement Statement on Mt Eden Prison allegations More >>
Broadband Map helps Kiwis find best connectivity options
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams today launched a new online map that will allow New Zealanders to source the best broadband options available to them at their home or business. More >>
Youth Service extension bill passes first reading
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says a bill extending the successful Youth Service to better support 19 year old parents and other unemployed 18 and 19 year olds at risk of long term welfare dependence has passed its first reading. Youth ... More >>
Simon Bridges Speech: Minerals West Coast Forum 2015
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s good to be back at the Minerals West Coast Forum to speak to you all again. More >>
Early successes for new Screen Production Grant
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry today announced the results of the first review of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG). More >>
More students achieving in Te Atatū
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
National List MP Alfred Ngaro says parents will be happy to know there is steady improvement in Te Atatu with 79 per cent of kids passing NCEA Level 2. "This is fantastic news. I want to congratulate all our hard-working students, and thank their parents, ... More >>
New Māori aquaculture agreements signed
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
New Māori aquaculture agreements signed New regional agreements for Māori commercial aquaculture have been signed by Government Ministers today, including Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. Three regional agreements have been signed with iwi from the ... More >>
Minister demands assurances from Serco
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
orrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today made it clear to Serco managers that he expects safety and security at Mt Eden Corrections Facility to be a top priority. More >>
Tool to help GPs diagnose & manage TIA/Strokes
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says an electronic decision support tool will help GPs improve the diagnosis and management of patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke. "We know TIAs can be a precursor of a more severe stroke ... More >>
Exciting progress in educational achievement
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says a regional breakdown showing the proportion of 18-year-olds with NCEA Level 2 rising in each of the country’s 16 local body regions is exciting. More >>
SmartGates to more than double
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Over $6 million from the Future Investment Fund will go towards expanding and modernising SmartGate at our borders to help manage increasing numbers of travellers, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
New world-class framework for UAVs
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
New rules on the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will enable innovation and put New Zealand at the forefront of regulating a rapidly evolving industry, Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss say. More >>
New seafood and marine centre welcomed
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The decision by Plant & Food Research to invest with Port Nelson in a new purpose-built research facility in Akersten Street is great news for Nelson, says local MP Dr Nick Smith. More >>
Labour's Environment Bill a bad joke
Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Environment 22 July 2015 Media Statement Labour's Environment Bill a bad joke More >>
Minister announces appointments to boards
Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says he is pleased to announce appointments to two transport-related boards. More >>
