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NZTE Board appointments announced
Monday, 15 June 2015, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
NZTE Board appointments announced Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser today announced new appointments and reappointments to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) Board. Wayne Norrie and Charlotte Walshe ... More >>
$3.2 million for natural hazards projects
Monday, 15 June 2015, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Science and Innovation 15 June 2015 $3.2 million for natural hazards projects More >>
NZ Symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction opening address
Monday, 15 June 2015, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. I would like to thank Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Mayor Lianne Dalziel for being here today, as well as other representatives from local government. More >>
Perioperative mortality report
Monday, 15 June 2015, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is welcoming today’s release of the fourth annual Perioperative Mortality Review Committee’s (POMRC) report. More >>
New Civil Defence recovery law
Monday, 15 June 2015, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that Cabinet has approved changes to the Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Act that will improve the way communities recover from emergencies. Ms Kaye made the announcement this morning at the New Zealand ... More >>
New research and community programmes to combat elder abuse
Monday, 15 June 2015, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders need to confront the reality of elder abuse to prevent the exploitation and mistreatment of older people, Senior Citizens Minister Maggie Barry says. New research released on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day shows around one in 10 older ... More >>
Fieldays 2015 another big success
Sunday, 14 June 2015, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Government
This year’s Fieldays has been another major success and shows the resilience of the primary sector, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
Minister Congratulates Pacific musicians
Sunday, 14 June 2015, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has congratulated all the winners in last night’s Vodafone Pacific Music Awards. More >>
US visit strengthens partnership
Saturday, 13 June 2015, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says meetings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to discuss border interests and supply chain security, have reinforced Customs strong working relationship with ... More >>
Disability Issues advocated at highest level
Friday, 12 June 2015, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner says the Conference of States Parties was an opportunity to exchange ideas with other countries and support the campaign for Robert Martin, New Zealand’s candidate to the Committee for the Rights of Persons ... More >>
NZMA General Practitioners Conference Speech
Friday, 12 June 2015, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Thank for the invitation to speak with you this morning. I want to acknowledge the New Zealand Medical Association and Conference Matters for organising this conference year after year and for the critical role primary care plays in improving population ... More >>
Product stewardship awarded to Fuji Xerox
Friday, 12 June 2015, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith today recognised Fuji Xerox for its efforts to responsibly manage the environmental effects of its products, with the company awarded product accreditation under the Waste Minimisation Act for its Zero Landfill scheme. More >>
Search begins for new Chief Victims Advisor
Friday, 12 June 2015, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Establishing a Chief Victims Advisor to the Government is an important step to ensuring victims are placed at the heart of decision-making, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
Guy: Farmer Wellness Big Breakfast
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
I came up with the idea of this function when I was out running about six weeks ago and felt the time was right for the Government to communicate two very important messages to our farming families and communities. More >>
Greenhouse gas study tour winners announced
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced the two winners of the 2015 Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) - World Farmer Organisation Study Tour in Argentina later this year. More >>
Faster access to cancer services in Waikato
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says Waikato DHB is focused on delivering faster access to improved cancer services. Dr Coleman today visited Waikato Hospital’s chemotherapy day stay unit and met with staff and patients as well as representatives ... More >>
$485k funding for councils to support youth
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye says 25 councils will benefit from around $485,000 of funding under the 2015 Youth Development Partnership Fund. “This fund is about helping councils get young people aged 12 to 24 involved in and leading projects that are ... More >>
Nelson Housing Accord agreed between Govt and Council
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
A Nelson Housing Accord aimed at improving the supply and affordability of housing in the district has been signed today by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Rachel Reese. “Nelson’s housing issues are not as acute as those of ... More >>
Youth Service delivers for at-risk young people
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Service delivers for at-risk young people Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the latest results from the Youth Service show it is making a difference for at-risk young people, by supporting them to build their skills and prepare them ... More >>
Start-up hub opens in Chch Innovation Precinct
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today opened an innovation hub to support new and emerging businesses in Christchurch’s Innovation Precinct. More >>
