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New High Commissioner to the Cook Islands named

Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has named diplomat Nick Hurley as New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to the Cook Islands. “New Zealand and the Cook Islands have a unique relationship, based on historical ties and shared citizenship,” Mr McCully ... More >>

Minister to host forums for ethnic communities

Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga will hold a nationwide series of evening community forums, beginning in Taupo tonight. "The forums will give us opportunities to discuss the issues and challenges facing our ethnic communities," ... More >>

Joyce to strengthen links in Latin America

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Strengthening education and trade links will be the focus of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce’s first visit to Latin America. This afternoon Mr Joyce departs for a 10-day visit to Chile, Colombia and Brazil with ... More >>

Whānau Ora provides X-factor in new initiatives

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government

The Whānau Ora Minister is thrilled to see the South Island’s Whānau Ora commissioning agency support education and employment programmes. Te Pūtahitanga ki Te Waipounamu has invested in the trades training apprenticeship initiative He Toki ki te Mahi ... More >>

Agencies to benefit from new AoG panel

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the five providers appointed to a new All-of-Government (AoG) panel for risk financing and insurance intermediary (brokerage) services. The providers selected following a competitive tender process ... More >>

Field of Remembrance established

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today helped students at Titahi Bay’s Ngāti Toa School establish a Field of Remembrance as part of a nationwide project to highlight the service and sacrifice of young New Zealanders during World War One. More >>

Free, impartial advice for Cantabrians extended

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner says the continued funding of the Residential Advisory Service (RAS) means more Cantabrians will be able to access free, impartial advice on getting their home repaired or rebuilt. More >>

Coleman launches flu immunisation campaign

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today launched the annual influenza immunisation campaign at Victoria University of Wellington’s Student Hub. “The Government is committed to increasing influenza protection in New Zealand, especially among ... More >>

Greens wrong on free GP visits for under 13s

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

Greens wrong on free GP visits for under 13s Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and ACC Minister Nikki Kaye say the Greens have got it wrong on free under 13s doctor visits. “We expect levels of uptake by general practices of the free under 13s ... More >>

Request for Ellis Commission of Inquiry declined

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Amy Adams has declined a request from supporters of Peter Ellis for a Commission of Inquiry on the basis that an inquiry cannot be used to determine the liability of any person. Mr Ellis was convicted in 1993 on multiple charges of ... More >>

New process for red zone Crown offers

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced a process to give everyone a say on the Crown offers to owners of vacant, commercial/industrial and uninsured properties in the Residential Red Zone. More >>

Positive Ageing Strategy report released

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

The value of older people to New Zealand has been spelled out in a new report released today by Senior Citizens Minister Maggie Barry. More >>

Advancing NZ's bilateral and trade relationship with Poland

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government

Advancing New Zealand's bilateral and trade relationship with Poland A parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker, Rt Hon David Carter, has been advancing the bilateral and trade relationship with Poland during the past week. In Warsaw, the delegation ... More >>

Three NZ-China research projects announced

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today opened the fourth New Zealand/China Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Co-operation in Wellington by announcing three new joint research projects between the two countries. Sixty delegates ... More >>

Consultation sought on tobacco control protocol

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government

Public feedback is being sought on whether New Zealand should sign up to an international agreement aimed at getting rid of the illicit trade in tobacco products. More >>

Extension of NZDF commitment in Afghanistan

Monday, 20 April 2015, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Defence Force’s commitment of mentors and support staff to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Afghanistan has been extended out to December 2016, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>

New code to put victims first

Monday, 20 April 2015, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Amy Adams says a new draft Victims Code of Rights will help to ensure victims are better informed and put them at the heart of the justice system. The draft code outlines victims’ rights, the services available to victims and ... More >>