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Speech to Downstream Conference 2015
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be back at this conference and to be New Zealand’s Energy Minister for a third year. Time flies when you’re having fun – and it’s been a real privilege working in such an exciting sector that is always changing and is enhancing ... More >>
GP practice staff get healthy alongside patients
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says general practice staff are getting behind a programme which has them joining their patients to live healthily. “The Energized Practice initiative sees medical staff and patients take part in activities designed ... More >>
Think twice before buying wildlife products
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Conservation Nicky Wagner is reminding all travellers that wildlife crime is serious and they should think twice before purchasing any wildlife products or souvenirs overseas. March 3 is United Nations World Wildlife Day, a day ... More >>
$905k to grow tomorrow’s business leaders
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Young people across New Zealand will receive a boost to develop their entrepreneurial skills and knowledge, after Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced $905,000 funding under the Youth Enterprise Fund. More >>
Changes proposed to telecommunications facilities standards
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
P ublic feedback is being sought on proposed changes to the National Environmental Standard (NES) for telecommunications facilities to help speed up improvements and reduce costs. More >>
Bumper tuatara season on Little Barrier Island
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry is pleased to announce a bumper crop of tuatara eggs on Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island this breeding season. “It’s an outstanding example of what can be achieved when we ensure that New Zealand’s ecosystems ... More >>
Review of financial advice laws to commence
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today released the terms of reference for a review of the legislation governing how financial advice is provided. More >>
Education Excellence Awards judges named
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the names of the judges and education experts who will decide the winners of the 2015 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards. “The Awards, presented for the first time last year, celebrate outstanding ... More >>
Improvements to food traceability on agenda
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the release of the Dairy Traceability Working Group’s reports, which make recommendations on food supply chain traceability. “The group was formed following a recommendation from the Government Inquiry into ... More >>
A year of milestones for disability groups
Monday, 2 March 2015, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues 2 March 2015 Media Statement A year of milestones for disability groups More >>
MPs’ remuneration to be changed
Monday, 2 March 2015, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced an overhaul of the Remuneration Authority Act, tying MP salaries to those of the wider public sector, which will be passed under urgency. Mr Key says the decision was made after the Remuneration Authority’s ... More >>
More ACC support to help address sexual violence
Monday, 2 March 2015, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye welcomes ACC’s new support package for people who’ve experienced sexual abuse or assault. “It’s clear to me ACC has listened to feedback from clients, families, counsellors and others, and their input is reflected in the ... More >>
Name change for Ethnic Affairs
Monday, 2 March 2015, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Greater alignment with New Zealand’s ethnic communities is the focus of a change in the government agency that works to promote the benefit of ethnic diversity. From today, the Office of Ethnic Affairs will be known as the Office of Ethnic Communities, ... More >>
Kōrero mai, kōrero atu ki Te Matatini
Monday, 2 March 2015, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Kōrero mai, kōrero atu ki Te Matatini The Māori Development Minister encourages whānau heading to Te Matatini in Christchurch next week to use as much Māori language as they can. The Māori Language Commission has just launched a “kōrero mai” ... More >>
Minister of Health Volunteer Awards open
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Nominations open today for the 2015 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards – recognising the thousands of unsung heroes who support New Zealand’s health and disability services. More >>
More choice for hearing impaired welcomed
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Nicky Wagner says the extension of the CapTel relay service increases choice for hearing impaired or deaf people to make phone calls and live an ordinary life. More >>
More hours for hearing impaired telephone service
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Hearing impaired people can now access captioned telephone services for an additional two hours a day, Communications Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>
Five schools get special recruitment allowance
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says schools in Northland, Waikato, Hawkes Bay and Canterbury are the first to gain approval to use a new allowance to recruit principals who can help them tackle significant challenges. More >>
Australia and NZ sign MoU for criminal history checks
Saturday, 28 February 2015, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Communities on both sides of the Tasman will benefit following the expansion of a criminal history checking service to vet individuals for employment, training and registration purposes. More >>
Information-sharing on student loans welcomed
Saturday, 28 February 2015, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Todd McClay have welcomed the announcement of an arrangement that will see Australia and New Zealand share data to assist New Zealand to recoup unpaid student loans of ... More >>
