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Climate change support for Pacific Island nations

Friday, 20 February 2015, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government

“New Zealand is assisting Pacific Island countries to develop their responses to climate change,” said Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser. A two-day workshop for Pacific Island countries is being hosted in Auckland by the Ministry ... More >>

School Trust issued with notice

Friday, 20 February 2015, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata has issued the Trust running Te Pumanawa o te Wairua School with a performance notice requiring it to take immediate action to address areas of serious concern at the school. More >>

Pharmacists key to safe use of medicines

Friday, 20 February 2015, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Let’s PLAN for better care pharmacy week is a great opportunity for New Zealanders to discover how much they can learn about their medicines from their pharmacist, says Associate Health Minister Peter ... More >>

$146 million roading project underway in Auckland

Friday, 20 February 2015, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges has today turned the first sod of a $146 million dollar roading project that will better link the Auckland International Airport and the greater Auckland area. The upgrade of State Highway 20A, George Bolt Memorial ... More >>

ACC signs on to free under 13s doctor visits

Friday, 20 February 2015, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and ACC Minister Nikki Kaye have confirmed ACC’s commitment to free under 13s doctor visits. More >>

Customs helps crack overseas drug ring

Friday, 20 February 2015, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says a crackdown on an international drug ring is a great example of how overseas agencies working together can protect each other’s borders. “The global drug trade causes immense harm to communities and the Government ... More >>

December deficit $381m better than forecast

Friday, 20 February 2015, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Higher than expected tax revenue and lower than expected operating expenses contributed to an operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) deficit of $990 million for the six months to December, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

New Ambassador to Ethiopia and the AU

Friday, 20 February 2015, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has named diplomat Bruce Shepherd as New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union. “Our relationship with Ethiopia is developing quickly with potential for closer trade and economic ties,” Mr McCully ... More >>

McCully thanks departing Permanent Representative

Friday, 20 February 2015, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

McCully thanks departing Permanent Representative Foreign Minister Murray McCully has paid tribute to the outstanding performance of New Zealand’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Jim McLay, who concludes his second term in May. “Ambassador ... More >>

$835k for youth social enterprise initiatives

Friday, 20 February 2015, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye is pleased to announce that three social enterprise initiatives for young people will receive a total of $835,000 funding under the Youth Enterprise Fund. More >>

English: Institute of Public Administration

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government

This is my seventh opportunity to talk to this audience, which reflects both the stability of this Government and the opportunity provided by a clear election mandate to embed changes in public services. More >>

Bill to improve coronial system passes first reading

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government

A Bill to make the coronial system quicker and more effective passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>

Help for Queenstown’s labour shortage

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Temporary changes to immigration rules will further help Queenstown employers recruit much needed staff, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett and Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse announced today. A new streamlined visa process means that from ... More >>

Cabinet to take fresh look at Bain case

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has agreed to set aside all previous advice relating to David Bain’s compensation claim and conduct a fresh inquiry, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced. In November 2011, former Canadian Supreme Court judge Justice Ian Binnie was appointed ... More >>

Education agreement signed with UAE

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Education agreement signed with UAE Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the signing of an education agreement to strengthen New Zealand’s education relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). More >>

Further gains made in health BPS targets

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Further gains made in health BPS targets Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Better Public Services results released today show immunisation rates have reached an all-time high and rheumatic fever rates have dropped considerably. “It is important ... More >>

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