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NZ welcomes US, Cuba announcement
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed this morning’s announcement that the United States and Cuba intend to re-establish diplomatic relations after 53 years. More >>
Submissions on future of science system
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today released the summary of submissions received in response to the Government's first Draft National Statement of Science Investment (NSSI), which sets out the current settings and proposed future priorities ... More >>
Scheme to fill hard-to-staff health jobs working
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a scheme to fill hard-to-staff health roles is making a real difference to the career choices of graduating health professionals. More >>
Economy grows solidly in September year
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s economy remains one of the fastest growing in the developed world, confirming that the Government’s economic programme is taking New Zealand in the right direction, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Tax assistance agreement to begin next year
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
From next year a significant new measure for countering tax evasion will become available to Inland Revenue, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay. The Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, signed in 2012, provides for administrative co-operation ... More >>
Accreditation Rebuilds Confidence in Christchurch
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Christchurch City’s reinstatement by International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) as a Building Consent Authority (BCA) is a significant step in rebuilding confidence in the Council and progressing reconstruction of the city, Building and Housing Minister ... More >>
$23.5 million redevelopment of Southern Cross school
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye confirmed today that $23.5 million of funding has been approved towards the second stage of redevelopment of Southern Cross Campus. More >>
New strategy to tackle kauri dieback
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
A new joint strategy to tackle kauri dieback has been welcomed by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry. More >>
Over $700,000 allocated to racecourse safety
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Nathan Guy has announced that 25 projects to improve safety at racecourses across New Zealand will be receiving grants worth $703,596. The money is coming from the Racing Safety Development Fund which provides $1 million annually to racecourse ... More >>
New gestational diabetes guidelines published
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says all pregnant women will be routinely screened for diabetes as part of new national guidelines. “Diabetes is one of our biggest health challenges in New Zealand. We need to ensure best practice for screening and ... More >>
Full audits of all rest homes available to public
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has announced that full audit reports for all rest homes will be published online from today in a more reader-friendly format. More >>
Collaboration key in reducing child off-road vehicle deaths
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed a cross-sector report aimed at reducing child deaths in motorcycle, quad bike and other off-road vehicle accidents. More >>
New community housing development opened
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett today opened Accessible Properties’ new community housing development in Johnsonville, furthering the Government’s commitment to providing better social housing for those in need. More >>
P- Report shows more people getting treatment
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says the latest Indicators and Progress Report for the Government’s Methamphetamine Action Plan shows more prisoners are completing drug treatment programmes. The report released today shows more than 1000 prisoners a year are starting programmes ... More >>
Alcohol forum report released
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
The report of the Ministerial Forum on Alcohol Advertising and Sponsorship has been released today, with Ministers noting that further work will be required on the feasibility and impact of the proposals. More >>
New Health Minister visits all 20 DHBs
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 16 December 2014 Media Statement New Health Minister visits all 20 DHBs More >>
Minister receives Whitehead report
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has now received the report on the Ministerial Inquiry - Events surrounding the request for waiver of the diplomatic immunity of a Malaysian Defence Attaché. More >>
Minister praises Police for drugs operations
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Michael Woodhouse today congratulated Police for the latest successful drug-related operation targeting gang members in the Upper North Island. More >>
Minister welcomes predator control venture
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed an innovative partnership to dramatically transform the way invasive predators are managed on mainland New Zealand. The NEXT Foundation has partnered with philanthropists Gareth Morgan and Sam Morgan, and the ... More >>
Funding finalised for school payroll company
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay, Steven Joyce, has announced that Cabinet has finalised funding arrangements for Education Payroll Limited for the 2014/15 year. More >>
