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Dunne to attend high needs health care symposium in US
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Dunne to attend high needs health care symposium in Washington DC Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne heads for Washington DC today to attend the Commonwealth Fund’s 17th International Symposium on Health Care Policy. “A major theme of the 2014 ... More >>
Ambassador and High Commissioner appointments
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced diplomat David Strachan as New Zealand’s new Ambassador to the Philippines. “The Philippines market is important for New Zealand. Last year New Zealand exported over $750 million of goods to the Philippines, ... More >>
Gerry Brownlee: Statement on CAA findings
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
“I remain disappointed with myself for the events which occurred at Christchurch Airport on July 24. More >>
Broadband uptake exceeds ten per cent
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Connections to broadband have accelerated by nearly forty per cent over the past quarter as more households, businesses and schools are able to join the fibre network. The latest quarterly figures on the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) and ... More >>
Draft Responsible Lending Code released for consultation
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith is inviting feedback on a draft Responsible Lending Code released for consultation today. More >>
Minimum family tax credit to rise next year
Monday, 17 November 2014, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay says working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit will receive a small increase from 1 April next year. More >>
NZ steps up support for fight against Ebola
Monday, 17 November 2014, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman and Foreign Minister Murray McCully have outlined further support from New Zealand to help combat the spread of Ebola. More >>
Statement on the resignation of Roger Sutton
Monday, 17 November 2014, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he’s disappointed by the events which have led to the resignation today of Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) chief executive Roger Sutton. More >>
New initiatives to improve tenancy services
Monday, 17 November 2014, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to the delivery of key tenancy services are set to streamline and speed up processes for landlords and tenants, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Minister marks C Company House opening
Monday, 17 November 2014, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has congratulated all those who worked to establish the C Company Memorial House which opened in Gisborne today. More >>
Focus on correct use of antibiotics
Monday, 17 November 2014, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says Antibiotic Awareness Week is a chance for New Zealanders to contribute to the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. More >>
Marlborough Children’s Team now live
Monday, 17 November 2014, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Marlborough Children’s Team now live Today the Marlborough Children’s Team begins working with local families for the first time, says Social Development Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
New Zealand-Korea FTA negotiations conclude
Saturday, 15 November 2014, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the announcement on the successful conclusion of negotiations with the Republic of Korea on a Free Trade Agreement. More >>
NZ and Korea complete Free Trade Agreement
Saturday, 15 November 2014, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 15 November 2014 Media Statement NZ and Korea complete Free Trade Agreement Prime Minister John Key today announced that New Zealand and the Republic of Korea have completed Free Trade Agreement negotiations. “Korea ... More >>
Chancellor’s visit highlights science alliance
Saturday, 15 November 2014, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed today’s announcement by German Chancellor Angela Merkel of a Memorandum of Understanding between Auckland University’s Bio-engineering Institute and Germany’s Fraunhofer. More >>
Joint Press Statement by John Key and Angela Merkel
Friday, 14 November 2014, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
In our meeting today in Auckland we reaffirmed the close and long-standing relations between our two countries, building on the 60 years of diplomatic relations which we celebrated just last year. More >>
Prime Minister to attend G20 Leaders’ Summit
Friday, 14 November 2014, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key is attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit as an invited guest and will travel to Brisbane tomorrow. “It’s an honour to have been invited as a guest of Australia and I’m proud New Zealand will be represented alongside the ... More >>
$200,000 Youth Fund supports 47 projects
Friday, 14 November 2014, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Fund supports youth led and designed projects that enable young people to develop decision-making and leadership skills, and engage with and contribute to their communities. More >>
Gallipoli 2015 tickets reallocated
Friday, 14 November 2014, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss says the second tranche of the Gallipoli 2015 ballot is underway, with just over 300 double passes to next year’s Anzac Day commemorations reallocated this week. As of Monday 10 November, 632 double passes ... More >>
More screening & resources to combat diabetes
Friday, 14 November 2014, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more Kiwis are being screened for diabetes, and more support is being offered to those living with the condition. More >>
