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Sparking the conversation on Child Abuse
Friday, 14 November 2014, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley this morning adopted her Buddy Day “Buddy” called Poppy at the launch in Wellington. “Buddy Day is about advocating for the rights of children, promoting child protection, and challenging people to make the ... More >>
Oil and gas Block Offer 2015 consultation begins
Friday, 14 November 2014, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced the start of the Block Offer 2015 process for awarding oil and gas exploration permits. More >>
Government and NZRL join forces for families
Friday, 14 November 2014, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced a partnership with New Zealand Rugby League to improve the education, health and wellbeing of thousands of young people and families. More >>
Cross-agency Ebola exercise a success
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says New Zealand is prepared to respond to a range of potential scenarios involving Ebola, with a table-top exercise held in Wellington today as part of ongoing readiness activities. More >>
Go-ahead for first Central City transport projects
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Christchurch has taken the first steps towards a modern central city transport network that works for all kinds of travel. More >>
James Cook Research Fellowships awarded
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the recipients of this year’s James Cook Research Fellowships. More >>
NZ upgrades diplomatic mission in Myanmar
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that New Zealand has upgraded its diplomatic mission in Yangon, Myanmar to a full Embassy. More >>
OECD report highlights importance of RMA reform
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s ranking in a just-published report as 28th of 34 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in terms of the burden to the economy due to environmental policies highlights the importance of reforming ... More >>
Minister welcomes ASB Community Trust insulation partnership
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says the ASB Community Trust contribution to funding the insulation of houses in Auckland, as part of the Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes programme, is an important example of partnership between Government ... More >>
PM opens NZ Consulate-General in Chengdu
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has opened the New Zealand Consulate-General in the Western Chinese city of Chengdu. “New Zealand is among the first group of countries in the world to open a diplomatic post in Chengdu,” Mr Key says. “This is a natural ... More >>
Minister commends Police efforts to find prisoner
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Michael Woodhouse today acknowledged the combined efforts of New Zealand and international Police to find and capture absconded prisoner Phillip John Smith (Traynor) overnight. “I commend the work of New Zealand and Brazilian police ... More >>
Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs)
Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Briefings to incoming Ministers as published on the websites of the responsible Government Ministries and agencies. Click on the links to access the BIMs. More >>
Minister commends Karapiro clean-up
Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the removal of aquatic hornwort from Lake Karapiro, saying it will enhance the health of this nationally significant lake. More >>
Speech to the 2nd International Symposium on Drug Driving
Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Speech to the 2nd International Symposium on Drugs and Driving Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure to join you this morning for the opening of what is the most significant drug driving event to be held in New Zealand. This is a problem that the Government ... More >>
Innovative eHealth idea wins $10,000
Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has congratulated the winner of a challenge to find innovative IT ideas to improve health services. “The Clinicians’ Challenge encourages health professionals to find ways technology can solve problems they face ... More >>
Better air connections with the Philippines
Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Better air connections with the Philippines Air links between New Zealand and the Philippines are set to improve with the signing today of an air services arrangement, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges. More >>
Coleman: Health Informatics NZ Conference, Auckland
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
This conference has had a 30 percent increase in attendance since last year, which highlights the increasing importance of health informatics and the broader topic of eHealth. More >>
Traynor’s passport recalled
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Traynor’s passport recalled Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne said today the Department of Internal Affairs has recalled the passport of prisoner Phillip John Smith, issued in the name of Phillip John Traynor, under S.10 of the Passport Act ... More >>
Tech incubator awards first repayable grant
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Tech incubator awards first repayable grant Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the recipient of the first repayable grant through Callaghan Innovation’s expanded business incubator network. Tiro Lifesciences, an early-stage ... More >>
Food Safety Arrangement signed with Indonesia
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew has today welcomed the signing of a Food Safety Arrangement between New Zealand and Indonesia. “Signing of the Food Safety Arrangement demonstrates the commitment of New Zealand and Indonesia to further develop our bilateral ... More >>
