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Applications open for $10m fund for teachers’ ideas

Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced that applications have opened for the new $10 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund. More >>

Tasman growers facing major cleanup

Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has visited hail-affected orchards in the Tasman region and says growers are coping well despite the damage caused last week. “The massive hailstorm last Tuesday has caused a range of damage to approximately ... More >>

Commemoration by the numbers

Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Statistics Minister Craig Foss today commemorated Armistice Day with the launch of a WW100 infographic. “The First World War was a significant event in New Zealand’s history — it helped define us as a nation and it continues to have a lasting impact,” ... More >>

Strategic approach to health workforce planning

Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new Health Workforce New Zealand reports show New Zealand has a sound strategy in place on workforce planning. More >>

Winston Churchill Fellows Announced for 2015

Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Winston Churchill Fellows Announced for 2015 Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today announced that 14 recipients have been awarded Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships for 2015. “This year’s Fellows represent a diverse ... More >>

Agencies to urgently review prisoner escape

Monday, 10 November 2014, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Michael Woodhouse and Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga say agencies are working together to urgently review how a prisoner on temporary release was able to leave the country. “The circumstances leading to Phillip John Smith ... More >>

Speech - opening NZ Blood Service’s new centre, Christchurch

Monday, 10 November 2014, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you for inviting me to open the New Zealand Blood Service’s new Christchurch Blood Centre. I am pleased that one of my first acts as the new Minister of Health is to open a facility that will be part of Christchurch’s recovery from the devastation ... More >>

Minister opens new Christchurch blood centre

Monday, 10 November 2014, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today officially opened the New Zealand Blood Service’s new state-of-the-art Christchurch Blood Centre. “This modern facility in Addington is essential in maintaining New Zealand’s self-sufficiency in blood and blood products, ... More >>

Guy: ‘Cricket World Cup 100 Days to Go’ Business Reception

Friday, 7 November 2014, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government

This is my first visit to India, and it is clear the opportunity and potential here is abundant. My time here has been very successful. I have just come from a meeting with my counterpart, the Indian Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh. More >>

Minister commemorates Armistice Day in Europe

Friday, 7 November 2014, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government

In her first official overseas visit new Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, and lead Minister for New Zealand’s WW100 programme, Maggie Barry will attend the 96th anniversary commemorations of Armistice Day in Europe. More >>

Passing Te Reo Māori bill is a key priority

Friday, 7 November 2014, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Māori Development is committed to progressing the Māori Language (Te Reo Maori) Bill and the establishment of a new entity Te Mātāwai to lead the revitalisation of te reo Māori. More >>

Project Energize delivers results for kids

Friday, 7 November 2014, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman today saw physical activity and nutrition programme Project Energize in action at Manaia View School in Northland. More >>

Crime rate continues to fall against BPS targets

Friday, 7 November 2014, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The Justice Sector has continued to make progress against its Better Public Service targets with further decreases to the total crime rate and youth crime in the latest quarter, Justice Minister Amy Adams said today. More >>

World Oral Health Day - progress in children’s oral health

Friday, 7 November 2014, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne, in marking World Oral Health Day today, says additional investment in child dental services has seen a major improvement in our children’s oral health, but there is more to do. More >>

Recognising excellence in foster care

Friday, 7 November 2014, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley today presented awards honouring ten foster care families at Government House in Wellington. “These awards recognise the hard work and selfless commitment foster carers make to some of our most vulnerable children ... More >>

Two new projects to attract tourists to NZ

Friday, 7 November 2014, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key today announced the Government is co-investing in two new projects as part of the Tourism Growth Partnership. The Tourism Growth Partnership is a $32 million contestable Government fund which aims to support innovation ... More >>

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