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Optimising the role of pharmacists
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced the formation of a new steering group to explore optimising the role pharmacists play in community health care. More >>
New Minister’s focus on confidence and quality regulation
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today outlined his commitment to completing and bedding in a suite of legislative and regulatory reforms to make it easier for consumers, investors and businesses to transact with confidence. More >>
Start-up hub adds to Chch Innovation Precinct
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
An Innovation Hub to support new and emerging businesses is the latest addition to the Christchurch Innovation Precinct, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Massey to host $5m Food Safety Research Centre
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew today announced that Massey University will host the new Food Safety Science and Research Centre. More >>
Govt responds to Auckland transport report
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland Council are welcome to have a debate about future transport infrastructure investment plans, but the Government remains sceptical about the options being presented, Transport Minister Simon Bridges said today in response to the release of ‘Funding ... More >>
NZ to join global crackdown on tax evasion
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay today announced New Zealand’s timetable for participation in a global automatic exchange of information aimed at cracking down on tax evasion. More >>
First steps taken towards flag referendum
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed on the details of the flag referendum process and every political party represented in Parliament has been invited to take part, say Prime Minister John Key and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English. More >>
Teachers celebrated across New Zealand
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today acknowledged the enormous contribution teachers across the country are making every day to ensure all children are successful in education. More >>
Diwali celebrations held at Parliament
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga hosted the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and representatives of the Indian community yesterday evening in Parliament’s Grand Hall to celebrate Diwali. More >>
Depression initiative wins advertising awards
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 7:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the National Depression Initiative has won two major advertising awards at the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) Effectiveness awards in London. More >>
Three people have completed Ebola monitoring - all well
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says three people entering New Zealand were identified for self-monitoring as healthcare workers helping in the response in West Africa, and all have now been cleared. More >>
Tourism fund opens for third round
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key today announced applications are open for the third round of funding in the Tourism Growth Partnership. The $32 million contestable Government fund aims to boost innovation and productivity in the tourism ... More >>
More than 600 take up 3K to Christchurch jobs
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the Government’s 3K to Christchurch scheme is a winner with 633 unemployed people taking up the offer. More >>
Interim Families Commissioner appointed
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley today announced that Jo-anne Wilkinson has been appointed as interim Families Commissioner and Chair of the Families Commission Board. More >>
Cancer Society joins up with Cricket World Cup
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the ICC Cricket World Cup’s decision to appoint the Cancer Society as its official NZ charity partner. “It is great to see the Cancer Society join up with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015,” ... More >>
$15m for new biological research partnerships
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today announced the Government will invest more than $15 million over a maximum of seven years to support four research partnerships that will benefit New Zealand’s ... More >>
2015 PM’s Education Excellence Awards launched
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today launched the 2015 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards. More >>
New Ambassador to France appointed
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has appointed diplomat James Kember as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to France. More >>
Goodhew: Charities Annual Meeting
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to have been reappointed as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, to have the chance to once again address you and I am looking forward to continuing the partnership between Government and your sector over the next three ... More >>
Guy: Aquaculture New Zealand Annual Conference
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
I want to start by saying that as Minister I’m committed to a vibrant, profitable and sustainable aquaculture industry for New Zealand. More >>
