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Annual Report shows ACC on right track
Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for ACC Nikki Kaye today welcomed the release of the Accident Compensation Corporation’s Annual Report, which shows its financial performance is improving. ACC has achieved a surplus of $2.1billion - $300 million ahead of budget. Levies ... More >>
Gallipoli 2015 deadline approaches
Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Successful applicants of the Gallipoli 2015 ballot have just four days left to accept their place at next year’s Anzac Day commemorations, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
Prisons safety to be boosted with on-body cameras
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says staff and prisoner safety in prisons will be boosted by the wider use of on body cameras in sites around the country. More >>
Shane Jones Nauru, Mauritius, Seychelles High Commissioner
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that Shane Jones will serve as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Nauru, Mauritius and the Seychelles in addition to his role as Pacific Economic Development Ambassador. More >>
McCully to Indonesian Presidential Inauguration
Monday, 20 October 2014, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
McCully to Indonesian Presidential Inauguration Foreign Minister Murray McCully has travelled to Jakarta to attend the inauguration ceremony for the Indonesian President-elect Joko Widodo. “Indonesia is one of the world’s largest democracies, a major player ... More >>
Next steps for Rules Reduction Taskforce
Monday, 20 October 2014, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Paula Bennett has today launched the Rules Reduction initiative, opening the way for people to submit examples of property regulations and local rules that don’t make sense. More >>
Bennett to attend APEC meeting in Beijing
Friday, 17 October 2014, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister Paula Bennett leaves Monday for Beijing where she will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual meeting of Finance Ministers. More >>
Jonathan Coleman - Health Minister checks out Ebola unit
Friday, 17 October 2014, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today seen first-hand how Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital is well prepared to treat any suspected Ebola patients. More >>
Sole Parents lead the way in benefit drop
Friday, 17 October 2014, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley welcomes the latest release of benefit figures showing the number of people on welfare for the September quarter is the lowest since 2008, with sole parents leading the impressive results. More >>
Speech to Fieldays stakeholder engagement function
Friday, 17 October 2014, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be here tonight, talking to everyone involved in Fieldays. This is the biggest event of its kind in the southern hemisphere, attracting nearly 120,000 visitors this year including a large number of international visitors and delegations. More >>
New milestone in heavy vehicle fuel efficiency
Friday, 17 October 2014, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says an agreement signed between the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and one of New Zealand’s largest trucking companies is a significant milestone for the Heavy Vehicle Fuel Efficiency ... More >>
Minister urges safety first on the water
Friday, 17 October 2014, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges wants boat users to make safety the top priority, as New Zealand’s first Safer Boating Week begins today. More >>
New Zealand wins Security Council seat
Friday, 17 October 2014, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed New Zealand securing a place on the United Nations Security Council for the 2015-16 term. More >>
Campaign to help Kiwis recognise stroke signs
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new campaign to help New Zealanders recognise the signs of a stroke is being launched in Waikato today. “Every day around 24 New Zealanders have a stroke, and a quarter occur in people under 65. High blood ... More >>
New technology speeds up cancer treatment
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new technology being used at Auckland City Hospital will enable more precise and faster radiotherapy treatment for people with cancer. More >>
World War One exhibition gives insight into war and conflict
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
World War One exhibition gives insight into war and conflict The commitment and sacrifice of thousands of New Zealanders in the war to end all wars is brought to life in a compelling new exhibition at the National Library, Internal Affairs Minister ... More >>
More accolades for PGP programmes
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 10:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has congratulated Precision Seafood Harvesting (PSH) for winning the Innovation in Sustainability & Clean Tech award and the Supreme Innovator award at the New Zealand Innovators Awards in Auckland tonight. More >>
Reform of RMA critical to reforming housing affordability
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Resource Management Act needs to explicitly recognise the importance of New Zealanders’ access to more affordable housing if the downward trend in home ownership over the past 20 years is to be reversed, Building and Housing, and Environment Minister Dr ... More >>
Northland’s roll out of free under 13s doctors' visits
Tuesday, 14 October 2014, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes Northland’s decision to fund free doctors’ visits and prescriptions for under 13s. More >>
Remembering Mark Ford
Monday, 13 October 2014, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today extended his deepest sympathies to the family of Mark Ford. More >>
