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$107.5m to Lincoln University science re-build
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced that the Government has approved in principle to provide up to $107.5 million in capital funding toward the rebuilding of Lincoln University’s science facilities destroyed ... More >>
Queen to recognise exceptional young leaders
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today welcomed the opening of nominations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme, which aims to dis-cover, celebrate and support young people from Commonwealth countries. More >>
New system leading to more timely information
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Statis-tics 17 July 2014 Media Statement New system leading to more timely information More >>
Northlanders urged to take care when clearing damaged trees
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister Primary Industries Jo Goodhew is urging Northlanders to take extreme care when clearing windthrown trees, and to get in touch with the Ministry if they need safety tips. More >>
Single Business Number for all businesses by 2017
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
The goal of a single business number for all kiwi businesses to use in their dealings with Government agencies has moved a big step closer with a decision that all key government agencies that work regularly with businesses will be required to recognise ... More >>
More social workers for Child, Youth and Family
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
More than 80 new social work staff for Child, Youth and Family will soon be recruited to help alleviate pressure on frontline staff. More >>
Free winter flu vaccine programme extended
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has announced that the seasonal influenza immunisation programme will be extended to the end of August. More >>
Business competition for a flying start reopens
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Steven Joyce today announced business.govt.nz ’s ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition is back for its fourth year. More >>
Minister to attend G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will attend the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Sydney this weekend, and also participate in the preceding Business-20 (B20) summit, which will bring together a number of international business leaders. “While not a core ... More >>
A century of prices measured by Statistics NZ
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Nicky Wagner today acknowledged a century of measuring prices by Statistics New Zealand. The Consumers Price Index (CPI) has measured the rate of price change of goods and services purchased by individuals and families since ... More >>
More places earmarked for rural medical students
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
More places earmarked for rural medical students Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced there will be an additional 34 medical places for students next year at our two medical schools, including more positions earmarked for rural students. Mr ... More >>
Government Northland recovery assistance progressing well
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government expects to contribute millions of dollars in funding towards the Northland recovery and response costs, Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says. More >>
Councils won’t bear burden of fixing local roads
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says Northlanders can count on the Government’s financial support for repairs to the region’s storm-damaged local roading network. More >>
Greens need to learn what's already happening in innovation
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The Green Party needs to learn what's already happening with innovation in New Zealand before bursting out with old 2008 style rhetoric about the need for a more innovative economy, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Speech: Public Health Association Māori Caucus Hui
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister for Health 14 July 2014 Public Health Association Māori Caucus Hui Manawanui Marae, Pt Chevalier, Auckland More >>
Hutt Valley Police seeking to locate Peter TAUEKI
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
TAUEKI is a 46-year-old male who Police believe is actively avoiding authorities. Warrants to arrest have been issued for breaching his post-release conditions and contravening a protection order. More >>
Counting the contribution of the not-for-profit sector
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew and Statistics Minister Nicky Wagner are welcoming Statistics New Zealand’s decision to update its official measure of the not-for-profit sector. More >>
Fine dodgers paying up to avoid driving ban
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Justice has collected $4.6 million in just four months from people who risked being banned from driving under a tough new enforcement tool for overdue fines, Courts Minister Chester Borrows says. Driver Licence Stop Orders (DLSOs) can ... More >>
Select Committee Reports Back on Education Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata today welcomed the report back on the Education Amendment Bill (No 2). More >>
Six kakapo chicks successfully fledged
Tuesday, 15 July 2014, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Kakapo have had their most successful breeding season in three years with six chicks making it to the fledging stage this year, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
