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McCully receives Malaysian assurances
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 9:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has tonight spoken to Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah to clarify any misunderstanding relating to the diplomat who was accused of an attack on a woman and the circumstance involving his return home. More >>
Appointments to New Zealand Symphony Orchestra board
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Peter Biggs and Bronwen Holdsworth have been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and members Donald Best, Lisa Bates and Roger Taylor have been reappointed, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced ... More >>
Support to double for ACC hearing loss clients
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hearing aid clients can look forward to more choice from today as improvements to hearing loss regulations come into effect, ACC Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Inspiring action on gender balance in leadership
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew is calling on business leaders to focus on creating pathways to leadership for more women in New Zealand. More >>
Travel mileage rate for veterans increases
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The travel concession mileage rate paid to eligible veterans will increase by 20 per cent from today, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse says. More >>
15 more Canterbury school pools to be repaired
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Education aims to repair a further 15 quake-damaged school pools in the greater Christchurch area with most due for completion in time for the 2015 school year, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said today. More >>
New look child health book launched
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall met with mums at a Plunket group in Wellington to launch the new Well Child Tamariki Ora health book – the first major revision to the book in over quarter of a century. “The book, commonly known as a Plunket book, provides ... More >>
Financial service provider regime improved
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss today welcomed a range of new measures to strengthen the financial service provider registration and dispute resolution regime. More >>
Govt signs $65 million contract on new international cable
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Government-owned company Research and Educational Advanced Network New Zealand Ltd (REANNZ) has entered into a $65 million anchor tenancy contract with Hawaiki Cable Ltd for its proposed new international telecommunications cable, Science and Innovation ... More >>
Tukutuku: Aotearoa NZ’s Heart at the United Nations
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Fifty stunning works of art created by forty New Zealand weavers will grace the walls of the United Nations Headquarters in New York early next year, said Maori Affairs Minister Hon Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
Lower fees for KiwiSaver default schemes
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss says nine KiwiSaver default providers start their seven year appointment today, offering lower fees for investors. The default providers - AMP, ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Grosvenor, Kiwi Wealth, Mercer, Fisher Funds and Westpac - ... More >>
He Whare Āhuru He Oranga Tāngata Māori Housing Strategy
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Housing Tariana Turia launched “ He Whare Āhuru He Oranga Tāngata – The Māori Housing Strategy in Kaitaia today. The plan reflects the Government’s desire for a long-term strategy to improve Māori housing and respond ... More >>
More support from today to meet housing needs
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says people and families in need of social housing will be better supported by the Government’s investment of $95.7 million of new money over the next four years. “We want to ensure those with a genuine ... More >>
Rotavirus vaccine free from today
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is welcoming the introduction of free rotavirus vaccination from today. More >>
Kapiti Island visitor fees to be reduced
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced a reduction to Kapiti Island permit fees to come into effect from tomorrow. “Kapiti Island is an iconic landmark which deserves to be enjoyed by as many New Zealanders as possible. DOC will drop ... More >>
$18 million for improving care for rest home residents
Monday, 30 June 2014, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew today announced additional investment of $18 million to further improve the care of rest home residents throughout the country. More >>
Justice and Emergency Services Precinct contractor
Monday, 30 June 2014, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced Fletcher Construction Company Limited has been awarded the main contract to construct the new Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct. More >>
Import tariffs on building materials lifted from 1 July
Monday, 30 June 2014, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Import tariffs on a range of building products will be temporarily suspended from tomorrow – a measure which is expected to reduce housing costs and increase competition in the residential construction sector, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Commerce ... More >>
Cabinet approves earthquake relocation plan
Monday, 30 June 2014, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved the Emergency Relocation of Executive Government and Parliament Plan , Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
NZ expects diplomat to face justice
Monday, 30 June 2014, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says he expects the diplomat accused of an attack on a young woman to face the consequences of his actions in his home country. This follows his Government declining New Zealand’s request for a waiver of diplomatic ... More >>
