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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 >>
New Medicines law amendments take effect today
Monday, 30 June 2014, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has announced changes introduced under the Medicines Amendment Act 2013 and the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations 2014 broadening the scope for prescribing by nurse practitioners, optometrists and midwives that ... More >>
Crown Research Institutes appointments announced
Monday, 30 June 2014, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced a number of appointments to the boards of New Zealand’s Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) and Research & Education Advanced Network New Zealand Ltd (REANNZ). More >>
More positive news in building consent figures
Monday, 30 June 2014, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the latest Statistics New Zealand figures showing the number of new dwellings consented is at its highest level since 2007. More >>
New business information for Māori welcomed
Monday, 30 June 2014, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Nicky Wagner has welcomed the release of new statistics today on Māori businesses that will provide vital information to the sector. Tatauranga Umanga Māori is the first official release of Māori business statistics, and provides ... More >>
$212 million for regional State highway projects
Monday, 30 June 2014, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has this morning announced $212 million from the Future Investment Fund for a package of 14 regionally important State highway projects. Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says the government is committing up to $80 million from the package ... More >>
Creative Industries Pathway launched
Monday, 30 June 2014, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the release of the Creative Industries Vocational Pathway at the Te Ara Whakamana: Pathways, Transitions and Bridges to Tertiary Education ... More >>
Our plan for better regional roads
Sunday, 29 June 2014, 7:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Today I outlined the next steps in National’s plan to invest in our regional transport infrastructure. More >>
Prime Minister's Address to National Party Conference
Sunday, 29 June 2014, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow National Party members. Thank you for your warm welcome. More >>
Minister reappoints Waste Advisory Board members
Friday, 27 June 2014, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has reappointed two members to the Waste Advisory Board. More >>
NZ adopts new healthy food labelling system
Friday, 27 June 2014, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Food Safety Nikki Kaye today announced that the government will be adopting a new Health Star Rating food labelling system. More >>
Professor Sir Peter Gluckman appointed to Te Papa board
Friday, 27 June 2014, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Professor Sir Peter Gluckman has been appointed to the board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Government must heed private lab testing warnings
Friday, 27 June 2014, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister must listen to warnings from medical professionals about the serious risks to services if laboratory testing is privatised, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
It’s not too late to get immunised against flu
Friday, 27 June 2014, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is encouraging anyone who has not yet been immunised against influenza to do so before the winter season peaks in late July to early August. More >>
RSA receives $150,000 to support veterans
Friday, 27 June 2014, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced a $150,000 grant to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RSA). “I am very pleased to confirm this extra support for the RSA. As we reflect on the passing of 100 years ... More >>
Trade target with China surpassed early
Friday, 27 June 2014, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed today’s release of statistics that show two-way trade with China has exceeded $20 billion on an annual basis for the first time. More >>
Call for New Zealanders to protect their future
Friday, 27 June 2014, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew has launched an information campaign encouraging people to protect their futures by setting up an enduring power of attorney (EPA). More >>
Minister opens $80 million Taranaki Hospital
Friday, 27 June 2014, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall will today open the new $80 million clinical building at Taranaki Hospital which will help meet the current and future health needs of the region. “Taranaki now boasts a modern, user-friendly, four-storey facility ... More >>
New drug detector dog for Auckland Airport
Friday, 27 June 2014, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Officer Daniel Evans and new drug detector dog Dirk Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today welcomed the addition of a new drug detector dog at Auckland Airport. Golden labrador Dirk is replacing one of Customs’ longest serving dogs, Titan, ... More >>
