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A new guide to healthy weight gain in pregnancy
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed updated advice about healthy weight gain during pregnancy. More >>
McCully appoints new Ambassador to Germany
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has appointed diplomat Rod Harris as New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Germany. “Our diplomatic relationship with Germany is in very good shape,” Mr McCully says. “We work together closely at the United Nations ... More >>
Departing yachts mark successful season
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Departing yachts mark successful season Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says the departure of hundreds of yachts from northern ports marks the end of a successful season for Customs. Customs cleared 380 yachts to enter New Zealand over spring and summer, ... More >>
NZ commits to end sexual violence in conflict
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
NZ commits to end sexual violence in conflict Justice Minister Judith Collins has joined 70 other Ministers from around the world and pledged New Zealand’s commitment to a global effort to help end sexual violence in conflict. Ms Collins has recently ... More >>
Launch of Connect Smart Week
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2014 Connect Smart campaign provides a series of interactive online activities that will offer people practical and easily-implemented steps to improve their level of security online. More >>
Minister travels to Mexico and USA
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today for Mexico to attend the Pacific Alliance Summit in Punta Mita, and undertake bilateral meetings in Mexico City. Mr Groser will then visit Washington D.C. and New York to carry out a range of trade and foreign ... More >>
Schools to benefit from change to housing sales
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Schools are to receive a significant increase in funding courtesy of a new initiative that will see them benefit further from the sale of surplus school houses, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Northland coastal and rural properties targeted by burglars
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Police are urging coastal and rural residents to call Police immediately if they see any suspicious activity following another burglary at coastal address early this morning. More >>
Murray McCully Speech at Our Oceans Conference Washington DC
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Secretary of State John Kerry; I am delighted to be here - thank you for inviting me. I well recall our first telephone conversation soon after your confirmation. We spoke of the urgent need to focus the debate and galvanise actions, to combat ... More >>
Defence Capability Plan reflects progress made
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the 2014 Defence Capability Plan shows good progress has been made on modernising NZDF capabilities. “The 2014 Defence Capability Plan describes the new equipment and assets that the NZDF will purchase over the ... More >>
Disability survey release welcomed
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming today’s release of the 2013 Disability Survey results by Statistics New Zealand. The results provide a comprehensive source of information on disabled people in New Zealand, and the nature and cause of impairments. More >>
New rifles for NZDF
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government has given approval for the NZDF to seek a replacement for the Steyr rifle. More >>
Young statisticians congratulated
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Nicky Wagner today congratulated two Statistics New Zealand statisticians for their achievements in an international competition. Laura O'Sullivan and Michelle Feyen have taken first and second place respectively in the International ... More >>
Good news for consumers
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss says changes to consumer law coming into effect today will strengthen consumer rights across all types of transactions. “Key changes under the Consumer Law Reform Bill swing into action today. Consumers will have the ... More >>
Modernising the NZ aviation system
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has released a plan which will set the direction for the modernisation of New Zealand’s airspace and air navigation system. More >>
New regulations to help DIMS industry
Monday, 16 June 2014, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced changes to the regulation of discretionary investment management services (DIMS) to ensure investors are well protected and the regulatory regime works for smaller players. More >>
New $65m high-security biocontainment lab
Monday, 16 June 2014, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says a new $65m high-security biocontainment laboratory announced in Wallaceville today is another demonstration of the Government’s commitment to biosecurity. More >>
Temporary Māori Land Court Judge appointed
Monday, 16 June 2014, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Mīharo Armstrong has been appointed as a temporary judge of the Māori Land Court for a period of one year, Dr Pita Sharples, Minister of Māori Affairs, announced today. More >>
Christchurch Educated Skills Scholarships for India
Monday, 16 June 2014, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Fifteen top Indian students will study programmes directly related to the Christchurch rebuild under the latest round of international scholarships, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today. Scholarships worth NZD$150,000 ... More >>
India-NZ higher ed research grants awarded
Monday, 16 June 2014, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Joint research grants worth $460,000 have been awarded to seven collaborative research projects between New Zealand and Indian universities, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today. The winning themes range from ... More >>
