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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 >>
Let’s embrace National Volunteer Week
Monday, 16 June 2014, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today encouraged New Zealanders to take part in National Volunteer Week. “This is a week, co-ordinated annually by Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ), which is set aside to celebrate the contribution ... More >>
Online help if your child swallows a battery
Monday, 16 June 2014, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Safekids Aotearoa has unveiled a new online tool to help health professionals treat children who have swallowed button batteries. Health Minister Tony Ryall says the tool, which has been developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, provides ... More >>
More people volunteering for conservation
Monday, 16 June 2014, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner today paid tribute to the thousands of volunteers in the conservation sector who are playing a vital part to protect our special plants, animals and places. More >>
Cancer Society named health volunteer of the year
Monday, 16 June 2014, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
A group of more than 400 Cancer Society volunteers from across the South Island have been named the overall winners of the 2014 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards. As part of National Volunteer Week, Health Minister Tony Ryall will present their ... More >>
Engagement begins on draft land transport GPS
Sunday, 15 June 2014, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has released for engagement the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on land transport, which proposes investing $38.7 billion in land transport over the next 10 years, delivering major gains for road maintenance ... More >>
Peters gently corrected on Treaty error
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson has rushed to correct New Zealand First leader Winston Peters’ misunderstanding today of a High Court decision issued two weeks ago. “New Zealand First has reliably supported Treaty ... More >>
Why Prime Ministers travel
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Last week I led a delegation to Samoa, Tonga, and Niue in a Pacific goodwill mission to reinforce our strong relationship with these countries. More >>
Minister congratulates Ahuwhenua Trophy winner
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has tonight congratulated Te Rua O Te Moko Ltd, the winner of the 2014 Ahuwhenua Trophy Māori Excellence in Farming Award. “There was a real buzz at the event in Tauranga which attracted 900 tonight. I ... More >>
14 days at home if you’re exposed to measles
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is again urging people to check whether they and their children are fully immunised against measles. More >>
NZTE board reappointments announced
Friday, 13 June 2014, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser today announced the reappointment of Karen Fistonich and Robin Hapi to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board. “I would like to thank Karen and Robin for their work on the ... More >>
Protecting your future made easier
Friday, 13 June 2014, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew is looking at simplifying the process and reducing the barriers to setting up enduring powers of attorney (EPA). More >>
Inclusive communities help prevent elder abuse
Friday, 13 June 2014, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Older people are entitled to feel safe and live free of fear, says Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
500 schools connected to Network for Learning
Friday, 13 June 2014, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The rollout of fast internet to schools has reached a milestone ahead of schedule, with 500 schools now connected to the Government’s Managed Network, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Acting District Court Judge appointed
Friday, 13 June 2014, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Hamilton lawyer Simon Menzies has been appointed as an acting District Court Judge with a jury warrant to serve in the Hamilton District Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Acting District Court Judge appointed
Friday, 13 June 2014, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Tauranga lawyer Belinda Pidwell has been appointed as an acting District Court Judge with a Family Court warrant to serve in the Waitakere District Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
New Zealand deeply concerned by violence in Iraq
Friday, 13 June 2014, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has expressed New Zealand’s deep concern about the serious deterioration of security in Iraq in recent days. More >>
Are you that someone – let’s stop sexual violence campaign
Friday, 13 June 2014, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A new campaign aimed at helping young New Zealanders stop sexual violence is being launched today by Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. “The campaign ‘Are you that someone’ will encourage young people to identify the signs that someone ... More >>
New start for Re:START Mall
Friday, 13 June 2014, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today launched an exciting new phase for Christchurch’s Re:START Mall by opening a new site for the iconic container shops. More >>
Work and Income support pays off
Friday, 13 June 2014, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has praised the efforts of Work and Income Case Managers with a number of recent examples illustrating the difference they are making alongside Welfare Reforms. “The flexible and tailored assistance provided ... More >>
