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Friday, 6 June 2014, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
I have just arrived back from visits to Samoa, Tonga, and Niue, where we built on the strong links New Zealand has with our Pacific neighbours. More >>
Educate before you medicate
Friday, 6 June 2014, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
A report released online this week by the Ministry of Health indicates that building health literacy is necessary for better understanding, prevention and management of gout. More >>
Fight against rheumatic fever shifts up a gear
Friday, 6 June 2014, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The fight against rheumatic fever shifts up a gear this weekend with TV adverts starting which show the impact rheumatic fever can have on the lives of children and their families. More >>
Minister opens new $18.3 million Rotorua Police station
Friday, 6 June 2014, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened the new Rotorua Police station and Bay of Plenty District headquarters. The new building, costing $18.3 million, is the sixteenth new Police station to open since the start of 2009, with a total ... More >>
Report into future forestry workforce welcomed
Friday, 6 June 2014, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
A report released today provides important information to help transform the forestry industry says Associate Primary Minister Jo Goodhew. “The Future capability needs for the primary industries in New Zealand report will help in attracting, training ... More >>
Minister launches primary industries capability report
Friday, 6 June 2014, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today launched The Future capability needs for the primary industries in New Zealand - a report that forecasts the future workforce needs of the primary sector. More >>
Forestry safety review consultation document welcomed
Friday, 6 June 2014, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Simon Bridges today welcomed the release of the Independent Forestry Safety Review Panel’s public consultation document. “We know that there is an unacceptable level of death and serious injury in the forestry sector, with 67 fatalities ... More >>
Successful first three months of laser controls
Friday, 6 June 2014, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says new controls introduced 1 March 2014 restricting the sale of high powered laser pointers are settling in. More >>
Fairness and certainty for bodies corporate
Friday, 6 June 2014, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Fairness and certainty for bodies corporate Minister of Revenue Todd McClay has announced his intention to clarify through legislation that bodies corporate will not be required to register for GST and file returns, thereby aligning them with the rules for other ... More >>
Government finances on track in latest figures
Friday, 6 June 2014, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s finances are largely in line with Budget forecasts in the ten months to 30 April, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Collins to speak against violence at UK summit
Friday, 6 June 2014, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins leaves for the United Kingdom this weekend to represent New Zealand at the world’s largest international gathering to help end sexual violence in conflict. The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, to be held in ... More >>
Woodhouse: Prevent People Trafficking Conference 2014
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
I’d like to start by thanking the hosts of this conference – the Salvation Army, the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, and the New Zealand Police – for inviting me to open the two day Prevent People Trafficking Conference. More >>
Wellington’s economic opportunities highlighted
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today released the 2014 Regional Economic Activity Report, which includes information about the economic performance of the Wellington region. More >>
Green Ribbon Award finalists announced
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
To mark World Environment Day, Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced the finalists for the 2014 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment. More >>
$7m to assess irrigation viability in South Canterbury
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
A new funding agreement will investigate the viability of the Hunter Downs irrigation scheme for up to 40,000 ha in South Canterbury, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
Govt to undertake Bay of Plenty growth study
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today announced a new study to evaluate opportunities for increasing investment, employment and incomes in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Natural resources at heart of NZ regional economies
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today released the 2014 Regional Economic Activity Report, which highlights the importance of the natural resources sector to New Zealand’s regional economies. More >>
Construction starts on major Pacific solar projects
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced that construction is starting on renewable energy projects worth more than $30 million in the Cook Islands and Tuvalu. More >>
Queen’s Counsel appointed
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Fourteen lawyers have been appointed Queen’s Counsel this year, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. “The Queen’s Counsel rank recognizes independent advocates who have excelled at the highest level of law,” Mr Finlayson ... More >>
NZ to invest $1.25 million into tourism and energy in Niue
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced New Zealand will invest $1.25 million to support tourism and renewable energy in Niue. “Tourism is the primary driver of economic development in Niue, creating jobs for locals, growing business and pumping ... More >>
