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Minister of Disability Issues congratulates QB recipients
Monday, 2 June 2014, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, has commented on the outstanding talent of disabled persons and those working in the disability sector which has been recognised in the 2014 Queens Birthday Honours. More >>
Kiwis urged to be vigilant online
Sunday, 1 June 2014, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Raising awareness of online scams is the key focus for this year’s Fraud Awareness Week, Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss says. “Online scams are increasingly sophisticated and can fool even the most tech-savvy among us,” Mr Foss says. “At ... More >>
NZ urges earlier return to democracy in Thailand
Sunday, 1 June 2014, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has urged the leaders of Thailand’s coup to set an earlier timetable for holding elections. More >>
New defence arrangements with France and South Korea
Sunday, 1 June 2014, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes two defence arrangements with France and South Korea which were signed at Shangri-La Dialogue. More >>
Speech: Collins - Diverse Bananas, Global Dragons conference
Saturday, 31 May 2014, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
30 May 2014 Speech Speech: Diverse Bananas, Global Dragons conference 30 May 2014, Auckland Ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings and good evening to you all. It’s a great pleasure to be here this evening to open the 2014 edition of the Diverse ... More >>
Latest figures show good progress in Auckland
Friday, 30 May 2014, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Two sets of figures released today show good progress is being made on increasing housing supply under the Auckland Housing Accord, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Len Brown say. The latest building consent figures from Statistics New ... More >>
Govt Inquiry into WPC to conclude in November 2014
Friday, 30 May 2014, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye said today that they have received a letter from the Chair of the Government Inquiry into the Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) Contamination Incident, advising that: “The ... More >>
New development targets patient comfort
Friday, 30 May 2014, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed the opening of the new discharge lounge at Middlemore Hospital this week which will allow patients to wait comfortably for their paperwork to be completed before they return home. More >>
Building consent figures continue to rise
Friday, 30 May 2014, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith has welcomed today’s release of the latest building consent figures from Statistics New Zealand which show the upward trend in the number of consents issued is continuing nationwide. More >>
Future-focused learning report released
Friday, 30 May 2014, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has today released a report showing that widespread and mobile access to the internet will lead to new and significant opportunities and challenges for the education system. More >>
Govt investing strongly in programmes to slow obesity cycle
Friday, 30 May 2014, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The National-led Government is investing strongly in programmes to support pregnant women and new mums to understand the importance of good nutrition and physical activity for their babies and for themselves. More >>
Minister to attend global forums on Disability, Women
Friday, 30 May 2014, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Hon.Tariana Turia will represent New Zealand at the 2014 Global Summit of Women in Paris and at the United Nations on Disability Issues. Minister Turia has left for London this week for a series of meetings and site visits with representatives ... More >>
Overseas experience to boost foot and mouth preparedness
Friday, 30 May 2014, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Overseas experience to boost foot and mouth preparedness A team of vets and animal industry representatives are heading to Nepal next week for first-hand experience in dealing with foot and mouth disease (FMD), Primary Industries Minister Nathan ... More >>
Minister applauds EQC health and safety accolade
Friday, 30 May 2014, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee has congratulated EQC Health and Wellbeing Manager Alison Murphy on being awarded the NZ Institute of Safety Management (NZISM) Health and Safety Practitioner of the Year at The New ... More >>
Patient safety campaign showing results
Friday, 30 May 2014, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has congratulated health professionals as a national patient safety campaign in hospitals marks its first anniversary. More >>
4G mobile technology a step closer
Friday, 30 May 2014, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says 4G mobile technology is a step closer following the Commerce Commerce’s decision to grant Telecom clearance to acquire 2x20 MHz in the 700 MHz band. More >>
Drive to the conditions over Queen’s Birthday
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse is reminding road users to take care and drive to the conditions over Queen’s Birthday weekend. More >>
Select Committee report on passport validity period
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne has noted the Report from the Government Administration Select Committee on the validity period for New Zealand passports. The report is in response to the petition of Kyle Lockwood seeking the reintroduction of ten year ... More >>
Tariana Turia: National Suicide Prevention Conference
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Tēnei te mihi atu kia koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te rā, huri atu te pō, nau mai te ao! More >>
Improvement to Government procurement rules
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Simon Bridges today announced an improvement to Government procurement rules to ensure all potential suppliers of cleaning services operate on a fair and level playing field. “The change means suppliers of cleaning services will no longer ... More >>
