White powder intercepts concern Customs
Source: Photos.com Customs says there has been a "concerning increase" in the amount of white powder being intercepted at the border. Investigations manager Mark Day says Customs is intercepting up to...
View ArticleAir NZ needs work - disability lawyer
Source: ONE News There are calls for Air New Zealand to improve customer service for passengers with disabilities. Disability lawyer Dr Huhana Hickey, who is wheel chair bound herself, told...
View ArticleEmirates brings Airbus A380 to Brisbane-Auckland
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View ArticleASK ME ANYTHING Penny Hulse and Penny Pirrit
Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse and Auckland Council manager regional and local planning Penny Pirrit are fronting up to field questions on the city's controversial Unitary Plan - which has been...
View ArticleEarthquake strengthening message for Chch heritage owners
Why masonry buildings fail in earthquakes and the major issues that need to be considered when strengthening buildings will be part of the focus of a free public talk by one of the country's leading...
View ArticleTimely Bill Drawn From Members’ Ballot
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 12:26 pm Press Release: New Zealand First Party Rt Hon Winston PetersNew Zealand First Leader16 May 2013 Timely Bill Drawn From Members' BallotNew Zealand First Leader Rt Hon...
View ArticleHSAGlobal appoints New Zealand Country Manager
HSAGlobal appoints New Zealand Country Manager to support growth Connected Care specialist HSAGlobal has appointed Vidhya Makam as Country Manager for New Zealand. HSAGlobal is currently engaged in six...
View ArticleHealth receives the largest Budget increase
New Zealand’s public health services receive the largest increase in funding in the Budget, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. "Budget 2013 is making available $1.6 billion for Health over four years for...
View ArticleFocusing student support on younger learners
Budget 2013 focuses on providing the maximum possible level of support for students in the early years of tertiary study and those from low-income families, while ensuring the system is sustainable for...
View Article$134m for more modern learning environments
Budget 2013 provides an additional $134 million in contingency capital funding for new school property, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. "This Government is committed to investing in...
View ArticleBudget boosts support for low-income families
Low-income families receive considerable further assistance in Budget 2013 to improve their quality of life, Finance Minister Bill English and Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia say. Mr English, who...
View Article$130m boost for Kiwi RD and start-ups
Budget 2013 is investing nearly $130 million into Callaghan Innovation to encourage businesses to invest more in research and development, and to support new start-ups. "Business innovation is crucial...
View ArticleEarly childhood education $172.5m extra
Budget 2013 will deliver $172.5 million over four years in new operating investment for early childhood education, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. The Government’s total investment in early...
View ArticleGovernment builds momentum in Budget 2013
Budget 2013 builds on the momentum created by the previous four Budgets across the Government’s wide-ranging programme, Prime Minister John Key says. "Every Budget since 2009 has been presented against...
View Article$35m for extended family raising children
Funding of $35 million over four years has been set aside in contingency for extended family members caring for children, recognising the difficult job they do. More than 12,000 New Zealand children...
View ArticleWe’re spending well not spending up - English
Budget 2013 has freed up a further $1.5 billion by redirecting spending to where it delivers the best results, Finance Minister Bill English says. This takes the total amount of reprioritised...
View Article$4.4m to expand restorative justice services
Budget 2013 supports the Government’s target of further reducing reoffending by 25 per cent by 2017, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. The Ministry of Justice has received $4.4 million in operating...
View ArticleNew tools agreed to enhance financial stability
Finance Minister Bill English and Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler have signed a memorandum of understanding on measures aimed at further protecting the economy and financial system from boom and...
View ArticleGovt signals around $1b of ACC levy reductions
Continuing improvements in ACC provide an opportunity for significant levy reductions to benefit businesses and households, ACC Minister Judith Collins says. "The Government is confident that a...
View ArticleCommitment to Children’s Action Plan continues
The Government is committed to protecting vulnerable children through the Children’s Action Plan, Chair of the Ministerial Oversight Group Paula Bennett says. "The Children’s Action Plan is bigger than...
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