Media Releases

IMF confirms Govt's prudent approach to debt

A new International Monetary Fund report confirms Government measures to control debt have left us well placed compared with other developed countries, Finance Minister Bill English says.
by Hon Bill English, Finance
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Recovering outstanding fines and reparation remains a priority

Minister for Courts, Georgina te Heuheu has commended Court collections staff who participated in a joint operation alongside North Shore Police recently, which saw Warrants to Seize for unpaid fines issued amounting to over $17,000.00.
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Green light for $65m Whakatane Hospital project

The Government's new investment in Health continues with approval of a $65 million redevelopment of Whakatane Hospital, Health Minister Tony Ryall announced while visiting the hospital today.
by Hon Tony Ryall, Health
Thursday, 2 September 2010

55,000 children get health checks

Over 55,000 four year olds have now received B4School health checks - 40,000 of them in the past 12 months.
by Hon Tony Ryall, Health
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Wool Group leader appointed

Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed the appointment of Colin Harvey as independent chair of the Wool Group.
by Hon David Carter, Agriculture
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Strong families and services but more needed

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today released a report in Masterton, which provides a unique snapshot of local social services.
by Hon Paula Bennett, Social Development and Employment
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Funding for new Science Academy

Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced Government funding for a new Science Academy which will benefit students from small, rural and low decile secondary schools.
by Hon Anne Tolley, Education
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Transpower smart grid project welcomed

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed Transpower's announcement of a new smart grid project to help relieve pressure on the upper North Island electricity system at times of high demand.
by Hon Gerry Brownlee, Energy and Resources
Wednesday, 1 September 2010

PlunketLine calls up nearly 40%

Government funding to expand PlunketLine to 24/7 for parents has seen the service answer nearly 27,000 more calls in the 2009/10 year than it did two years previously.
by Hon Tony Ryall, Health
Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Brighter future for Alternative Education students

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples have announced a funding increase of $1.5 million alongside changes which will see Alternative Education better meet the needs of students.
by Hon Anne Tolley, Education
Wednesday, 1 September 2010