New appointment to support physical activity and nutrition in schools
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Education Minister Hekia Parata have welcomed the appointment of Professor Grant Schofield, as the Ministry of Education’s first Chief Education Health and Nutrition Advisor....
Speech to Book Launch “Roughy on the Rise”
It’s great to be here tonight celebrating two important milestones for the Orange Roughy fishery. The first is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for several key orange roughy fisheries,...
Minister welcomes Accessible City rethink
The Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee says he’s pleased recovery agencies have listened to the concerns of businesses and residents about the city’s transport plan. On Monday,...
Haast welcomes the return of tokoeka kiwi
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says 11 of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi have been returned home to the Haast Kiwi Sanctuary today. “These young tokoeka kiwi were removed from Haast...
Views being sought on suicide prevention
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today released the draft suicide prevention strategy for consultation. “Suicidal behaviour affects a significant number of people every year, and has substantial impacts on...
Taumarunui court upgrade underway
Work is underway on the most significant upgrade to the Taumarunui courthouse in 40 years, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. “The $1.4 million upgrade includes interior redecoration, exterior surface...
Community groups able to apply for grants
From today communities will be able to apply for $12.5 million of grant funding for the projects and organisations that matter to them most says Community and Voluntary Sector...
World leading early childhood curriculum modernised
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today released the update of New Zealand’s world leading early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki. “First published in 1996, Te Whāriki is highly regarded here...
Marsden Fund Assessment Report released
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith has today released a new report which details a number of measures to ensure that the Marsden Fund, the Government’s premier fund for...
Twenty additional police bases to go 24/7
Today’s announcement by Police about where the additional 880 sworn officers will be stationed means over 200,000 more New Zealanders will be covered by a 24/7 Police presence.“All New Zealanders...