New Neonatal Unit (NICU) for Dunedin Hospital
Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed that Dunedin Hospital will receive a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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Government Press Releases, New Zealand
Great Wines Capital Christchurch Conference
The Government will financially support the Great Wines Capital Global Network AGM and international wine conference in Christchurch from 31 October to 4 November 2010.
Whaling Petition
A whaling petition calling on the Government to protect the future of whales has been signed by 53,000 New Zealanders.
Court Audio Visual Links Government Funding
The Government has made funding available for the rollout of audio visual links for court proceedings.
The Journal – Depression Website
The Journal website is an online self-management programme for New Zealanders experiencing mild to moderate depression.
Young Employees Website
My First Job website has been launched to help young employees understand their rights and responsibilites.
PET Scan Funding
Funding for PET scans will increase, allowing double the number of cancer patients to be offered PET scans.
Drugged Driving Law Success
Figures show 101 drivers have been charged under the new drugged driving laws, making the new law a success.
Three Strikes Bill Passed
The Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill which has been passed by Parliament denies parole to repeat serious violent offenders.
Councils Support Leaky Home Package
Most local councils are supporting the governments new Leaky Home package.
Labour Party Blind Trust Allegations Refuted
Prime Minister John Key has refuted Labour Party allegations about his blind trust with legal advice.
Whaling Issue Decision in Few Weeks
New Zealand will make a decision in the next few weeks on whether to file a case in the International Court of Justice against Japanese whaling.
Deepwater Fisheries Research Boost
Deepwater Fisheries research spending is to be boosted by almost 50 per cent over the next 10 years.
Telecom To Participate in Ultra Fast Broadband Initiative
Telecom has confirmed that it intends to participate in the Government’s Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.
Crimestoppers Success
Police Minister Judith Collins has praised the success of Crimestoppers.
GST Advisory Panel
A GST Advisory Panel has been established to help businesses and the Government implement the GST increase in Budget 2010.
GST Challenging for Tourism Operators
TIA says the GST increases will be challenging for tourism operators who have set their prices up to 2012.
DOC Develop Cycleways and Campgrounds
Department of Conservation will develope cycleways and campgrounds, with the funding coming from within Vote Conservation’s $424 million in Budget 2010.
Pacific Economic Development Agency Funding in Budget
Operating funding has been provided for the Pacific Economic Development Agency in Budget 2010.
Infrastructure Funding in Budget
Substantial infrastructure funding has been confirmed in Budget 2010.