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Prime Minister welcomes region’s leaders to Pacific Islands Forum

Prime Minister John Key will host leaders from around the Pacific in Auckland next week, as the 42nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting gets underway on Tuesday.

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Strong NZ demand expected for SOE shares

A large and growing pool of New Zealand investment funds will ensure strong local demand for the Government's $5 billion to $7 billion mixed ownership programme, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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Capital gets ultra fast broadband

The roll out of ultra fast broadband (UFB) in the Wellington region is now underway.

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Hamilton second city to benefit from court audio- visual links

Justice Minister Simon Power and Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the rollout of court audio-visual links (AVL) to Hamilton.

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Technology to improve patient safety in primary care

Health Minister Tony Ryall is today launching a new electronic health record which will give doctors instant access to the medical history of new patients.

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New Police Station for New Plymouth

New Plymouth’s 49-year-old Police Station is to be pulled down and a new one built in its place, Police Minister Judith Collins announced today.

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Govt confirms give way rule changes for 2012

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has signed a Rule that will change the give way rules at intersections from March 2012.

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Motorcycle licensing changes announced

The government has confirmed a series of Rule changes that will improve the licensing and safety of motorcycle riders.

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New appointments to Tertiary Education Commission Board

Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has appointed Dr Judith Johnston as a Commissioner of the Tertiary Education Commission.

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Minister supports Kindness Day

Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia is pleased to support Random Acts of Kindness Day again in 2012.

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Changes to CER Rules of Origin a boost to trans-Tasman trade

Changes to the Rules of Origin under the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (CER), will reduce costs for exporters Customs Minister Maurice Williamson and Trade Minister Tim Groser say.

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New appointments to Lottery committees

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced 18 appointments across seven national lottery distribution committees today.

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Official opening of Customs’ Integrated Targeting and Operations Centre

Prime Minister John Key officially opened the Customs’ Integrated Targeting and Operations Centre (ITOC) in Auckland today with Customs Minister Maurice Williamson.

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First World War centenary plans announced

Government will mark the centenary of the First World War beginning in 2014 with significant international and domestic projects and ceremonies, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today.

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New Human Rights Commissioner appointed for disability issues

Justice Minister Simon Power and Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia have today announced the appointment of Paul Gibson as a part-time Human Rights Commissioner responsible for disability issues.

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Corrections welcomes new uniform

Corrections Minister Judith Collins today joined Corrections staff at Rimutaka Prison as they farewelled the green uniform that have been in service for more than 30 years.

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Tree-planting marks reopening of Ötukaikino wetland reserve

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson will join local rugby legend Tane Norton to plant the first of 5000 native trees at a huge public planting event marking the reopening of Ötukaikino wetland reserve on Saturday 3 September.

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Acting Chief Coroner appointed

Waikato Coroner Gordon Matenga has been appointed Acting Chief Coroner from 1 September until 31 October while Judge Neil MacLean is on leave, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today.

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Auckland to get 50% more electric trains

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says a funding and ownership agreement between the government and Auckland Council will enable 50 percent more electric trains to be purchased for the Auckland network.

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Minister receives draft Kaikōura marine strategy

Environment Minister Nick Smith has welcomed the collaborative effort being taken by the Kaikōura community in protecting and managing its iconic coastline.

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New dialysis unit for Whakatane

Health Minister Tony Ryall today opened a new dialysis unit at Whakatane Hospital giving patients better access to this life sustaining treatment closer to home.

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Ground breaking training partnership between Auckland University and Whakatane Hospital

Health Minister Tony Ryall and Education Minister Anne Tolley have launched a partnership with the University of Auckland that will train more doctors and nurses and other health professionals at Whakatane Hospital.

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Ground breaking training partnership for rural doctors and nurses

Health Minister Tony Ryall and Education Minister Anne Tolley have launched a partnership with the Universities of Auckland and Otago that will train more doctors and nurses and other health professionals at Gisborne and Whakatane Hospitals.

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