New citizenship figures to be published
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: New citizenship figures to be published Minister of Internal Affairs Hon Peter Dunne has today announced moves to improve transparency about the number of people gaining New Zealand Citizenship through exceptional circumstances. The Department of Internal Affairs will be publishing six-monthly figures showing the number […]
Read More →Changes to regulations will improve access to cannabidiol (CBD) products
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Changes to regulations will improve access to cannabidiol (CBD) products Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has today welcomed the removal of a range of controls on cannabidiol (CBD), calling the changes an important step in New Zealand’s continued implementation of a compassionate, innovative and proportionate […]
Read More →Keynote address: Forest and Rural Fire Association NZ AGM, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Keynote address: Forest and Rural Fire Association NZ AGM, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland Good morning, Kia ora tatou everyone. Thank you for the opportunity to speak at your conference again. Firstly, I want to acknowledge a few people here with us today: Dr Nicki Crauford, […]
Read More →Record returns to the community from Lotto NZ
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Record returns to the community from Lotto NZ Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today announced a new record figure of $272 million in lottery funding to help build stronger, more sustainable communities across New Zealand. The funding is a result of a very strong 2016/17 […]
Read More →Funding for Suicide Mortality Review Committee
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Funding for Suicide Mortality Review Committee Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Associate Minister Peter Dunne have announced that, following a successful trial, the Ministry of Health will extend its funding for the Suicide Mortality Review Committee (SuMRC). “Our suicide rate is too high, particularly the […]
Read More →Keynote Address: NZ Licensing Trust Association Conference, Copthorne Hotel, Masterton
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Keynote Address: NZ Licensing Trust Association Conference, Copthorne Hotel, Masterton Good evening. I am delighted to have this opportunity to catch up with you and what is happening in the world of licensing trusts. I am also looking forward to sharing some thoughts with you […]
Read More →“Know your business”, Dunne tells deerstalkers
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: “Know your business”, Dunne tells deerstalkers This year’s Conference theme is “Growing the Business”, with a focus on how the Deerstalkers Association can grow and therefore have more influence on decisions affecting the wider hunting community. Mr Dunne told delegates he welcomed and encouraged this […]
Read More →Lottery Grants Board 2017/18 grants announced
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Lottery Grants Board 2017/18 grants announced New Zealand Communities are set to get a boost in funding to help provide a range of services and conserve some of our most precious taonga thanks to the Lottery Grants Board. Internal Affairs Minister and Presiding Member of […]
Read More →New Zealand again ‘a standout nation’ in digital evolution rankings
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: New Zealand again ‘a standout nation’ in digital evolution rankings Today The Fletcher School at Tufts University in Boston released their latest Digital Evolution Index which, again, puts New Zealand as a standout nation. The report identifies New Zealand as among the digital elites characterised […]
Read More →Lives saved by 111 caller location technology
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Lives saved by 111 caller location technology The new caller location system for 111 mobile phone calls has already made a significant impact in the two months it has been up and running, say Police Minister Paula Bennett, Communications Minister Simon Bridges and Internal Affairs […]
Read More →Access to cannabis-based products improving
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Access to cannabis-based products improving Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says that statistics provided to him by the Ministry of Health show progress is being made in improving access to cannabis-based products. “Since 2014, 167 applications have been approved by either me or the Ministry […]
Read More →Healthy Drug Law Parliamentary Symposium, Parliament Buildings
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Healthy Drug Law Parliamentary Symposium, Parliament Buildings It is my great pleasure to welcome you all this morning to the Healthy Drug Law Parliamentary Symposium, and to our sponsor, the New Zealand Drug Foundation. I thank Alison for her warm introduction. Alison has taken a […]
Read More →Another ‘Significant Life Event’ service launched
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Another ‘Significant Life Event’ service launched Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today launched the second service designed around significant events in the lives of New Zealanders. “’Te Hokinga ā Wairua – End of Life Service’ is a source of expert, trusted and accessible information to […]
Read More →Fire and Emergency New Zealand Launch, A&P Showgrounds, Ashburton
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Launch, A&P Showgrounds, Ashburton Good morning, Kia ora tatou everyone. Thank you for the opportunity to be here, on this momentous day in New Zealand’s firefighting history, to mark the establishment of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Firstly, I want […]
Read More →Fire and Emergency New Zealand launched
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Fire and Emergency New Zealand launched The launch of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) today marks a major and historic step on the path to a truly world class emergency response service for New Zealand says Internal Affairs Minister Hon Peter Dunne, who is […]
Read More →Film and Literature Board of Review Appointments
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Film and Literature Board of Review Appointments Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today announced the reappointment of Dr Gareth Schott and Sandy Gill as members of the Film and Literature Board of Review, for new three-year terms along with the appointment of Rachael Schmidt-McCleave as […]
Read More →Milestones and Achievements in digital transformation: GCIO Stakeholder event Parliament Buildings
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Milestones and Achievements in digital transformation: GCIO Stakeholder event Parliament Buildings Kia ora and good evening everyone. Welcome to all of you to celebrate the achievement of some significant milestones in Government’s digital journey, which you have all had a part in delivering over the […]
Read More →RealMe and SmartStart now foremost personal ID verifier and birth register service
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: RealMe and SmartStart now foremost personal ID verifier and birth register service Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne says the growing popularity of services designed to prove who you are online and to get your baby off to the best start is evidence of strong progress […]
Read More →$12 million to fluoridate more drinking water
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: $12 million to fluoridate more drinking water Budget 2017 has committed $12 million over four years to fund the infrastructure needed to fluoridate more drinking water, say Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne. “While New Zealand’s oral health has improved dramatically […]
Read More →Government to ease restrictions on Cannabidiol
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Government to ease restrictions on Cannabidiol Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says New Zealand is to remove restrictions around cannabidiol (CBD), in line with international developments. CBD is a substance found in cannabis that has potential therapeutic value. It has little or no psychoactive properties, […]
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