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Securing a Brighter Future: One Year In

On this day exactly a year ago, the 19th of November 2008, the new National-led Government was sworn into office.

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First results of DHB targets published

From tomorrow the public will see how their DHBs are performing. The first quarterly results of the Government's new health targets will be published in table form, in newspapers and on the Ministry of Health website.

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Minister breaks the silence on elder abuse

Senior Citizens' Minister John Carter is taking the "It's Not OK" message on the road, travelling to Wairoa today to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect.

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New style ePassport released today

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the roll-out of a new style of ePassport from today, containing new artwork and security features.

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Flexible funding for insulation scheme

The government is making a key change to improve the delivery of its Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart home insulation scheme.

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Far North District Council review team announced

The investigation into Far North District Council's performance in processing applications for resource consents will start on Monday 23 November, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today.

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Nominations open for PM's Science Prizes

Nominations are now open for three of the inaugural Prime Minister's Science Prizes.

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