9 October, 2008
Health Minister David Cunliffe and Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick today welcomed the findings of the review into maternity services in Wellington, announced several midwifery workforce initiatives and released the draft Maternity Action Plan for consultation.
Read full release >>9 October, 2008
All national parks now protected from mining.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Four new marine mammal sanctuaries will increase protection for the unique Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced further steps to enhance hunting and to increase the benefits it brings to native biodiversity.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today celebrated the start of the construction of Wellington Zoo’s new animal hospital 'Nest'.
Read full release >>24 September, 2008
The new Community Conservation Fund launched today will help community groups to restore important native areas on public land, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said.
Read full release >>20 September, 2008
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today opened a new Coastal Walkway at Mangawhai, south of Whangarei.
Read full release >>19 September, 2008
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick learnt more about the history of Manukau when she visited the city’s newest historic reserve today.
Read full release >>19 September, 2008
At a breakfast to celebrate Suffrage Day today Women's Affairs Minster Steve Chadwick reminded the women of New Zealand about the importance of using their hard-won right to vote.
Read full release >>17 September, 2008
The cervical screening campaign that encourages women to have regular smear tests
Read full release >>17 September, 2008
Purchase of the last remaining block of land still in private ownership in the Kororipo-Kerikeri Basin
Read full release >>15 September, 2008
The purchase of 240 hectares of wetland and regenerating native forest in Waituna, Southland, will ensure the long term protection of this important ecological area
Read full release >>12 September, 2008
The creation of Hawea Conservation Park in Otago brings the development of a network of high country parks in the South Island another step closer
Read full release >>10 September, 2008
Conservation Week 2008 was celebrated at the Loder Cup awards tonight. Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick honoured local Nelson botanist Shannel Courtney, presenting him with New Zealand’s premier conservation award.
Read full release >>10 September, 2008
Australia and New Zealand’s leadership in whale conservation has been strengthened following talks between the two governments in New Zealand today.
Read full release >>9 September, 2008
New Zealand and Australia have a long history of working together on a range of international conservation and environmental issues and today’s visit by Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett will lead to greater trans-Tasman cooperation.
Read full release >>7 September, 2008
Speech by Hon Annette King on behalf of Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick at the opening of the new Taputeranga Marine Reserve and the beginning of Conservation Week. Wellington.
Read full speech >>7 September, 2008
Conservation Week 2008 (7-14 September) has kicked off in style, with the opening of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve on Wellington’s south coast. he 854 hectare reserve was officially declared open at a ceremony at Island Bay Beach.
Read full release >>2 September, 2008
Today’s handover of Chelsea Estate Park on Auckland’s North Shore guarantees public access to the area, protects important forests and preserves a significant part of Auckland’s historic heritage, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
Read full release >>2 September, 2008
To reduce the risk of didymo spread, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today agreed to the New Zealand Fish and Game Council recommendation to restrict the use of footwear with felt soles by fishing licence holders.
Read full release >>1 September, 2008
Speech by Associate Minister of Health Steve Chadwick at the launch of the HPV Immunisation Programme. Auckland University of Technology. Auckland.
Read full speech >>1 September, 2008
Launch of the first stage of the HPV (human papillomavirus) Immunisation Programme
Read full release >>29 August, 2008
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced this year’s appointments to all fourteen of New Zealand’s Conservation Boards.
Read full release >>29 August, 2008
A Memorandum of Understanding signed today between Brazil and New Zealand will lead to cooperation in the management, research and protection of natural protected areas Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced an energy-saving pilot programme that sees the Department of Conservation (DOC) installing solar water heating systems on sites throughout the country.
Read full release >>21 August, 2008
Inaugural members appointment to the Family Violence Death Review Committee
Read full release >>20 August, 2008
A torch accepted by Women’s Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick today symbolises New Zealand’s ongoing commitment to an international campaign for gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Read full release >>20 August, 2008
Speech by Minister of Women’s Affairs Steve Chadwick at the third Millennium Development Goal torch handover ceremony, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
Read full speech >>18 August, 2008
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) will receive support from the Ministry of Health to look at how best to raise awareness of endometriosis and reduce the burden of the condition, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick announced today.
Read full release >>17 August, 2008
Raising awareness amongst Maori and Pacific women of the importance of regular breast screening will save lives, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
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