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Figures show good news for rural GPs and their patients, says Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister, Damien O'Connor.

From January 1 next year, people right around the country will have more help with access to specialist health care, says Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor on the challenges facing the rural health sector, initiatives to address them, and his future vision for rural health.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor today welcomed mayors and local government representatives from around New Zealand to a rural health workshop in Wellington.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes mayors and local government representatives from around New Zealand to a rural health workshop in Wellington.

Damien O'Connor speaks on the Government's plans to combat problem gambling

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes the announcement of a new national body for medical students interested in rural health careers.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor announces the government's new National Travel and Accommodation Policy at the annual Rural GP conference.

Thousands more rural New Zealanders will be eligible for assistance when accessing specialist health services, following the announcement of the government's new national travel and accommodation policy, worth $36m annually.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor discusses New Zealand's top-class health services, particularly those for women and children.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor officially launches this policy, and outlines ways in which the government's working to reduce tobacco harm.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes the results of a new survey showing overwhelming public support for new smokefree laws.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor addresses Aukati Kai Paipa's annual national smoking cessation hui at Orakei Marae in Auckland.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor to meet with local health providers in the Bay of Plenty/Taupo and attend a Federated Farmers meeting in Rotorua.

The government is looking at options for a review of the voluntary regime that regulates alcohol advertising.

Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor congratulates the makers of the It’s Not A Game documentary, which screened last night in the Documentary NZ slot.

Parliamentary rugby team co-captain Damien O’Connor says his team's already putting together a rigorous training schedule in preparation for the 2006 World Golden Oldies Festival of Rugby.

The government releases a major plan to reduce the harmful effects of gambling on individuals, families and communities.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor addresses the Working Together Conference in Auckland.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor launches the inaugural Alcohol Policy Roundtable at Parliament.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor says an all day Rural Health Forum held in Wellington was a great success.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor discusses the connection between sport and alcohol at the Sport and Alcohol Conference in Palmerston North.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor rubbishes claims of growing discontent with the new smokefree law.

Associate Health Minister and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor announces provisional approval for $9.24m worth of subsidies under the government's Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme.