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The Government is supporting the expansion of Age Concern's Accredited Visiting Service, which will be expanding into all District Health Boards.

The New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill has been introduced to the House of Representatives.

Approval has been given for Waikato DHB to add two dedicated elective surgery theatres to its $113 million redevelopment project at Waikato Hospital.

Recent employee engagement surveys of State sector workplaces show staff engagement has remained constant over the last 12 months.

The B4 School Check health programme for four year olds will continue, following a review requested by Health Minister Tony Ryall.

New Zealanders are generally happier with the standard of service they're getting from front line public services.

Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Errol Millar as the chair of the new Southern District Health Board, which is being formed by the amalgamation of the Southland and Otago

The largest ever annual increase in waiting list patients receiving elective surgery happened in 2009 according to official figures released today by Health Minister Tony Ryall.

State Services Minister Tony Ryall today announced changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government agencies.

Good Morning - it is good to be here for the launch of Duncan Lodge.

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to join you in launching the Massey University School of Public Health.

The Health Minister, Tony Ryall has released the Cabinet paper and decision on Prioritisation of New Technologies and Interventions, which is attached below.

Health Minister Tony Ryall has met with the Medical Council to discuss issues which emerged from a case of a suspended doctor.

State Services Minister Tony Ryall has released the second six-monthly update on the government's cap of core government administration.

Thank you for the introduction, Dr Christey. 

Thanks for inviting me here today to attend the launch of the Midland Regional Trauma System.

Health Minister Tony Ryall today launched New Zealand's first regional trauma system at Waikato Hospital which is expected to save up to 21 lives across the Midland region every year.

Thank you for the invitation to speak here at the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network, Annual Conference in Christchurch.  It is a privilege to be here.

The Government will inject an extra $7 million immediately and another $20 million over the next two years to reduce waiting times and meet spiralling costs for equipment and modification services

Clinicians are being asked for their views on an expanded role for Pharmac, which was a recommendation from the Ministerial Review Group last year.

The Government has expanded eligibility for its voluntary bonding scheme for health graduates working in hard to staff areas and specialties.

The Government has approved the Otago and Southland District Health Boards' plans to merge.

 Health Minister's speech notes for Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Wellington, 12 February 2010

A greater focus on quality improvement in the health service could save up to $100 million a year.

The Government has confirmed work is underway on the main recommendations from recent consultation on a Draft Maternity Action Plan.