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New prescribing rights for nurse practitioners will directly benefit rural communities, says Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor.

Associate Immigration Minister Damien O’Connor comments on the case of Thai National Sunan Siriwan.

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.

Racing Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes two key government announcements of direct benefit to the racing industry.

Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor opens VegFed's Produce Plus Conference in Rotorua.

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 Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor opens the New Zealand Association for Animal Health and Crop Protection's 58th annual conference.

Racing Minister Damien O'Connor discusses challenges facing the racing industry, and ways it can prosper into the future.

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.

The future's looking good for the country’s farmers, growers and foresters, says Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor.

Damien O'Connor covers issues relating to the agricultural sector, its outlook, productivity, Government's contribution through science and research funding, the sustainable farming fund, the Government's contribution through trade negotiations, and an update on the Veterinarians Bill.

Minister for Racing Damien O’Connor today atoned for his comments about the tax-free status of stake money.

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.

There will be no adjustment to racing’s gambling tax status in the forthcoming budget.

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.