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The government has given the go-ahead for two schemes to assist teenagers from low-income families to study at Telford Rural Polytechnic in Balclutha and the Westport Deep Sea Fishing School

Disappointing annual gambling statistics are exactly what the new Gambling Act will tackle, says Damien O'Connor.

Alcohol-related hospital admissions in the Nelson area over the Christmas period reflect a growing trend in binge drinking.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor urges New Zealand adults to drink in moderation this summer

Damien O'Connor welcomes the passing into law of the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Bill

Annette King and Damien O'Connor welcome the Ministry of Health report on its contracts with Non-Government Organisations and the way they comply with public service standards.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor is pleased to announce six rural nurses have been awarded Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (rural) scholarships.

Racing Minister Damien O’Connor travels to Sydney on 30 October for the 2003 Australasian Racing Ministers’ Conference

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor says the Government will continually improve tobacco control as it moves towards ratifying the World Health Organisation-sponsored Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).

The Government believes that the alcohol excise tax introduced in May has been effective in achieving its intended aim.

Contribution of the Land-based Primary Industries to New Zealand’s Economic Growth.

Damien O'Connor said the resignation of the Auckland Racing Club Board was good for the industry

Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor issued a reminder today for current and former residents of the New Plymouth suburb of Paritutu to come forward if they want to be included in a study to assess non-occupational exposure to dioxins.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the announcement of a funding package to help specially selected rural nurses become nurse practitioners with prescribing rights.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor is heartened by results of a survey that show fewer Auckland minors are being sold alcohol without proof of age, but is concerned that many outlets are still not checking for age.

Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor says today’s release of the Advertising Standards Authority’s review on liquor advertising sends a strong signal to the alcohol industry that targeting young people will not be tolerated.

Racing Minister Damien O’Connor today announced the appointment of Julie Crengle, Alan Jackson and Anne Urlwin to the inaugural New Zealand Racing Board at a birthday celebration to mark a new beginning for racing.

Expanded broadband coverage of rural areas would create great opportunities for small businesses, schools and pupils in rural communities, Acting Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Pharmac's decision to allow doctors and their patients to determine the frequency of prescription dispensing is a good outcome, says the Associate Minister for Rural Affairs and Health, Damien O'Connor.

Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor says rural New Zealand will soon benefit from a new rural primary health care recruitment service.

Warren Larsen has been appointed chairperson, and Murray Acklin, Jim Wakefield and Thayne Green are appointed as members of the of the New Zealand Racing Board

Damien O’Connor will attend an Agricultural Science and Technology conference and Expo in Sacramento, USA, from 21 to 25 June, focusing on sustainable science and technology in developing countries.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed a decision by District Health Boards to introduce smokefree worksites, saying it is a continuation of New Zealand's work as a world leader in tobacco control.

Gas appliances should be serviced annually by a licensed gas fitter to ensure they are safe, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today.