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Enabling works to begin on Westgate Bus Station

Work is set to get underway on a new bus station at Westgate this week. A contract has been awarded to HEB Construction to start a package of enabling works to get the site ready in advance of main construction beginning in mid-2025, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “A new Westgate station will provide better ...

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He poroporoaki ki a Kahurangi Tariana Turia

Uia te pō, rangahaua te pō, whakamāramatia mai he aha tō tango, he aha tō kāwhaki?  Whitirere ki te ao, tirotiro kau au, kei hea taku rātā whakamarumaru i te au o te pakanga mo te mana motuhake? Au te pō, ngū te pō, ue hā!  E te kahurangi māreikura, e te rangatira Tariana. Haere ...

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New qualification a step forward for diabetes care

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says people with diabetes and other painful conditions will benefit from a significant new qualification to boost training in foot care.    “It sounds simple, but quality and regular foot and nail care is vital in preventing potentially serious complications from diabetes, like blisters or sores, which can take a long time to heal and can be a start ...

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New year, new medicines

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour is pleased to see Pharmac continue to increase availability of medicines for Kiwis with the government’s largest ever investment in Pharmac.  “Pharmac operates independently, but it must work within the budget constraints set by the government,” says Mr Seymour.  “When this government assumed office, New Zealanders were facing ...

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Stay fire safe this summer in 2025

Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is wishing all New Zealanders a great holiday season as Kiwis prepare for gatherings with friends and families to see in the New Year. It is a great time of year to remind everyone to stay fire safe over the summer.

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Final-year Fees Free kicks off 1 January 2025

From 1 January 2025, first-time tertiary learners will have access to a new Fees Free entitlement of up to $12,000 for their final year of provider-based study or final two years of work-based learning, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds says.