Thursday, 12 August 2010
Top Stories
Residential homes getting it right
Residential homes are often under the spotlight for the wrong reasons but a new study in New Zealand shows many are offering our seniors their best chance of good nutrition. With older people more likely to be underweight than overweight, this is crucial to their health and well-being.
E-newsletter
This regular e-newsletter features news about the community-government relationship, together with sector-related activities, events and publications - especially those that promote community engagement, participation and collaboration.
The following topics are covered in the latest OCVS newsletter;
•Notes from Kia Tutahi hui capture range of views about draft Relationship Agreement
•Still time to have your say online about the draft Agreement;
•Payroll giving donations growing slowly.
Health
The Ministry of Health is reminding people that New Zealand is still seeing a significant level of pandemic influenza even though the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the world is now in the post-pandemic phase, Deputy Director of Public Health Darren Hunt said today.
Public Funding
Waitangi Day 2011 is set to be filled with colourful events around the country thanks to community funding made available through the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports events that celebrate New Zealand's identity by commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi at a community level. Applications are now being accepted from groups wanting to host local Waitangi Day celebrations.
Government
Forcing government agencies to consider public private partnerships (PPPS) for projects over $25 million could lead to unnecessary and expensive long term-risks, says the Public Service Association (PSA).
Raising Awareness
Minister of Youth Affairs Paula Bennett is encouraging young people to celebrate International Youth Day by having their say on decisions that affect them
International Youth Day today also marks the launch of the International Year of Youth.
Future Planning
Public sector restraint and innovation will be needed for years to come to improve the quality of frontline services, while also ensuring New Zealand climbs out of deficit and controls its debt, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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