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Kiwis Encouraged To Take Action For Nature This Conservation Week
Monday, 14 August 2023, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The importance of working together for the environment was highlighted today as Minister of Conservation Minister Willow-Jean Prime kicked off Conservation Week 2023 at a South Auckland stream restoration project “Puhinui Regeneration Project/Te ... More >>
Government Partners With More Industrial Users To Lower Emissions
Saturday, 12 August 2023, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Helping 17 more businesses reduce their reliance on fossil fuels Equal to taking almost 25,000 cars off the road Achieves 67,300 tonnes of carbon emissions saved annually once projects are up and running New Zealand’s primary industry sector ... More >>
Over 50,000 More Kiwis To Be Eligible For Insulation Grants
Friday, 11 August 2023, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Homeowners are being encouraged to check their eligibility for the Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes programme after changes to its eligibility criteria, announced by the Minister of Energy and Resources Dr Megan Woods today. More >>
Government Acts To Close Gender Pay Gap
Friday, 11 August 2023, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Government action on pay transparency announced today marks a significant step in closing the pay gap for Kiwi women. More >>
Government Delivers More Support For Victims Of Crime
Thursday, 10 August 2023, 6:37 am | New Zealand Government
Introduction of new Bill addressing known issues in justice system for victims of sexual violence Three pilot programmes delivering immediate, meaningful improvement to victims’ experiences in the criminal justice system Increased financial support ... More >>
Teachers Agree To 14.5% Pay Rise
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Jan Tinetti has welcomed the news that Post Primary Teachers Association’s (PPTA) members have accepted the Governments offer of a 14.5 percent pay rise. “The Chris Hipkins Government values teachers, which is why in very tight ... More >>
Hauraki Gulf Protection Area Tripled
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Marine protection nearly tripled with 19 new marine protection areas, increasing coverage to 18% of the Gulf Bottom trawling and Danish seining to be banned from large areas Tailored fisheries plan to support unique ecosystem The Government is ... More >>
Govt Triples Hauraki Gulf Protection Area, Conservation For Future Generations
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking a major step towards protecting the Hauraki Gulf for future generations, including nearly tripling the area of Auckland’s maritime area that’s under protection. More >>
First Of Its Kind Climate Fund To Back 100% Renewable Electricity
Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has worked with BlackRock, one of the world’s largest investors in climate infrastructure and clean technology, to launch a $2 billion fund with the goal of making New Zealand one of the first countries in the world to reach 100% ... More >>
Shaping A More Sustainable And Innovative Fishing Industry
Monday, 7 August 2023, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Protecting New Zealand’s oceans and supporting innovation in the seafood sector are key priorities for the Fisheries Industry Transformation Plan, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Rachel Brooking says. More >>
Phased Tunnels For Second Harbour Crossing
Sunday, 6 August 2023, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Two new three lane road tunnels (one in each direction) for vehicles between the central Auckland motorway junction and Akoranga on the North Shore. These are similar in concept to the Waterview tunnel. The road tunnels will be each 5 to 6 km long. ... More >>
Offsite Manufacturing Delivers 42 Homes In Rotorua
Friday, 4 August 2023, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Hon Dr Megan Woods opened the largest public housing development completed in Rotorua to date today, holding true to the Government’s commitments in the Rotorua Housing Accord. Getting whānau into warm dry homes as ... More >>
Roadmap For Future Of Defence And National Security Released
Friday, 4 August 2023, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has released the first two documents of the Defence Policy Review and New Zealand’s first National Security Strategy. More >>
Govt Welcomes Hawke’s Bay Councils Agreement On Cost-sharing
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 10:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Minister for Cyclone Recovery The Government is welcoming region-wide support in Hawke’s Bay for the agreement on the costs of buying out Category 3 residential properties. All five councils in the region ... More >>
First Of Its Kind Public Housing Development Opens In Auckland
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering a major boost to public housing in Auckland with the opening of the 276 unit Te Mātāwai development on Greys Avenue, that will provide tenants with around-the-clock, on-site support. More >>
Clearer Pricing At Supermarkets Imminent
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 5:37 am | New Zealand Government
New regulations will require grocery retailers to consistently and clearly display pricing by weight, volume or number. Kiwis will find it easier to compare product prices at the supermarket, with new regulations due to come into force at the end ... More >>
Government Makes Historic Pay Offer To Secondary Teachers
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to support the Independent Arbitration Panel’s recommendation to increase secondary teachers’ base salaries by 14.5 percent by December 2024, Minister of Education, Jan Tinetti announced today. “We are absolutely committed ... More >>
More Kiwis In Work As Wages Keep Pace With Inflation
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
More than 110,000 people joined the paid workforce in the past year as the number of those in jobs hit a record high. Wages continue to outpace inflation as the Government’s economic plan supports businesses to add jobs and grow wages and ease cost of living ... More >>
Opening The Doors To Retirement Village Change
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Proposed changes for the retirement village sector balance fairness for consumers with ensuring the sector is supported, Associate Housing Minister Barbara Edmonds announced today. More >>
Government Welcomes Startup Report
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed a report from the Startup Advisors Council on steps to support a thriving startup sector in New Zealand. More >>
