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EU FTA To Increase NZ Exports To The EU By $1.8 Billion A Year
Monday, 10 July 2023, 5:55 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand to gain up to $1.8 billion in exports to the EU, per year. Duties removed on 91% of New Zealand’s goods exports to the EU from entry into force, rising to 97% after seven years. Tariff savings of $100 million per year on New Zealand exports ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Foreign Policy Speech To NZIIA
Friday, 7 July 2023, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Introduction E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau rangatira mā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Dr Richard Grant, Chair of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs - thank you for your welcome. Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, ... More >>
Funding To Reduce Climate Emissions From Commercial Buildings
Friday, 7 July 2023, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Government funding will allow commercial building tenants and owners to improve the climate and energy efficiency of their buildings, Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods has announced. The targeted programme will help commercial building owners ... More >>
Climate Finance For Community Resilience
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today the launch of the Climate Finance for Community Resilience Programme. The new programme will support inclusive, locally-led climate action in the Pacific. “Climate change is profoundly shaping ... More >>
Better Experience For Workers With Changes to ACC Programme
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to ACC’s Accredited Employers Programme (AEP) aim to deliver a better experience for workers whose injury claims are handled by their employers rather than through ACC directly. Under AEP, accredited employers take on ACC’s role to ... More >>
Support For Vulnerable Communities In Afghanistan
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing a further NZ$11 million in funding to support the United Nations’ response to the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. “Afghanistan is one of ... More >>
Transformed Maternity And Early Years Services For Young Lives
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
New paediatric equipment for hospitals, and services for community-based Māori and Pacific providers, are the first steps in transforming health services for the youngest New Zealanders, Associate Minister of Health Willow-Jean Prime announced ... More >>
Health Workforce Plan Creates New Training Opportunities And Support For Māori Kaimahi In Healthcare
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
The release of a national Health Workforce Plan today is an exciting step towards mobilising growth within our Māori workforce and ensuring Māori have a clear pathway into health mahi. “It is widely recognised that there has been a lack of investment ... More >>
More Than 6300 Overseas Workers Added To Health Workforce
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 5:18 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s health system now has thousands more health workers thanks to new visa pathways put in place by this Government, Immigration Minister Andrew Little says. “A year on since the borders reopened more than 6300 overseas health workers ... More >>
Government Strengthens Advocacy For All Children With New Commission
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Children and Young People’s Commission takes effect from today, ensuring the voices and rights of children and young people are heard, with greater and more diverse representation at the table. “We want Aotearoa New Zealand to be the best ... More >>
New Measures To Ease Cost Of Living Pressures
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
End of the $5 prescription co-payment Public Transport changes, free for under 13s, half priced for under 25s and over 1 million low-income Kiwis Child Support Pass On changes take effect, more money into the pockets of 41,500 sole parents Flexi-Wage ... More >>
Working Holiday Wins For Young Travellers And Employers
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 5:47 am | New Zealand Government
Eligible age for Working Holiday Visas extended to 35-year-olds Length of stay extended to three years Work period extended to three years Young Brits will be able to stay and work longer in New Zealand, and fill regional labour market gaps, thanks to the ... More >>
Pelvic Surgical Mesh Treatment Service Will Deliver For Women
Friday, 30 June 2023, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A new nationwide service offering support and treatment for women suffering complications from surgery involving pelvic mesh is starting to deliver improved outcomes, says Associate Health Minister Willow-Jean Prime. More >>
Govt Backs Bid To Make Food From Microalgae
Friday, 30 June 2023, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing investigations into a potential new food industry for New Zealand – based on protein-rich, carbon-absorbing native microalgae. More >>
Govt And Councils Working Together On Buying Out Properties
Friday, 30 June 2023, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Government and councils are continuing their discussions on how to share the cost of buying out high risk properties following the North Island weather events. More >>
Government Ban On New Coal Boilers In Place
Friday, 30 June 2023, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its climate commitment to ban new coal boilers and to phase out by 2037, existing coal boilers, the Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods has announced. The National Policy Statement and National Environmental ... More >>
Deposit Compensation Scheme Becomes Law
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance New Zealanders will have up to $100,000 of their deposits in any eligible institution guaranteed in the event that institution fails under legislation passed in Parliament today to strengthen and protect the ... More >>
Ngāti Tara Tokanui Claims Settlement Bill Passes First Reading
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ngāti Tara Tokanui Claims Settlement Bill has been read for the first time at Parliament in recognition of Ngāti Tara Tokanui’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. Ngāti Tara Tokanui is one of the twelve iwi of Hauraki. Their area of interest ... More >>
Technology Partnership Connects New Zealand With Chinese Travellers
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is tapping into a leading digital platform to attract Chinese tourists to visit New Zealand as the important visitor market recovers, Tourism Minister Peeni Henare said today. A new partnership between Tourism New Zealand and Xiaohongshu ... More >>
Census Returns Show Significant Lift
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Returns in New Zealand’s 2023 Census indicate a significant improvement on 2018 figures, Statistics Minister Dr Deborah Russell said. “Collections for the 2023 Census officially close tomorrow (30 June) and I want to thank all communities in ... More >>
