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Funding Boost To Deliver World Class Public Media For All New Zealanders
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing in Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and NZ On Air to ensure all New Zealanders have access to public media that delivers world class content, Minister for Broadcasting and Media Willie Jackson announced today. - RNZ will receive an ... More >>
Valedictory Statement: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Wednesday 5 April 2023
Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Te whare e tu nei Te marae e takoto ana Tena korua E nga mate maha Haere, haere, haere Nga tangata whenua o tenei rohe, o Te Whanganui -a-tara, tena kotou Tatou nga kanohi ora e hui mai ana Tena kotou tena kotou, tena kotou katoa Mr Speaker, when ... More >>
Emissions Data Encouraging, But More Still To Be Done
Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s action to cut emissions is delivering results, says Climate Change Minister James Shaw. Data released today by Stats NZ that shows total greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to their lowest levels in eight years. “This has been ... More >>
ACC Support Possible For More Kiwi Workers
Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 5:06 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwis could get better access to ACC support for a greater number of occupational diseases, including those more likely to affect women, ACC Minister Peeni Henare announced today. The Government is reviewing the list of occupational diseases in ... More >>
Jacinda Ardern Appointed Special Envoy For The Christchurch Call
Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has appointed Jacinda Ardern as Special Envoy for the Christchurch Call. The newly created position will represent New Zealand’s continued commitment to push for greater protection online from terrorist and violent extremist ... More >>
Government Delivers Massive Boost To Working Holiday Workforce
Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Businesses could soon have access to thousands of additional working holiday makers as the Government boosts the number of working holiday places for Spain, and extends the period for working holiday makers currently in New Zealand, Immigration Minister ... More >>
Eyes On Recovery As Tourism Infrastructure Fund Opens
Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
A particular priority for this year’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund will be on the rebuild and recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent weather events, Tourism Minister Peeni Henare announced today. More >>
Govt Books In Solid Shape As Extreme Weather Costs Start To Roll In
Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s balanced and disciplined financial management has left New Zealand well placed to focus on supporting Kiwis dealing with cost of living pressures and the recovery and rebuild of Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta To Attend NATO Meeting
Sunday, 2 April 2023, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta, departs for Europe today, where she will attend a session of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels and make a short bilateral visit to Sweden. “NATO is a long-standing and likeminded partner ... More >>
Congratulations To Professor Rangi Mātāmua – New Zealander Of The Year
Friday, 31 March 2023, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Willow-Jean Prime has congratulated Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Ngāi Tūhoe) who was last night named the prestigious Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa New Zealander of the Year. Professor Mātāmua, who is ... More >>
Over A Quarter Of New Zealanders To Get Cost Of Living Relief From Tomorrow
Friday, 31 March 2023, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
From tomorrow over 1.4 million New Zealanders are expected to receive a little extra to help with the cost of living as a result of changes made by the Government. “Across the world inflation is causing costs to rise and New Zealand has not been immune. ... More >>
Thousands Of Community Nurses Getting April Pay Boost
Friday, 31 March 2023, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Over 8000 community nurses will start receiving well-deserved pay rises of up to 15 percent over the next month as a Government initiative worth $200 million a year kicks in, says Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall. “The Government is committed ... More >>
NZ Stands With Vanuatu On Climate At UN
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is welcoming a decision by the United Nations General Assembly to ask the International Court of Justice to consider countries’ international legal obligations on climate change. The United Nations has voted unanimously to adopt a resolution ... More >>
More Police Deployed To The Frontline
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
More Police officers are being deployed to the frontline with the graduation of 59 new constables from the Royal New Zealand Police College today. More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand Committed To An Enduring Partnership With Vanuatu
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta met with Vanuatu Foreign Minister Jotham Napat in Port Vila, today, signing a new Statement of Partnership — Aotearoa New Zealand’s first with Vanuatu. “The Mauri Statement of Partnership is a joint expression of ... More >>
Next Steps For New Zealand’s Organic Regulations
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed the Organic Products and Production Bill through its third reading today in Parliament helping New Zealand’s organic sector to grow and lift export revenue. “The Organic Products and Production Bill will introduce robust ... More >>
Govt Helps To Protect New Zealanders Digital Identities
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill, which will make it easier for New Zealanders to safely prove who they are digitally has passed its third and final reading today. More >>
Law Changed To Protect Subcontractors
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Megan Woods Minister for Building and Construction Legislation passed to safeguard subcontractors’ retention money · Ensures strict penalties for companies who fail to meet their obligations to subcontractors · Helps ensure building work ... More >>
New Congestion Busting Harbour Crossing Options Unveiled
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood has unveiled five scenarios for one of the most significant city-shaping projects for Tāmaki Makaurau in coming decades, the additional Waitematā Harbour crossing. More >>
New Law Enhances Safety And Security In The Aviation Sector
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed new legislation that ensures New Zealand’s civil aviation rules are fit for purpose in the 21st century, Associate Transport Minister Kiri Allan says. More >>
