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Nation-building Transport Projects To Grow NZ
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Chris Hipkins Government today announced a nation-building transport programme which will grow the economy and create jobs, help Kiwi households and businesses cut emissions, and help Kiwis get around our regions and cities faster and safer. ... More >>
Mark Mitchell Describes Burglary, Reckless Driving, And Bail Breaches As “Minor Infringements”
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Mark Mitchell has demonstrated himself entirely unfit to be Minister of Police today by characterising serious offences laid as part of Operation Cobalt as “minor infringements”, Police Minister Ginny Andersen says. In a press release yesterday , Mitchell stated, ... More >>
Water Services Entities Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliament has today passed legislation providing stronger foundations for affordable, safe and sustainable publicly owned water services for New Zealanders. The Water Services Entities Amendment Bill changes the Water Services Entities Act 2022 to ... More >>
Crackdown On Organised Crime Continues With Largest Ever Meth Bust
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Ginny Andersen is congratulating Police as provisional figures released this week show they have seized nearly three quarters of a tonne of methamphetamine in relation to Operation Lavender, possibly the largest ever meth bust in New Zealand. ... More >>
New Zealand And China Celebrate Education Links
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Chinese Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng is in Wellington and Christchurch this week to reaffirm the importance of the two countries education relationship. “Education is one of the key pillars of the New Zealand-China relationship and ... More >>
All COVID-19 Requirements Removed
Monday, 14 August 2023, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is removing the remaining COVID-19 public health requirements, effective from 12:01am tomorrow, Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
Voice, Leadership, Action: Backing NZ’s Youth
Monday, 14 August 2023, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The voices and leadership of young New Zealanders are key drivers behind a refreshed Youth Plan ‘Voice, Leadership, Action’ released today by Minister for Youth Willow-Jean Prime. “Young New Zealanders have consistently told government they want their ... More >>
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 >>
