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Fewer Businesses Report Damage Due To ICT Attacks
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Six percent of businesses experienced a direct ICT security attack resulting in loss or damage in the last two financial years, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The percentage of businesses that reported loss or damage from information ... More >>
Continued Progress On Reducing Poverty In Challenging Times
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Measures taken by the Government during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shock have avoided more children falling into poverty according to official statistics released today. More >>
Government Investments Boost And Diversify Local Economies In Lower South Island
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to invest in projects in the Central Otago District as part of an ongoing strategy to diversify its economy beyond tourism, Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan announced today. More >>
Government Future-proofs EV Charging
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Transport Minister Michael Wood has today launched the first national EV (electric vehicle) charging strategy, Charging Our Future, which includes plans to provide EV charging stations in almost every town ... More >>
Next Steps For Affected Properties Post Cyclone And Floods
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government via the Cyclone Taskforce is working with local government and insurance companies to build a picture of high-risk areas following Cyclone Gabrielle and January floods. More >>
World-leading Family Harm Prevention Campaign Supports Young NZers
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Priyanca Radhakrishnan has today launched the Love Better campaign in a world-leading approach to family harm prevention. More >>
New $13m Renal Unit Supports Taranaki Patients
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The new renal unit at Taranaki Base Hospital has been officially opened by the Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall this afternoon. More >>
Second Poseidon Aircraft On Home Soil
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Andrew Little has marked the arrival of the country’s second P-8A Poseidon aircraft alongside personnel at the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Base at Ohakea today. “With two of the four P-8A Poseidons now on home soil this ... More >>
Further Humanitarian Aid For Türkiye And Syria
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand will provide further humanitarian support to those seriously affected by last month’s deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria following, says Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Foreign Minister Mahuta To Meet With China’s New Foreign Minister
Monday, 20 March 2023, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta departs for China tomorrow, where she will meet with her counterpart, State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, in Beijing. More >>
State Highway 5 Reopens Between Napier And Taupō Following Cyclone Gabrielle
Monday, 20 March 2023, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
A vital transport link for communities and local businesses has been restored following Cyclone Gabrielle with the reopening of State Highway 5 (SH5) between Napier and Taupō, Associate Minister of Transport Kiri Allan says. More >>
Special Lotto Draw Raises $11.7 Million For Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery
Monday, 20 March 2023, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Barbara Edmonds has thanked generous New Zealanders who took part in the special Lotto draw for communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Education Ministers From Across The Pacific Gather In Aotearoa
Monday, 20 March 2023, 7:17 am | New Zealand Government
Education Ministers from across the Pacific will gather in Tāmaki Makaurau this week to share their collective knowledge and strategic vision, for the benefit of ākonga across the region. New Zealand Education Minister Jan Tinetti will host the ... More >>
Government Delivers A $3 Million Funding Boost For Building Financial Capability Services
Friday, 17 March 2023, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced funding of $3 million for providers to help people, and whānau access community-based Building Financial Capability services. More >>
Education New Zealand | Manapou Ki Te Ao – New Chair And Member
Friday, 17 March 2023, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education, Hon Jan Tinetti, has announced appointments to the Board of Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao. Tracey Bridges is joining the Board as the new Chair and Dr Therese Arseneau will be a new member. Current members Dr Linda ... More >>
Western Ring Route Complete
Friday, 17 March 2023, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Aucklanders now have more ways to get around as Transport Minister Michael Wood opened the direct State Highway 1 (SH1) to State Highway 18 (SH18) underpass today, marking the completion of the 48-kilometre Western Ring Route (WRR). More >>
NZ Still Well Placed To Meet Global Challenges
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The economy has continued to show its resilience despite today’s GDP figures showing a modest decline in the December quarter, leaving the Government well positioned to help New Zealanders face cost of living pressures in a challenging global environment. More >>
Teaming Up For A Stronger, More Resilient Fiji
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta reaffirmed her commitment to working together with the new Government of Fiji on issues of shared importance, including on the prioritisation of climate change and sustainability, at a meeting ... More >>
Next Steps Developing Clean Energy For NZ
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Megan Woods Minister of Energy and Resources The Government will progress to the next stage of the NZ Battery Project, looking at the viability of pumped hydro ... More >>
Investment In Blue Highway A Lifeline For Regional Economies And Cyclone Recovery
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering a coastal shipping lifeline for businesses, residents and the primary sector in the cyclone-stricken regions of Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti, Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan announced today. More >>
