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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 >>
New China-New Zealand Air Routes To Boost Capacity For Tourists
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
New direct China to New Zealand airline routes will add significant capacity with thousands more seats available per month, supporting tourism, international education and trade. More >>
Prime Minister And Premier Reaffirm Strong Economic Relationship
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang for their first bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing today. “In my meeting with Premier Li Qiang I reaffirmed New Zealand’s significant relationship with China, including ... More >>
China And New Zealand Strengthen Forestry Cooperation
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A bilateral meeting between New Zealand and China will pave the way for further cooperation in forestry, climate change and trade, Forestry Minister Peeni Henare said. Peeni Henare and Mr Guan Zhi’ou, Administrator of China’s National Forestry ... More >>
Government Increases Carer Support Subsidy
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Carer Support Subsidy announced today more appropriately recognise carers’ important work and will improve the lives of those they care for, Minister of Health Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
Experienced Leaders Appointed To TVNZ And RNZ Boards
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Broadcasting and Media Willie Jackson has appointed a group of experienced and skilled leaders to the boards of RNZ and TVNZ. More >>
Prime Minister Meets With President Xi
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Chris Hipkins Prime Minister Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing today. “New Zealand’s ... More >>
Boosting Rehabilitation And Reintegration Of Prisoners
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation providing improved rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners, particularly those on remand, will have its first reading this afternoon. The changes in the Corrections Act will allow the limited mixing of remand and convicted prisoners for educational, ... More >>
New Te Whatu Ora Board Chair Appointed
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Dame Karen Poutasi has been appointed as the new Board Chair for Te Whatu Ora Minister of Health Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. “This role is vital for continuing to lead the Government’s bold health reforms to make sure quality health services ... More >>
Government Provides Significant Extra Support To Universities And Other Degree Providers
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
An additional $128 million will be invested into the tertiary sector to increase tuition subsidies at degree-level and above by a further four percent in 2024 and 2025. This is in addition to the five percent increase provided at Budget 2023 – ... More >>
Ruapehu Ski Season To Go Ahead This Winter
Monday, 26 June 2023, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide up to $5 million to the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) to ensure the mountain’s 2023 ski season can go ahead, Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan says. More >>
Firearms Registry Delivers Professional And Modern Gun Ownership System
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The new digital Firearms Registry began operating today, delivering another milestone in the improvement of firearms safety and oversight in New Zealand, Police Minister Ginny Andersen said. From today, nearly a quarter of a million firearms licence holders ... More >>
New Vans Provide Health Boost For Mums And Babies
Friday, 23 June 2023, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Accessible healthcare will be the focus of a new hauora van in Auckland, protecting hāpu māma (pregnant mothers), their pēpi (babies) and tamariki from preventable diseases, Associate Health Minister Willow-Jean Prime announced today. More >>
Labour Delivers 12,000 More Public Homes
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has hit a major milestone with the successful delivery of over 12,000 additional public homes since October 2017, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. More >>
