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Inquiry To Investigate Forestry Slash And Land Use After Cyclone
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
A Ministerial inquiry will be held into land use causing woody debris, including forestry slash, and sediment-related damage in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa. The two month inquiry will help address the impacts of weather events such ... More >>
Legislation Clarifying Management Of Returning Offenders Passes To Improve Public Safety
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill ensuring the ongoing management and monitoring of returning offenders to improve public safety has passed today with strong support from across Parliament, Justice Minister Kiri Allan said. More >>
Cost Of Living Transport Support Package Now Extended
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 5:12 am | New Zealand Government
22 February The Road User Charges (Temporary RUC Reduction Scheme) Amendment Bill has passed all stages in Parliament today, delivering extra cost of living support to families and businesses says Transport Minister Michael Wood. “The passing of ... More >>
Budget 2023 Date Confirmed
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2023 will be delivered on Thursday 18 May, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. “This year’s budget will be delivered in the shadow of Cyclone Gabrielle and will be focused on cost of living and cyclone and flooding recovery,” ... More >>
Government Details $25 Million To Cyclone Gabrielle Primary Sector Recovery
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Government
$25 million in grants to support farmers and growers, taking total primary sector support to $29 million so far Grants for growers of $2,000 per hectare up to a maximum of $40,000 to remove silt from trees and vines, support the clean-up, and minimise ... More >>
Natural Hazards Insurance Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Making a claim following a natural disaster will become easier after the Natural Hazards Insurance Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. “This Government is improving the Earthquake Commission scheme, so in future New Zealanders ... More >>
Further Boost For Mayoral Relief Funds For Communities Impacted By Cyclone Gabrielle
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has announced a further contribution of $1.7 million to Mayoral Relief Funds to support communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. “The devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle is immense, and there’s ... More >>
Lead Ministers For Local Cyclone Gabrielle Response
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has moved quickly to put in place a Cabinet Committee and regional Ministerial leads to help coordinate the Central Government response and recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
More Attendance Officers For Schools
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 6:38 am | New Zealand Government
82 new Attendance Officer roles established Further investment in the Attendance Service to support over 3000 more young people Commitment to improve and standardise attendance data The Government has launched a plan to get young people back into ... More >>
State Of National Emergency Extended
Monday, 20 February 2023, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kieran McAnulty Minister for Emergency Management The New Zealand Government has this afternoon extended the state of national emergency declared on 14 February for a further seven days, in response to the widespread impacts caused by Cyclone ... More >>
Government Delivers Further Cyclone Emergency Support
Monday, 20 February 2023, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing a further interim emergency relief package for regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle and the January floods. “I saw first-hand the devastation in the Hawke’s Bay yesterday and I know other areas have also been hit hard,” ... More >>
New Zealand To Attend PIF Special Leaders’ Retreat
Monday, 20 February 2023, 6:34 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Deputy Prime Minister Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Carmel Sepuloni will travel to Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders’ Retreat. ... More >>
New Service Set Up To Support Homeowners With Natural Disaster Insurance Claims
Sunday, 19 February 2023, 6:58 am | New Zealand Government
People whose homes have been damaged by a natural disaster – like Cyclone Gabrielle and the recent floods across various parts of the North Island - will now have access to a new service to assist and support them if their insurance claims get stuck, ... More >>
$2 Million Support Package For East Coast Communities Impacted By Cyclone Gabrielle
Friday, 17 February 2023, 2:06 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kieran McAnulty Minister for Emergency Management Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has announced an initial contribution of $2 million to disaster relief funds to support affected communities on the East Coast of the North Island. “Cyclone ... More >>
Easier Access To Finance For Those Affected By The Floods
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is making it easier for people in financial difficulty as a result of the catastrophic flooding to get temporary credit. More >>
Govt Accounts In Solid Shape To Respond To Impact Of Cyclone Gabrielle
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are in good shape to meet the challenges ahead and support New Zealanders facing cost of living pressures and extreme weather events. More >>
New Sanctions And Travel Bans On Iran
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced new sanctions on Iranians supplying drones to Russia and expanded travel bans on those responsible for the violent response to protests. More >>
Initial Recovery Mobilisation Fund To Help Farmers And Growers Hit By Cyclone Gabrielle
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing an initial $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle. “The breadth of this storm’s impact is unprecedented with ... More >>
State Of National Emergency Declared Extended To Cover Tararua
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government has this morning declared a State of National Emergency, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Since the Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty signed the declaration this morning at 8.43am Tararua ... More >>
Proposed Parliament Sitting Plan For Week Ahead
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Following the declaration of a national state of emergency the plan for the week ahead at Parliament has changed. More >>
