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Boost For Game Development Sector Takes Shape
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and game development sector are gearing up to roll out the support announced in Budget 2023, Minister for the Digital Economy & Communications Ginny Andersen said today. “The Government moved in the Budget to provide certainty ... More >>
Economy Takes Knock From Auckland Floods And Cyclone
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance The economy is showing its resilience in the face of the second largest natural disaster to hit New Zealand, with GDP falling a fraction (0.1%) during the first three months of the year. This result reflects ... More >>
Cyclone-hit Bike Trails Receive Support
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is getting the Hauraki Rail Trail back up and operational following a battering from Cyclone Gabrielle, Tourism Minister Peeni Henare announced during a visit to the trailhead in Matamata today. “Cycle trails continue to be one of ... More >>
All State Highways Reopened In East Coast And Hawke’s Bay Following Gabrielle
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A key milestone in the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle has been achieved with all state highways in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti now open following completion of the Hikuwai Bailey bridge, Associate Transport Minister Kiri Allan said today. “This ... More >>
New Zealand And Fiji Strengthen Defence Relationship
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and the Republic of Fiji have signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to further strengthen the defence relationship between both Pacific partners. Defence Minister Andrew Little and his Fiji counterpart, Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration ... More >>
Local Communities To Have A Say On Farm To Forest Conversions
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its 2020 election commitment to tighten up rules on farm-to-forestry conversions by giving communities greater control over the planting of forests, Forestry Minister Peeni Henare says. “These changes are about getting ... More >>
Over 600,000 Visitors To Arrive For A Kiwi Winter Experience As Tourism Rebounds
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The tourism sector is continuing to strengthen to close to pre-pandemic levels, according to latest data and estimates, Tourism Minister Peeni Henare said today. Figures released today show 221,300 overseas visitor arrivals in April 2023. While ... More >>
Govt Welcomes Auckland Council Update On Cyclone Affected Properties
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming the Auckland Council’s initial engagement with property owners affected by extreme weather events earlier this year. “Today’s announcement by Auckland Council is a useful initial step for affected property owners on the ... More >>
Therapeutic Products Bill Reduces Regulation Of Small-scale Producers, To Exclude Rongoā
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Plans to exempt many small-scale Natural Health Product (NHP) manufacturers and rongoā practitioners from regulation under the Therapeutic Products Bill have been announced by Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall and Associate Minister of Health (Māori Health) ... More >>
New Roadmap To Tackle Rheumatic Fever
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A five-year focus on tackling rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease has been announced by Associate Health Minister Barbara Edmonds. The Rheumatic Fever Roadmap 2023 – 2028 launched in Ōtara today will help prevent, identify and manage ... More >>
Strong Migration Numbers Show Rebalance Is Working
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The continued growth in net migration shows the Government’s immigration rebalance is striking the right balance as we tackle labour shortages, Immigration Minister Michael Wood said. “We know many industries have been calling out for ... More >>
Defence Minister To Meet With Fiji Counterpart In Suva
Monday, 12 June 2023, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Andrew Little departs for Suva tomorrow to meet with his Fiji counterpart, Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua, to further strengthen the relationship between both countries. “New Zealand and Fiji have a strong defence ... More >>
Public Feedback Wanted On Improvements Of Building Consent System
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The next step in improvements to the building consent system gets underway with the sector and public encouraged to have their say on how it could be improved, Minister for Building and Construction Dr Megan Woods says. “Following last year’s consultation, ... More >>
NZ Well Placed As Economy Affects Govt Books
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government books are reflecting a further moderation in economic activity, although New Zealand is well placed to face the challenges of living costs, recent extreme weather and a subdued global economy. More >>
Govt Wishes Special Olympics Team Well
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson and Disability Issues Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan have wished the 39-strong New Zealand Special Olympics squad heading to Berlin the best of luck. More >>
Primary Teachers' Top Base Salary Step To Rise To $100,000
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Primary teachers have agreed to the Government’s pay offer which will see the top base salary step rise to $100,000 by December next year. More >>
SH25A Bridge Construction To Get Underway In Next Fortnight
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Kiri Allan has announced the construction plan for the bridge on State Highway 25A that will reconnect the Coromandel peninsula, bringing more certainty to the region’s recovery efforts. More >>
New Moves To Curb Youth Vaping
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to reduce the number of young people taking up vaping, Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced. “Too many young people are vaping, which is why we’re making a number of moves to stop that happening,” ... More >>
Fiji Prime Minister Rabuka To Visit New Zealand
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. “Prime Minister Rabuka officially visited New Zealand in 1998, over 25 years ago, and we look forward to welcoming him here once again,” ... More >>
Minister Of State To Drive Māori Export Growth Abroad
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Rino Tirikatene will travel to Singapore today, to meet with Singaporean counterparts, promote business investment for wāhine entrepreneurs, and explore investment opportunities for Māori land-based aquaculture. More >>
