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More Kiwis In Work As Rising Wages Match Inflation
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
The strong economy has attracted more people into the workforce, with a record number of New Zealanders in paid work and wages rising to help with cost of living pressures. More >>
Government Boosts Fund For Auckland Flooding
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing a further $1 million to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help communities in Auckland following flooding, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty announced today. More >>
New Cabinet Focused On Bread And Butter Issues
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Cabinet will be focused on core bread and butter issues like the cost of living, education, health, housing and keeping communities and businesses safe, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. More >>
Prime Minister To Meet With PM Albanese
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will travel to Canberra next week for an in person meeting with Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. More >>
Government Makes First Payment To Auckland Flooding Fund
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kieran McAnulty Minister for Emergency Management The Government is providing establishment funding of $100,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help communities in Auckland following flooding, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty ... More >>
Government Steps Up To Assist Auckland’s Response
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 5:52 am | New Zealand Government
Now that the Mayor of Auckland has announced a state of emergency, the Government, through NEMA, is able to step up support for those affected by flooding in Auckland. “Staff from NEMA and the New Zealand Defence Force have been deployed to assist ... More >>
Govt Books In Good Shape To Meet Economic Challenges
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The latest update on the government accounts shows New Zealand is in a solid position to meet global economic challenges and support New Zealanders facing cost of living pressures. More >>
Hon Willie Jackson - Poroporoaki: Titewhai Te Huia Hinewhare Harawira
Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Ka papā te whatitiri, Hikohiko ana te uira, wāhi rua mai ana rā runga mai o Huruiki maunga Kua hinga te māreikura o te Nota, a Titewhai Harawira Nā reira, e te kahurangi, takoto, e moe Ka mōwai koa a Whakapara, kua uhia te Tai Tokerau e te kapua pōuri ... More >>
Greater Focus On Supporting Kiwis As Inflation Unchanged
Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will sharpen its focus on supporting New Zealanders dealing with cost of living pressures in a difficult global environment as annual inflation remained unchanged. More >>
General Election To Be Held On 14 October 2023
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday 14 October 2023, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “Announcing the election date early in the year provides New Zealanders with certainty and has become the practice of this Government ... More >>
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Announces Resignation
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party. Her resignation will take effect on the appointment of a new Prime Minister. A caucus vote to elect a new Party Leader will occur in 3 days’ time ... More >>
Government Provides Support To Flooded Tairāwhiti Communities
Friday, 13 January 2023, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kieran McAnulty Minister for Emergency Management The Government is making an initial contribution of $150,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help communities in Tairāwhiti following ex-Tropical Cyclone Hale, Minister for Emergency Management ... More >>
Monkeypox Vaccination Available To Eligible People From Next Week
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall Associate Minister of Health A vaccine for people at risk of mpox (Monkeypox) will be available if prescribed by a medical practitioner to people who meet eligibility criteria from Monday 16 January, says Associate Minister ... More >>
Stronger Measures Proposed To Tackle Youth Vaping
Wednesday, 4 January 2023, 7:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking feedback on measures to help reduce the number of young people vaping. “Youth vaping is becoming increasingly popular, with many choosing to vape despite never having smoked,” Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall ... More >>
A Strong Summer For Tourism Builds On A Bumper Year
Tuesday, 3 January 2023, 4:02 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Tourism Half a million international visitors estimated to arrive in the next two months Total tourism expenditure was $26.5 billion for year ended March 2022 International tourism expenditure increased 30.6 percent ($455 ... More >>
Frontline Workers To Receive COVID-19 Response Award
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has confirmed the groups of frontline workers to receive a COVID-19 Response Recognition Award, a specific acknowledgement of the service given by so many to New Zealand during the pandemic, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced ... More >>
Pasifika Celebrated In New Year Honours
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
A former Premier of Niue and a leading Pacific doctor in the fight against COVID-19 have been celebrated in this year’s New Year honours said Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio. Young Vivian who was the leader of Niue in the 1990’s ... More >>
Sports Stars And Administers Honoured
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Year Honours List includes an array of sporting stars and grassroots administrators who reflect the best of Aotearoa’s sporting and recreation community. The appointment of Farah Palmer as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit acknowledges ... More >>
New Year Honours Recipients Highlight What Makes NZ Unique
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The 183 recipients of New Year honours represent the best of New Zealand and what makes us unique in the world, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. “The 2023 New Year honours list is full of leaders and pioneers whose contribution has enriched ... More >>
Stay Of Proceedings In High Court ‘501’ Ruling Welcomed
Saturday, 24 December 2022, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Kiri Allan has welcomed the decision by the High Court to issue a stay of proceedings following the ‘501’ ruling. Crown Law, the Ministry of Justice - Te Tāhū o te Ture, Police and the Department of Corrections - Ara Poutama ... More >>
