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Emergencies Can Happen Anytime, Anywhere – Make Sure You’re Summer Ready
Friday, 23 December 2022, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Planning on heading to the beach or bach this summer? Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty is reminding Aotearoa New Zealand to be prepared over the holiday break. “Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, so it’s a good idea to be ready ... More >>
Planning A Stress And Emissions Free Roadie
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Summer is a great time to do a few road trips and safely explore the country, while doing your bit for the environment, Transport Minister Michael Wood has reminded Kiwis. “The summer roadie is a great way to explore our beautiful country, accessing ... More >>
Govt And Industry Take Next Step On Agriculture Emissions Reduction Plan
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has worked alongside farming leaders to adapt the proposed system for reducing agricultural emissions, that will protect future export growth, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. A section 215 report released today, outlines several ... More >>
New Zealand Welcomes New Global Deal For Nature
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The COP15 summit in Montréal brought together parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, who after four years of negotiations, have agreed a turning point for nature, committing to halt and reverse biodiversity loss Conservation Minister Poto ... More >>
Transport Minister Appoints Waka Kotahi Chair
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Transport Michael Wood has today announced the appointment of Dr Paul Reynolds as the Chair of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “Our Government’s commitment to infrastructure investment continues to play a critical part in securing ... More >>
Take Steps To Stay COVID-19 Safe This Summer
Monday, 19 December 2022, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Make sure you’re prepared for if you get COVID-19 while on holiday so we can all enjoy a safe as summer, COVID-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall said. “New Zealand’s settings will remain unchanged following a final review for the year,” Ayesha Verrall ... More >>
Government Action Solves Firefighter’s Dispute
Sunday, 18 December 2022, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jan TinettiMinister for Internal Affairs Minister of Internal Affairs, Jan Tinetti is welcoming today’s announcement from the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union that union members have voted to accept the settlement for a new collective ... More >>
Offshore Renewables Explored As Part Of Transition To Clean Energy
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking public feedback on the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure like wind farms, Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods said today. “Offshore renewables have the potential to produce the electricity ... More >>
Royal Commission Lake Alice Report
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission’s case study Inquiry into the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit has been presented to Parliament, Minister for the Public Service Chris Hipkins and Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti said today. “The report ... More >>
Extensive Crime Prevention Programmes For Small Retailers And Dairies Rolling Out
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is rolling out additional measures that will improve safety in small shops and at-risk surrounding areas, Police Minister Chris Hipkins and Small Business Minister Stuart Nash said today. More >>
Economy Grows Strongly As Global Challenges Build
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The economy is continuing to grow solidly with the return of tourists in increasing numbers and higher construction activity, putting New Zealand in a stronger starting point to meet the challenges of a deteriorating global economy. More >>
Iran Removed From Commission On The Status Of Women
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is welcoming the successful removal overnight of Iran from the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, the first time a member state has been, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. More >>
Up To 12,000 Severe Allergy Sufferers To Benefit From EpiPen Funding
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 5:19 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Government welcomes news that yet another important medicine will be fully funded due to a major increase in the budget of the national medicines-buying agency Pharmac. “The decision by Pharmac to fully fund the EpiPen brand of adrenaline ... More >>
Government Welcomes Progress On Nurses’ Pay Equity
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Health The Government welcomes the Employment Relations Authority interim order on nurses’ pay equity following Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand’s application. This means the rates agreed a year ago can be paid, Health ... More >>
Govt Completes Delivery Of Ultra-Fast Broadband Programme
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today marks the successful completion of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) roll-out, one of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure deployment projects to date. “Over 1.8 million homes across 412 cities and towns now have access to ... More >>
Government Accounts Still On Track For Surplus
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are forecast to be back in surplus in 2024/25 reflecting a resilient economy in the face of a global economic downturn. “There’s no doubt the global economy is headed for a rough ride over the next year, and New Zealand ... More >>
Govt Extending Cost Of Living Support
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing more cost of living support by extending the petrol excise discount until the end of February then phasing it out by the end of March. Half price public transport will also be extended until the end of March. “Many ... More >>
Budget 2023 To Provide Security In Difficult Global Environment
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2023 will continue the Government’s commitment to providing Kiwis with economic security through what will be a difficult year for the global economy facing both the challenge of inflation and a forecast economic slowdown. The combination ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Address To President Zelenskyy
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
On behalf of the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, thank you More >>
Thousands Of Lives And Billions Of Dollars To Be Saved With Smokefree Bill Passing
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Today will go down in history as the day the Government guaranteed a healthier, smokefree future for the next generation of New Zealanders, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall says. The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked ... More >>
