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Whakatōhea And The Crown Sign Deed Of Settlement
Saturday, 27 May 2023, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
A Deed of Settlement has been signed between Whakatōhea and the Crown, 183 years to the day since Whakatōhea rangatira signed the Treaty of Waitangi, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced. Whakatōhea is an iwi ... More >>
First Bushmasters Ready To Roll
Friday, 26 May 2023, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Andrew Little has marked the arrival of the first 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles for the New Zealand Army, alongside personnel at Trentham Military Camp today. “The arrival of the Bushmaster fleet represents a significant ... More >>
Government’s Work For Survivors Of Abuse In Care Continues
Friday, 26 May 2023, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Government continues progress on the survivor-led independent redress system for historic abuse in care, with the announcement of the design and advisory group members today. “The main recommendation of the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s ... More >>
Humanitarian Support For The Horn Of Africa
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing NZ$7.75 million to respond to urgent humanitarian needs in the Horn of Africa, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. More >>
Government Invests More Than $24 Million In Regional Projects
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to invest in our regional economies by announcing another $24 million worth of investment into ten diverse projects, Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan says. More >>
Two Brand New Mental Health Facilities Opened In Christchurch
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has opened two new state-of-the-art mental health facilities at the Christchurch Hillmorton Hospital campus, as the Government ramps up its efforts to build a modern fit for purpose mental health system. More >>
New Campaign To Share Energy Saving Tips With Kiwis
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods has launched a new public information campaign to help New Zealanders keep their homes warm and dry with lower power bills this winter The campaign 'Find Money in Weird Places’ is a partnership between ... More >>
Humanitarian Support For The People Of Sudan
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing NZ$3.5 million to help meet urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. The severe fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has had devastating ... More >>
Clean-up At Hawkes Bay Facility To Help Region Deal With Cyclone Waste
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Repairing a Hawke’s Bay organic composting facility devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle is among the latest waste reduction projects getting Government backing, Associate Environment Minister Rachel Brooking announced today. “Helping communities get ... More >>
Govt Turns The Sod On New Jobs And Skills Hub For Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government were in the Hawke’s Bay today, ‘breaking ground’ to mark the commencement of upcoming construction on the new Building Futures Training Facility where the Jobs and Skills Hub will be co-located and will support local people into ... More >>
8% Pay Boosts For GP & Community Nurses
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
About 6,100 more GP, community nurses and kaiāwhina will be eligible for pay rises of 8% on average to reduce pay disparities with nurses in hospitals, Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
New Mental Health Tool Launched For Small Business Owner-operators
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has launched a new tool to help small business owner-operators manage and improve their mental wellbeing, Small Business Minister Ginny Andersen announced today. The Brave in Business e-Learning series is another tool the Government has ... More >>
Government Commitment To Māori Education Continues
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Substantial support for Māori Education has continued in Budget 2023, including a big boost to learning support. “Since we became Government we have walked the talk when funding Māori Education, an area that has long been neglected,” Associate ... More >>
More Students To Benefit From Next Round Of Creatives In Schools
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Applications for the next round of Creatives in Schools will open on Friday 16 June 2023, Minister of Education Jan Tinetti and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni announced today during a visit at Te Wharekura o Mauao in Tauranga. ... More >>
PM Concludes Successful Pacific Visit, Confirms Intention To Visit India
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has concluded a series of successful international meetings with Pacific region leaders in Papua New Guinea. More >>
Five Community Energy Projects Kick Start Fund
Monday, 22 May 2023, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Eighty-nine households will soon benefit from secure, renewable, and more affordable energy as five community-level energy projects are about to get underway, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods announced today. More >>
New Zealand Confirms Recovery Support For Cook Islands
Monday, 22 May 2023, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed New Zealand will provide NZ$15 million in emergency budget support for Cook Islands in its ongoing recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. New Zealand’s support was confirmed during a meeting with the Cook ... More >>
NZ’s Biggest Ever Emissions Reduction Project Unveiled
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Govt backs installation of clean Electric Arc Furnace at NZ Steel Glenbrook site to halve coal use Will remove at least 800,000 tonnes of pollution each year – equivalent of taking all the cars in Christchurch off the road Achieves over 5 percent ... More >>
PM Confirms Details Of Papua New Guinea Visit
Friday, 19 May 2023, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed his upcoming visit to Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister travels to Port Moresby on Sunday May 21, and will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Cook Islands Prime ... More >>
BUDGET 2023: Government Increases Support To Disabled People
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2023 increases support for disabled people to access disability services and continues our crucial transformation of disability support services. “Budget 2023 will provide $863.6 million to help ease cost pressures on Government disability ... More >>
