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Serious Scallop Decline Prompts Emergency Closure Of Coromandel Fishery
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The two remaining open areas in the Coromandel scallop fishery will close, after new information showed scallops are in decline. More >>
Delivery Of First Poseidon Air Force Aircraft
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Peeni Henare today marked the arrival of the first of Aotearoa New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft at the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Base at Ohakea. More >>
PM Thanks Retiring Ministers And MPs
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Six of the Government’s 64 MPs will retire at the 2023 election, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Major Expansion Of Green List To Help Fill Labour Shortages
Monday, 12 December 2022, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Immigration Nurses, specialist doctors and midwives will have immediate access to the straight-to-residence pathway · All teachers added to the work to residence pathway, along with drain layers, motor mechanics and other ... More >>
Construction Commences On O Mahurangi – Penlink
Saturday, 10 December 2022, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
People in north Auckland will soon have more ways to get around as Transport Minister Michael Wood kicked off construction for O Mahurangi – Penlink today. “Our Government’s commitment to infrastructure investment continues to play a critical part in securing ... More >>
Govt Backs Eastern Busway Extension, Delivering Progress On Vital Transport Projects
Saturday, 10 December 2022, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Faster travel times and a more reliable bus service is coming to more of Auckland’s eastern suburbs, with the Government confirming investment in the next phases of the Eastern Busway. Alongside this important step, Auckland Council and the Government ... More >>
Upgraded Auckland Film Studio Ready To Roll
Friday, 9 December 2022, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The completion of upgrades to the Auckland Film Studio will provide an economic boost for Auckland and the country as a whole. The Government invested $30 million into the project through the Infrastructure Reference Group. The project was also ... More >>
Government Boost For Queenstown’s Film And Technology Industry
Friday, 9 December 2022, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government continues to invest in projects across the country to ensure our regions have the infrastructure they need to thrive and grow, and to boost local economies. The investment today announced for Queenstown Lakes district will drive ... More >>
New Legislation To Provide Affordable Water Services For New Zealanders
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill and Water Services Legislation Bill have been introduced to Parliament today, following the passage of the Water Services Entities Act. Once passed the legislation will ensure affordable ... More >>
Freshwater Regulations Updated
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has updated the Essential Freshwater 2020 regulations to support their effective implementation, and in response to consultation feedback. Changes have been made to the: NPS-FM – National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management ... More >>
Changes To Fire And Emergency New Zealand Board Announced
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs, Jan Tinetti is today announcing changes to the board members of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) to assist in improved performance from the Crown Entity. More >>
Next Steps In Securing Affordable Water Services For New Zealanders
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has laid foundations for safe and affordable water services with the Water Services Entities Bill passing its third reading in Parliament. This is the first of three bills that will ensure affordable drinking water, wastewater and ... More >>
Circuit Breaker Introduced To Stop Children Re-offending
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce a ‘circuit-breaker’ response aimed at quickly addressing the repeat offending of a small group of children and young people, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis, Minister of Police Chris Hipkins and Minister for Social ... More >>
More Medicines For More New Zealanders
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming news that more important medicines are to be publicly funded, thanks to a major increase in the budget of the national medicines-buying agency Pharmac. “Today’s announcement that Pharmac will fully fund Spinraza for ... More >>
New Zealand Homes Warmer And Healthier With 100 Thousand Retrofits
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Government's flagship insulation and heating programme, Warmer Kiwi Homes, has passed 100,000 installations of insulation and efficient heaters, making homes warmer and healthier. “Since its launch in 2018, Warmer Kiwi Homes has played a key role ... More >>
Community Voices Amplified In Fight Against Alcohol Harm
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Alcohol licensing hearings will become more accessible and less adversarial as the Government removes barriers preventing community voices from being heard, Justice Minister Kiri Allan said today. A Bill making targeted changes to the licensing process ... More >>
GOVT To Provide Further Funding To Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The government has decided to advance a further $6 million bridging funding to allow time for MBIE through Kanoa-RDU to support the development of an alternative commercial solution. “Following discussions with affected stakeholders, including other creditors ... More >>
President Zelenskyy Confirmed To Address NZ Parliament
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the New Zealand House of Representatives via video link at 8am Wednesday 14 December. The decision to host the President outside of normal Parliamentary sitting ... More >>
Cadetships Programme Continues To Empower Whānau Māori
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Since July 2022, more than 610 cadets across 35 programmes have been approved, up from the 499 cadets approved by this time in the last financial year. The programme is growing. More >>
Government Backs Greater Competition In Building Supplies To Reduce Costs For Kiwis
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will take action to increase competition in the residential building supplies sector, says Building and Construction Minister Dr Megan Woods and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Dr David Clark, following the release of the Commerce ... More >>
