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A Safe, Simple, More Modern New Zealand Border On Its Way
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 8:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jo Luxton Minister of Customs Legislation supporting safer, smarter and more streamlined border management, including the transition to an online digital traveller declaration, has passed its third reading in Parliament. The changes in the Customs ... More >>
Flee Police, Lose Your Ride: New Law To Crack Down On Fleeing Drivers
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its promise to crack down on dangerous and reckless drivers who flee police and put innocent lives at risk, Justice and Associate Transport Minister Kiri Allan announced today. The Land Transport (Road Safety) Amendment Bill ... More >>
Govt Investment In Arts Delivers Strong Economic Results
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 8:00 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Te Minita Manatū Taonga Cultural sector employment grew by 4.2% in the 12 months to March 2022 Cultural sector businesses nationally grew by 8.2% to March 2022 Strong cultural sector GDP contribution ... More >>
Funding To Clean Up Slash And Debris In Tairāwhiti And Hawke’s Bay
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 7:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting the clean up of slash and debris in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay and aims to remove up to 70,000 tonnes of woody debris from river and catchment systems, Forestry Minister Peeni Henare said. “Debris from forestry in ... More >>
Government Investment In Roads And Rail Eases Pressure On Local Councils
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is stepping up to repair the North Island transport network hit by Cyclone Gabrielle and the January floods to ease the financial pressure on Councils. “The road and rail network has been hit hard by severe weather this year, and the ... More >>
Cyclone Recovery Package Builds Protection For The Future
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
· Initial $100 million flood protection funding · More on-farm support for the safety and wellbeing of people and stock · Employment schemes to retrain workers facing volatile jobs market · More support for food banks and ongoing clean-up effort ... More >>
Govt To Repair Or Rebuild All Weather-hit Schools
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding for immediate repairs to over 500 damaged schools Additional funding available for possible redevelopment or relocation of schools Extra school staff and more wellbeing support for students Money to replace damaged books in school libraries The Government ... More >>
Flood And Cyclone Recovery Package Covers The Basics
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Rebuilds and repairs roads, rail and school infrastructure Big investment in flood protection to prevent future flooding Child mental health support to be provided to all primary and intermediate schools in Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti via Mana Ake ... More >>
Milestone Reached With 500th Fog Cannon Installed
Saturday, 13 May 2023, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Ginny Andersen Minister of Small Business The Government’s fog cannon subsidy scheme has hit a major milestone, with the installation of the 500th fog cannon at a store in Lower Hutt on Friday, Small Business Minister Ginny Andersen announced. ... More >>
Crucial Transport Link Between Wairoa And Napier To Reopen This Weekend
Saturday, 13 May 2023, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiri Allan Associate Minister of Transport The Government has restored another key transport route for cyclone affected communities, with State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier reopening to traffic tomorrow morning, Associate Minister of Transport ... More >>
Budget 2023 Builds On Progress To Eliminate Violence
Saturday, 13 May 2023, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Marama Davidson Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan Minister for Disability Issues Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Budget 2023 continues the Government’s year-on-year ... More >>
Westport Receives Funding To Protect Against Floods
Friday, 12 May 2023, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is getting behind the Westport community to further build its resilience and better protect it from future flooding, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. “Westport’s low-lying location between the Buller River, the Orowaiti ... More >>
Govt To Speed Up 5G Rollout To Regional Towns
Friday, 12 May 2023, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is signing contracts with major telecommunications network operators today to speed up the rollout of 5G to regional towns across New Zealand, Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, Ginny Andersen announced today. “The ... More >>
Update On Timelines For Affected Properties Post Cyclone And Flooding
Thursday, 11 May 2023, 7:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Minister for Cyclone Recovery The Cyclone Recovery Minister has set out the next steps for property assessments in areas affected by the severe weather events earlier this year. “I am encouraged by the work the ... More >>
Milestone Reached In The Delivery Of New Firearms Registry
Thursday, 11 May 2023, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s first comprehensive digital Firearms Registry is a step closer today with the release of the Regulations which set out information firearms licence holders will need to begin providing from 24 June. “This is another important step towards ... More >>
Trading Hours Extended To Give Hospitality Businesses Boost During Rugby World Cup
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will amend the law to ensure licensed premises can stay open during Rugby World Cup matches later this year, ensuring a much needed boost for the hospitality sector, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has announced. The men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 ... More >>
Government Moves To Support Social Workers Workforce
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 9:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development and Employment The Social Workers Registration Act has passed its first reading in Parliament tonight. It will extend the experience pathway for social worker registration by four years, to 28 February ... More >>
Local State Of Emergency Declared For Auckland
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will step up support for those affected by flooding in Auckland following Auckland Council declaring a local state of emergency. “NEMA’s National Coordination Centre has been activated and the Government stands ready to provide any support ... More >>
Bridge The Fastest Way To Reconnect Coromandel
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to reconnecting Coromandel peninsula as fast as possible, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. “Coromandel communities and businesses need certainty that the investment will be made to repair and rebuild State Highway ... More >>
Enabling New Zealand Sign Language To Thrive
Monday, 8 May 2023, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has committed to strengthening the NZ Sign Language Act to support Deaf leadership and promote greater use of NZSL, Minister for Disability Issues Priyanca Radhakrishnan has announced. This week (8 – 14 May 2022) is New Zealand Sign Language ... More >>
