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Inflation Lower Than Expected But Cyclone Gabrielle Keeps Prices Elevated
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Inflation has come in lower than all market expectations but the Government is still focussed on bringing it down further and helping kiwis with the cost of living. Stats NZ reported the Consumer Price Index was lower than expected at 1.2 percent in the ... More >>
Government to enable faster roll out of renewable electricity under the RMA
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 5:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will ensure that the national significance of renewable electricity is given more weight in RMA decision-making, says Environment Minister David Parker. “We need to rapidly expand our renewable energy infrastructure in order to meet ... More >>
New Maths And Literacy Assessment Prioritised As Other NCEA Changes Slowed
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is prioritising maths and literacy learning by introducing new assessments from next year, while shifting the timeframes of other changes to NCEA and the national curriculum, Education Minister Jan Tinetti said today. This follows feedback from ... More >>
NZ Signals Interest In Hosting 2034 Commonwealth Games
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming interest by the New Zealand Olympic Committee in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games. More >>
Government Reaffirms 55-year Partnership With University Of The South Pacific
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Today Aotearoa New Zealand and the University of the South Pacific (USP) underlined the need for a shared Pacific future, announcing a new ten-year partnership to support the long-term success of a critical regional institution. Deputy Prime Minister and ... More >>
NZ And UK Foreign Minister To Jointly Meet With Samoan Leaders
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Samoa today, for bilateral meetings in Apia with the Government of Samoa. Nanaia Mahuta will be joined in Samoa by the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development ... More >>
Defence Minister To Attend Anzac Day Commemorations At Gallipoli
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Andrew Little departs today to attend Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli in Türkiye. “It has now been 108 years since the ANZAC Corps landings during the First World War. Of the 17,000 Kiwi soldiers who fought, almost 5,000 ... More >>
Government Hits Major Rural Connectivity Milestone
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has hit another major milestone in improving connectivity for rural and remote households and businesses, as 400 mobile towers have now been delivered by the Rural Connectivity Group (RCG), Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications ... More >>
Govt Approves Extra $25 Million Extension For Cyclone-affected Businesses
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Minister for Cyclone Recovery · $25 million boost to support more businesses with the clean-up in cyclone affected regions, taking total business support to more than $75 million · Demand for grants has been strong, ... More >>
Costs On Learner Drivers Reduced By 20%
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is making it cheaper for Kiwis to get their driver licence through changes to how Waka Kotahi is funded, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced. “All New Zealanders should have access to the independence and opportunities a ... More >>
PM’s International Travel To Advance NZs Economic Interests
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will undertake a small number of international engagements this year, focused on advancing New Zealand’s trade and economic interests. More >>
NZ Government To Help Make 2023 Pacific Games Disability Inclusive
Monday, 17 April 2023, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Government
· Funding to help make the 2023 Pacific Games more accessible and disability inclusive · Funding will support the upgrades required to make facilities disability inclusive, and the procurement of sporting equipment Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister ... More >>
Government Forms New Partnership To Support Youth In Solomon Islands
Monday, 17 April 2023, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A new partnership between Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Community (SPC) will see a multi-country youth empowerment programme delivered, beginning in Solomon Islands, providing opportunities for youth to upskill and access decent work. More >>
Government Builds On Climate Change Focus In Pacific
Monday, 17 April 2023, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni today reinforced Aotearoa New Zealand’s commitment to tackling the threat of climate change together in the Pacific, announcing support for practical climate action in the Solomon Islands. More >>
Smaller Class Sizes To Improve Teaching And Learning Outcomes
Monday, 17 April 2023, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is reducing class sizes in the latter primary and intermediate school years to improve education outcomes for kids, Education Minister Jan Tinetti announced today. “Years 4 to 8 are critical for our kids, with research showing this is often ... More >>
More Digital Training For Seniors Rolls Out Across New Zealand
Monday, 17 April 2023, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will continue to help get seniors digitally enabled, Minister for Seniors Ginny Andersen announced today. Six providers of digital training will deliver essential digital skills courses for up to 5,000 learners around the country. “Being ... More >>
Deputy Prime Minister To Lead Pacific Mission
Saturday, 15 April 2023, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs (Pacific Region) Minister Carmel Sepuloni will lead a Pacific Mission to Solomon Islands, Fiji and Tonga – the first to be undertaken since COVID-19. “The Pacific region remains our Government’s ... More >>
Government Refers Solar Energy Projects For Fast-track Consenting
Friday, 14 April 2023, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly half a million solar panels across two Waikato solar farm projects that could reduce over 200 million kilograms of carbon pollution each year have been referred for fast-track consenting, creating up to 280 jobs, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins ... More >>
Govt Rolls Out New Programmes To Support Young People To Get Into Jobs And Away From Crime
Friday, 14 April 2023, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is rolling out new programmes in areas that have seen spikes in youth offending to help steer rangatahi into training and employment, Associate Minister of Social Development and Employment Willie Jackson has announced. Whakawatea te ... More >>
Science Supports Weather Recovery, Climate Resilience
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has made $10.8 million available for urgent research and science services to aid the recent extreme weather response and recovery. More >>
