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Further Pandemic Support To The Pacific
Friday, 14 October 2022, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced further pandemic support for Pacific Island countries with vaccine boosters, COVID-19 anti-viral treatments, and by strengthening the capacity of the health workforce to respond to further pandemics. “The impact of COVID-19 ... More >>
Extra Support For Community Solutions To Homelessness
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is once again providing millions of dollars of support to community organisations working to address homelessness, the Associate Housing Minister, Marama Davidson announced today. More >>
Environmental Report Highlights Importance Of Government Actions
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Our Marine Environment 2022 report, released today, underscores the need for this Government’s moves to cut plastic waste, improve water quality in our rivers and lakes, reduce sedimentation, and address climate change. More >>
WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Appointment
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety, Hon Michael Wood, has today announced the appointment of Jennifer Kerr as the new Chair of the WorkSafe New Zealand Board. “Jennifer’s appointment adds to the strong understanding of health and safety ... More >>
Pacific Islands Coastwatchers Recognised
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Defence, Hon Peeni Henare, has announced a number of steps to formally recognise the valuable service of Pacific Island coastwatchers during the Second World War. In 1942, it was decided that all New Zealand civilian coastwatchers should ... More >>
Key Visa Categories Reopened To Support Business Attract Top Talent
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced the next steps in our plan to reconnect New Zealanders to the world and fill workforce shortages, with the resuming of selections for two residence visa categories visas that will help Kiwi businesses attract talent during ... More >>
Reconnecting Across The Pacific
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta departs for the Cook Islands tomorrow as she continues to reconnect with partners across the Pacific. More >>
New Measures To Further Protect South Island Hector’s Dolphins
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
New measures announced today will further manage the impacts of fishing on South Island Hector’s dolphins. More >>
Pragmatic Proposal To Reduce Agricultural Emissions And Enhance Exports And Economy
Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has released for consultation a pragmatic proposal to reduce agricultural emissions, setting up our biggest export earner for future success and putting New Zealand on track to meet our 2030 methane reduction target, Prime Minister Jacinda ... More >>
Immigration Support For Hospitality And Tourism Sectors
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Qualification requirement for chefs hired under AEWV removed Tourism and hospitality median wage exception extended for another year Immigration system’s median wage for 2023 confirmed Immigration Minister Michael Wood today announced measures targeted ... More >>
More Than 4 Million Cost Of Living Payments Made
Friday, 7 October 2022, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
More than four million Cost of Living payments have now been made to provide timely support for low and middle income New Zealanders and soften the impact of inflation pressures. That number is expected to grow to more than six million payments once ... More >>
Child Poverty Declines In Spite Of COVID
Friday, 7 October 2022, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Annual Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Child Poverty Report shows child poverty continuing to decline despite the 1 in 100 year economic shock caused by COVID-19, Prime Minister and Minister for Child Poverty Reduction Jacinda Ardern ... More >>
Strengthening The Relationship With India
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Foreign Minister says an historic visit to Aotearoa New Zealand by the Indian Foreign Minister provides an opportunity to strengthen the relationship in areas like people to people exchanges and climate action. Nanaia Mahuta today welcomed ... More >>
Hundreds To Benefit From Additional Maternal Health Support
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Budget 2022 investment of $10.1 million over four years in maternal mental health will result in better and more widely available care for new and expectant mothers around the country. The funding will be invested to fill gaps in care identified ... More >>
Planting Forests That Are Good For Nature, Climate, And The Economy
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Feedback is invited on Government plans to improve the way New Zealand manages forestry to ensure it works for nature, the climate, local communities, and our economy. More >>
Strong Government Books Leave New Zealand Well Placed Amid Global Challenges
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has delivered a set of books that are among the strongest in the world, ending the 2021/2022 fiscal year in a stronger position than forecast and ensuring New Zealand is well placed to respond to an increasingly volatile global ... More >>
Plan For Big Boost In GP Training Numbers
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
More support is being given to New Zealand medical graduates training to be GPs, as the Government continues its push to get more doctors into communities. More >>
142,000 Kiwis Helped By Healthy Homes Initiative
Monday, 3 October 2022, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 31,000 children, pregnant people and 111,000 of their family members are warmer and healthier thanks to the Healthy Homes Initiative according to the latest three-year evaluation report. More >>
142,000 Kiwis Helped By Healthy Homes Initiative
Monday, 3 October 2022, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 31,000 children, pregnant people and 111,000 of their family members are warmer and healthier thanks to the Healthy Homes Initiative according to the latest three-year evaluation report. More >>
Minister Of Defence Departs For Middle East
Monday, 3 October 2022, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Peeni Henare has today departed for the Middle East where he will visit New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel deployed within the region, including in Operation Gallant Phoenix in Jordan and the Multinational Force and ... More >>
