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What Do You Think Of Increased Penalties For Biosecurity Breaches?
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 5:43 pm | Primary Production Committee
The Primary Production Committee is seeking public submissions on the Increased Penalties for Breach of Biosecurity Bill. The bill intends to increase the immediate fine for biosecurity breaches, and give biosecurity officers stronger authority to ... More >>
Depositor Compensation Scheme Protects Kiwis’ Money
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will have up $100,000 of their deposits in any eligible institution guaranteed in the event that institution fails, under legislation introduced in Parliament today. More >>
Over 100,000 New Kiwis As Halfway Point Reached
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 100,000 new Kiwis can now call New Zealand ‘home’ after the 2021 Resident Visa reached the halfway point of approvals, Minister of Immigration Michael Wood announced today. More >>
50,000 More Kids To Benefit From Equity-based Programmes Next Year
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Another 47,000 students will be able to access additional support through the school donations scheme, and a further 3,000 kids will be able to get free and healthy school lunches as a result of the Equity Index. More >>
More Transparency, Less Red-tape For Modernised Charities Sector
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Charities Amendment Bill has been introduced today which will modernise the charities sector by increasing transparency, improving access to justice services and reducing the red-tape that smaller charities face, Minister for the Community and Voluntary ... More >>
Govt Strengthens Trans-Tasman Emergency Management Cooperation
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand continues to strengthen global emergency management capability with a new agreement between New Zealand and Australia, says Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty. More >>
Pacific Visas Reopened To Help Boost Workforce
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Work continues on delivering on a responsive and streamlined immigration system to help relieve workforce shortages, with the reopening of longstanding visa categories, Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced. More >>
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day Bill Passes Into Law
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 5:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Bill establishing Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day has passed its third reading. “As Queen of Aotearoa New Zealand, Her Majesty was loved for her grace, calmness, dedication, and public service. Her affection for New Zealand and its people was ... More >>
New Investor Migrant Visa Opens
Tuesday, 20 September 2022, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Active Investor Plus visa category created to attract high-value investors, has officially opened marking a key milestone in the Government’s Immigration Rebalance strategy, Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash and Immigration Minister Michael ... More >>
National Minute Of Silence For Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, 19 September 2022, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
A national minute of silence will be observed at the start of New Zealand’s State Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II, at 2pm on Monday 26 September. More >>
Government Enhances Protection For Our Most-productive Land
Sunday, 18 September 2022, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Enhanced protection for Aotearoa New Zealand’s most productive land Councils required to identify, map, and manage highly productive land Helping ensure Kiwis’ access to leafy greens and other healthy foods Subdivision for housing on highly-productive ... More >>
Government Enhances Protection For Our Most-productive Land
Sunday, 18 September 2022, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Enhanced protection for Aotearoa New Zealand’s most productive land Councils required to identify, map, and manage highly productive land Helping ensure Kiwis’ access to leafy greens and other healthy foods Subdivision for housing on highly-productive ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Cletus Maanu Paul (ONZM)
Saturday, 17 September 2022, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
E te rangatira Maanu, takoto mai ra, i tō marae i Wairaka, te marae o te wahine nāna I inoi kia Whakatānea ia kia tae ae ia ki te hopu i te waka Mātaatua kia kore ai i riro i te moana. Ko koe anō tēnā he pukumahi koe mō o iwi a Ngāti ... More >>
Govt Helps Small Businesses Get Paid On Time
Friday, 16 September 2022, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is adding to the support it has offered New Zealand’s small businesses by introducing new measures to help ensure they get paid on time. A Business Payment Practices disclosure regime is being established to improve information and transparency ... More >>
Economy Grows As Tourism And Exports Rebound
Thursday, 15 September 2022, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
The economy has rebounded strongly in the June quarter as the easing of restrictions and reopening of the border boosted economic activity, meaning New Zealand is well placed to meet the next set of challenges confronting the global economy. GDP rose ... More >>
The New Zealand Economy – The Case For Optimism
Thursday, 15 September 2022, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
There are a few quotes that I could use to sum up where the world is today in the bow wave of COVID, facing the effects of a war, and the spiralling cost of living. One stands out for me. More >>
The New Zealand Economy – The Case For Optimism
Thursday, 15 September 2022, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
There are a few quotes that I could use to sum up where the world is today in the bow wave of COVID, facing the effects of a war, and the spiralling cost of living. One stands out for me. More >>
New Strategy Marks Next Step In NZ’s Digital Journey
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A strategy which sets out New Zealand’s vision and plan for harnessing the potential of the digital economy has been unveiled today. “ Te Rautaki Matihiko mō Aotearoa - The Digital Strategy for Aotearoa will be New Zealand’s trusty roadmap, as we ... More >>
Honouring The Legacy Of Ken Douglas
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Priyanca Radhakrishnan expressed her sadness and condolences at the passing of leading trade unionist Ken Douglas. “Ken spent over 30 years fighting for the rights of workers across New Zealand. ... More >>
Honouring The Legacy Of Ken Douglas
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Priyanca Radhakrishnan expressed her sadness and condolences at the passing of leading trade unionist Ken Douglas. “Ken spent over 30 years fighting for the rights of workers across New Zealand. ... More >>
