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Government Investing In 1000 More Teachers And Student Learning Affected By COVID-19
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to invest in teachers and students, through a multi-million dollar package to boost teacher supply and provide extra support for young people whose learning has been disrupted by COVID-19, Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti ... More >>
Nation To Reflect On 50 Year Māori Language Movement
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
A large crowd is expected to gather at Parliament in Wellington today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Māori language petition. More >>
Prime Minister’s Statement To Parliament On The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
It was with enormous sadness that New Zealanders woke to the news last Friday that our longest serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II had died. More >>
NZ Representation To Queen Elizabeth II Funeral Confirmed
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the New Zealanders attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. They include the Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia, former Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright, Victoria Cross for New Zealand recipient, ... More >>
Retired High Court Judge To Assess Hall Compensation Claim
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Rodney Hansen CNZM KC has been appointed to assess Alan Hall’s compensation claim, Justice Minister Kiri Allan announced today. More >>
COVID-19 Protection Framework Retired - NZ Moves Forward With Certainty
Monday, 12 September 2022, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The COVID-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, will be removed from 11.59pm tonight, Monday 12 September, so all New Zealanders can continue to move forward with certainty, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. “It’s ... More >>
Public Holiday On 26 September To Mark Passing Of Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, 12 September 2022, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Monday 26 September, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. “As New Zealand’s Queen and much loved Sovereign for over 70 years, ... More >>
PRESS CONFERENCE: Friday, 9 September 2022 Hansard Transcript
Friday, 9 September 2022, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
PM : [ Speaks te reo Māori. Authorised translation to be inserted by the Hansard Office. ] It is with great sadness that New Zealand awakes to the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I know I speak for all New Zealanders in conveying ... More >>
PM Mourns Death Of Queen Elizabeth II
Friday, 9 September 2022, 5:52 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed New Zealanders’ deep sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, describing Her Majesty as a monarch with an unwavering sense of duty. “I know that I speak for people across New Zealand in offering our ... More >>
Annual Tax Rates And Remedial Matters Bill Reintroduced
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The annual tax rates and remedial matters Bill has been re-introduced today. It is the same as the annual tax rates and remedial matters Bill introduced last week, but without the proposal to standardise the application of GST to fees and services ... More >>
Govt Partners With Industry To Explore Sustainable Wood Processing
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
A new partnership between the Government and Oji Fibre Solutions could boost the development of sustainable wood products, hydrogen and bio-fuels at the Kinleith Mill near Tokoroa, creating jobs and reducing emissions across the economy Forestry ... More >>
Greater Transparency Ensured For Political Party Donations
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is introducing some amendments to the Electoral Amendment Bill to ensure greater transparency around political donations, in the wake of the New Zealand First Foundation High Court case. The High Court recently determined a person receiving ... More >>
Research Projects Set To Tackle NZs Biggest Challenges
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced funding for 71 scientific research projects that seek to address some of our biggest challenges such as climate change, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
Government Future-proofs Māori Media
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson has announced the Māori Broadcasting Strategy today. Cabinet has agreed to a three-year plan, which outlines the priorities for the Māori media sector. “Māori media plays a vital role in normalising and ... More >>
Post-Study Work Visa Requirements Confirmed
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“Changes to post-study work rights settings for students who complete a non-degree level 7 or below course have now been confirmed. They will qualify if their qualification is on the Qualifications Eligible for a Post-Study Work Visa list, which is based ... More >>
Maori Economy Prepare For Climate Action During 2021 Growth
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori businesses are playing a key role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s, economic recovery and climate change planning according to the Tatauranga umanga Māori: 2021 report released today by Stats NZ.” Associate Minister of Statistics, Meka Whaitiri said. ... More >>
Government Law Changes To Enable Faster Consenting, More Prefabs, Comes Into Force
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Law changes that introduce a new voluntary certification scheme for modular component, or prefab, manufacturers, and strengthen New Zealand’s building product certification scheme have come into force today, Minister for Building and Construction and Housing, ... More >>
Government Supports 50,000 Apprentices To Stay In Trades And Training
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Apprenticeship Boost programme has reached a significant milestone, supporting over 50,000 apprentices to move into or retain their trade, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Minister of Education Chris Hipkins and Minister for Social Development ... More >>
Government Invests In Local Infrastructure To Support Decarbonisation
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Communities around New Zealand will benefit from upgraded, safer, and more people-friendly streets as the result of the Government’s Streets for People programme, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. “The Government is upgrading New Zealand’s ... More >>
Government Takes Action To Bring Down Youth Crime
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced a ‘Better Pathways’ package that aims to place more young people in education, training or work to drive down youth crime. “Youth crime is clearly an issue right now, particularly in Auckland. In response to this ... More >>
