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Interim Cyclone Business Support To Be Locally Led

Sunday, 26 February 2023, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

$25 million to help businesses meet immediate costs, further assist with clean-up and boost business support and advice services Initial grants up to a maximum of $40,000 per business, to be distributed by local organisations in affected regions ... More >>

Strengthening Economic Partnerships Focus Of Foreign Affairs Minister’s Trip To Japan And Singapore

Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Japan and Singapore on Sunday to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand’s connections with Indo-Pacific partners. “Reconnecting New Zealand remains a key priority as we look to strengthen our economic resilience, ... More >>

New Sanctions Also Mark One Year Since Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

Friday, 24 February 2023, 5:36 am | New Zealand Government

One year since Russia launched its illegal war against Ukraine, Aotearoa New Zealand’s resolve to stand against Putin’s war is undiminished says Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. “Over the last year, this conflict has cost thousands of innocent lives, ... More >>

Inquiry To Investigate Forestry Slash And Land Use After Cyclone

Thursday, 23 February 2023, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government

A Ministerial inquiry will be held into land use causing woody debris, including forestry slash, and sediment-related damage in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa. The two month inquiry will help address the impacts of weather events such ... More >>

Legislation Clarifying Management Of Returning Offenders Passes To Improve Public Safety

Thursday, 23 February 2023, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

A Bill ensuring the ongoing management and monitoring of returning offenders to improve public safety has passed today with strong support from across Parliament, Justice Minister Kiri Allan said. More >>

Cost Of Living Transport Support Package Now Extended

Thursday, 23 February 2023, 5:12 am | New Zealand Government

22 February The Road User Charges (Temporary RUC Reduction Scheme) Amendment Bill has passed all stages in Parliament today, delivering extra cost of living support to families and businesses says Transport Minister Michael Wood. “The passing of ... More >>

Budget 2023 Date Confirmed

Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Budget 2023 will be delivered on Thursday 18 May, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. “This year’s budget will be delivered in the shadow of Cyclone Gabrielle and will be focused on cost of living and cyclone and flooding recovery,” ... More >>

Government Details $25 Million To Cyclone Gabrielle Primary Sector Recovery

Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Government

$25 million in grants to support farmers and growers, taking total primary sector support to $29 million so far Grants for growers of $2,000 per hectare up to a maximum of $40,000 to remove silt from trees and vines, support the clean-up, and minimise ... More >>

Natural Hazards Insurance Bill Passes Third Reading

Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Making a claim following a natural disaster will become easier after the Natural Hazards Insurance Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. “This Government is improving the Earthquake Commission scheme, so in future New Zealanders ... More >>

Further Boost For Mayoral Relief Funds For Communities Impacted By Cyclone Gabrielle

Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has announced a further contribution of $1.7 million to Mayoral Relief Funds to support communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. “The devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle is immense, and there’s ... More >>

Lead Ministers For Local Cyclone Gabrielle Response

Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has moved quickly to put in place a Cabinet Committee and regional Ministerial leads to help coordinate the Central Government response and recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>

More Attendance Officers For Schools

Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 6:38 am | New Zealand Government

82 new Attendance Officer roles established Further investment in the Attendance Service to support over 3000 more young people Commitment to improve and standardise attendance data The Government has launched a plan to get young people back into ... More >>

State Of National Emergency Extended

Monday, 20 February 2023, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Kieran McAnulty Minister for Emergency Management The New Zealand Government has this afternoon extended the state of national emergency declared on 14 February for a further seven days, in response to the widespread impacts caused by Cyclone ... More >>

Government Delivers Further Cyclone Emergency Support

Monday, 20 February 2023, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is providing a further interim emergency relief package for regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle and the January floods. “I saw first-hand the devastation in the Hawke’s Bay yesterday and I know other areas have also been hit hard,” ... More >>

New Zealand To Attend PIF Special Leaders’ Retreat

Monday, 20 February 2023, 6:34 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Carmel Sepuloni Deputy Prime Minister Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Carmel Sepuloni will travel to Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders’ Retreat. ... More >>

New Service Set Up To Support Homeowners With Natural Disaster Insurance Claims

Sunday, 19 February 2023, 6:58 am | New Zealand Government

People whose homes have been damaged by a natural disaster – like Cyclone Gabrielle and the recent floods across various parts of the North Island - will now have access to a new service to assist and support them if their insurance claims get stuck, ... More >>

$2 Million Support Package For East Coast Communities Impacted By Cyclone Gabrielle

Friday, 17 February 2023, 2:06 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Kieran McAnulty Minister for Emergency Management Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has announced an initial contribution of $2 million to disaster relief funds to support affected communities on the East Coast of the North Island. “Cyclone ... More >>

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