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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 >>
Easier Access To Finance For Those Affected By The Floods
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is making it easier for people in financial difficulty as a result of the catastrophic flooding to get temporary credit. More >>
Govt Accounts In Solid Shape To Respond To Impact Of Cyclone Gabrielle
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are in good shape to meet the challenges ahead and support New Zealanders facing cost of living pressures and extreme weather events. More >>
New Sanctions And Travel Bans On Iran
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced new sanctions on Iranians supplying drones to Russia and expanded travel bans on those responsible for the violent response to protests. More >>
Initial Recovery Mobilisation Fund To Help Farmers And Growers Hit By Cyclone Gabrielle
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing an initial $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle. “The breadth of this storm’s impact is unprecedented with ... More >>
State Of National Emergency Declared Extended To Cover Tararua
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government has this morning declared a State of National Emergency, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Since the Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty signed the declaration this morning at 8.43am Tararua ... More >>
Proposed Parliament Sitting Plan For Week Ahead
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Following the declaration of a national state of emergency the plan for the week ahead at Parliament has changed. More >>
State Of National Emergency Declared
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Government has this morning declared a National State of Emergency, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Government Delivers Support Package For NGOs And Community Groups
Monday, 13 February 2023, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced an $11.5 million Community Support Package to help tens of thousands of people affected by the recent floods, and as regions prepare to respond to Cyclone Gabrielle. “Community organisations, groups and iwi have ... More >>
Government Support For Flooded Thames-Coromandel Communities
Friday, 10 February 2023, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has announced an initial contribution of $100,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help flood affected communities in Thames-Coromandel. More >>
Further Support For Quake Hit Türkiye And Syria
Friday, 10 February 2023, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced New Zealand will provide further humanitarian funding and specialist technical assistance to support relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria. More >>
John Bridgman To Lead Completion Of City Rail Link Ltd As New Chair
Friday, 10 February 2023, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown today announced the appointment of John Bridgman as new Chair of City Rail Link Limited, replacing Sir Brian Roche. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2302/3c6c4609e406ceb9e75f.jpeg" ... More >>
Government Urges People To Prepare For Cyclone Gabrielle
Friday, 10 February 2023, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Cyclone Gabrielle could bring significant severe weather to many regions of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Government stands ready to support communities that may be impacted. “Cyclone Gabrielle is likely to impact across the North Island with severe gales ... More >>
Government Takes New Direction With Policy Refocus
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced a suite of programmes that are being cancelled or delayed in order to put the Government’s focus on the cost of living. More >>
$5 Million Support Package For Flood Affected Auckland Businesses
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing a $5 million package of emergency support to help businesses significantly affected by the recent flooding in Auckland. More >>
Prime Ministers’ Meeting Reaffirms Close Trans-Tasman Relationship
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Chris Hipkins Prime Minister Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today held their first bilateral meeting in Canberra. It was Chris Hipkins’ first overseas visit since he took office, reflecting the ... More >>
