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Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to repeal the ‘Three Strikes’ law has passed its third reading in Parliament today. “The Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill ends an anomaly in New Zealand’s justice system that dictates what sentence judges must hand down ... More >>
Govt Strengthens Emergency Management Cooperation Between NZ And The US
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
An agreement signed today between New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the United States’ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will strengthen global emergency management capability, says Minister for Emergency ... More >>
Govt Signs NZ–USA Agreement Launching New Opportunities For Space Sector
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
An agreement signed today between the New Zealand and United States governments will provide new opportunities for our space sector and closer collaboration with NASA, Economic and Regional Development Minsiter Stuart Nash said. Stuart Nash signed ... More >>
Path Paved For Communities To Reshape Streets
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Streets will soon be able to be transformed from unsafe and inaccessible corridors to vibrant places for all transport modes thanks to new legislation proposed today, announced Transport Minister Michael Wood. “We need to make it safe, quicker and ... More >>
New Zealand To Stay At Orange As Winter Continues
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will remain at the Orange traffic light setting, while hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues through winter. “There’s still significant pressure on hospitals from winter illnesses, so our current measures ... More >>
Bumper Breeding Season Boosts Kākāpō Population
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Kākāpō numbers have increased from 197 to 252 in the 2022 breeding season, and there are now more of the endangered parrots than there have been for almost 50 years, Conservation Minister Poto Williams announced today. More >>
Call For New Zealanders To Get On-board With Rail Safety
Monday, 8 August 2022, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
With additional trains operating across the network, powered by the Government’s investment in rail, there is need for a renewed focus on rail safety, Transport Minister Michael Wood emphasised at the launch of Rail Safety Week 2022. “Over the last ... More >>
More Women On Public Boards Than Ever Before
Thursday, 4 August 2022, 7:31 pm | New Zealand Government
· 52.5% of people on public boards are women · Greatest ever percentage of women · Improved collection of ethnicity data “Women’s representation on public sector boards and committees is now 52.5 percent, the highest ever level. The facts prove ... More >>
The Beat Goes On As Government Renews Support For Musicians
Thursday, 4 August 2022, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Extension of Aotearoa Touring Programme supporting domestic musicians The Programme has supported more than 1,700 shows and over 250 artists New Zealand Music Commission estimates that around 200,000 Kiwis have been able to attend shows as a result of ... More >>
Govt Investment Into Whakatāne Regeneration Reaches New Milestones
Thursday, 4 August 2022, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Today Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash turned the sod for the new Whakatāne Commercial Boat Harbour, cut the ribbon for the revitalised Whakatāne Wharf, and inspected work underway to develop the old Whakatāne Army Hall into a ... More >>
Government Determined To Get A Better Deal For Consumers
Thursday, 4 August 2022, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are not getting a fair deal on some key residential building supplies and while the Government has already driven improvements in the sector, a Commerce Commission review finds that changes are needed to make it more competitive. More >>
Government Opens New Research And Innovation Hub
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has invested $7.7 million in a research innovation hub which was officially opened today by Minister of Research, Science and Innovation Dr Ayesha Verrall. More >>
Unemployment Remains Low And Wages Rise Despite Volatile Global Environment
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Unemployment has remained near record lows thanks to the Government’s economic plan to support households and businesses through the challenging global environment, resulting in more people in work and wages rising. More >>
First Ever Climate Adaptation Plan Lays Foundations For Resilient Communities
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Plan, launched today, will ensure communities have the information and support they need to prepare for the impacts of climate change. “Climate change is a global challenge, but its impacts are felt in our ... More >>
Data And Statistics Bill Passes Its Third Reading
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 5:47 am | New Zealand Government
02 August A Bill which updates New Zealand’s statistics legislation for the 21st century has passed its third and final reading today, Minister of Statistics David Clark said. The Data and Statistics Act replaces the Statistics Act, which has been ... More >>
Further Moves To Improve The Lives Of Disabled People
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 10:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Poto Williams Minister for Disability Issues The Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament today, marking a significant milestone to improve the lives of disabled people. “The Bill aims to address accessibility ... More >>
Further Changes To CCCFA Regulations Will Improve Safe Access To Credit
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is clarifying the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance (CCCFA) Regulations, to ensure borrow-ready kiwis aren’t being unfairly penalised when applying for a loan, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, David Clark announced today. “Earlier ... More >>
Government Prioritises Firearm Prohibition Orders To Reduce Gun Harm
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill will be passed through all remaining stages by the end of next week, Police Minister Chris Hipkins said. The Justice Select Committee has received public feedback and finalised its report more quickly than ... More >>
Support For Samoa’s Climate Change Plan And Rebuild Of Savalalo Market
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Ardern met with members of Samoa’s Cabinet in Apia, today, announcing the launch of a new climate change partnership and confirming support for the rebuild of the capital’s main market, on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the signing ... More >>
10,000 More Permanent Public Homes Added Under The Labour Government
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 5:15 am | New Zealand Government
10,037 more permanent public homes added since Labour came into Government 8,240 of them new builds 3,802 Transitional Homes added A major milestone of 10,037 additional public homes has been achieved since Labour came into office, the Housing Minister ... More >>
