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General Election To Be Held On 14 October 2023
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday 14 October 2023, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “Announcing the election date early in the year provides New Zealanders with certainty and has become the practice of this Government ... More >>
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Announces Resignation
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party. Her resignation will take effect on the appointment of a new Prime Minister. A caucus vote to elect a new Party Leader will occur in 3 days’ time ... More >>
Government Provides Support To Flooded Tairāwhiti Communities
Friday, 13 January 2023, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kieran McAnulty Minister for Emergency Management The Government is making an initial contribution of $150,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help communities in Tairāwhiti following ex-Tropical Cyclone Hale, Minister for Emergency Management ... More >>
Monkeypox Vaccination Available To Eligible People From Next Week
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall Associate Minister of Health A vaccine for people at risk of mpox (Monkeypox) will be available if prescribed by a medical practitioner to people who meet eligibility criteria from Monday 16 January, says Associate Minister ... More >>
Stronger Measures Proposed To Tackle Youth Vaping
Wednesday, 4 January 2023, 7:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking feedback on measures to help reduce the number of young people vaping. “Youth vaping is becoming increasingly popular, with many choosing to vape despite never having smoked,” Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall ... More >>
A Strong Summer For Tourism Builds On A Bumper Year
Tuesday, 3 January 2023, 4:02 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Tourism Half a million international visitors estimated to arrive in the next two months Total tourism expenditure was $26.5 billion for year ended March 2022 International tourism expenditure increased 30.6 percent ($455 ... More >>
Frontline Workers To Receive COVID-19 Response Award
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has confirmed the groups of frontline workers to receive a COVID-19 Response Recognition Award, a specific acknowledgement of the service given by so many to New Zealand during the pandemic, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced ... More >>
Pasifika Celebrated In New Year Honours
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
A former Premier of Niue and a leading Pacific doctor in the fight against COVID-19 have been celebrated in this year’s New Year honours said Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio. Young Vivian who was the leader of Niue in the 1990’s ... More >>
Sports Stars And Administers Honoured
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Year Honours List includes an array of sporting stars and grassroots administrators who reflect the best of Aotearoa’s sporting and recreation community. The appointment of Farah Palmer as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit acknowledges ... More >>
New Year Honours Recipients Highlight What Makes NZ Unique
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The 183 recipients of New Year honours represent the best of New Zealand and what makes us unique in the world, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. “The 2023 New Year honours list is full of leaders and pioneers whose contribution has enriched ... More >>
Stay Of Proceedings In High Court ‘501’ Ruling Welcomed
Saturday, 24 December 2022, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Kiri Allan has welcomed the decision by the High Court to issue a stay of proceedings following the ‘501’ ruling. Crown Law, the Ministry of Justice - Te Tāhū o te Ture, Police and the Department of Corrections - Ara Poutama ... More >>
Emergencies Can Happen Anytime, Anywhere – Make Sure You’re Summer Ready
Friday, 23 December 2022, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Planning on heading to the beach or bach this summer? Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty is reminding Aotearoa New Zealand to be prepared over the holiday break. “Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, so it’s a good idea to be ready ... More >>
Planning A Stress And Emissions Free Roadie
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Summer is a great time to do a few road trips and safely explore the country, while doing your bit for the environment, Transport Minister Michael Wood has reminded Kiwis. “The summer roadie is a great way to explore our beautiful country, accessing ... More >>
Govt And Industry Take Next Step On Agriculture Emissions Reduction Plan
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has worked alongside farming leaders to adapt the proposed system for reducing agricultural emissions, that will protect future export growth, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. A section 215 report released today, outlines several ... More >>
New Zealand Welcomes New Global Deal For Nature
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The COP15 summit in Montréal brought together parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, who after four years of negotiations, have agreed a turning point for nature, committing to halt and reverse biodiversity loss Conservation Minister Poto ... More >>
Transport Minister Appoints Waka Kotahi Chair
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Transport Michael Wood has today announced the appointment of Dr Paul Reynolds as the Chair of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “Our Government’s commitment to infrastructure investment continues to play a critical part in securing ... More >>
Take Steps To Stay COVID-19 Safe This Summer
Monday, 19 December 2022, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Make sure you’re prepared for if you get COVID-19 while on holiday so we can all enjoy a safe as summer, COVID-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall said. “New Zealand’s settings will remain unchanged following a final review for the year,” Ayesha Verrall ... More >>
Government Action Solves Firefighter’s Dispute
Sunday, 18 December 2022, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jan TinettiMinister for Internal Affairs Minister of Internal Affairs, Jan Tinetti is welcoming today’s announcement from the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union that union members have voted to accept the settlement for a new collective ... More >>
Offshore Renewables Explored As Part Of Transition To Clean Energy
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking public feedback on the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure like wind farms, Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods said today. “Offshore renewables have the potential to produce the electricity ... More >>
Royal Commission Lake Alice Report
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission’s case study Inquiry into the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit has been presented to Parliament, Minister for the Public Service Chris Hipkins and Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti said today. “The report ... More >>
