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Building Consents Surpass 50k Again
Monday, 1 August 2022, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s strong pipeline of housing construction is continuing with the annual number of new homes consented surpassing 50,000 for the fourth month in a row, says Minister for Building and Construction Dr Megan Woods. “A decade ago under National, ... More >>
Government Plan To Boost Health Workers
Monday, 1 August 2022, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is rolling out a suite of targeted measures to train more health workers domestically and bring more doctors and nurses into the country to help address immediate workforce pressures. More >>
Today Marks One Year Since Government’s Dawn Raids Apology
Monday, 1 August 2022, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
A new future between Pacific Aotearoa and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is the essence of a Dawn Raids Apology anniversary event in Auckland this month, said Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio. More >>
New Zealand’s Border Fully Open To Visitors And Students
Monday, 1 August 2022, 5:13 am | New Zealand Government
31 July New Zealand’s international border opens to all visitors, including from non-visa waiver countries, and international students from 11:59PM, 31 July 2022. Cruise ships and recreational yachts able to arrive at New Zealand ports. This ... More >>
Government Support Lifts Income For Beneficiaries
Saturday, 30 July 2022, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A report released today shows Government support has lifted incomes for Beneficiaries by 40 percent over and above inflation since 2018. “This is the first time this data set has been collected, and it clearly shows Government action is having an ... More >>
Government Support Lifts Income For Beneficiaries
Saturday, 30 July 2022, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
A report released today shows Government support has lifted incomes for Beneficiaries by 40 percent over and above inflation since 2018. “This is the first time this data set has been collected, and it clearly shows Government action is having an ... More >>
Phil Twyford To Attend Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Meeting
Friday, 29 July 2022, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Twyford will lead Aotearoa New Zealand’s delegation to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference at the United Nations in New York next week. More >>
More Counsellors To Boost Mental Health Workforce
Friday, 29 July 2022, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
For the first time counsellors will be able to become accredited to work in publicly funded clinical roles to support the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders. More >>
Construction Sector Transformation Plan To Accelerate Change In Industry
Friday, 29 July 2022, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
A new three year plan to transform the construction industry into a high-performing sector with increased productivity, diversity and innovation has been unveiled by the Minister for Building and Construction Dr Megan Woods and Accord Steering group ... More >>
Māori Housing: Urban Development Underway In Mt Wellington
Friday, 29 July 2022, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Whenua where an urban Māori housing development will soon sit, was blessed and had the sod turned this morning in Mt Wellington, Tāmaki Makaurau. More >>
Deed Of Settlement Signed With Ngāti Tara Tokanui
Friday, 29 July 2022, 5:16 am | New Zealand Government
A Deed of Settlement has been signed between Ngāti Tara Tokanui and the Crown, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says. Ngāti Tara Tokanui is one of twelve iwi of Hauraki, with an area of interest centred around Paeroa extending ... More >>
New Zealand Firefighters And Defence Force Personnel Receive Australian Awards
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Internal Affairs, Jan Tinetti, and Minister of Defence, Peeni Henare, have today announced that 150 Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel and 145 members of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have been awarded the Australian National ... More >>
Kiwis Urged To ‘Stick It To Hep C’ With Launch Of National Hepatitis C Awareness Campaign
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Today Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall is launching a national hepatitis C awareness campaign to mark World Hepatitis Day. More >>
Plasterboard Taskforce Update
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
An expanded range and volume of plasterboard products will help address the industry shortfall. Since forming a taskforce last month to help resolve the plasterboard shortage, good progress is being made, says the Building and Construction Minister, ... More >>
Inland Revenue Needs Bank Details To Pay Out Government Cost Of Living Support
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
With the first of three monthly Government Cost of Living payments due to be made on Monday, Revenue Minister David Parker is urging people to make sure Inland Revenue has their bank account details. More >>
Government Takes Another Step To Propel The Arts Sector To Thrive
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today opened the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, the first stage of a new approach to cultural sector funding designed to support strategic, sector-led initiatives, that will have lasting benefits for arts, culture, and heritage ... More >>
Government Supports New Skilled Residence Pathways
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The implementation of the Government’s immigration rebalance is progressing well, with details released today on how highly skilled migrants, including those with roles on the Green List, can apply to gain residence once they have arrived in New ... More >>
Work To Eliminate Family Violence And Sexual Violence Making Significant Progress
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Significant progress is being made towards the Government’s goal of eliminating family violence and sexual violence, Minister Davidson confirmed today at the first ever annual hui to take stock of the work underway to ensure all children, families ... More >>
New ETS Advice Will Help Keep A Fair Price On Climate Pollution
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister James Shaw has welcomed recommendations from He Pou a Rangi – Climate Change Commission (the Commission) on Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) settings. More >>
New Zealand Marks Key Step Toward Ratification Of The UK FTA
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 5:14 am | New Zealand Government
26 July Free trade with the United Kingdom is a step closer with the United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement Legislation Bill having its first reading in Parliament today, Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor announced. “We’re continuing ... More >>
