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Extensive Crime Prevention Programmes For Small Retailers And Dairies Rolling Out
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is rolling out additional measures that will improve safety in small shops and at-risk surrounding areas, Police Minister Chris Hipkins and Small Business Minister Stuart Nash said today. More >>
Economy Grows Strongly As Global Challenges Build
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The economy is continuing to grow solidly with the return of tourists in increasing numbers and higher construction activity, putting New Zealand in a stronger starting point to meet the challenges of a deteriorating global economy. More >>
Iran Removed From Commission On The Status Of Women
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is welcoming the successful removal overnight of Iran from the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, the first time a member state has been, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. More >>
Up To 12,000 Severe Allergy Sufferers To Benefit From EpiPen Funding
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 5:19 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Government welcomes news that yet another important medicine will be fully funded due to a major increase in the budget of the national medicines-buying agency Pharmac. “The decision by Pharmac to fully fund the EpiPen brand of adrenaline ... More >>
Government Welcomes Progress On Nurses’ Pay Equity
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Health The Government welcomes the Employment Relations Authority interim order on nurses’ pay equity following Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand’s application. This means the rates agreed a year ago can be paid, Health ... More >>
Govt Completes Delivery Of Ultra-Fast Broadband Programme
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today marks the successful completion of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) roll-out, one of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure deployment projects to date. “Over 1.8 million homes across 412 cities and towns now have access to ... More >>
Government Accounts Still On Track For Surplus
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are forecast to be back in surplus in 2024/25 reflecting a resilient economy in the face of a global economic downturn. “There’s no doubt the global economy is headed for a rough ride over the next year, and New Zealand ... More >>
Govt Extending Cost Of Living Support
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing more cost of living support by extending the petrol excise discount until the end of February then phasing it out by the end of March. Half price public transport will also be extended until the end of March. “Many ... More >>
Budget 2023 To Provide Security In Difficult Global Environment
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2023 will continue the Government’s commitment to providing Kiwis with economic security through what will be a difficult year for the global economy facing both the challenge of inflation and a forecast economic slowdown. The combination ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Address To President Zelenskyy
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
On behalf of the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, thank you More >>
Thousands Of Lives And Billions Of Dollars To Be Saved With Smokefree Bill Passing
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Today will go down in history as the day the Government guaranteed a healthier, smokefree future for the next generation of New Zealanders, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall says. The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked ... More >>
Serious Scallop Decline Prompts Emergency Closure Of Coromandel Fishery
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The two remaining open areas in the Coromandel scallop fishery will close, after new information showed scallops are in decline. More >>
Delivery Of First Poseidon Air Force Aircraft
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Peeni Henare today marked the arrival of the first of Aotearoa New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft at the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Base at Ohakea. More >>
PM Thanks Retiring Ministers And MPs
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Six of the Government’s 64 MPs will retire at the 2023 election, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Major Expansion Of Green List To Help Fill Labour Shortages
Monday, 12 December 2022, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Immigration Nurses, specialist doctors and midwives will have immediate access to the straight-to-residence pathway · All teachers added to the work to residence pathway, along with drain layers, motor mechanics and other ... More >>
Construction Commences On O Mahurangi – Penlink
Saturday, 10 December 2022, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
People in north Auckland will soon have more ways to get around as Transport Minister Michael Wood kicked off construction for O Mahurangi – Penlink today. “Our Government’s commitment to infrastructure investment continues to play a critical part in securing ... More >>
Govt Backs Eastern Busway Extension, Delivering Progress On Vital Transport Projects
Saturday, 10 December 2022, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Faster travel times and a more reliable bus service is coming to more of Auckland’s eastern suburbs, with the Government confirming investment in the next phases of the Eastern Busway. Alongside this important step, Auckland Council and the Government ... More >>
Upgraded Auckland Film Studio Ready To Roll
Friday, 9 December 2022, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The completion of upgrades to the Auckland Film Studio will provide an economic boost for Auckland and the country as a whole. The Government invested $30 million into the project through the Infrastructure Reference Group. The project was also ... More >>
Government Boost For Queenstown’s Film And Technology Industry
Friday, 9 December 2022, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government continues to invest in projects across the country to ensure our regions have the infrastructure they need to thrive and grow, and to boost local economies. The investment today announced for Queenstown Lakes district will drive ... More >>
New Legislation To Provide Affordable Water Services For New Zealanders
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill and Water Services Legislation Bill have been introduced to Parliament today, following the passage of the Water Services Entities Act. Once passed the legislation will ensure affordable ... More >>
