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New Zealand Secures Major Free Trade Deal With European Union
Friday, 1 July 2022, 5:10 am | New Zealand Government
Export revenue to the EU to grow by up to $1.8 billion annually on full implementation. Duty-free access on 97% of New Zealand’s current exports to the EU; with over 91% being removed the day the FTA comes into force. NZ exporters set to save approx. ... More >>
Biggest Year For Clean Cars On Record
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Clean Car Discount Scheme has been a success, with more than 57,000 light-electric and Non Plug-in Hybrid vehicles registered in its first year of operation, the most on record. More >>
Police Wing 355 Includes The Highest Ever Proportion Of Wāhine Māori
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Chris Hipkins congratulates the newest Police wing – wing 355 – which graduated today in Porirua. More >>
New Measures To Help Manage COVID-19 As Country Stays At Orange
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
· New Zealand to remain at Orange as case numbers start to creep up · 50 child-size masks made available to every year 4-7 student in New Zealand · 20,000-30,000 masks provided a week to all other students and school staff · Extra funding to schools ... More >>
New Advisory Group Provides Enduring Māori Expertise For Te Aorerekura Delivery
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has taken another step forward in its work to eliminate family violence and sexual violence with the announcement today of a new Tangata Whenua Ministerial Advisory Group. More >>
Making Work Better For Kiwi Women
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Te Mahere Whai Mahi Wāhine: Women’s Employment Action Plan was launched today by Minister for Women Jan Tinetti – with the goal of ensuring New Zealand is a great place for women to work. More >>
Good Employer Awards Celebrate Food And Fibre Sector
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 7:02 am | New Zealand Government
The food and fibre sector acknowledged its people and leadership at last night’s 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards, a time to celebrate their passion towards supporting employees by putting their health, welfare and wellbeing first,” Acting ... More >>
Prime Minister's Remarks At NATO Summit
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 5:42 am | New Zealand Government
Kia ora koutou katoa. It is a rare thing to have New Zealand represented at a NATO Summit. While we have worked together in theatres such as Afghanistan, and have been partners for just on a decade, today represents an important moment for our Pacific ... More >>
Veterans Minister Announces New Focus On Mental Health For Veterans And Their Whānau
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“We ask a lot of those who serve in the military – and we ask a lot of the families and whānau who support them,” Veterans Minister Meka Whaitiri said at the launch of a new focus for The Veteran, Family and Whānau Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy ... More >>
He Oranga Poutama Expanded Into Four New Regions
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
A long-standing physical activity programme that focuses on outcomes for Maori has been expanded to four new regions with Government investment almost doubled to increase its reach. More >>
Wellington’s Rapid Transit Option Progresses To Next Stage
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is progressing a preferred option for LGWM which will see Wellington’s transport links strengthened with light rail from Wellington Station to Island Bay, a new tunnel through Mt Victoria for public transport, and walking and cycling, and ... More >>
Keynote Remarks: Prime Minister The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern | Tech 4 Democracy Summit, Madrid
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 5:40 am | New Zealand Government
To Provost Muniz, to the Organisers at the Instituto de Empresa buenas tardes and as we would say in New Zealand, kia ora kotou katoa. To colleagues from the State Department, from Academia, and Civil Society Groups, to all our distinguished guests ... More >>
Joint Press Release With President Of The Govt Of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, & The PM Of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 5:35 am | New Zealand Government
On June 28, 2022, a meeting took place in Madrid between the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, and the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, who was visiting Spain to participate in the Summit ... More >>
More Young Kiwis Able To Travel And Work In Spain
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 5:32 am | New Zealand Government
A six-fold increase in the Aotearoa New Zealand-Spain working holiday scheme gives a huge boost to the number of young people who can live and work in each other’s countries, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Jacinda Ardern and Spanish President ... More >>
Supporting Local Government Candidates
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 5:10 am | New Zealand Government
A significant barrier has been removed for people who want to stand in local government elections, with a change to the requirement to publish personal details in election advertising. The Associate Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty has taken the ... More >>
New Law Paves Way For Greater Supermarket Competition
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 5:04 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation that bans major supermarkets from blocking their competitors’ access to land to set up new stores paves the way for greater competition in the sector, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Dr David Clark said. The new law is the ... More >>
Vaccine Mandate For Border And Corrections Workers To End
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced an end to the requirement for border workers and corrections staff to be fully vaccinated. This will come into place from 2 July 2022. 100 per cent of corrections staff in prisons, and as of 23 June 2022 97 per cent of active ... More >>
Emergency Monitoring Centre Opened To Keep New Zealand Safer
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty officially launched the new Monitoring, Alerting and Reporting (MAR) Centre at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) today. The Government has stood up the centre in response to recommendations from ... More >>
Waikato Expressway Speed Limit To Change To 110km/h
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood has welcomed the announcement that a 110km/hr speed limit has been set for the SH1 Waikato Expressway, between Hampton Downs and Tamahere. More >>
Prime Minister’s Matariki Speech 2022
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Matariki tohu mate, rātou ki a rātou Matariki tohu ora, tātou ki a tātou Tīhei Matariki Matariki – remembering those who have passed Matariki – celebrating the present and future Salutations to Matariki I ... More >>
