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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 >>
Govt invests to minimise gambling harm
Monday, 27 June 2022, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour government has announced a significant investment to prevent and minimise harm caused by gambling. More >>
Electoral Changes Will Bring Greater Transparency For Voters
Monday, 27 June 2022, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to electoral law announced by Justice Minister Kiri Allan today aim to support participation in parliamentary elections, and improve public trust and confidence in New Zealand’s electoral system. The changes are targeted at increasing transparency ... More >>
More Free Flu Vaccines And A Second COVID-19 Booster For Groups At Risk Of Hospitalisation
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has widened access to free flu vaccines with an extra 800,000 New Zealanders eligible from this Friday, July 1 Children aged 3-12 years and people with serious mental health or addiction needs now eligible for free flu dose. From ... More >>
Veterans Minister Pays Tribute To Service And Sacrifice At Korean War Commemoration
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:47 am | New Zealand Government
25 June 2022 At today’s commemoration of the start of the Korean War, Veterans Minister Meka Whaitiri has paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of our New Zealand veterans, their families and both nations. “It’s an honour to be with our Korean ... More >>
Whakanuia Ana Te Hararei Tuatahi O Matariki Puta Noa I Aotearoa Me Te Ao
Friday, 24 June 2022, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister: Pirīmia Hon Kelvin Davis Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Hon Kiritapu Allan Associate Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage: Minita Tuarua mō te Toi, te Ahurea & te Tukuihotanga ... More >>
Matariki Projects Star In Latest Round Of Tourism Infrastructure Fund
Friday, 24 June 2022, 5:19 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Stuart Nash and Associate Minister of Tourism Peeni Henare announced the sixth round of recipients of the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF), which supports local government to address tourism infrastructure needs. This TIF ... More >>
Minister To Attend Second United Nations Ocean Conference In Portugal
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker will represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the second United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, which runs from 27 June to 1 July. The Conference will take stock of progress and aims to galvanise ... More >>
Government Outlines Plans For Future COVID-19 Variants
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Government has undertaken preparatory work to combat new and more dangerous variants of COVID-19,” COVID-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall set out today. More >>
Have Your Say On The Forests (Legal Harvest Assurance) Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 10:44 am | Primary Production Committee
The Chairperson of the Primary Production Committee is now calling for public submissions on the Forests (Legal Harvest Assurance) Amendment Bill. The bill would amend the Forests Act 1949 to establish a legal harvest system. This system aims to provide ... More >>
Five New Members Join Education Youth Advisory Group
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
A ministerial advisory group that provides young people with an opportunity to help shape the education system has five new members, Minister of Education Chris Hipkins said today. “I am delighted to announce that Harshinni Nayyar, Te Atamihi Papa, ... More >>
Govt Makes Sure Support Workers Have Right To Take Pay-equity Claim
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to make sure homecare and support workers have the right to take a pay-equity claim, while at the same time protecting their current working conditions and delivering a pay rise. “In 2016, homecare and support workers ... More >>
Targeted Second COVID-19 Booster A Step Closer
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Health A law change passed today streamlines the process for allowing COVID-19 boosters to be given without requiring a prescription. Health Minister Andrew Little said the changes made to the Medicines Act were a more enduring ... More >>
Commerce Commission Empowered To Crackdown On Covenants
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New powers will be given to the Commerce Commission allowing it to require supermarkets to hand over information regarding contracts, arrangements and land covenants which make it difficult for competing retailers to set up shop. “The Government and New ... More >>
Plasterboard Taskforce Set Up To Ease Shortages
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Building and Construction Megan Woods has set up a Ministerial taskforce with key construction, building consent, and supply chain experts to look at what more can be done to ease plasterboard shortages, including the potential for legislative ... More >>
First Matariki Public Holiday Celebrated With A Unique Broadcasting Collaboration
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson and Minister for Māori Crown Relations Te Arawhiti Kelvin Davis announced today the inaugural Matariki public holiday will be marked by a pre-dawn hautapu ceremony at Te Papa Tongarewa, and will be a part ... More >>
Health Volunteers Recognised At Parliament
Monday, 20 June 2022, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Health Volunteers from all over the country are being recognised in this year’s Minister of Health Volunteer Awards, just announced at an event in Parliament’s Grand Hall. “These awards celebrate and recognise the ... More >>
Trade Minister To Travel To Europe, Canada And Australia To Advance Economic Recovery
Monday, 20 June 2022, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s trade agenda continues to build positive momentum as Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor travels to Europe, Canada and Australia to advance New Zealand’s economic interests. “Our trade agenda has excellent momentum, and ... More >>
Prime Minister To Travel To Europe And Australia
Monday, 20 June 2022, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will leave this weekend to travel to Europe and Australia for a range of trade, tourism and foreign policy events. “This is the third leg of our reconnecting plan as we continue to promote Aotearoa New Zealand’s trade ... More >>
