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Monkeypox To Become A Notifiable Disease
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Monkeypox will be added to New Zealand’s schedule of notifiable diseases after a decision by the Government today. “While no cases of monkeypox have been detected in New Zealand so far, we are making sure we’re as prepared as possible if any ... More >>
Backing Tomorrow’s Transport Solutions
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is calling for New Zealand innovators to put forward their solutions to help solve some of New Zealand’s biggest transport challenges, with the opening of Hoe ki angitū: the innovation fund led by Waka Kotahi. “The Government is upgrading ... More >>
The Queen's Birthday And Platinum Jubilee Honours List 2022
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee, to make the following Additional appointments to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be Additional Members of the said ... More >>
Air Navigation System Review Launched
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has launched a high-powered independent review of New Zealand’s air navigation system, looking for ways to strengthen this critical transport infrastructure for the future. More >>
Report Into Family Violence Mortality Strengthens Minister’s Resolve
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s release of the Family Violence Death Review Committee’s (FVDRC): ‘A duty to care’ report has been welcomed by the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Hon Marama Davidson. Minister Davidson says the FVDRC’s ... More >>
O’Connor Congratulates Queen’s Birthday And Platinum Jubilee Honours Recipients
Monday, 6 June 2022, 6:04 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Rural Communities Damien O’Connor has extended his congratulations to the rural New Zealanders recognised for their service to the country in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list 2022. The recipients’ honours include ... More >>
Tā Tipene O’Regan Becomes A Member Of The Order Of New Zealand
Monday, 6 June 2022, 6:03 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson congratulates Tā Stephen Gerard (Tipene) O’Regan for becoming an Additional Member of the Order of New Zealand, today, for his services to Aotearoa/New Zealand, announced on the Queen’s Birthday ... More >>
Queen’s Birthday And Platinum Jubilee Honours - A Niuean Knight
Monday, 6 June 2022, 6:00 am | New Zealand Government
Dr Collin Fonotau Tukuitonga a Pacific champion during the COVID 19 pandemic has been made a Knight in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours List 2022. “Dr Tukuitonga , a Niuean, has been a champion of many health initiatives from ... More >>
Top Honours For New Zealand’s Sportspeople
Monday, 6 June 2022, 5:59 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated netball coach Ruth Aitken on being made a Dame on the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours List 2022. Ruth Aitken coached the Silver Ferns to win the 2003 World Netball Championship ... More >>
PM Congratulates Queen’s Birthday And Platinum Jubilee Honours Recipients
Monday, 6 June 2022, 5:58 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has extended her congratulations to the New Zealanders recognised for their service to the country in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list 2022. The 187 honours recipients includes two appointments to ... More >>
Urban Waterway Restoration Through Jobs For Nature Marks World Environment Day
Sunday, 5 June 2022, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for the Environment A project to breathe life back into the Styx River (Pūharakekenui) and create local jobs in Christchurch has received a significant boost from the Jobs for Nature initiative. The Styx Living Laboratory ... More >>
Rainbow Health Gets Funding Boost
Sunday, 5 June 2022, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Access to health care services will become easier for transgender people, Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced. “$2.2 million in additional funding from Budget 22 will see up to eight primary health care providers around ... More >>
Arbor Day Partnerships Enable Native Tree Planting In Schools
Sunday, 5 June 2022, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New partnerships with international and Kiwi-based environmental organisations reflect the Government’s commitment to working with communities to support native afforestation. Forestry Minister Stuart Nash announced partnerships with the Trees That Count and ... More >>
Government Delivers Greater Connections For New Lynn
Saturday, 4 June 2022, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Hon James Shaw Minister of Climate Change A new shared path in west Auckland means people can now enjoy a walk or bike ride directly from New Lynn to Avondale. The New Lynn to Avondale Shared Path connects ... More >>
Rakiura Pathway Renamed To Mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Friday, 3 June 2022, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Government
A popular short walk on Rakiura/Stewart Island has been renamed in honour of the Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “To honour Her Majesty’s long reign, the track to Observation Rock from ... More >>
Rakiura Pathway Renamed To Mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Friday, 3 June 2022, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Government
A popular short walk on Rakiura/Stewart Island has been renamed in honour of the Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “To honour Her Majesty’s long reign, the track to Observation Rock from ... More >>
Centre For Preventing And Countering Violent Extremism Officially Open
Friday, 3 June 2022, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Centre of Research Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, He Whenua Taurikura, was officially launched today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. “Implementing all of the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report ... More >>
Inspector-General Of Defence To Be Established
Friday, 3 June 2022, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will establish an Inspector-General of Defence to provide independent oversight of the New Zealand Defence Force, Attorney-General David Parker and Defence Minister Peeni Henare announced today. Funding to establish and operate the Office ... More >>
Don’t Look Back On This Weekend With Regret
Friday, 3 June 2022, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is urging New Zealanders’ to keep safety front of mind when travelling this long weekend. “Helping get Kiwis home safe this weekend involves safe roads, safe vehicles, safe speeds and importantly drivers making smart decisions on the ... More >>
Supporting Our Public Arts And Heritage Venues
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
A fund that has previously contributed to the preservation of Sir Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic hut and improving mobility access at Waikanae’s Mahara Gallery, is now open for new applications, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Kiri Allan announced ... More >>
