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Government Gives Penlink The Green Light
Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Improved travel choices for residents of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, north of Auckland, are a step closer with the Government giving its approval for construction on the 7km highway to begin Minister of Transport Michael Wood announced today. The Implementation ... More >>
Government Response To Independent Pharmac Review
Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has released its response to the recommendations of the final report of the independent Pharmac Review panel, welcoming its insights as well as Pharmac’s commitment to improve in its role for better health equity and outcomes for all New ... More >>
Accelerating The Growth And Transformation Of Advanced Manufacturing Sector
Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash launched the draft Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan for public consultation at the EMEX Trade Show in Auckland today. Budget 2022 included $30 million to enable the first stages ... More >>
Prime Minister And President Biden Reaffirm Close NZ US Relationship
Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 5:34 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and US President Joe Biden met today in Washington DC where their discussions ranged from regional and global security, to trade and climate change. “New Zealand’s relationship with the United States is one of ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Science Prizes Showcase New Zealanders ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister, Megan Woods and Associate RSI Minister, Ayesha Verrall have today announced the winners of the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes for 2021 in recognition of the people making a big difference to New Zealand’s ... More >>
Government Backs Māori Climate Action
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers, growers and whenua Māori owners have been supported by the Government to ramp up their efforts to reduce agricultural emissions and the impacts of climate change on local communities. The investments detailed today during a Māori caucus ... More >>
Toi Māori Takes Centre Stage In Government Investment In Culture And Heritage
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Government investment into culture and heritage will ensure the sector continues to flourish with a focus on resilience, sustainability, and mātauranga Māori, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Kiri Allan says. “A focus of this budget ... More >>
Funding To Continue Transformation Of Oranga Tamariki
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has signalled its commitment to the future direction of Oranga Tamariki with a funding package that will enable iwi, hapū, and communities to lead and deliver better outcomes for children andwhānau. The will improve iwi and community collaboration ... More >>
Government Acts On Supermarket Duopoly
Monday, 30 May 2022, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
· Rejects Commission’s three-year review timeframe · Urgently pursuing options to generate more competition in the supermarket sector · Will introduce o An industry regulator o A mandatory code of conduct o Compulsory unit pricing on groceries o ... More >>
Government Launches Plan To Support More Pacific People Into Jobs
Monday, 30 May 2022, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Diversifying the Pacific workforce, addressing barriers to employment and leveraging Pacific entrepreneurship are the key objectives of the Government’s new Pacific Employment Action Plan. The plan was launched today by Minister for Pacific Peoples ... More >>
NZ And California Sign International Climate Partnership
Saturday, 28 May 2022, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and California have signed a cooperation deal on climate change, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in San Francisco today. The Memorandum of Cooperation, signed during a meeting with California Governor Gavin Newsom, will facilitate the ... More >>
Boost For Māori Landowners: Te Ringa Hāpai Whenua Fund
Friday, 27 May 2022, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Investing in whenua Māori will help whānau, hapū and iwi create income opportunities and drive economic security in Aotearoa, Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson said. The Government is investing $10 million to boost Māori landowners to realise ... More >>
New Funding For Protecting And Enabling Mātauranga Māori
Friday, 27 May 2022, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Investing in protecting mātauranga Māori and tāonga will unlock significant economic and cultural benefits for Aotearoa, Associate Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta announced today. Te Pae Tawhiti programme which supports research and innovation ... More >>
Public Feedback Sought On Proposed Land Classifications For The West Coast
Friday, 27 May 2022, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
An independent assessment of stewardship land on the West Coast has delivered recommendations for revised land classifications, Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan says. Stewardship land is the term given for land that was allocated to DOC when it was formed in 1987, ... More >>
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster For The Most Vulnerable
Friday, 27 May 2022, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
· Second COVID-19 booster recommended for the most vulnerable 6 months after first booster · Several hundred thousand people will be eligible · Legislative change to enable rollout from mid-June People who are at high-risk of getting very sick ... More >>
SPEECH: PM - Harvard University Commencement Speech - Democracy, Disinformation And Kindness
Friday, 27 May 2022, 5:11 am | New Zealand Government
E oku manukura, nga pou haemata o te ngahere. Te Piko o Te Mahuri, tera te tipu o te rakau. E tipu, e rea, ka puta, ka ora. Tena koutou katoa. President Bacow, Provost Garber, Governing Boards and deans, And most importantly, graduates. In Te Reo Māori, ... More >>
Government Investment Delivers A Safer Connection Through South Auckland
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport The Franklin community have a safer journey to work, school and into Auckland with the construction of Glenbrook Roundabout on State Highway 22. Minister of Transport, Michael Wood, attended an event today that ... More >>
Further Support For Eating Disorder Services
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
People battling with eating disorders can expect more support being available with additional funding allocated. In addition to the $15.5 million spent each year, $3.9 million in extra funding over four years has been secured as part of Budget 2022. ... More >>
New Matariki Resources Available For Schools And Kura
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education (Māori) Kelvin Davis has today announced 51 education resources that will help bring Mātauranga Māori to life. “Matariki is our first uniquely te ao Māori public holiday and is a time for us to remember the past, celebrate ... More >>
Govt Helps Protect Shops From Ram Raids
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing further support to help Police protect small businesses affected by a spike in ram raids, Minister of Police Poto Williams says. $6 million from the Proceeds of Crime Fund will be invested in a crime prevention programme ... More >>
