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Tax Bill Removes FBT On Public Transport
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Public transport will be exempt from fringe benefit tax under proposals in an annual tax Bill introduced today. Revenue Minister David Parker said the exemption contained in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022–23, Platform Economy, and Remedial ... More >>
Newly Appointed Whaikaha Chief Executive To Drive Progress For Disabled People
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Poto Williams, welcomed Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission’s appointment of Paula Tesoriero MNZM as Chief Executive, Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People. “I’m delighted someone of this calibre, ... More >>
New Chairperson For The Human Rights Review Tribunal
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Sarah Eyre, of Wellington, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Associate Minister of Justice Aupito William Sio announced today. The Tribunal hears and determines appeals lodged under the Human Rights Act, ... More >>
Refinements Made To Cost Of Living Payment Screening Tests
Monday, 29 August 2022, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue is refining the screening tests for eligibility for the Cost of Living Payments ahead of the second payment being made from 1 September. More >>
Carbon Neutral Public Sector Another Step Closer
Monday, 29 August 2022, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
More hospitals, universities, and other government buildings will be supported to switch to clean energy as part the Government’s plan for a carbon neutral public sector by 2025. The Minister of Climate Change, James Shaw, has allocated another ... More >>
New Appointments To The Strategic COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Group
Friday, 26 August 2022, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
New appointments have been made to the Strategic COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Group as well as extending the term of the group until December. The Group was established in March 2021 to provide independent advice on our ongoing COVID-19 response informed ... More >>
Government Activates Enhanced Task Force Green For Communities Hit By Flooding
Friday, 26 August 2022, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has activated Enhanced Taskforce Green (ETFG) in response to flooding in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough districts. More >>
Government Secures Monkeypox Medicine
Friday, 26 August 2022, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall has today announced the Government has secured monkeypox (MPX) medicine tecovirimat which is expected to be available in New Zealand from late September. More >>
New Legislation Introduced To Improve Sustainability Of Freedom Camping
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
New steps to address the environmental and social impact of freedom camping have been taken today with the introduction of the Self-contained Motor Vehicle Legislation Bill, Tourism Minister Stuart Nash announced. The Bill will create a robust regulatory ... More >>
$1 Billion In Research And Development Supported Through Tax Incentive
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is helping business to succeed with the Research and Development Tax Incentive supporting an excess of $1 billion in research and development activity in New Zealand. The tax incentive is part of a wider economic strategy to help improve ... More >>
New Zealand Bill Of Rights (Declarations Of Inconsistency) Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation which strengthens New Zealanders’ basic human rights has passed its third reading in Parliament today. More >>
Mallard Appointed Ambassador To Ireland
Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of outgoing Speaker of Parliament Trevor Mallard as the next Ambassador to Ireland. More >>
Government Strengthens Oversight For Children In State Care
Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 5:54 am | New Zealand Government
23 August The Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Bill and the Children and Young People’s Commission Bill have passed their Third Reading in Parliament. “We want Aotearoa New Zealand to be the best place in the world to be a child, which is why ... More >>
Minister To Travel To Northern Hemisphere For Employment Engagements And International Arts Summit
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Carmel Sepuloni will travel to the Northern Hemisphere for a range of key engagements following the opening of Aotearoa New Zealand’s borders and as we reconnect with the world. The Minister will be travelling to Paris, Amsterdam, The Hague, Glasgow ... More >>
Kiwi Recording Star Margaret Urlich Passes
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“It is with great sadness that I heard of Margaret Urlich’s passing yesterday,” Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni said. “Yesterday we lost a star of Aotearoa music. Margaret was one of New Zealand’s most successful recording ... More >>
Further Government Support For South Island Communities Hit By Flooding
Monday, 22 August 2022, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is making a further $200,000 contribution to Mayoral Relief Funds across Nelson Tasman and Marlborough after devastating severe weather in the past week, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty announced. Marlborough will ... More >>
Government To Take Control Of Kiwibank
Monday, 22 August 2022, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has acquired 100% of Kiwibank’s parent company, Kiwi Group Holdings (KGH), ensuring the bank remains fully Kiwi-owned, Finance Minister, Grant Robertson said today. “The transaction ensures Kiwibank remains 100% Kiwi-owned, a bottom ... More >>
Kiwibank To Remain Fully Kiwi Owned
Monday, 22 August 2022, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has acquired 100 percent of Kiwibank’s parent company, Kiwi Group Holdings (KGH), ensuring the bank remains fully Kiwi-owned. KGH, which also operates New Zealand Homes Loans, had been owned by NZ Post, ACC and the NZ Super Fund. Under ... More >>
Campaign Launched To Support School Attendance: Every School Day Is A Big Day
Monday, 22 August 2022, 6:48 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti will today joined students, teachers, parents and principals to help launch a nationwide school attendance campaign - Every School Day is a Big Day. “This Government has laser sharp vision on the issue of improving ... More >>
Boosting Innovation And Investment Will Unlock Future Of Forestry And Wood Processing
Friday, 19 August 2022, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Increasing New Zealand’ onshore wood processing capability and investing in developing our domestic woody biomass industry are two target areas that will drive sector growth, create jobs, and reduce emissions across the economy, Forestry Minister Stuart Nash ... More >>
