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Transport To Drive Down Emissions
Monday, 16 May 2022, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwi families will be supported to make the transition to low-emission alternatives through the establishment of the Clean Car Upgrade, a scrap-and-replace trial, with funding from the Climate Emergency Response Fund. “The Clean Car Discount Scheme ... More >>
Climate Investments Provide Path To Economic Security
Monday, 16 May 2022, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing in New Zealand’s economic security by ensuring climate change funding moves away from short-term piecemeal responses and towards smart, long-term investment. “New Zealand trades on its environmental reputation. It is ... More >>
Budget 2022 Invests In Tech Sector Growth
Sunday, 15 May 2022, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing to support the growth of New Zealand’s digital technologies sector in Budget 2022, guiding the country towards a high-wage, low emissions economy, Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, David Clark announced today. ... More >>
Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
Saturday, 14 May 2022, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has tested positive for COVID-19. She has been in isolation since Sunday 8 May when her partner Clarke Gayford tested positive. The Prime Minister has been symptomatic since Friday evening, returning a weak positive ... More >>
Key Milestones Reached On Vital Transport Projects
Friday, 13 May 2022, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport Michael Wood has welcomed the opening of the tender processes for Auckland Light Rail and the Additional Waitematā Harbour Connections project, marking an important step forward in developing a future-proofed rapid transit network ... More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand Provides Further Funding For Global COVID-19 Response
Friday, 13 May 2022, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing more funding to the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator for global efforts to respond to the pandemic. “The health, economic and social impacts of COVID continue to be felt around the world,” Nanaia Mahuta ... More >>
Updated My Vaccine Pass For Those Who Want It
Friday, 13 May 2022, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders who are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations will be able to download an updated My Vaccine Pass from 24 May, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. “Since the introduction of My Vaccine Pass last year, the COVID-19 ... More >>
Government’s Support Delivers Path To Recovery For Arts And Culture Sector
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government
295 events covering at least 607 performances that have had to cancel or suffered losses due to COVID-19 have had their costs reimbursed, with total support paid out to events now exceeding $20 million 186 future events in 2022 and 2023 have also ... More >>
Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill Passes Third Reading
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New legislation to modernise the management of 1.2 million hectares of Crown pastoral land primarily in the South Island high country was passed in Parliament today. Land Information Minister Damien O’Connor said the Crown Pastoral Land Reform (CPLR) ... More >>
New Zealand Poised To Welcome International Students Back
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is fully reopening to international students and the Government is committed to help reinvigorate and strengthen the sector, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. “Our international education sector has done it tough for the last ... More >>
Lower Card Fees On Way For Business, Consumers
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 5:23 am | New Zealand Government
11 May A Bill to help lower the fees charged when credit and debit transactions are made, will save New Zealand businesses around $74 million a year. The Retail Payment System Bill passed its third reading today, regulating merchant service fees, ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Harerangi Meihana (Harry Mason)
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 10:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Willie Jackson Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development Kua hinga ngā kapua pōuri i runga i Taranaki maunga. Kua wehe atu rā te Tumuaki o te Hāhi Ratana, arā ko matua Harerangi Meihana. E koro, moe mai rā. Me piki ... More >>
Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngā uri o Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua were at Parliament today to witness the passing of the first reading of the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Bill. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki ... More >>
PM Pre-Budget Speech - Reconnecting And Rebalancing
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia ora koutou katoa Thank you to Business New Zealand and Fujitsu for hosting us here today, and I am grateful to be joined by Minister Faafoi, and Minister Hipkins. Can I thank you also for being so agile in the arrangements for our lunch event. ... More >>
Fully Open Border And Immigration Changes Speed Up Economic Growth
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
· Border fully open two months early from 11:59pm 31 July · Significantly simplified immigration processes that provide faster processing for businesses · New Green List that includes over 85 hard to fill roles created to attract and retain high-skilled ... More >>
New Sanctions Target Disinformation And Malicious Cyber Actors
Tuesday, 10 May 2022, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
As part of the Government’s ongoing response to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced new sanctions targeting disinformation and those responsible for cyber attacks on Ukraine. “Aotearoa New Zealand continues to unequivocally ... More >>
Government Bolsters Protection For Whistleblowers
Tuesday, 10 May 2022, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant improvements are being made in New Zealand workplaces to better protect whistleblowers, Minister for the Public Service Chris Hipkins said today. “The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 replaces the Protected ... More >>
Budget 2022 Speech: Investing To Eliminate Violence In Our Homes And Communities
Tuesday, 10 May 2022, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Ehara taku toa i te toa takatahi, engari taku toa he toa takimano – my strength is not mine alone but the strength of many (working together to ensure safe, caring respectful responses). We are striving for change. We want all people in Aotearoa ... More >>
Budget 2022: Investing To Eliminate Violence In Our Homes And Communities
Tuesday, 10 May 2022, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2022 is delivering on the Government’s plan to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. More >>
Budget 2022 Supports 38,000 Apprentices To Accelerate Recovery
Monday, 9 May 2022, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is extending support for trades training programmes that see tens of thousands of New Zealanders in jobs and training... More >>
