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Further Changes To CCCFA Regulations Will Improve Safe Access To Credit
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is clarifying the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance (CCCFA) Regulations, to ensure borrow-ready kiwis aren’t being unfairly penalised when applying for a loan, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, David Clark announced today. “Earlier ... More >>
Government Prioritises Firearm Prohibition Orders To Reduce Gun Harm
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill will be passed through all remaining stages by the end of next week, Police Minister Chris Hipkins said. The Justice Select Committee has received public feedback and finalised its report more quickly than ... More >>
Support For Samoa’s Climate Change Plan And Rebuild Of Savalalo Market
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Ardern met with members of Samoa’s Cabinet in Apia, today, announcing the launch of a new climate change partnership and confirming support for the rebuild of the capital’s main market, on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the signing ... More >>
10,000 More Permanent Public Homes Added Under The Labour Government
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 5:15 am | New Zealand Government
10,037 more permanent public homes added since Labour came into Government 8,240 of them new builds 3,802 Transitional Homes added A major milestone of 10,037 additional public homes has been achieved since Labour came into office, the Housing Minister ... More >>
Building Consents Surpass 50k Again
Monday, 1 August 2022, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s strong pipeline of housing construction is continuing with the annual number of new homes consented surpassing 50,000 for the fourth month in a row, says Minister for Building and Construction Dr Megan Woods. “A decade ago under National, ... More >>
Government Plan To Boost Health Workers
Monday, 1 August 2022, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is rolling out a suite of targeted measures to train more health workers domestically and bring more doctors and nurses into the country to help address immediate workforce pressures. More >>
Today Marks One Year Since Government’s Dawn Raids Apology
Monday, 1 August 2022, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
A new future between Pacific Aotearoa and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is the essence of a Dawn Raids Apology anniversary event in Auckland this month, said Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio. More >>
New Zealand’s Border Fully Open To Visitors And Students
Monday, 1 August 2022, 5:13 am | New Zealand Government
31 July New Zealand’s international border opens to all visitors, including from non-visa waiver countries, and international students from 11:59PM, 31 July 2022. Cruise ships and recreational yachts able to arrive at New Zealand ports. This ... More >>
Government Support Lifts Income For Beneficiaries
Saturday, 30 July 2022, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A report released today shows Government support has lifted incomes for Beneficiaries by 40 percent over and above inflation since 2018. “This is the first time this data set has been collected, and it clearly shows Government action is having an ... More >>
Government Support Lifts Income For Beneficiaries
Saturday, 30 July 2022, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
A report released today shows Government support has lifted incomes for Beneficiaries by 40 percent over and above inflation since 2018. “This is the first time this data set has been collected, and it clearly shows Government action is having an ... More >>
Phil Twyford To Attend Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Meeting
Friday, 29 July 2022, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Twyford will lead Aotearoa New Zealand’s delegation to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference at the United Nations in New York next week. More >>
More Counsellors To Boost Mental Health Workforce
Friday, 29 July 2022, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
For the first time counsellors will be able to become accredited to work in publicly funded clinical roles to support the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders. More >>
Construction Sector Transformation Plan To Accelerate Change In Industry
Friday, 29 July 2022, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
A new three year plan to transform the construction industry into a high-performing sector with increased productivity, diversity and innovation has been unveiled by the Minister for Building and Construction Dr Megan Woods and Accord Steering group ... More >>
Māori Housing: Urban Development Underway In Mt Wellington
Friday, 29 July 2022, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Whenua where an urban Māori housing development will soon sit, was blessed and had the sod turned this morning in Mt Wellington, Tāmaki Makaurau. More >>
Deed Of Settlement Signed With Ngāti Tara Tokanui
Friday, 29 July 2022, 5:16 am | New Zealand Government
A Deed of Settlement has been signed between Ngāti Tara Tokanui and the Crown, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says. Ngāti Tara Tokanui is one of twelve iwi of Hauraki, with an area of interest centred around Paeroa extending ... More >>
New Zealand Firefighters And Defence Force Personnel Receive Australian Awards
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Internal Affairs, Jan Tinetti, and Minister of Defence, Peeni Henare, have today announced that 150 Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel and 145 members of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have been awarded the Australian National ... More >>
Kiwis Urged To ‘Stick It To Hep C’ With Launch Of National Hepatitis C Awareness Campaign
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Today Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall is launching a national hepatitis C awareness campaign to mark World Hepatitis Day. More >>
Plasterboard Taskforce Update
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
An expanded range and volume of plasterboard products will help address the industry shortfall. Since forming a taskforce last month to help resolve the plasterboard shortage, good progress is being made, says the Building and Construction Minister, ... More >>
Inland Revenue Needs Bank Details To Pay Out Government Cost Of Living Support
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
With the first of three monthly Government Cost of Living payments due to be made on Monday, Revenue Minister David Parker is urging people to make sure Inland Revenue has their bank account details. More >>
Government Takes Another Step To Propel The Arts Sector To Thrive
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today opened the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, the first stage of a new approach to cultural sector funding designed to support strategic, sector-led initiatives, that will have lasting benefits for arts, culture, and heritage ... More >>
