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Government And Wellington City Council Come Together To Support Businesses
Friday, 25 March 2022, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Wellington City Council and the Government are coming together to support inner-city Wellington businesses who lost significant revenue due to the illegal occupation at Parliament grounds, with a $1.2 million business relief fund. Businesses ... More >>
Speechnotes: Tourism Minister Stuart Nash - University Of Otago, Tourism Policy School
Friday, 25 March 2022, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Annual Conference Theme: “Structural Change for Regenerative Tourism” Virtual presentation by Zoom Introduction It is my great pleasure to be online today at the fourth University of Otago Tourism Policy School event. This year’s theme ‘Structural ... More >>
Australia – New Zealand Resettlement Arrangement
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Australia and New Zealand have jointly agreed that New Zealand will resettle up to 150 refugees per year for three years from Australia’s existing regional processing cohort. The resettlement arrangement will be implemented under New Zealand’s existing ... More >>
Gisborne Flood Recovery Gets Support
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will contribute $175,000 towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support people and communities most affected by the recent severe weather in Tairāwhiti, the Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan announced today. “This community ... More >>
Historic Site Restoration Boosted Through Jobs For Nature
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Several significant locations in northern Tongariro National Park and the western shores of Lake Taupō will be restored as part of a Jobs for Nature project being undertaken by Ngāti Tūwharetoa hapū, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says. Sites ... More >>
Post-peak Plan A Safe Return To Greater Normality
Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s successful management of the Omicron outbreak and high rates of vaccination mean it’s now safe to ease the restrictions that have successfully prevented widespread health and economic damage, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced ... More >>
New York Flight Makes A Brand New Start Of It
Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Tourism Minister says a new direct air link between New York and Auckland is perfectly timed to capitalise on pent-up demand from North American travellers as borders reopen. “Air New Zealand’s decision to start the ultra long-haul flight ... More >>
Details Of Transport Support Package Confirmed
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Further details of the government’s transport package to support New Zealanders through the current global energy crisis have been agreed by Cabinet, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. In addition to ... More >>
Details Of Transport Support Package Confirmed
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Further details of the government’s transport package to support New Zealanders through the current global energy crisis have been agreed by Cabinet, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. In addition to the 25 cents a litre cut to Fuel Excise ... More >>
New Digital Tools Ramp Up Mental Wellbeing Support
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government continues to deliver mental wellbeing support to New Zealanders, with two more digital tools now available for people who experience mental distress. The apps, designed to help users look after and prioritise their mental wellbeing, ... More >>
New Zealand And Fiji To Strengthen Areas Of Defence Cooperation
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence, Peeni Henare and Fijian Defence Minister, Inia Seruiratu met today and agreed to enter into a Statement of Intent setting out how New Zealand and Fiji will work together to further strengthen areas of cooperation through their ... More >>
Government Launches Mental Health Nursing Recruitment Drive
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has marked another step in its commitment to improve New Zealanders’ mental wellbeing by launching a recruitment campaign targetting the next generation of mental health nurses. This year the Government has funded 234 new-entry places ... More >>
Govt Cracks Down On Misuse Of NZ Companies
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to crackdown on global and domestic criminals who use businesses to hide money laundering, tax evasion and the financing of terrorism will be introduced this year, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, David Clark said today. It will ... More >>
NZ To Provide Non-lethal Military Assistance To Ukraine
Monday, 21 March 2022, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today that New Zealand will provide a further $5 million contribution of non-lethal military assistance to support Ukraine, and are making available a range of surplus defence ... More >>
Minister Of Defence To Visit Fiji And Australia
Sunday, 20 March 2022, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Peeni Henare will depart tomorrow for bilateral visits to Fiji and Australia to meet with counterparts to reaffirm our commitment to regional security in the Pacific and discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation with partners. ... More >>
PM Conveys NZ Support In Call To Ukraine PM
Saturday, 19 March 2022, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this morning spoke to Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, to reiterate New Zealand’s strong support for Ukraine and its people, and our unequivocal condemnation of Russia’s aggression. “Prime Minister Shmyhal ... More >>
E Te Rangatira, Sir Wira Gardiner, Thank You For Your Service
Friday, 18 March 2022, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
On behalf of the New Zealand Government, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson expressed their deep sadness at the passing of Sir Harawira (Wira) Tiri Gardiner. More >>
First Tranche Of Sanctions Under The Russia Sanctions Act Enacted
Friday, 18 March 2022, 8:03 am | New Zealand Government
364 additional political and military targets added to travel ban list 13 individuals and 19 entities added to a targeted sanctions list, including prohibition of maritime vessels and aircraft and asset freezes The Government has stepped up its sanctions ... More >>
Pokies Rules Review Will Reduce Harm To Vulnerable Communities In Aotearoa
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
A review of Class 4 gambling machine (pokies) regulations for harm minimisation will help support vulnerable communities, Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti announced today. More >>
NZ Economy Rebounds In December Quarter
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s efforts to support the recovery have been reflected in the solid rebound in GDP today which shows the economy remains resilient as we look to the next stage of the recovery with the opening of our borders and return of tourists, ... More >>
