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Commission To Be Appointed To Tauranga City Council Beyond October 2022
Friday, 11 March 2022, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has today announced her intention to appoint a Commission to the Tauranga City Council until July 2024. More >>
Govt Updates Responsible Lending Rules
Friday, 11 March 2022, 6:51 am | New Zealand Government
Clarifying that when borrowers provide detailed breakdown of future living expenses there is no need to inquire into current living expenses from recent bank transactions. Removal of regular 'savings' and 'investments' as examples of outgoings that lenders ... More >>
Govt Updates Responsible Lending Rules
Friday, 11 March 2022, 6:50 am | New Zealand Government
Clarifying that when borrowers provide detailed breakdown of future living expenses there is no need to inquire into current living expenses from recent bank transactions. Removal of regular 'savings' and 'investments' as examples of outgoings that lenders ... More >>
Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance Agreement Between New Zealand And The Kingdom Of The Netherlands
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
State Secretary for CustomsAotearoa New Zealand and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reached an agreement today, which will enable information sharing to limit harm across our countries. More >>
New Public Media Entity To Showcase New Zealand Voices And Stories
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Ensuring New Zealanders continue to have access to reliable, trusted, independent information and local content sits at the heart of the decision to create a new public media entity, Minister for Broadcasting and Media Kris Faafoi has announced. More >>
Aviation Sector Ready For Take-off With MIAC Extension
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has extended critical support to the aviation sector through to March 2023 to help rebuild international connections and support New Zealand’s economic recovery, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. “As the border opens ... More >>
New Award Recognises MIQ Staff
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 6:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is establishing an award to recognise people who have contributed to New Zealand’s COVID-19 response, with MIQ staff to be the first recipients, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “The award provides a formal opportunity ... More >>
New Zealand Passes Historic Russia Sanctions Act
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 6:12 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament has unanimously passed historic sanctions legislation in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. “New Zealand unequivocally condemns the Putin regime’s brutal and intolerable invasion of Ukraine. It is an unprovoked, illegal and entirely ... More >>
New Zealand Passes Historic Russia Sanctions Act
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 6:12 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament has unanimously passed historic sanctions legislation in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. “New Zealand unequivocally condemns the Putin regime’s brutal and intolerable invasion of Ukraine. It is an unprovoked, illegal and entirely ... More >>
Isolation Period Reduced From 10 To 7 Days; Third Vaccine Becomes Available
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
· COVID-19 cases and household contacts to isolate for a week · Two negative rapid antigen tests required for household contacts · 250,000 Novavax vaccines here, people can book from tomorrow The isolation period for COVID-19 cases and their household ... More >>
Good Progress On Homelessness Action Plan Despite Pandemic
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
“The 18-month review of the Aotearoa New Zealand Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) shows good progress against the 18 immediate initiatives”, says Associate Minister of Housing (Homelessness) Marama Davidson. More >>
Govt Taking Action To Prevent Drug-related Road Injuries
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Hon Poto Williams Minister of Police Random roadside drug testing will come into force from next year, to deter drug-impaired driving, following the passing of the Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment legislation, ... More >>
Govt Taking Action To Prevent Drug-related Road Injuries
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Hon Poto Williams Minister of Police Random roadside drug testing will come into force from next year, to deter drug-impaired driving, following the passing of the Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment legislation, ... More >>
Te Awa Tupua Receives Support To Improve The Health Of Awa
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Whanganui, the first river in the world to be given status as a living being is to undergo restoration work with new funding from the Government’s Mahi mō te Taiao/Jobs for Nature programme. Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says Whanganui ... More >>
Government Fast-tracks Support For Ukrainians
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is putting in place fast-track measures to support Ukrainians to remain in New Zealand or to return here immediately. “New Zealand was one of the first to give humanitarian support to Ukrainians when Russia invaded, and although ... More >>
Further Efforts To Crack Down On Gangs Welcomed
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Under Operation Tauwhiro, as of 1 March 2022, Police have: · Seized 1,531 firearms · Arrested 1,255 people · Seized 53.74 kg of methamphetamine · Conducted 926 searches under warrant, and 634 warrantless searches. News that the highly successful Operation ... More >>
Consumers To Benefit From A More Competitive Retail Grocery Market
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will soon benefit from a much more competitive grocery sector as a result of market study findings unveiled by the Commerce Commission today. More >>
Prominent Women Reinforce Collective Approach To Addressing Gender-based Violence
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 6:15 am | New Zealand Government
On International Women’s Day, the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Hon Marama Davidson, has joined with other women to reinforce the need for collective action to address gender-based violence. “Te Aorerekura, ... More >>
Legislation To Support The Safe Operation Of Courts During COVID-19
Monday, 7 March 2022, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is progressing legislation to ensure that courts can continue operating safely and effectively as COVID-19 spreads in the community. “Access to justice through the courts is vital to a fair and democratic society,” Justice Minister ... More >>
NZ Allows For Significant Expansion Of Sanctions On Russia
Monday, 7 March 2022, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will significantly expand its sanctions on Russia and individuals and companies connected to the Russian Government through a first of its kind, targeted, autonomous sanctions regime. More >>
