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Tired Old National Would Leave New Zealanders Worse Off
Sunday, 6 March 2022, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealanders have heard the same tired old story from National Party leader Christopher Luxon today that fails to give any new ideas for our future,” Grant Robertson said. “This speech is just a continuation of the mistakes made by the ... More >>
Celebrating Our Tamariki On Children’s Day / Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki
Sunday, 6 March 2022, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
With many New Zealanders celebrating Children’s Day/ Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki today, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis is asking everyone to continue on with that crucial support for our young people as the fight with Covid continues. Held on the first ... More >>
Government Sends Best Wishes To NZ Winter Paralympians
Friday, 4 March 2022, 7:38 am | New Zealand Government
On behalf of the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Government wishes the New Zealand Paralympian team all the best for the upcoming Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson said. “The team waving the New ... More >>
Resilient Economy Reflected In Govt Accounts
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance The Crown’s accounts continue to reflect the resilience of the economy and the Government’s balanced financial management and puts the country in a strong position to respond to Omicron, Grant Robertson ... More >>
New Rules Proposed For Carbon Farming Of Exotic Forests In Future
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
A new proposal to better manage carbon farming could see future permanent plantings of exotic forests like radiata pine excluded from the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Forestry Minister Stuart Nash and Climate Change Minister James Shaw have released ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Concludes Final Stages Of Europe Visit
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has concluded a productive and successful visit to Europe, which included programmes in Paris, London and Geneva. More >>
New Zealand Supports Global Action To Ease Pressure On Global Fuel Prices
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods has joined her International Energy Agency (IEA) counterparts to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and agreed to measures to ease uncertainty about what it means for global energy supply and prices. More >>
More Support For Tourism Facilities & Matariki
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The government is stepping in to support local communities build up tourism facilities through a new funding round with a special focus on Matariki commemorations. More >>
New Zealand Statement To The High Level Segment Of The 49th Session Of The UN Human Rights Council
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government
Whakarongo ake au ki te tangi a te manu, Tui , Tui Tuia, Tuia i runga, Tuia i raro, Tuia I roto, Tuia I waiho, Tuia i te here tangata, ka rongo te pō, ka rongo te ao, Tuia i te here, i takea mai i hawaiiki tangata, Hawaiiki tau tau, otirā, te hono ... More >>
Climate Adaptation Is Crucial But Emissions Must Still Come Down
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 6:04 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Climate Change James Shaw says the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment report is a stark reminder of why New Zealand needs to plan for the worst effects of climate change. “This latest report is unequivocal ... More >>
New Zealand Signs Historic Free Trade Deal With The United Kingdom
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 6:01 am | New Zealand Government
UK to eliminate all tariffs on New Zealand exports, with duties removed on 99.5 percent of current trade from entry into force. Boost to New Zealand’s GDP estimated between $700 million and $1 billion NZ exporters to save approximately $37 million ... More >>
Self-isolation Requirements Removed; Step 2 Brought Forward
Monday, 28 February 2022, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers to New Zealand and enabling Kiwis to come here from the rest of the world sooner, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. Advice from the Strategic ... More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand Announces Initial Humanitarian Support For Ukraine
Monday, 28 February 2022, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is providing humanitarian aid to support those in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. More >>
Damien O’Connor To Travel To Europe And The Middle East To Advance Trade Objectives
Friday, 25 February 2022, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister for Trade and Export Growth New Zealand’s trade agenda for 2022 steps up as Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announces he will depart for Europe and the Middle East this Sunday 27 ... More >>
New Zealand Fuel Security Assured
Friday, 25 February 2022, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods says Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and any resulting curtailment of Russian oil supply, won’t affect New Zealand’s fuel supply. “New Zealand does not purchase any oil or oil products from Russia ... More >>
Government Supporting Schools And Kura Through Omicron
Friday, 25 February 2022, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
· Medical-grade masks supplied for all teachers, some for students · Ministry puts process in place for schools and kura to access RATs as needed · Support for schools and kura to use hybrid learning where possible The Government is ensuring ... More >>
Large Shipments Of Rapid Antigen Tests Arrive Ahead Of Omicron Peak
Friday, 25 February 2022, 5:48 am | New Zealand Government
Over the past two days, 5.2 million Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) arrived in the country as we move to the next phase of the Omicron response,” Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced. Another 10 million will arrive over the weekend, bringing ... More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand Condemns Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
Friday, 25 February 2022, 5:46 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine and calls on Russia to cease military operations in Ukraine and immediately withdraw Immediate implementation of a number of measures, including a travel ban on Russian Government officials associated with ... More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand Condemns The Advance Of Russian Military Into Ukraine
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand condemns the advance of Russian military personnel and equipment into Ukraine, Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced. “New Zealand condemns the advance of military personnel and equipment into of Ukraine, which represents ... More >>
Sika Foundation Turns Sights Onto Ecological Restoration
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Jobs for Nature programme is investing in a project to manage the impact of deer and other predators in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks which will not only improve the health of the forest but also protect the native whio or ... More >>
