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Next Stage In Plan To Manage Omicron Peak
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers have confirmed a move to the next phase of the Government’s Omicron response from 11:59pm tonight (Thursday, 24 February), COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Government Lifts 66,500 Children Out Of Poverty
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Figures released today by Stats NZ show all nine child poverty measures continuing to trend downwards resulting in 66,500 children being lifted out of poverty and the Government meeting the first round of child poverty targets on two of the three primary ... More >>
Electric Milk Tanker Helps New Zealand Drive Down Emissions
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
The country’s first electric milk tank tanker, a solar-panelled bus, electric off-road farm vehicles and new high powered EV charging stations are among projects to receive co-funding from the Government’s new-look Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF), the ... More >>
Foreign Minister Completes Productive Indo-Pacific Forum Engagements
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has completed two days of engagements with European and regional counterparts at the Indo-Pacific Forum, co-hosted by the European Union and France, in Paris. “It was an honour to represent Aotearoa New Zealand ... More >>
Streamlined Forestry Test To End For Overseas Investors Planning To Convert Farms To Forest
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking steps to ensure forestry conversions by overseas investors are of better benefit to New Zealand. More >>
Russian Ambassador Called In Over Ukraine
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta says the Ambassador of the Russian Federation has been called in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade amid escalating actions from Russia. More >>
Mental Health Supports Boosted For Tertiary Students
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has made more mental health and addiction supports immediately available to Auckland’s tertiary education institutions to coincide with the start of the study year. More >>
Government Launches Free Telehealth Service To Provide 24/7 Abortion Support
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
A new national abortion telehealth service called Decide is the latest milestone in improving abortion services, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
Govt Launches Road Safety Campaign With Target Of Zero Road Deaths
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood and Police Minister Poto Williams have today launched the Road to Zero public awareness campaign, which sets a target of zero road deaths and serious injuries by 2050, and a 40 per cent reduction by 2030. More >>
Government Invests In Game Changing Lithium Recovery Technology
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest in world-leading lithium recovery technology with potential to strengthen our geothermal energy and advanced manufacturing sectors, and contribute to a lower carbon future. Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash ... More >>
Adverse Event Classified Across The North Island After Damage Caused By Ex-tropical Cyclone Dovi
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has classified severe weather that left a trail of damage across the North Island as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking further Government support for farmers and growers hit by recent storms. “We’re ... More >>
Govt Ensures Extra Support For Māori And Pacific Omicron Response
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Extra support is being made available to Maori and Pacific communities as they continue to face the impact of the current Omicron outbreak. This is in addition to the Care in the Community boost the Government announced last week to help all families who ... More >>
Govt Announces New Partnership To Boost Local Employment For Major Transport Projects
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is launching a new employment initiative to get local people into work on transport projects being built across the country, Transport Minister Michael Wood and Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Govt Congratulates NZ Winter Olympic Team On Historic Campaign
Monday, 21 February 2022, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated New Zealand’s Winter Olympic Team on making history at the Beijing Olympic Games. “New Zealand athletes have had their most successful Olympic Winter Games ever in winning three ... More >>
Govt Congratulates NZ Winter Olympic Team On Historic Campaign
Monday, 21 February 2022, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated New Zealand’s Winter Olympic Team on making history at the Beijing Olympic Games. “New Zealand athletes have had their most successful Olympic Winter Games ever in winning three ... More >>
Prime Minister - Post Cab Speaking Notes
Monday, 21 February 2022, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Two important messages to share today. I am joined by the Deputy Prime Minister who in a moment will share details of additional financial support to help business through the accelerating Omicron outbreak. But first, I wish to speak as frankly ... More >>
New Financial Support For Businesses Affected By Omicron
Monday, 21 February 2022, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
· New targeted COVID Support Payment for most affected businesses · Top up loan available under the Small Business Cashflow Loans Scheme · Flexibility on tax payment dates and terms extended by Inland Revenue A new targeted COVID Support Payment will ... More >>
Hundertwasser Centre Realises 30-year Dream
Sunday, 20 February 2022, 6:07 am | New Zealand Government
A thirty year project to construct the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei will be realised with its public opening today. (10.00am Sunday 20 February) Regional Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash says the government-financed project is ... More >>
Hundertwasser Centre Realises 30-year Dream
Sunday, 20 February 2022, 6:06 am | New Zealand Government
A thirty year project to construct the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei will be realised with its public opening today. (10.00am Sunday 20 February) Regional Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash says the government-financed project is ... More >>
Big Boost Week Boosts Booster Rates By Nearly 370,000
Friday, 18 February 2022, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders have rolled up their sleeves in droves as part of The Big Boost nationwide call to action – but we’re not done yet, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
