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Govt Committed To Growing NZ’s Digital Technologies Sector
Friday, 11 February 2022, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Digital Economy and Communications Minister David Clark has today released the digital technologies sector draft Industry Transformation Plan for consultation, which will see the digital technologies sector fulfil its full growth potential while continuing ... More >>
Govt Increasing Wages For Lowest Paid Workers
Friday, 11 February 2022, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its election pledge to raise the minimum wage for New Zealand’s lowest paid workers by increasing it to $21.20 per hour from 1 April 2022, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today. “Many ... More >>
New Scheme To Keep Key Sectors Going Through Omicron
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
A new close contact exemption scheme will help keep critical supply chains running though Omicron, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
Government Takes Next Step In Tackling Gun Crime
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s commitment to tackling firearms violence reached another milestone today with the Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) Bill passing its first reading unanimously in Parliament, Police Minister Poto Williams said. ... More >>
A New Dawn For Māori Education
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Work will soon begin on a revamp of the Māori medium and Kaupapa Māori pathways programme that will reconnect more Māori tamariki with their language and culture. More >>
Free Flu Vaccines For More New Zealanders
Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will fund a quarter of a million more free flu vaccines for this year’s winter campaign to protect our most vulnerable communities and the health system, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “Up to 2-million New Zealanders will ... More >>
Extra Support To Help Farmers And Growers Affected By Positive Cases Of COVID-19
Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers and growers are getting a helping hand to prepare for Omicron, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. “The Government has allocated $400,000 to support primary producers with contingency planning and response if a farmer or ... More >>
PM's Statement - House Speech
Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I present the Prime Minister’s statement. [Speaker says: It’s published under the authority of the House] Mr Speaker I move that this House express its confidence in the Government and commend its programme for 2022 as set out in the Prime Minister’s ... More >>
PM Pays Tribute To Queen
Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the start of her Platinum Jubilee year, and on behalf of New Zealanders thanked her for 70 years of service. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2202/97ef22314d91b76e0c58.jpeg" ... More >>
PM Pays Tribute To Queen Elizabeth II In Her Platinum Jubilee Year
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the start of her Platinum Jubilee year, and on behalf of New Zealanders thanked her for 70 years of service. “Today the Queen has reigned for 70 years. She became ... More >>
Prime Minister's Waitangi Day Speech And Prayer
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Waitangi Day Speech Hawaiiki tangata ki Hawaiiki, koutou kua huri kaweka nei, haere, haere atu ra Hawaiiki tangata e tau nei, kei ngā tōpito o te motu, tōia mai, kūmea mai Māwhiti mai ko te rā, ka ao, ka awatea, he rā hou ... More >>
Praise For All Involved In West Coast Severe Weather Response
Saturday, 5 February 2022, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The West Coast should hold its head high after a fantastic response to the severe weather event of recent days, Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan says. “Emergency management is about preparing for the worst and hoping for the best, ... More >>
New Zealand To Donate Further COVID-19 Vaccines To Tonga And Samoa
Saturday, 5 February 2022, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Associate Health Minister Aupito William Sio today announced that New Zealand is donating further Pfizer vaccines to Tonga and Samoa. “Aotearoa New Zealand is donating an additional ... More >>
Boosters And Increased Mask-use To Prepare For Omicron
Friday, 4 February 2022, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Two thirds of New Zealanders are now eligible for their booster, as new mask requirements come in to help keep people safe, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. “If you got your second vaccination at least three months ago, you can walk-in ... More >>
14,500 Jobs On The Cards Thanks To Fast-track Consenting Process
Friday, 4 February 2022, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
The fast-track consenting process has delivered promising results over the past 18 months, including referrals for projects that will boost jobs and bring economic benefits across the country, Environment Minister David Parker said. More >>
Reconnecting New Zealand To The World
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
It is an honour to be hosted by Mind Lab in conjunction with Business New Zealand today. A special thank you and acknowledgement to CEO, Frances Valintine. More >>
Border To Reopen In Stages From 27 February
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand border will reopen to vaccinated Kiwis and other current eligible travellers from Australia at 11.59pm on 27 February and to the same groups from the rest of the world only two weeks later on 13 March, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris ... More >>
Māori Recognised As Telecommunication Sector Leaders
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
An historic agreement recognising Māori interests in radio spectrum has been signed at Parliament today. More >>
Booster Interval Reduced To Three Months
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A million more New Zealanders over 18 will be eligible for their booster from this Friday, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. “Cabinet has considered advice from the Director-General of Health and the COVID-19 Vaccine Technical ... More >>
Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level On Record
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Unemployment has fallen to its lowest level on record as the hard work of business and workers along with the Government’s actions to support the economy during the Delta outbreak resulted in more people in work and higher wages. More >>
