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Top Honours For Women In Sport
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated Olympian Lisa Carrington and Paralympian Sophie Pascoe on being made Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) in ... More >>
PM Congratulates 2022 New Year Honours Recipients
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert The New Zealanders recognised in the New Year 2022 Honours List represent the determination and service exemplified by so many New Zealanders during what has been another tough year due to the global ... More >>
PM Congratulates 2022 New Year Honours Recipients
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:54 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealanders recognised in the New Year 2022 Honours List represent the determination and service exemplified by so many New Zealanders during what has been another tough year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. “I ... More >>
Good News For Communities And Environment With Progress At Two Polluted Sites
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for the Environment Two sites in Northland and Manawatū are now safer for the community and the environment after projects to clean up and remediate the effects of pollution. Environment Minister David Parker today welcomed ... More >>
Government Confirms COVID-19 Vaccinations To Protect Tamariki
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to protect their children aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19 with the child version of the Pfizer vaccine, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today. “A key focus of the Government is to keep ... More >>
Omicron: Government’s Plan To Minimise Risk
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed a suite of precautionary measures to keep Omicron out of the community for as long as possible, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Government Investment Delivers More Jobs In Arts And Culture Sector
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme shows the first full year of funding (to 30 June 2021) has helped protect the cultural sector from the worst early impacts of COVID-19, an impacts report has shown. “The Government’s ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Issues Joint Statement On The Hong Kong Legislative Council Elections
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 6:18 am | New Zealand Government
We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, noting the outcome of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong, express our grave concern over the erosion of democratic ... More >>
Leaders Of Future Health Agencies Appointed
Monday, 20 December 2021, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The two Chief Executives to lead Aotearoa New Zealand’s future health agencies have been appointed. Fepulea’i Margie Apa has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of interim Health New Zealand, and Riana Manuel (Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti ... More >>
New Legislation To Modernise Emergency Management System
Friday, 17 December 2021, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New legislation will ensure that our emergency management system is inclusive, modern and fit-for-purpose, Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan says. More >>
Funding Helps Projects Spring Into Action
Friday, 17 December 2021, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Enhancing wetland areas, restoring the mana of a famous natural spring, maintaining a native plant nursery and protecting native species by reducing predators all feature in a tranche of conservation projects backed by funding through the Government’s ... More >>
Government Upgrades Local Hospitals Throughout NZ
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will upgrade 24 local hospitals next year to support planned and routine care, to ensure non-COVID patients are safe when COVID patients are being treated. This includes projects announced last week to add ICU capacity to some hospitals. ... More >>
Aotearoa Hits 90 Percent Fully Vaccinated Milestone
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Give yourselves a pat on the back, New Zealand. “We’ve now reached 90 percent fully vaccinated across the country – that means 3,788,151 New Zealanders have rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves, their whānau, friends and communities,” ... More >>
NZ Economy’s Resilience Shown Despite COVID Impacts
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
The resilience of the economy in the face of the impact of the Delta outbreak was reflected in today’s GDP figures and reinforces the Government’s actions to support businesses and workers to secure the recovery, Grant Robertson said. GDP declined ... More >>
PM Acknowledges New Zealand Bravery Award Recipients And Families
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the extraordinary courage of ten people recognised for acts of bravery relating to the March 15, 2019 terrorist attacks. “The courage demonstrated by these New Zealanders was selfless and extraordinary. ... More >>
PM Acknowledges New Zealand Bravery Award Recipients And Families
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 6:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the extraordinary courage of ten people recognised for acts of bravery relating to the March 15, 2019 terrorist attacks. “The courage demonstrated by these New Zealanders was selfless and extraordinary. ... More >>
PM Acknowledges New Zealand Bravery Award Recipients And Families
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 6:22 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the extraordinary courage of ten people recognised for acts of bravery relating to the March 15, 2019 terrorist attacks. “The courage demonstrated by these New Zealanders was selfless and extraordinary. ... More >>
Budget 2022 To Boost Health And Climate Action
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2022 will include a focus on the Government’s health reforms and investing in initiatives to reduce emissions and met our climate goals. “COVID-19 has highlighted how critical a prepared health system is to protect New Zealanders and support their ... More >>
Strong Govt Accounts And Economic Outlook
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are forecast to be back in surplus sooner than expected as economic and fiscal outlooks improve. The Treasury today released its latest economic and fiscal forecasts in the 2021 Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. “The New ... More >>
Security Information In Proceedings Legislation Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Security Information in Proceedings Legislation Bill has passed its first reading and will now be considered by Parliament’s Justice Committee. The Justice Committee will soon call for public submissions on the Bill. “The Bill adds to the Government’s ... More >>
