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Survivors Of Abuse In State And Faith-based Care Will Have Access To New Independent Redress Process
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today released the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry report and is starting work on developing a new, independent, survivor-focused redress system. More >>
Further Steps Taken To Crack Down On Firearms Violence
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Additional steps to strengthen the Government’s action combatting firearms violence have been taken today with the introduction of the Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill into Parliament. The Bill adds a further layer of protection for the public ... More >>
Powering NZ’s Future With Biofuels
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce a Sustainable Biofuels Mandate to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods said today. “Biofuels offer a practical, low-emissions solution to reduce New Zealand’s ... More >>
Government Considers Seafood Workforce Inquiry Recommendations
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is considering recommendations to help the seafood sector move away from a reliance on migrant labour, Minister for Oceans and Fisheries David Parker said. “The seafood sector brings valuable export revenue into New Zealand and is ... More >>
Spain-New Zealand Collaborate For Seabird Conservation
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
A new arrangement between New Zealand and Spain will boost protection for seabirds threatened by fishing operations. More >>
New Zealand Food And Fibre Exports Forecast To Hit A Record $50.8 Billion
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 7:30 am | New Zealand Government
Food and fibre export revenue is projected to surge to a record $50.8 billion in the year to 30 June 2022 – an increase of 6 percent over the previous year. “This is the first time New Zealand’s annual food and fibre export revenue will crack ... More >>
Kiwis Set To Gain Better And Fairer Access To ACC
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 6:39 am | New Zealand Government
14 December The Maternal Birth Injuries and Other Matters Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in the House. “Tens of thousands of New Zealanders stand to benefit from the Bill which reverses changes made to ACC legislation by the previous Government ... More >>
Govt Tool To Support Workplace Vaccination Decision-making Launches
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 6:37 am | New Zealand Government
Vaccination assessment tool available today, guiding businesses on vaccine requirements for workers Employers required to provide paid time off for employees to get vaccinated Mandate for Police and NZDF comes into effect at 11:59pm today “Today the Government ... More >>
Sexual Violence Legislation Bill Passes Its Final Hurdle
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 9:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice and the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence have welcomed the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill passing its final stage in Parliament. The Bill makes changes to the parts of the court process which ... More >>
Bill To Boost Housing Supply Passes
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New law allows three homes up to three storeys, to be built on most sites as-of-right Enables tens of thousands of new homes to be built in next 5-8 years Existing housing density rules brought forward by one year Legislation to cut red tape for more new ... More >>
Maniapoto Claims Settlement Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little today welcomed Maniapoto to Parliament to witness the first reading of the Maniapoto Claims Settlement Bill. Maniapoto is based in Te Rohe Pōtae (the King Country), in and around Taumarunui, ... More >>
Review Of The Search And Surveillance Act To Commence Next Year
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Justice has confirmed that the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 will be reviewed as part of the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on the Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019. More >>
Porirua Gets Fast Track Housing Boost
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The first funding deal for the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF) has been signed, enabling over 400 additional homes in Porirua, Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods announced today. More >>
Investment Fund To Build Resilience In The Pacific
Monday, 13 December 2021, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Phil Twyford have today announced a new investment fund to support COVID-19 recovery in the Pacific. InvestPacific — the first private investment fund established ... More >>
Enduring Infrastructure To Support The Elimination Of Family Violence And Sexual Violence
Monday, 13 December 2021, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Government agencies will build on the work of the Joint Venture, in a new Interdepartmental Executive Board to enable the collaborative responses, clear roles and responsibilities required to deliver Te Aorerekura - the new National Strategy to Eliminate Family ... More >>
New Border Exception To Support Rapidly Growing Tech Sector
Monday, 13 December 2021, 6:43 am | New Zealand Government
Border class exceptions for 600 much-needed specialist tech workers have been announced today by the Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, Dr David Clark. “The sector is now one of our top three exporters, and jobs in tech have been growing ... More >>
New Border Exception To Support Rapidly Growing Tech Sector
Monday, 13 December 2021, 6:43 am | New Zealand Government
Border class exceptions for 600 much-needed specialist tech workers have been announced today by the Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, Dr David Clark. “The sector is now one of our top three exporters, and jobs in tech have been growing ... More >>
Government Backs Hands-on Science For Rangatahi
Sunday, 12 December 2021, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Student-led research $1.6 million investment 13 projects Getting rangatahi hooked on science is a key focus of this year’s Unlocking Curious Minds funding round, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods has announced, unveiling ... More >>
Pacific Youth Set To Join Movers And Shakers
Friday, 10 December 2021, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Eight exceptional Pacific young achievers have joined a unique alumni of movers and shakers after receiving their 2021 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards (PMPYA), said Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio. “The eight recipients from ... More >>
Arrangement To Forge New Economic Pathways For Indigenous Peoples
Friday, 10 December 2021, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor have announced a new initiative to strengthen economic empowerment for Indigenous Peoples. More >>
