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COVID-19 Community Fund Providing Support For 160 Organisations Focused On Women And Girls
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Jan Tinetti today announced financial support will be allocated to the 160 successful applicants for the COVID-19 Community Fund, to support organisations helping women/wāhine and girls/kōtiro in Aotearoa New Zealand affected by the pandemic. More >>
Crown Accounts Reflect Strong Economy Amid Pandemic
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s financial accounts continue to reflect an economy that has performed better than expected, despite the latest Delta COVID-19 outbreak. More >>
Applications Open For New 2021 Resident Visa
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 6:31 am | New Zealand Government
The first round of applications for New Zealand’s new 2021 Resident visa open today (6am). “This one-off pathway provides certainty for a great many migrant families who have faced disruption because of COVID-19 and it will help retain the ... More >>
Applications Open For New 2021 Resident Visa
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 6:31 am | New Zealand Government
The first round of applications for New Zealand’s new 2021 Resident visa open today (6am). “This one-off pathway provides certainty for a great many migrant families who have faced disruption because of COVID-19 and it will help retain the ... More >>
More Vietnam Veterans To Receive Compensation For Agent Orange Exposure
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Veterans, the Hon Meka Whaitiri announced today that two new conditions associated with Agent Orange exposure have been added to the Prescribed Conditions List. Under the 2006 Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Crown and representatives ... More >>
Government Invests To Support A Classic Kiwi Summer
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Vaccinated New Zealanders can look forward to Kiwi summer events with confidence, while artists and crew will have more certainty, following the launch of details of the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage ... More >>
Delivered: 1,000 Extra Transitional Homes
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has delivered the next 1,000 transitional housing places it promised, as part of its work to reduce homelessness. More >>
Grace Period For Expired Driver Licences Cruises Into 2022
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Due to the ongoing Delta outbreak and extended lockdowns, all New Zealand driver licences and licence endorsements that expired on or after 21 July 2021 will now be valid until 31 May 2022, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. More >>
Financial Support To Move To Traffic Light System
Monday, 29 November 2021, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
· Transition payment of up to $24,000 as businesses move into traffic light system · Leave Support Scheme and Short Term Absence Payment available under new framework · Further targeted support will be considered once framework beds in · RSP adjusted ... More >>
Traffic Light Levels Announced
Monday, 29 November 2021, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The levels at which different parts of New Zealand will move forward into the COVID-19 Protection Framework this Friday have been announced. · Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, ... More >>
New Ambassador To Russia Announced
Monday, 29 November 2021, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of Sarah Walsh as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Russia. “Aotearoa New Zealand and Russia have a long-standing relationship, engaging on a range of regional and global interests ... More >>
New Permanent Representative To The UN Announced
Monday, 29 November 2021, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of Carolyn Schwalger as Permanent Representative to the New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. More >>
Further COVID-19 Economic Support For Cook Islands And Fiji Announced
Sunday, 28 November 2021, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minister of Foreign Affairs Minita Take Aorere Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced a further package of support for the Cook Islands and Fiji for COVID-19 economic support and recovery. “Aotearoa New Zealand ... More >>
New Law Will Clear The Air For Tamariki In Vehicles
Sunday, 28 November 2021, 6:12 am | New Zealand Government
From today, it’s illegal to smoke or vape in most vehicles carrying children aged under 18 years old - whether the vehicle is moving or not. “Second-hand smoke poses an unacceptable risk to our tamariki and rangatahi,” Associate Minister of Health ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Concludes Final Stage Of World Trip
Sunday, 28 November 2021, 6:10 am | New Zealand Government
27 November 2021 Foreign Affairs Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta today departed North America to return home to Aotearoa, concluding the last stage of her 17-day world trip. The final leg of her trip saw her visit the United States of America ... More >>
New Zealand Statement On Situation In Honiara, Solomon Islands
Friday, 26 November 2021, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is deeply concerned by the events which have been unfolding in Honiara, Solomon Islands, since Wednesday. More >>
Workplace Vaccination Requirements Extended To Cover Police And NZ Defence Force
Friday, 26 November 2021, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today that workplace vaccination requirements will be extended to include the New Zealand Police and Defence Force in preparation for the transition to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework ... More >>
Investment To Support Maternal Mental Health
Friday, 26 November 2021, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced an investment to help expand maternal mental health services in five District Health Boards. “Supporting parent’s mental wellbeing during their child’s first 1000 days, from conception ... More >>
Nailed It! Over 500 Apprentices Get Jobs Boost
Friday, 26 November 2021, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Over 500 apprentices and cadets have been placed into work across New Zealand thanks to the Government’s booming build programme, that’s both constructing public houses, and maintaining older homes. More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand And Canada To Pursue Greater Indigenous Collaboration
Friday, 26 November 2021, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
During her visit to Ottawa, the Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Associate Minister for Māori Development, met with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canadian Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Marc Miller, ... More >>
