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Two Million Flu Shots For COVID Winter Plan
Friday, 1 April 2022, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is ramping up the flu vaccination campaign which starts today, with 40 per cent more flu shots available this year as part of the COVID-19 winter plan. More >>
Poroporoaki: Dr Moana Jackson
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Associate Minister of Māori Development Minita Tuarua Whakawhanake Māori Ō koutou kiri i whakaranua ki te raukawa ka kino! Ka kino i te oneone, ko te urupū tō uru mōkehu ka taea e te hau, nāna nei ia he kaiwharawhara, ko te ... More >>
Government Delivers Income Increases For Over 1.4 Million New Zealanders
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
On 1 April 2022: · Main benefit rates increased by between $20 and $42 per adult, per week compared to 1 July 2021 · Minimum Wage increases to $21.20 per hour · New Zealand Superannuation rates increasing by $52 per fortnight for single superannuitants ... More >>
Cost Of Living Package Supports Most Kiwi Families
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
· Working For Families boost sees nearly 60 percent of kiwi families better off by an average of $20 a week · 855,000 superannuitants will see their payments increase - $52 per fortnight for a single person and $80 for a couple · Over 100,000 individuals ... More >>
More COVID Medicines For Most At-risk New Zealanders
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 6:14 am | New Zealand Government
First batch of the 60,000 doses of Paxlovid coming this year has arrived and will be used from next week Pharmac secures access to preventative COVID treatment Evusheld New Zealand is boosting its comprehensive suite of medicines to treat COVID-19 with More >>
Govt To Participate In Air New Zealand Capital Raise
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to support Air New Zealand as the majority shareholder by committing to participate in the national carrier’s proposal to raise capital and accelerate the recovery for the airline and the New Zealand economy. “We are ... More >>
Govt To Participate In Air New Zealand Capital Raise
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to support Air New Zealand as the majority shareholder by committing to participate in the national carrier’s proposal to raise capital and accelerate the recovery for the airline and the New Zealand economy. “We are ... More >>
Te Rohe O Rongokako Joint Redress Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minita mo ngā take Tiriti o Waitangi Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Nga uri o Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua, Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua witnessed the passing of the first ... More >>
New Chief Electoral Officer Recommended For Appointment
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi confirmed Parliament’s recommendation to appoint Karl Le Quesne as the new Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission/Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri. Mr Le Quesne takes over from Alicia Wright who is standing ... More >>
Rapid Antigen Testing More Widely Available
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has launched a new targeted rural service of rapid antigen tests for those who live in remote rural areas. More >>
Workplace Vaccination Guidance Updated
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
New guidance to support businesses and organisations through the upcoming changes to vaccination requirements has been released today. The new guidance has been published on www.worksafe.govt.nz and www.employment.govt.nz and helps employers update their ... More >>
Transmission Gully Officially Ready To Roll
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 7:38 am | New Zealand Government
Transmission Gully will: · Shorten peak journeys by 7 to 15 minutes · Carry 25,000 vehicles a day · Improve productivity, saving travellers 1,640 hours a day across the network The Prime Minister has officially opened the Transmission Gully motorway, ... More >>
Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Claims Settlement Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minita mo ngā take Tiriti o Waitangi Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Ngā uri o Ngāti Maru witnessed the third reading of the Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Claims Settlement Bill at parliament today, marking the last of the eight ... More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand And Fiji Sign New Partnership Statement
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Fiji’s Prime Minister, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama and Aotearoa New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta met in Suva, today, signing the Duavata Partnership : Aotearoa Whenua Manapori o Whiti Tauaki Mahitahi , an expanded Statement ... More >>
New Zealand Committed To Partnership With Solomon Islands
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has today announced a continuation to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Police deployments to Solomon Islands to help maintain peace and stability following the civil unrest in Honaira in late 2021. “Ensuring the ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Dame Temuranga June Jackson
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Haere atu ra e te Kahurangi Te Muranga June Jackson Ki te pō ka ura Ki te pō uriuri Ki te pō kākauri Ki te pō ao ao nui Whakaheke tonu atu ki te pō kerekere Ki te Pō tāmaku E uru ai koe ki te pō tiwhatiwha. Takahia e koe te ara e tū ano aii ... More >>
A Major Step Towards A Fairer System For New Zealand Workers
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has taken another step today on its pre-election commitment to lift incomes and improve working conditions of everyday kiwis with the introduction of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill to Parliament, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister ... More >>
Scallop Closures Among Sustainability Measures For Fisheries
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Depleted scallop fisheries in Northland and most of the Coromandel are to be closed to allow them to recover. Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker announced the closure as part of the twice-yearly review of a selection of fish stocks to support ... More >>
More Opportunities In Sport For Disabled Young People
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Sixteen national and regional organisations have been awarded funding to increase opportunities for young people with disabilities in sport and recreation. “The Disability Inclusion Fund aims to improve the range and quality of physical activity ... More >>
Star Power Shines For Kiwi Screen Sector After Oscars Win
Monday, 28 March 2022, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Arts and Economic Development Ministers say the New Zealand screen sector can take a bow after The Power of the Dog won the coveted Best Director Oscar at today’s Academy Award ceremony in Los Angeles. “The star power of our screen industry is ... More >>
