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Security Information In Proceedings Legislation Bill Introduced To Parliament
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice has confirmed the introduction of the Security Information in Proceedings Legislation Bill to Parliament. More >>
Subsequent Children Legislation To Change
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today introduced legislation that will reverse provisions in the Oranga Tamariki Act as part of a path to rebuild trust and confidence in the organisation. More >>
Shortcomings Revealed In Power Cut Investigation
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
An investigation into power cuts that left more than 34,000 households without electricity on one of the coldest nights of the year has found that there was no need for any disconnections, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has announced. The report ... More >>
Supporting New Zealanders To Recover From COVID-19 In The Community
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing the support for New Zealanders who test positive for COVID-19 through the rollout of the COVID Care in the Community model and a $300 million funding boost to Pharmac to purchase new medicines to treat the virus, Health ... More >>
COVID-19 Protection Framework Supported By New Testing And Contact Tracing Strategy
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
A new national testing strategy will provide better protection for high-risk groups as New Zealand transitions to the COVID-19 Protection Framework, says Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall. More >>
Additional Support For People Isolating At Home
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni has announced $204.1m will be made available to support individuals and whānau who contract COVID-19 and need to isolate at home. More >>
New Text Service To Support Disabled Peoples’ Vaccinations
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Efforts to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations go from strength-to-strength with the launch of a new text service, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Reconnecting New Zealand – The Next Steps
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
· Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from Australia without staying in MIQ from 11.59pm Sunday, 16 January 2022 · Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from all other countries from 11.59pm ... More >>
Pacific Community Reach Vaccination Milestone
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific communities across the nation have rolled up their sleeves and played their part to reach a major vaccination milestone, 90 percent have now had their first vaccination, Aupito William Sio, Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister ... More >>
Combined Efforts Connecting Locals To Nature
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
A Government Investment In Six Community And Iwi-led Projects Across The Hawke’s Bay District Will Provide Nature-based Jobs For More Than 60 Locals, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan Says. More >>
Empowering Diverse Communities
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Marama Davidson has approved five funding grants to support national-level family violence and sexual violence prevention initiatives for LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, older people ... More >>
Moriori Claims Settlement Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Moriori Claims Settlement Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament, marking the completion of the historical Treaty of Waitangi settlement process for Moriori. “This is the final milestone for Moriori and the Crown and is a new beginning in ... More >>
Permanent Drug-checking Law Passed And New Providers Appointed
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Drug-checking services will continue to operate legally at festivals, pop-up clinics, university orientation weeks and other places this summer and beyond, thanks to a law passed today, Health Minister Andrew Little says. The services have been legal ... More >>
Government Helps Pasifika Festivals To Ride The COVID Wave
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
As we transition into a new way of managing COVID and take steps towards giving vaccinated New Zealanders more freedoms to enjoy Aotearoa’s arts and culture, 19 Pasifika festivals across the motu are receiving funding through the Pasifika Festivals Initiative, ... More >>
Govt Providing Business The Tools To Vaccinate Workforces
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is building on measures to protect businesses and workers from COVID-19 as the country gets ready to transition to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework on December 3, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today. ... More >>
Tech Ready For Businesses And Events To Open Up For Summer
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Businesses and events will be set for summer, with the free NZ Pass Verifier app to scan and verify My Vaccine Passes now available to download, Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins said today More >>
NZ Moves Forward Into Traffic Lights On Dec 3
Monday, 22 November 2021, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
All of New Zealand will move into the Covid-19 Protection Framework at 11.59pm on Thursday 2 December, making Friday 3 December the first day the traffic light system will be operationalised. “Cabinet has today provided New Zealanders certainty by ... More >>
Foreign Minister Concludes Successful Visit To The United Arab Emirates And Qatar
Sunday, 21 November 2021, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta departed the Middle East today for Washington DC, concluding a successful visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. Her visit to the UAE saw her host New Zealand’s most important event at Expo 2020, ... More >>
Govt To Review High Cost Of Residential Building Supplies In Market Study
Sunday, 21 November 2021, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Ensuring Kiwis have access to fairly priced building materials is a driving factor in Government’s decision to review the residential building supply market, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, David Clark, announced today. “We’re looking ... More >>
NCEA And Scholarship Exams Begin Monday
Friday, 19 November 2021, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
After a tough year, the Education Minister Chris Hipkins is wishing students well for their upcoming NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams. “The last few months in particular have been a challenge, and I encourage students to do their best with ... More >>
