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Funding For Vaccine Development To Help Prevent Rheumatic Fever
Friday, 19 November 2021, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced today the Government is supporting the development of a vaccine to help prevent rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. “Rheumatic fever can have a devastating impact, especially for Māori ... More >>
AstraZeneca Arrives In New Zealand; Second COVID-19 Vaccine Available This Month
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will soon be able to access a second type of COVID-19 vaccine, Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins said. A shipment of 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrived in New Zealand today from Australia. “Enough for 50,000 ... More >>
26 Contracts Signed To Accelerate Māori Vaccination Rates
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved $46.75 million and signed 26 contracts to rapidly accelerate Māori vaccinations across Aotearoa and support the efforts of DHBs to reach the 90% double vaccinated target. More >>
Repeal Of Three Strikes Law Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Justice The Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. “This is a significant step closer to delivering on the Government’s commitment to repeal the three strikes law,” Justice Minister ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Hon John Luxton, CNZM, QSO
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Tiwhatiwha te pō, Tiwhatiwha te ao Tiwhatiwha te pō, Tiwhatiwha te ao, Kua tiwha ki te mate, ka tiwha ki te ora! He kura tangihia, He maimai aroha, He roimata e katokato ana, e rurutu ana Haere rā e Koro, ki te kūwatawata o ngā mate Taku Pou herenga ... More >>
Auckland Boundary To Change 15 December
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
On 15 December Aucklanders who have been vaccinated or tested will be able to reconnect with the rest of New Zealand in time for Christmas and summer, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Marine Mammal Sanctuary Gets Green Light
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A marine mammal sanctuary in Te Pēiwhairangi/Bay of Islands aims to not only reverse the decline in the numbers of bottlenose dolphins in the area but better protect visiting orcas and fur seals as well, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says. More >>
Next Steps In Our COVID-19 Response
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia ora koutou katoa Today I will set out our plan for the next steps in our COVID-19 response, including how the country will step into the new traffic light system ahead of Christmas, how Auckland’s boundary will change and what’s coming up next for ... More >>
Auckland Boundary To Change 15 December
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
On 15 December Aucklanders who have been vaccinated or tested will be able to reconnect with the rest of New Zealand in time for Christmas and summer, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. To minimise the risk of COVID-19 spreading from Auckland ... More >>
More Energy Saving Advice To Hit Home Thanks To Government Funding
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Fifteen community projects delivering invaluable tips, tricks, and resources to reduce energy use and lower power bills have been granted funding in the second round of the Government’s SEEC Programme, Energy and Resources Minister, Megan Woods ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Neville Baker
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 7:01 am | New Zealand Government
E te rauhuia kua hutia nei i te tīpare o Te Āti Awa, takoto mai i te riu o Te Whanganui-a Tara, ki konā koe poroakitia atu ai e mātou kua mahue tāhanga mai nei i a koe, ki te kapo kau atu i te remu o te mahara, ki te hopu i ngā māpuna ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Concludes Visit To Indonesia
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 6:33 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has ended a three day visit to Indonesia reaffirming Aotearoa New Zealand’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and meeting with key Indonesian and ASEAN partners. “Our bilateral partnership with Indonesia ... More >>
Interim Review Of 2019 Amendments To The Misuse Of Drugs Act 1975
Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
An interim review of changes to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (MoDA) shows more people found with illegal drugs are being diverted from the Court system and into health and other social supports, Health Minister Andrew Little says. More >>
Second Round Of Funding Opens For Local Initiatives To Overcome Homelessness
Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
The second round of funding for local initiatives that help overcome homelessness across Aotearoa New Zealand opens on 16 November. More >>
Changes To Isolation To Reflect Vaccination Status
Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
People who are fully vaccinated will now spend less time isolating if they get COVID-19 or are a close contact of a case. Contact tracing categories have changed to reflect the vaccination status of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the community, and others who ... More >>
Gender Pay Gap Smallest Ever
Monday, 15 November 2021, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jan Tinetti Minister for Women The gender pay gap in the Public Service is the lowest it has ever been, at 8.6 percent, the Minister for Women Jan Tinetti announced today. “The gender pay gap is the lowest it’s ever been which is a great result. ... More >>
Booster Vaccine Available From End Of November
Monday, 15 November 2021, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine will start being administered from 29 November, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. “Medsafe has already approved use of Pfizer as a booster for people who are 18 years or older,” Chris Hipkins ... More >>
Trade Minister To Represent New Zealand At Key Indo-Pacific Economy And Multilateral Trade Meetings
Monday, 15 November 2021, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor will travel to Singapore, Australia, and Switzerland from 16 November to 6 December for a wide-ranging programme focused on building on New Zealand’s COVID recovery by furthering the country’s economic ... More >>
Dawn Raids Fund Will Allow For Healing
Monday, 15 November 2021, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples TheTeu le Va - Dawn Raids History Community Fundhas been established as another step in continuing the healing process for Pacific peoples - by supporting initiatives that generate, preserve, ... More >>
Black Caps Do Us Proud At World Cup
Monday, 15 November 2021, 7:44 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Black Caps on an inspirational performance at the Twenty20 World Cup. “On the back of the World Test Championship victory over India earlier in the year, the Black Caps did ... More >>
