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Govt Will Continue To Show Climate Leadership
Sunday, 14 November 2021, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Climate Change James Shaw marked the end of COP26 negotiations in Glasgow by saying it was well past time to move from talk to action in addressing the global climate emergency. “Now COP26 has come to a close, attention needs to turn to the ... More >>
Māori Language Moment Wins Global Honour
Sunday, 14 November 2021, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson says he is proud of the innovative efforts by the staff at Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori – Māori Language Commission which saw them win the world’s most prestigious public relations award. Willie ... More >>
New Zealand Team Deployed To Papua New Guinea To Support COVID-19 Response
Saturday, 13 November 2021, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is sending a medical and logistics support team and essential supplies to assist Papua New Guinea with its COVID-19 crisis, Associate Foreign Minister Aupito William Sio announced today. The Government of Papua New Guinea formally requested ... More >>
Prime Minister Concludes APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit
Saturday, 13 November 2021, 5:50 am | New Zealand Government
13 November 2021 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern overnight chaired the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting where Leaders from 21 APEC economies agreed to the new Aotearoa Plan of Action. “APEC Leaders are more determined than ever to work together to ... More >>
Prime Minister Concludes APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit
Saturday, 13 November 2021, 5:48 am | New Zealand Government
13 November 2021 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern overnight chaired the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting where Leaders from 21 APEC economies agreed to the new Aotearoa Plan of Action. “APEC Leaders are more determined than ever to work together to ... More >>
Joint Statement Following Australia-Aotearoa New Zealand Foreign Minister Consultations
Friday, 12 November 2021, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minister Of Foreign Affairs Minita Take Aorerea Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, and Aotearoa New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Local Government and Associate Minister ... More >>
Deed Of Settlement Signed With Te Ākitai Waiohua
Friday, 12 November 2021, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A Deed of Settlement has been signed between Te Ākitai Waiohua and the Crown, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little announced today. More >>
Public Safety Prioritised With New Firearms Unit
Friday, 12 November 2021, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
In a further move to ensure public safety, a dedicated firearms unit will be established within Police, to take over firearms regulatory activities, Minister of Police Poto Williams announced today. More >>
Climate Standards For New Govt Buildings
Friday, 12 November 2021, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is rolling out its plan for a carbon neutral public sector by 2025 by requiring that all new non-residential government buildings are climate friendly, Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash and Climate Change Minister ... More >>
Government Backs Emerging Researchers To Tackle Health Challenges
Friday, 12 November 2021, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Funding to bolster the research workforce, and support research into Aotearoa New Zealand’s health challenges has been announced today by Associate Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall. “As we build a stronger health system, ... More >>
Major Organised Crime Operation Sees Crackdown On Drugs
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
A significant Police operation has resulted in the seizure of more than 50 kilograms of cocaine, nine individuals arrested, and $300,000 in cash, cocaine, and cryptocurrency wallets seized, Police Minister Poto Williams says. More >>
Deed Of Settlement Signed By Maniapoto And The Crown
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
A deed of settlement has been signed between Maniapoto and the Crown marking a significant milestone towards resolving their historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Hon Andrew Little says. More >>
Government Moves On “three Strikes” Law
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its election campaign commitment to repeal the Three Strikes law with the introduction of the Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill, Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has announced. More >>
Prime Minister Opens APEC CEO Summit
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called for political and business leaders to work together to build a strong, equitable and sustainable recovery from the global COVID-19 pandemic. More >>
Prime Minister Opens APEC CEO Summit
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
A warm greeting to all of you from New Zealand. It is a pleasure to open this Summit. More >>
Obsolete Waihopai Spy Domes To Be Retired
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 6:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for the Government Communications Security Bureau Andrew Little says the GCSB’s announcement of its operational decision to retire the obsolete Waihopai domes shows a contemporary intelligence agency being open about today’s ... More >>
Prime Minister Accepts APEC Youth Declaration
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today addressed the APEC Voices of the Future 2021 event and accepted the APEC youth declaration in her role as APEC 2021 Chair. The annual youth event brings together ... More >>
Working Group To Ensure Local Voice In Three Waters Reform
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the establishment of a working group made up of local government and iwi representatives to recommend strengthened governance and accountability arrangements for the Three Waters Reform Programme. ... More >>
Schools, Kura And Early Learning Given Space To Build Back From COVID-19
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is ensuring schools can have the time and space they need to look after students and staff by easing the timelines for the national curriculum and assessment programmes, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. “Our teachers, kaiako, ... More >>
All Schools Can Return To Onsite Learning
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland and Waikato students in years 1-10 can return to face-to-face learning at schools and kura from 17 November, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. ”Lockdowns can be stressful for children and young people, so returning ... More >>
