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New Measure To Boost Housing Supply In Rotorua Lakes District
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Rotorua Lakes Council is to join the Tier 1 major urban centres covered by the medium density residential standards (MDRS) in a move that will significantly increase housing supply in the Rotorua Lakes District. More >>
Government Cuts 25c A Litre Off Fuel Excise In Cost Of Living Relief Package
Monday, 14 March 2022, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
· Petrol excise duty and road user charges both cut by 25 cents a litre for three months · Additional reporting to support expectation that the full amount of tax reduction will be passed on to consumers at the pump · Public transport fares cut ... More >>
Government Plans To Transform Recycling
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Improved kerbside recycling so New Zealanders can recycle the same materials all around the country and have access to a food scraps bin at kerbside. A scheme that incentivises people to return their empty drink containers for recycling. Separation ... More >>
Return Of Working Holidaymakers A Boost To Economic Recovery
Saturday, 12 March 2022, 6:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Immigration, Kris Faafoi, says the return of working holidaymakers and more skilled workers from this coming Monday will accelerate New Zealand’s economic recovery from COVID-19 by helping to fill workforce shortages and support ... More >>
Anzac Day Services To Return To Gallipoli In 2022
Friday, 11 March 2022, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Meka Whaitiri Minister of Veterans Minister for Veterans’ Meka Whaitiri has confirmed today that New Zealand and Australian public Anzac Day services will return to Gallipoli next month. The recommencement of Gallipoli commemorations in Turkey ... More >>
Delivering On Our Commitment To Māori Housing
Friday, 11 March 2022, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Associate Minister of Housing Today the Associate Minister of Housing (Māori Housing) Peeni Henare released the Implementation Plan for the National Māori Housing Strategy – MAIHI Ka Ora. At the annual MAIHI Whare Wānanga, hosted by ... More >>
Commission To Be Appointed To Tauranga City Council Beyond October 2022
Friday, 11 March 2022, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has today announced her intention to appoint a Commission to the Tauranga City Council until July 2024. More >>
Govt Updates Responsible Lending Rules
Friday, 11 March 2022, 6:51 am | New Zealand Government
Clarifying that when borrowers provide detailed breakdown of future living expenses there is no need to inquire into current living expenses from recent bank transactions. Removal of regular 'savings' and 'investments' as examples of outgoings that lenders ... More >>
Govt Updates Responsible Lending Rules
Friday, 11 March 2022, 6:50 am | New Zealand Government
Clarifying that when borrowers provide detailed breakdown of future living expenses there is no need to inquire into current living expenses from recent bank transactions. Removal of regular 'savings' and 'investments' as examples of outgoings that lenders ... More >>
Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance Agreement Between New Zealand And The Kingdom Of The Netherlands
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
State Secretary for CustomsAotearoa New Zealand and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reached an agreement today, which will enable information sharing to limit harm across our countries. More >>
New Public Media Entity To Showcase New Zealand Voices And Stories
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Ensuring New Zealanders continue to have access to reliable, trusted, independent information and local content sits at the heart of the decision to create a new public media entity, Minister for Broadcasting and Media Kris Faafoi has announced. More >>
Aviation Sector Ready For Take-off With MIAC Extension
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has extended critical support to the aviation sector through to March 2023 to help rebuild international connections and support New Zealand’s economic recovery, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. “As the border opens ... More >>
New Award Recognises MIQ Staff
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 6:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is establishing an award to recognise people who have contributed to New Zealand’s COVID-19 response, with MIQ staff to be the first recipients, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “The award provides a formal opportunity ... More >>
New Zealand Passes Historic Russia Sanctions Act
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 6:12 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament has unanimously passed historic sanctions legislation in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. “New Zealand unequivocally condemns the Putin regime’s brutal and intolerable invasion of Ukraine. It is an unprovoked, illegal and entirely ... More >>
New Zealand Passes Historic Russia Sanctions Act
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 6:12 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament has unanimously passed historic sanctions legislation in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. “New Zealand unequivocally condemns the Putin regime’s brutal and intolerable invasion of Ukraine. It is an unprovoked, illegal and entirely ... More >>
Isolation Period Reduced From 10 To 7 Days; Third Vaccine Becomes Available
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
· COVID-19 cases and household contacts to isolate for a week · Two negative rapid antigen tests required for household contacts · 250,000 Novavax vaccines here, people can book from tomorrow The isolation period for COVID-19 cases and their household ... More >>
Good Progress On Homelessness Action Plan Despite Pandemic
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
“The 18-month review of the Aotearoa New Zealand Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) shows good progress against the 18 immediate initiatives”, says Associate Minister of Housing (Homelessness) Marama Davidson. More >>
Govt Taking Action To Prevent Drug-related Road Injuries
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Hon Poto Williams Minister of Police Random roadside drug testing will come into force from next year, to deter drug-impaired driving, following the passing of the Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment legislation, ... More >>
Govt Taking Action To Prevent Drug-related Road Injuries
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Hon Poto Williams Minister of Police Random roadside drug testing will come into force from next year, to deter drug-impaired driving, following the passing of the Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment legislation, ... More >>
Te Awa Tupua Receives Support To Improve The Health Of Awa
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Whanganui, the first river in the world to be given status as a living being is to undergo restoration work with new funding from the Government’s Mahi mō te Taiao/Jobs for Nature programme. Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says Whanganui ... More >>
