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Government Backs Ambitious Marsden Research
Wednesday, 3 November 2021, 7:05 am | New Zealand Government
120 new projects More than $82.3 million invested over the next three years Universities to receive almost 95% of the funding Innovative research projects delving into coronavirus genomes, black hole ecology, changing sea ice conditions, improving on-line learning, ... More >>
Northern Parts Of Northland To Move To Alert Level 3
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister for COVID-19 Response Following two unlinked community cases reported in the Far North, the north of the region will move to Alert Level 3 from 11:59 tonight, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. “A ... More >>
New Home Consents Reach Unprecedented Levels
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
The construction sector is building new houses at record levels, says Minister for Building and Construction Poto Williams. More >>
Healthy Active Learning Initiative To Expand To 800 Schools And Kura
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
A successful physical activity and nutrition initiative for schools is being doubled in size. More >>
$23m To Support Community-led Māori Vaccination Campaigns
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved $23.3 million for eight Māori organisations and iwi aimed at boosting Māori vaccination rates, through the new $120 million Māori Communities COVID-19 Fund. More >>
Covid-19 Restrictions To Ease In Waikato Tomorrow; Auckland To Move Next Week
Monday, 1 November 2021, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Covid-19 restrictions will be eased slightly in Waikato from tomorrow night, and Auckland next Tuesday 9th November at 11:59pm, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. Waikato will move to Alert Level 3, Step 2 on Tuesday 2nd November at ... More >>
Covid-19 Restrictions To Ease In Waikato Tomorrow; Auckland To Move Next Week
Monday, 1 November 2021, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Covid-19 restrictions will be eased slightly in Waikato from tomorrow night, and Auckland next Tuesday 9th November at 11:59pm, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. Waikato will move to Alert Level 3, Step 2 on Tuesday 2nd November at ... More >>
Nine District Court Judges Appointed
Monday, 1 November 2021, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of nine District Court Judges. More >>
The Honourable Dame Catherine Anne Tizard, ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, DBE, QSO
Monday, 1 November 2021, 6:19 am | New Zealand Government
31st October Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today that she was deeply saddened by the death of Dame Catherine Tizard. She paid tribute to her long and distinguished life of service to New Zealand. “Dame Cath was a true trailblazer for women in ... More >>
Govt Increases Contribution To Global Climate Target
Sunday, 31 October 2021, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will significantly increase its contribution to the global effort to tackle climate change by reducing net greenhouse emissions by 50 percent by 2030, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Climate Change Minister James Shaw announced today ... More >>
Support For Auckland Students To Re-engage In Learning
Saturday, 30 October 2021, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland children and young people will be supported by the Government to get back on track with their learning for the rest of this year and into 2022, Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti said today. “Restrictions ... More >>
Government Delivers Transformative Changes For Disabled People
Friday, 29 October 2021, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
“Today the Government is delivering on its promise to reform the disability system,” Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni has announced. More >>
Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-ā-Rua Sign Deed Of Settlement
Friday, 29 October 2021, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi NegotiationsNgāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua have signed their Deed of Settlement with the Crown. More >>
Auckland Light Rail Advice Released
Friday, 29 October 2021, 6:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and Auckland Council have released the recommendations of the Auckland Light Rail team which Cabinet will consider later this year, says Transport Minister Michael Wood. “When I announced we were getting the project back on track earlier ... More >>
Over 2,600 New Police Officers On The Frontline
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s record investment in Police has resulted in 2,695 new police officers on the frontline with the graduation of 36 new officers from Wing 347 today, Police Minister Poto Williams says. More >>
First Step In Managed Isolation Changes; Expanding QFT With Pacific
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
· Halving of time overseas arrivals spend in MIQ facility to seven days followed by home isolation until they return a negative day 9 test, from 14 November · Expanded quarantine free travel for eligible one-way travellers from some Pacific nations, ... More >>
Mental Health Act Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading, an important step to ensure patient safety until the whole Act can be replaced, Health Minister Andrew Little says. More >>
Government Accelerates Efforts To Support Disabled Peoples Vaccination Experiences
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
A new tool that supports disabled people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 was launched today as the country gets closer to reaching the 90 percent vaccination milestone, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced. More >>
Strategy To Improve Outcomes For Women In Prison
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
A new strategy developed together with women who have had direct experience with the justice system will help guide Corrections in improving the treatment of women in prison. The strategy - Wāhine - E rere ana ki te pae hou - will set a new direction ... More >>
Kiwi Sustainable Housing Project Featured At COP26
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
A new low carbon housing initiative launched today by Kāinga Ora is one of only 17 worldwide initiatives to be showcased in the COP26 ‘Build Better Now’ virtual pavilion at UN Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Housing Minister Megan Woods ... More >>
