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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 >>
Government Fast-tracks Support For Ukrainians
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is putting in place fast-track measures to support Ukrainians to remain in New Zealand or to return here immediately. “New Zealand was one of the first to give humanitarian support to Ukrainians when Russia invaded, and although ... More >>
Further Efforts To Crack Down On Gangs Welcomed
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Under Operation Tauwhiro, as of 1 March 2022, Police have: · Seized 1,531 firearms · Arrested 1,255 people · Seized 53.74 kg of methamphetamine · Conducted 926 searches under warrant, and 634 warrantless searches. News that the highly successful Operation ... More >>
Consumers To Benefit From A More Competitive Retail Grocery Market
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will soon benefit from a much more competitive grocery sector as a result of market study findings unveiled by the Commerce Commission today. More >>
Prominent Women Reinforce Collective Approach To Addressing Gender-based Violence
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 6:15 am | New Zealand Government
On International Women’s Day, the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Hon Marama Davidson, has joined with other women to reinforce the need for collective action to address gender-based violence. “Te Aorerekura, ... More >>
Legislation To Support The Safe Operation Of Courts During COVID-19
Monday, 7 March 2022, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is progressing legislation to ensure that courts can continue operating safely and effectively as COVID-19 spreads in the community. “Access to justice through the courts is vital to a fair and democratic society,” Justice Minister ... More >>
NZ Allows For Significant Expansion Of Sanctions On Russia
Monday, 7 March 2022, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will significantly expand its sanctions on Russia and individuals and companies connected to the Russian Government through a first of its kind, targeted, autonomous sanctions regime. More >>
Tired Old National Would Leave New Zealanders Worse Off
Sunday, 6 March 2022, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealanders have heard the same tired old story from National Party leader Christopher Luxon today that fails to give any new ideas for our future,” Grant Robertson said. “This speech is just a continuation of the mistakes made by the ... More >>
Celebrating Our Tamariki On Children’s Day / Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki
Sunday, 6 March 2022, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
With many New Zealanders celebrating Children’s Day/ Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki today, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis is asking everyone to continue on with that crucial support for our young people as the fight with Covid continues. Held on the first ... More >>
Government Sends Best Wishes To NZ Winter Paralympians
Friday, 4 March 2022, 7:38 am | New Zealand Government
On behalf of the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Government wishes the New Zealand Paralympian team all the best for the upcoming Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson said. “The team waving the New ... More >>
Resilient Economy Reflected In Govt Accounts
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance The Crown’s accounts continue to reflect the resilience of the economy and the Government’s balanced financial management and puts the country in a strong position to respond to Omicron, Grant Robertson ... More >>
New Rules Proposed For Carbon Farming Of Exotic Forests In Future
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
A new proposal to better manage carbon farming could see future permanent plantings of exotic forests like radiata pine excluded from the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Forestry Minister Stuart Nash and Climate Change Minister James Shaw have released ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Concludes Final Stages Of Europe Visit
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has concluded a productive and successful visit to Europe, which included programmes in Paris, London and Geneva. More >>
New Zealand Supports Global Action To Ease Pressure On Global Fuel Prices
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods has joined her International Energy Agency (IEA) counterparts to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and agreed to measures to ease uncertainty about what it means for global energy supply and prices. More >>
More Support For Tourism Facilities & Matariki
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The government is stepping in to support local communities build up tourism facilities through a new funding round with a special focus on Matariki commemorations. More >>
New Zealand Statement To The High Level Segment Of The 49th Session Of The UN Human Rights Council
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government
Whakarongo ake au ki te tangi a te manu, Tui , Tui Tuia, Tuia i runga, Tuia i raro, Tuia I roto, Tuia I waiho, Tuia i te here tangata, ka rongo te pō, ka rongo te ao, Tuia i te here, i takea mai i hawaiiki tangata, Hawaiiki tau tau, otirā, te hono ... More >>
Climate Adaptation Is Crucial But Emissions Must Still Come Down
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 6:04 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Climate Change James Shaw says the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment report is a stark reminder of why New Zealand needs to plan for the worst effects of climate change. “This latest report is unequivocal ... More >>
New Zealand Signs Historic Free Trade Deal With The United Kingdom
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 6:01 am | New Zealand Government
UK to eliminate all tariffs on New Zealand exports, with duties removed on 99.5 percent of current trade from entry into force. Boost to New Zealand’s GDP estimated between $700 million and $1 billion NZ exporters to save approximately $37 million ... More >>
Self-isolation Requirements Removed; Step 2 Brought Forward
Monday, 28 February 2022, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers to New Zealand and enabling Kiwis to come here from the rest of the world sooner, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. Advice from the Strategic ... More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand Announces Initial Humanitarian Support For Ukraine
Monday, 28 February 2022, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is providing humanitarian aid to support those in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. More >>
