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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 >>
Tunes That Captured Kids’ Hearts Now Available Online
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
A much loved school resource is now available for the next generation – a project that is being welcomed by Associate Minister of Education Jan Tinetti. Kiwi Kidsongs were distributed to schools every year for almost 20 years until 2010 and now 50 ... More >>
New Investment Framework Aligns With Govt’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Goal
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
A new framework will align investment decisions by the Crown Financial Institutions (CFIs) to reflect the Government’s goal of a carbon neutral New Zealand by 2050. More >>
30-year-old RSI System To Modernise
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways Green Paper, has today been launched by Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods and Associate Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall, marking the start of a wide-ranging and collaborative korero about the future of ... More >>
Clean Energy Upgrade For Public Sector
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
More state sector organisations will be supported to switch to clean energy as part the Government’s plan for a carbon neutral public sector by 2025. The Minister of Climate Change, James Shaw has allocated another $13.2 million from the Government’s ... More >>
Prime Minister Attends East Asia Summit
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 6:15 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attended overnight the 16th East Asia Summit hosted virtually by Brunei Darussalam. The East Asia Summit is a key forum for leaders to discuss pressing issues facing the region and provides a platform to manage strategic ... More >>
Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill Passes First Reading | Ka Tutuki Te Pānuitanga Tuatahi O Te Pire Pae Ora
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 8:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill passed its first reading in Parliament and a special Select Committee has been set up to consider the Bill and hear public submissions, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “We are fixing a public health system that ... More >>
COVID-19 Rent Relief Support Measures Refined
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has landed on a balanced package of changes to improve rent relief measures for both landlords and tenants hit by COVID-19 restrictions, the Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Govt Considers Regulatory Safeguards For Three Waters Services
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Public feedback is being sought on the regulatory safeguards required to ensure consumers and communities receive three waters services that meet their needs, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, Dr David Clark announced today. “The future three ... More >>
Appointment Of New Te Pou Tupua Welcomed
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Parker and Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui chairperson Sheena Maru have welcomed the appointment of Keria Ponga and Turama Hawira as Te Pou Tupua. In a joint statement Sheena Maru and David Parker said: Today, Ngā Tāngata ... More >>
Restrictions Eased In Parts Of Waikato At Alert Level 3; Northland To Remain At Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Restrictions in the Waikato will be eased slightly from midnight tonight, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. “From 11.59pm tonight, people in the parts of Waikato at Alert Level 3 will be able to meet for outdoor gatherings between ... More >>
Don’t Freak Out, ShakeOut
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan is challenging more people to join the almost 650,000 who have already signed up to take part in the nation-wide ShakeOut drill, happening tomorrow. “ShakeOut, New Zealand’s annual national earthquake ... More >>
Government To Protect Vital Public Water Services For Future Generations
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today confirmed the Government will create four publicly owned water entities to ensure every New Zealander has access to affordable, long-lasting drinking, waste and storm water infrastructure without ballooning costs ... More >>
Govt Backs Business To Vaccinate Workforces
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Vaccination will be required for all workers at businesses where customers need to show COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates, such as hospitality and close-contact businesses. New law to introduce a clearer and simplified risk assessment process ... More >>
Primary Sector Returns Strengthen Export-led Recovery
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers’ hard work in leading New Zealand’s export-led recovery from COVID-19 is being rewarded with high prices forecast for milk and very strong returns for meat, says Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
Government Provides Greater Assurance To Homeowners
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has provided greater assurance for homeowners with the introduction of a new code of ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs), Building and Construction Minister Poto Williams announced today. The Code of Ethics, which comes ... More >>
RSI ‘State Of The Nation’ Report Published
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The latest research, science and innovation system report card is now available, and outlines how the system is performing, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Funding To Translate Science Into Real Life Solutions
Monday, 25 October 2021, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Ayesha VerrallAssociate Minister of Research, Science and Innovation The Government is investing in ‘Te Tītoki Mataora’ the MedTech Research Translator, to deliver new medical tools - and meet both the demands of a global pandemic and ... More >>
Festival Drug-checking Services Get A Boost
Saturday, 23 October 2021, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Health The Government is financially supporting drug-checking services to help keep young people safe at this summer’s large festivals and events, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “This is not about condoning drug use, but ... More >>
APEC Finance Ministers Focus On Inclusive, Sustainable COVID Recovery
Friday, 22 October 2021, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance APEC finance ministers will continue to work together to respond to the effects of COVID-19 and ensure a sustainable and inclusive recovery while capitalising on the opportunity to build a more resilient ... More >>
