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Self-isolation Rules For Travellers To New Zealand Released
Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Traveller requirements released today mark another milestone towards the reopening of our international border, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Booster Roll Out Completed In All Aged Residential Care Facilities
Monday, 14 February 2022, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
All District Health Boards have completed a key part of the Government’s preparations for Omicron with the roll out of boosters to staff and residents in all aged residential care facilities in New Zealand, Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced ... More >>
First Aged Care Commissioner Appointed
Monday, 14 February 2022, 7:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has appointed Carolyn Cooper as the inaugural Aged Care Commissioner, to lead much needed systematic change in the sector, Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. “All New Zealanders need ... More >>
Further Government Support For Flood Affected Buller Communities
Sunday, 13 February 2022, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiri Allan Minister for Emergency Management Minita Rākau Whakamarumaru The Government is contributing $100,000 via a Mayoral Relief Fund to support Buller District residents most affected by the severe weather over the last fortnight, Minister for ... More >>
Adverse Event Classified On The West Coast And Top Of South After Flooding
Sunday, 13 February 2022, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has classified the severe weather that’s affected the West Coast and Top of the South as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking Government support for farmers and growers. “We’re making $200,000 available ... More >>
Government Calls On New Zealanders In Ukraine To Leave Immediately
Saturday, 12 February 2022, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government is advising New Zealanders to leave Ukraine immediately, said Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. “In response to heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the New Zealand Government is advising New Zealanders ... More >>
Government Delivers Certainty And Support For Large-scale Events
Saturday, 12 February 2022, 7:03 am | New Zealand Government
Support for large-scale events extended for rest of year, to 31 January 2023 Business events with at least 200 attendees now included for first time New criteria allows events to cancel or postpone if the lead artist has to self-isolate Touring events ... More >>
10 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Friday, 11 February 2022, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has reached a milestone of 10 million COVID-19 vaccines administered, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Govt Committed To Growing NZ’s Digital Technologies Sector
Friday, 11 February 2022, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Digital Economy and Communications Minister David Clark has today released the digital technologies sector draft Industry Transformation Plan for consultation, which will see the digital technologies sector fulfil its full growth potential while continuing ... More >>
Govt Increasing Wages For Lowest Paid Workers
Friday, 11 February 2022, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its election pledge to raise the minimum wage for New Zealand’s lowest paid workers by increasing it to $21.20 per hour from 1 April 2022, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today. “Many ... More >>
New Scheme To Keep Key Sectors Going Through Omicron
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
A new close contact exemption scheme will help keep critical supply chains running though Omicron, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
Government Takes Next Step In Tackling Gun Crime
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s commitment to tackling firearms violence reached another milestone today with the Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) Bill passing its first reading unanimously in Parliament, Police Minister Poto Williams said. ... More >>
A New Dawn For Māori Education
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Work will soon begin on a revamp of the Māori medium and Kaupapa Māori pathways programme that will reconnect more Māori tamariki with their language and culture. More >>
Free Flu Vaccines For More New Zealanders
Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will fund a quarter of a million more free flu vaccines for this year’s winter campaign to protect our most vulnerable communities and the health system, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “Up to 2-million New Zealanders will ... More >>
Extra Support To Help Farmers And Growers Affected By Positive Cases Of COVID-19
Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers and growers are getting a helping hand to prepare for Omicron, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. “The Government has allocated $400,000 to support primary producers with contingency planning and response if a farmer or ... More >>
PM's Statement - House Speech
Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I present the Prime Minister’s statement. [Speaker says: It’s published under the authority of the House] Mr Speaker I move that this House express its confidence in the Government and commend its programme for 2022 as set out in the Prime Minister’s ... More >>
PM Pays Tribute To Queen
Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the start of her Platinum Jubilee year, and on behalf of New Zealanders thanked her for 70 years of service. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2202/97ef22314d91b76e0c58.jpeg" ... More >>
PM Pays Tribute To Queen Elizabeth II In Her Platinum Jubilee Year
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the start of her Platinum Jubilee year, and on behalf of New Zealanders thanked her for 70 years of service. “Today the Queen has reigned for 70 years. She became ... More >>
Prime Minister's Waitangi Day Speech And Prayer
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Waitangi Day Speech Hawaiiki tangata ki Hawaiiki, koutou kua huri kaweka nei, haere, haere atu ra Hawaiiki tangata e tau nei, kei ngā tōpito o te motu, tōia mai, kūmea mai Māwhiti mai ko te rā, ka ao, ka awatea, he rā hou ... More >>
Praise For All Involved In West Coast Severe Weather Response
Saturday, 5 February 2022, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The West Coast should hold its head high after a fantastic response to the severe weather event of recent days, Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan says. “Emergency management is about preparing for the worst and hoping for the best, ... More >>
