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New Zealand Increases Climate Aid Contribution
Monday, 18 October 2021, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is making a four-fold increase in the support it provides to countries most vulnerable to the climate emergency, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Climate Change Minister James Shaw announced today in the lead up to the United Nations climate ... More >>
Super Māori Turnout For Super Saturday
Sunday, 17 October 2021, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Associate Minister of Health (Māori Health) Māori have put a superb effort into mobilising to get vaccinated over Super Saturday, with thousands rolling up their sleeves to protect themselves, their whānau and communities from ... More >>
Statement From The Prime Minister On Super Saturday
Saturday, 16 October 2021, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Government
“The team of 5 million have turned out in record numbers to protect whānau and loved ones. Super Saturday has exceeded expectations and has ensured as a country we are more protected from COVID-19,” Jacinda Ardern said. “The passion and energy ... More >>
New Zealand Ambassador To France Announced
Friday, 15 October 2021, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of Caroline Bilkey as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to France and the OECD. “Aotearoa New Zealand and France have a shared history, and enjoy a strong, collaborative partnership. ... More >>
Govt Welcomes Nurses’ Pay Settlement
Friday, 15 October 2021, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming news that a new employment agreement for nurses working in public hospitals has been settled. More >>
Kiwis To Have Their Say On Plan To Reduce Waste
Friday, 15 October 2021, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are invited to have their say on proposals for a new waste strategy and options for new waste legislation. “Reducing waste is one of the issues all New Zealanders – especially younger Kiwis - care deeply about,” Environment Minister ... More >>
Next Steps In Action Plan For Indigenous Rights Kicks Off
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson has today meet with more than 30 national Māori organisations in an online hui, kicking off the process to develop a plan for New Zealand to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous ... More >>
Government Lays Foundations As Māori Language Petition Commemorations Take Shape For 2022
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Taiaha hā! Taiaha hā! - Te kairangi o te reo hoki mai ki taku tikanga, ki taku taumata, ki taku reo, ki taku ao. He reo whai tikanga, he reo whai mana, he reo whai tangata koe. Ki te whāngaihia te reo Māori he ao tēnā, ki te kore he whākorekore ... More >>
Iwi-led Housing Solutions Build Homes For The Future
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Whai Kāinga, Whai Oranga will open on 20 October, to receive applications for investment through Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Te Puni Kōkiri The $730m fund combines investment from Budget 2021 ($380m) and the ... More >>
Government Green Lights Rapid Antigen Testing
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Some of the country’s largest businesses have put in an order for 300,000 approved rapid antigen tests for their workforce, after working at pace with the Government on a new scheme unveiled by Associate Minister of Health and Research, Science and ... More >>
Major Contract Awarded To Power NZ Battery Investigation
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
A consortium of specialist firms has been awarded a major contract to advance the New Zealand Battery Project’s feasibility investigation into a pumped hydro storage scheme at Lake Onslow, the Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Parts Of Waikato, Northland Staying At Alert Level 3
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The parts of Waikato that have been in Alert Level 3 and Northland will remain in Alert Level 3 for a few more days, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. Auckland remains at Alert Level 3, Step 1. “Based on the latest public health ... More >>
Opportunity To Shape NZ’s First Emissions Reduction Plan
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is inviting New Zealanders to inform the country’s first Emissions Reduction Plan with the release of a consultation document containing a range of policy ideas to decrease the country’s emissions, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ... More >>
Government Books Show Resilient And Strong Economy
Tuesday, 12 October 2021, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The end of year audited Crown accounts released today show the Government’s health led approach to the COVID-19 pandemic has protected New Zealand’s economy. “On almost every indicator the accounts show that the New Zealand economy has performed ... More >>
Health System Is Ready For Assisted-dying Law
Tuesday, 12 October 2021, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
The health system is ready for the implementation of the End of Life Choice Act when it takes effect next month, making assisted dying legal in New Zealand, Health Minister Andrew Little said today More >>
Govt Provides Certainty To Working Holiday And Seasonal Visa Holders And Employers For Summer
Tuesday, 12 October 2021, 6:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will extend Working Holiday visas and Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visas for six months to provide more certainty to employers and visa holders over the coming summer period, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi has announced. “This ... More >>
Mandatory Vaccination For Two Workforces
Monday, 11 October 2021, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister for COVID-19 Response High-risk workers in the health and disability sector to be fully vaccinated by 1 December, 2021, and to receive their first dose by 30 October School and early learning staff and support people ... More >>
Record Day For Māori Covid-19 Vaccinations
Friday, 8 October 2021, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Associate Minister Health (Māori Health) More than 10,000 Covid-19 vaccinations were administered to Māori yesterday, the highest number in the vaccine campaign so far, Associate Minister of Health (Maori Health) Peeni Henare announced. ... More >>
Ruapehu Social Housing Pilot, Providing Value For Generations To Come
Friday, 8 October 2021, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Hon Dr Megan Woods today announced the development of six social housing units funded by the Government’s Covid response infrastructure fund, to help work toward resolving Ruapehu's lack of social housing. More >>
More Support For Business Available From Today
Friday, 8 October 2021, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
The third round of the Resurgence Support Payment opened for applications this morning. More >>
