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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 >>
New Zealand To Donate Further COVID-19 Vaccines To Tonga And Samoa
Saturday, 5 February 2022, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Associate Health Minister Aupito William Sio today announced that New Zealand is donating further Pfizer vaccines to Tonga and Samoa. “Aotearoa New Zealand is donating an additional ... More >>
Boosters And Increased Mask-use To Prepare For Omicron
Friday, 4 February 2022, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Two thirds of New Zealanders are now eligible for their booster, as new mask requirements come in to help keep people safe, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. “If you got your second vaccination at least three months ago, you can walk-in ... More >>
14,500 Jobs On The Cards Thanks To Fast-track Consenting Process
Friday, 4 February 2022, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
The fast-track consenting process has delivered promising results over the past 18 months, including referrals for projects that will boost jobs and bring economic benefits across the country, Environment Minister David Parker said. More >>
Reconnecting New Zealand To The World
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
It is an honour to be hosted by Mind Lab in conjunction with Business New Zealand today. A special thank you and acknowledgement to CEO, Frances Valintine. More >>
Border To Reopen In Stages From 27 February
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand border will reopen to vaccinated Kiwis and other current eligible travellers from Australia at 11.59pm on 27 February and to the same groups from the rest of the world only two weeks later on 13 March, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris ... More >>
Māori Recognised As Telecommunication Sector Leaders
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
An historic agreement recognising Māori interests in radio spectrum has been signed at Parliament today. More >>
Booster Interval Reduced To Three Months
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A million more New Zealanders over 18 will be eligible for their booster from this Friday, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. “Cabinet has considered advice from the Director-General of Health and the COVID-19 Vaccine Technical ... More >>
Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level On Record
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Unemployment has fallen to its lowest level on record as the hard work of business and workers along with the Government’s actions to support the economy during the Delta outbreak resulted in more people in work and higher wages. More >>
Funding For Pacific Community As We Get Ready For Omicron
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing a $1.5 million dollar boost to the Prepare Pacific Community Vaccination Fund. This will directly support Pacific community-led initiatives to encourage boosters and child vaccinations, said the Associate Minister of Health ... More >>
Consultation Begins On Income Insurance Scheme To Protect Workers, Benefit Businesses
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
An income insurance scheme will better protect workers and incomes, increase the availability of skilled workers and help communities and industries during economic shocks and transitions, Minister of Finance Grant Robertson said. More >>
Government Welcomes Call To Action On World Wetlands Day
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed the call to action for this year’s World Wetlands Day today, which has the theme ‘Wetlands Action for People and Nature’. More >>
Government Delivers Further Support For Arts And Culture Sector
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Following the Government’s shift to the Red traffic light setting and ongoing pressures on the arts and culture sector, the Government is moving swiftly to cushion the blow, providing further support for the sector, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage ... More >>
Government Secures Extra 36 Million Rapid Antigen Tests
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s has secured the delivery of enough rapid antigen tests (RATs) to help New Zealand through a widespread Omicron outbreak in the coming months, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
New Zealand Imposes Further Travel Bans On Myanmar
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced further travel bans on selected individuals associated with the military coup in Myanmar, one year on from the February 2021 coup. “Aotearoa New Zealand remains resolute in our condemnation of the military ... More >>
OECD Report Card Backs NZ’s Pandemic Response
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
The OECD’s 2022 Economic Survey for New Zealand has recognised the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, noting that the country has one of the lowest mortality rates in the world while the economy has proved strong and resilient. More >>
New Specialist Building Will House New Zealand’s Heritage
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s most prized taonga or treasures that tell so much of our national story are a step closer to their new home as construction on a building of national significance in Wellington got under way today. Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti ... More >>
Further Measures Introduced To Crack Down On Firearms Violence
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 6:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to reducing firearms violence with further changes made to our gun laws taking effect from today said Minister of Police Poto Williams. The Arms Amendment Regulations 2021 comes into force and is one of the many changes made ... More >>
Further Reductions In Youth Offending Highlighted In Latest Youth Justice Indicators Report
Monday, 31 January 2022, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest Youth Justice Indicators Summary report shows a continuing substantial drop in the rate of youth offending. “This latest report shows that offending rates among children aged 10 to 13 fell by 65 percent between 2010/11 and 2020/21. Over ... More >>
Prime Minister Enters Self-isolation After Being Deemed A Close Contact
Saturday, 29 January 2022, 10:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been deemed a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case, and has entered self-isolation in line with Ministry of Health advice. The exposure event took place on Saturday 22 January during flight NZ8273 from Kerikeri ... More >>
