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Duke Of York’s NZ Military Patronage Appointment Ends
Friday, 14 January 2022, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Buckingham Palace has recently announced that, with the Queen's approval and agreement, the Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to the Queen. In New Zealand, the Duke of York was formerly the Colonel-in-Chief ... More >>
Record High Of New Homes Consented Continues
Thursday, 13 January 2022, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Annual figures for the last nine months show more new homes have been consented than ever before, says Minister for Building and Construction Poto Williams... More >>
Report Trumpets Scope For Ice Cream Exports
Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Latest research into our premium ice cream industry suggests exporters could find new buyers in valuable overseas markets as consumers increasingly look for tip top quality in food. Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash has released a new report ... More >>
Honouring The Legacy Of Legendary Kaumātua Muriwai Ihakara
Tuesday, 11 January 2022, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture, and Heritage Kiri Allan has expressed her great sadness and deepest condolences at the passing of esteemed kaumātua, Muriwai Ihakara. “Muriwai’s passing is not only a loss for the wider creative sector ... More >>
Have Your Say On Proposed Changes To Make Drinking Water Safer
Monday, 10 January 2022, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for the Environment Kiri Allan is urging all New Zealanders to give feedback on proposed changes aimed at making drinking water safer. “The current regulations are not fit for purpose and don’t offer enough protection, particularly ... More >>
Planting The Seeds For Rewarding Careers
Saturday, 8 January 2022, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiri Allan Minister of Conservation Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai A boost in funding for a number of Jobs for Nature initiatives across Canterbury will provide sustainable employment opportunities for more than 70 people, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan ... More >>
High-tech Investment Extends Drought Forecasting For Farmers And Growers
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister of Agriculture The Government is investing in the development of a new forecasting tool that makes full use of innovative climate modelling to help farmers and growers prepare for dry conditions, Agriculture Minister Damien ... More >>
Support For Fire-hit Waiharara Community
Tuesday, 4 January 2022, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiri Allan Minister for Emergency Management Minita Rākau Whakamarumaru The government will contribute $20,000 towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support those most affected by the fires in Waiharara in the Far North, Minister for Emergency ... More >>
Honours List - NZ New Year Honours List 2022
Sunday, 2 January 2022, 4:53 am | New Zealand Government
Full list of NZ's 2021 New Year Honours Recipients More >>
Our Pacific Community Shares In New Year’s Honours
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples Prominent Pacific health champion Faumuina Professor Fa’afetai Sopoaga has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year’s Honours list. Professor Sopoaga has been a champion ... More >>
Congratulations To Māori New Year’s Honours Stars Of 2022
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Willie Jackson Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development He mihi Kei aku rangatira kua whakawhiwhia koutou ki ngā tohu ā tō tātou kuīni hei whakanui nui i ā koutou mahi rangatira i hāpai i te manotini puta noa i a Aotearoa. ... More >>
Top Honours For Women In Sport
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated Olympian Lisa Carrington and Paralympian Sophie Pascoe on being made Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) in ... More >>
PM Congratulates 2022 New Year Honours Recipients
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert The New Zealanders recognised in the New Year 2022 Honours List represent the determination and service exemplified by so many New Zealanders during what has been another tough year due to the global ... More >>
PM Congratulates 2022 New Year Honours Recipients
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:54 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealanders recognised in the New Year 2022 Honours List represent the determination and service exemplified by so many New Zealanders during what has been another tough year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. “I ... More >>
Good News For Communities And Environment With Progress At Two Polluted Sites
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for the Environment Two sites in Northland and Manawatū are now safer for the community and the environment after projects to clean up and remediate the effects of pollution. Environment Minister David Parker today welcomed ... More >>
Government Confirms COVID-19 Vaccinations To Protect Tamariki
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to protect their children aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19 with the child version of the Pfizer vaccine, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today. “A key focus of the Government is to keep ... More >>
Omicron: Government’s Plan To Minimise Risk
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed a suite of precautionary measures to keep Omicron out of the community for as long as possible, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Government Investment Delivers More Jobs In Arts And Culture Sector
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme shows the first full year of funding (to 30 June 2021) has helped protect the cultural sector from the worst early impacts of COVID-19, an impacts report has shown. “The Government’s ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Issues Joint Statement On The Hong Kong Legislative Council Elections
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 6:18 am | New Zealand Government
We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, noting the outcome of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong, express our grave concern over the erosion of democratic ... More >>
Leaders Of Future Health Agencies Appointed
Monday, 20 December 2021, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The two Chief Executives to lead Aotearoa New Zealand’s future health agencies have been appointed. Fepulea’i Margie Apa has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of interim Health New Zealand, and Riana Manuel (Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti ... More >>
