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New Legislation To Modernise Emergency Management System
Friday, 17 December 2021, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New legislation will ensure that our emergency management system is inclusive, modern and fit-for-purpose, Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan says. More >>
Funding Helps Projects Spring Into Action
Friday, 17 December 2021, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Enhancing wetland areas, restoring the mana of a famous natural spring, maintaining a native plant nursery and protecting native species by reducing predators all feature in a tranche of conservation projects backed by funding through the Government’s ... More >>
Government Upgrades Local Hospitals Throughout NZ
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will upgrade 24 local hospitals next year to support planned and routine care, to ensure non-COVID patients are safe when COVID patients are being treated. This includes projects announced last week to add ICU capacity to some hospitals. ... More >>
Aotearoa Hits 90 Percent Fully Vaccinated Milestone
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Give yourselves a pat on the back, New Zealand. “We’ve now reached 90 percent fully vaccinated across the country – that means 3,788,151 New Zealanders have rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves, their whānau, friends and communities,” ... More >>
NZ Economy’s Resilience Shown Despite COVID Impacts
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
The resilience of the economy in the face of the impact of the Delta outbreak was reflected in today’s GDP figures and reinforces the Government’s actions to support businesses and workers to secure the recovery, Grant Robertson said. GDP declined ... More >>
PM Acknowledges New Zealand Bravery Award Recipients And Families
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the extraordinary courage of ten people recognised for acts of bravery relating to the March 15, 2019 terrorist attacks. “The courage demonstrated by these New Zealanders was selfless and extraordinary. ... More >>
PM Acknowledges New Zealand Bravery Award Recipients And Families
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 6:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the extraordinary courage of ten people recognised for acts of bravery relating to the March 15, 2019 terrorist attacks. “The courage demonstrated by these New Zealanders was selfless and extraordinary. ... More >>
PM Acknowledges New Zealand Bravery Award Recipients And Families
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 6:22 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the extraordinary courage of ten people recognised for acts of bravery relating to the March 15, 2019 terrorist attacks. “The courage demonstrated by these New Zealanders was selfless and extraordinary. ... More >>
Budget 2022 To Boost Health And Climate Action
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2022 will include a focus on the Government’s health reforms and investing in initiatives to reduce emissions and met our climate goals. “COVID-19 has highlighted how critical a prepared health system is to protect New Zealanders and support their ... More >>
Strong Govt Accounts And Economic Outlook
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are forecast to be back in surplus sooner than expected as economic and fiscal outlooks improve. The Treasury today released its latest economic and fiscal forecasts in the 2021 Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. “The New ... More >>
Security Information In Proceedings Legislation Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Security Information in Proceedings Legislation Bill has passed its first reading and will now be considered by Parliament’s Justice Committee. The Justice Committee will soon call for public submissions on the Bill. “The Bill adds to the Government’s ... More >>
Survivors Of Abuse In State And Faith-based Care Will Have Access To New Independent Redress Process
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today released the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry report and is starting work on developing a new, independent, survivor-focused redress system. More >>
Further Steps Taken To Crack Down On Firearms Violence
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Additional steps to strengthen the Government’s action combatting firearms violence have been taken today with the introduction of the Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill into Parliament. The Bill adds a further layer of protection for the public ... More >>
Powering NZ’s Future With Biofuels
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce a Sustainable Biofuels Mandate to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods said today. “Biofuels offer a practical, low-emissions solution to reduce New Zealand’s ... More >>
Government Considers Seafood Workforce Inquiry Recommendations
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is considering recommendations to help the seafood sector move away from a reliance on migrant labour, Minister for Oceans and Fisheries David Parker said. “The seafood sector brings valuable export revenue into New Zealand and is ... More >>
Spain-New Zealand Collaborate For Seabird Conservation
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
A new arrangement between New Zealand and Spain will boost protection for seabirds threatened by fishing operations. More >>
New Zealand Food And Fibre Exports Forecast To Hit A Record $50.8 Billion
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 7:30 am | New Zealand Government
Food and fibre export revenue is projected to surge to a record $50.8 billion in the year to 30 June 2022 – an increase of 6 percent over the previous year. “This is the first time New Zealand’s annual food and fibre export revenue will crack ... More >>
Kiwis Set To Gain Better And Fairer Access To ACC
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 6:39 am | New Zealand Government
14 December The Maternal Birth Injuries and Other Matters Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in the House. “Tens of thousands of New Zealanders stand to benefit from the Bill which reverses changes made to ACC legislation by the previous Government ... More >>
Govt Tool To Support Workplace Vaccination Decision-making Launches
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 6:37 am | New Zealand Government
Vaccination assessment tool available today, guiding businesses on vaccine requirements for workers Employers required to provide paid time off for employees to get vaccinated Mandate for Police and NZDF comes into effect at 11:59pm today “Today the Government ... More >>
Sexual Violence Legislation Bill Passes Its Final Hurdle
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 9:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice and the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence have welcomed the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill passing its final stage in Parliament. The Bill makes changes to the parts of the court process which ... More >>
