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Traffic Light Levels Announced
Monday, 29 November 2021, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The levels at which different parts of New Zealand will move forward into the COVID-19 Protection Framework this Friday have been announced. · Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, ... More >>
New Ambassador To Russia Announced
Monday, 29 November 2021, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of Sarah Walsh as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Russia. “Aotearoa New Zealand and Russia have a long-standing relationship, engaging on a range of regional and global interests ... More >>
New Permanent Representative To The UN Announced
Monday, 29 November 2021, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of Carolyn Schwalger as Permanent Representative to the New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. More >>
Further COVID-19 Economic Support For Cook Islands And Fiji Announced
Sunday, 28 November 2021, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minister of Foreign Affairs Minita Take Aorere Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced a further package of support for the Cook Islands and Fiji for COVID-19 economic support and recovery. “Aotearoa New Zealand ... More >>
New Law Will Clear The Air For Tamariki In Vehicles
Sunday, 28 November 2021, 6:12 am | New Zealand Government
From today, it’s illegal to smoke or vape in most vehicles carrying children aged under 18 years old - whether the vehicle is moving or not. “Second-hand smoke poses an unacceptable risk to our tamariki and rangatahi,” Associate Minister of Health ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Concludes Final Stage Of World Trip
Sunday, 28 November 2021, 6:10 am | New Zealand Government
27 November 2021 Foreign Affairs Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta today departed North America to return home to Aotearoa, concluding the last stage of her 17-day world trip. The final leg of her trip saw her visit the United States of America ... More >>
New Zealand Statement On Situation In Honiara, Solomon Islands
Friday, 26 November 2021, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is deeply concerned by the events which have been unfolding in Honiara, Solomon Islands, since Wednesday. More >>
Workplace Vaccination Requirements Extended To Cover Police And NZ Defence Force
Friday, 26 November 2021, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today that workplace vaccination requirements will be extended to include the New Zealand Police and Defence Force in preparation for the transition to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework ... More >>
Investment To Support Maternal Mental Health
Friday, 26 November 2021, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced an investment to help expand maternal mental health services in five District Health Boards. “Supporting parent’s mental wellbeing during their child’s first 1000 days, from conception ... More >>
Nailed It! Over 500 Apprentices Get Jobs Boost
Friday, 26 November 2021, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Over 500 apprentices and cadets have been placed into work across New Zealand thanks to the Government’s booming build programme, that’s both constructing public houses, and maintaining older homes. More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand And Canada To Pursue Greater Indigenous Collaboration
Friday, 26 November 2021, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
During her visit to Ottawa, the Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Associate Minister for Māori Development, met with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canadian Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Marc Miller, ... More >>
Security Information In Proceedings Legislation Bill Introduced To Parliament
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice has confirmed the introduction of the Security Information in Proceedings Legislation Bill to Parliament. More >>
Subsequent Children Legislation To Change
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today introduced legislation that will reverse provisions in the Oranga Tamariki Act as part of a path to rebuild trust and confidence in the organisation. More >>
Shortcomings Revealed In Power Cut Investigation
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
An investigation into power cuts that left more than 34,000 households without electricity on one of the coldest nights of the year has found that there was no need for any disconnections, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has announced. The report ... More >>
Supporting New Zealanders To Recover From COVID-19 In The Community
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing the support for New Zealanders who test positive for COVID-19 through the rollout of the COVID Care in the Community model and a $300 million funding boost to Pharmac to purchase new medicines to treat the virus, Health ... More >>
COVID-19 Protection Framework Supported By New Testing And Contact Tracing Strategy
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
A new national testing strategy will provide better protection for high-risk groups as New Zealand transitions to the COVID-19 Protection Framework, says Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall. More >>
Additional Support For People Isolating At Home
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni has announced $204.1m will be made available to support individuals and whānau who contract COVID-19 and need to isolate at home. More >>
New Text Service To Support Disabled Peoples’ Vaccinations
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Efforts to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations go from strength-to-strength with the launch of a new text service, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Reconnecting New Zealand – The Next Steps
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
· Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from Australia without staying in MIQ from 11.59pm Sunday, 16 January 2022 · Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from all other countries from 11.59pm ... More >>
Pacific Community Reach Vaccination Milestone
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific communities across the nation have rolled up their sleeves and played their part to reach a major vaccination milestone, 90 percent have now had their first vaccination, Aupito William Sio, Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister ... More >>
