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August Wage Subsidy Scheme open for applications
Friday, 20 August 2021, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development and Employment Businesses and self-employed people significantly affected by the recent move to Alert Level 4 can now apply for the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy August ... More >>
New Zealand provides humanitarian support for Afghanistan
Friday, 20 August 2021, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations (UN) Refugee Agency in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. More >>
Government mourns passing of Sir Michael Cullen
Friday, 20 August 2021, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is mourning the passing of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sir Michael Cullen. More >>
C-130 Hercules to depart for the Middle East
Thursday, 19 August 2021, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
Earlier in the week, the Government announced the deployment of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to the Middle East to assist with the international evacuation efforts from Afghanistan, including of New Zealanders and other approved foreign ... More >>
Govt Triggers Business Support Following COVID Community Case
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 8:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant Government support for businesses and workers has been triggered following a rise in alert levels to combat COVID-19 in the community, Grant Robertson said. The Government decided to move to Alert Level 4 for New Zealand starting at 11.59pm ... More >>
Details of electricity power cut investigation released
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The scope of the Government-ordered investigation into the electricity supply issues that led to more than 34,000 consumers being left without power last week has today been released by Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods. More >>
More creative spaces to support participation in the arts
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
More people will be able to find social connection, and practice and participate in the arts through further funding for 36 creative spaces across the motu, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Communications upgrade for the frigates gets underway
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Work is underway to upgrade the communications systems on board New Zealand’s two Anzac-class frigates, HMNZS Te Kaha and Te Mana, the Minister of Defence Peeni Henare announced today. More >>
Government ready to table historic pay-equity offer
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Today I am announcing Cabinet’s decisions on the pay-equity claim for nurses employed by DHBs. More >>
Delivering on Māori housing repairs
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Māori Housing Network Repair Programme is making positive changes for whānau says Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson. More >>
Elusive Bats Come Home To Roost
Saturday, 14 August 2021, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiri Allan Minister of Conservation Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai The discovery of rare, long-tail bats/pekapeka near Franz Josef for the first time in decades is exciting proof that the Government’s Jobs for Nature and predator free programmes ... More >>
Primary Production Committee Workforce Inquiry Opens For Public Submissions
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 4:18 pm | Primary Production Committee
The Primary Production Committee has opened for public submissions on its inquiry into the future of the workforce needs in the primary industries of New Zealand. The aim of the inquiry—which was initiated in March 2021—is to look into issues ... More >>
Dr Ayesha Verrall: Opening Comments For Reconnecting New Zealanders To The World Forum
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Welcome to the Reconnecting New Zealanders to the World Forum, here at the National Library. More >>
Big Tick For Taranaki Taonga Species
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Projects aimed at protecting taonga species, including kiwi, kokako and hihi, are among a number of Taranaki-based initiatives receiving a boost through the Government’s Jobs for Nature programme, Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan says. More >>
Government Sets Out Plan To Reconnect New Zealanders To The World
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
· Vaccination rollout will speed up, with all eligible ages able to book in their vaccine by 1 September · Move to 6 weeks between doses to ensure more NZers at least partially vaccinated as soon as possible in face of Delta risk · Phased approach ... More >>
Speech To Reconnecting New Zealanders To The World Forum
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
I want to start by thanking Professor Skegg and your group of experts for the important scientific contribution you have made to this discussion and the Government’s decision making about reopening our borders. More >>
Community Housing Providers To Get Upfront Funding To Deliver New Builds Faster
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
Community Housing Providers (CHP) will now to be able to access up-front funding in the early stages of new build developments to help bring on more public housing at pace, the Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods has announced following a roundtable ... More >>
Simple Self-identification One Step Closer
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 5:52 am | New Zealand Government
A self-identification process that supports the needs of transgender, non-binary and intersex New Zealanders is one step closer, Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti said today. “I’m inviting the Governance and Administration select committee ... More >>
Work On Improving Tools To Manage Nutrient Losses From Farms
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will help develop improved tools to manage and estimate on-farm nutrient loss, Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. More >>
Government Delivering More Pathways Into Mahi For Jobseekers
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Over 800 jobseekers will be supported on pathways into employment, education and training through funding into the Māori Trades and Training Fund (MTTF) and He Poutama Rangatahi projects, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni ... More >>
