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Combined Efforts Connecting Locals To Nature
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
A Government Investment In Six Community And Iwi-led Projects Across The Hawke’s Bay District Will Provide Nature-based Jobs For More Than 60 Locals, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan Says. More >>
Empowering Diverse Communities
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Marama Davidson has approved five funding grants to support national-level family violence and sexual violence prevention initiatives for LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, older people ... More >>
Moriori Claims Settlement Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Moriori Claims Settlement Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament, marking the completion of the historical Treaty of Waitangi settlement process for Moriori. “This is the final milestone for Moriori and the Crown and is a new beginning in ... More >>
Permanent Drug-checking Law Passed And New Providers Appointed
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Drug-checking services will continue to operate legally at festivals, pop-up clinics, university orientation weeks and other places this summer and beyond, thanks to a law passed today, Health Minister Andrew Little says. The services have been legal ... More >>
Government Helps Pasifika Festivals To Ride The COVID Wave
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
As we transition into a new way of managing COVID and take steps towards giving vaccinated New Zealanders more freedoms to enjoy Aotearoa’s arts and culture, 19 Pasifika festivals across the motu are receiving funding through the Pasifika Festivals Initiative, ... More >>
Govt Providing Business The Tools To Vaccinate Workforces
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is building on measures to protect businesses and workers from COVID-19 as the country gets ready to transition to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework on December 3, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today. ... More >>
Tech Ready For Businesses And Events To Open Up For Summer
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Businesses and events will be set for summer, with the free NZ Pass Verifier app to scan and verify My Vaccine Passes now available to download, Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins said today More >>
NZ Moves Forward Into Traffic Lights On Dec 3
Monday, 22 November 2021, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
All of New Zealand will move into the Covid-19 Protection Framework at 11.59pm on Thursday 2 December, making Friday 3 December the first day the traffic light system will be operationalised. “Cabinet has today provided New Zealanders certainty by ... More >>
Foreign Minister Concludes Successful Visit To The United Arab Emirates And Qatar
Sunday, 21 November 2021, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta departed the Middle East today for Washington DC, concluding a successful visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. Her visit to the UAE saw her host New Zealand’s most important event at Expo 2020, ... More >>
Govt To Review High Cost Of Residential Building Supplies In Market Study
Sunday, 21 November 2021, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Ensuring Kiwis have access to fairly priced building materials is a driving factor in Government’s decision to review the residential building supply market, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, David Clark, announced today. “We’re looking ... More >>
NCEA And Scholarship Exams Begin Monday
Friday, 19 November 2021, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
After a tough year, the Education Minister Chris Hipkins is wishing students well for their upcoming NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams. “The last few months in particular have been a challenge, and I encourage students to do their best with ... More >>
Funding For Vaccine Development To Help Prevent Rheumatic Fever
Friday, 19 November 2021, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced today the Government is supporting the development of a vaccine to help prevent rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. “Rheumatic fever can have a devastating impact, especially for Māori ... More >>
AstraZeneca Arrives In New Zealand; Second COVID-19 Vaccine Available This Month
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will soon be able to access a second type of COVID-19 vaccine, Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins said. A shipment of 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrived in New Zealand today from Australia. “Enough for 50,000 ... More >>
26 Contracts Signed To Accelerate Māori Vaccination Rates
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved $46.75 million and signed 26 contracts to rapidly accelerate Māori vaccinations across Aotearoa and support the efforts of DHBs to reach the 90% double vaccinated target. More >>
Repeal Of Three Strikes Law Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Justice The Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. “This is a significant step closer to delivering on the Government’s commitment to repeal the three strikes law,” Justice Minister ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Hon John Luxton, CNZM, QSO
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Tiwhatiwha te pō, Tiwhatiwha te ao Tiwhatiwha te pō, Tiwhatiwha te ao, Kua tiwha ki te mate, ka tiwha ki te ora! He kura tangihia, He maimai aroha, He roimata e katokato ana, e rurutu ana Haere rā e Koro, ki te kūwatawata o ngā mate Taku Pou herenga ... More >>
Auckland Boundary To Change 15 December
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
On 15 December Aucklanders who have been vaccinated or tested will be able to reconnect with the rest of New Zealand in time for Christmas and summer, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Marine Mammal Sanctuary Gets Green Light
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A marine mammal sanctuary in Te Pēiwhairangi/Bay of Islands aims to not only reverse the decline in the numbers of bottlenose dolphins in the area but better protect visiting orcas and fur seals as well, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says. More >>
Next Steps In Our COVID-19 Response
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia ora koutou katoa Today I will set out our plan for the next steps in our COVID-19 response, including how the country will step into the new traffic light system ahead of Christmas, how Auckland’s boundary will change and what’s coming up next for ... More >>
Auckland Boundary To Change 15 December
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
On 15 December Aucklanders who have been vaccinated or tested will be able to reconnect with the rest of New Zealand in time for Christmas and summer, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. To minimise the risk of COVID-19 spreading from Auckland ... More >>
