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New Fuel Regulations Come Into Force
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Motorists and smaller fuel companies are set to benefit from a more competitive market as new regulations, including terminal gate pricing, take effect from today,” says Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods. More >>
Reserve Bank Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The update and strengthening of the Reserve Bank’s decision-making and accountability arrangements will bolster New Zealand’s financial system and make it fit for purpose to address monetary and financial policy issues now and in the future, Grant Robertson ... More >>
Bill Cracking Down On Unfair Commercial Practices Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to protect New Zealand consumers and business against unfair commercial practices has passed its third reading in Parliament today. The Fair Trading Amendment Bill targets the use of pressure tactics, deception, one-sided contract terms and ... More >>
New Zealand Voices Shape Vaping Regulations
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Regulations to protect young people and non-smokers from the risks associated with vaping have been announced today by Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall. The scope of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 was expanded More >>
Govt Will Be Equal To Latest Climate Science
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 5:03 am | New Zealand Government
A collective effort involving every sector of the economy, every community, and almost every government agency and their Minister will be needed to avert a climate crisis, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw said today in response to the ... More >>
New Honours For Governor-General Designate
Monday, 9 August 2021, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced that The Queen has approved the appointment of Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General Designate, as an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit ... More >>
Keep Track Of Your Surroundings This Rail Safety Week
Monday, 9 August 2021, 5:46 am | New Zealand Government
Despite a drop in the number of collisions and near misses, Kiwis need to be more alert around trains than ever before, Transport Minister Michael Wood said while launching Rail Safety Week. “The number of collisions and near misses with people ... More >>
NZ Olympic Team Congratulated On Historic Campaign
Sunday, 8 August 2021, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated New Zealand’s Olympic Team on making history at the Tokyo Olympic Games. “New Zealand athletes have made history at the Tokyo ... More >>
New Innovation Fund For More Mental Health Initiatives
Friday, 6 August 2021, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has set up a one-off defined mental health innovation fund to further expand the support available to those who need it, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “This government is transforming Aotearoa - New Zealand’s approach to mental ... More >>
New Regs On Stream For Whitebait Season
Friday, 6 August 2021, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
The 2021 whitebaiting season is about to kick off with new regulations in place to help ensure a healthy future for the fishery. More >>
Health Indicators Will Track Better Care For All NZers
Friday, 6 August 2021, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s reform of the health system took a big step forward today with the unveiling of the system that will be used to hold it accountable and ensure it delivers more equitable healthcare for all New Zealanders. More >>
Govt Congratulates Lisa Carrington On Becoming NZ’s Most Decorated Olympian
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has today congratulated New Zealand Olympic kayaker Lisa Carrington on her exceptional performance at the Tokyo Olympics which has led to her becoming the most decorated New Zealand Olympian. More >>
Construction Sector Transformation Continues With Network Launch
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Hon Dr Megan Woods and Building and Construction Minister Hon Poto Williams today launched the Construction Sector Accord Network. Designed to bring the sector together to lift performance and drive change, the Network is a collective ... More >>
The ‘Tulī Takes Flight’ Scholarships Announced
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Education, Aupito William Sio, has today announced the establishment of the ‘Tulī Takes Flight’ scholarships as part of the goodwill gesture of reconciliation to accompany the Government’s apology to Pacific families ... More >>
Restoring The Richness Of The Rangitata River
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A major Jobs for Nature project to protect and enhance some of the South Island’s most unique habitats and restore the health of the Rangitata River highlights the important role farmers have in caring for the land, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan ... More >>
8,000 Additional Public Housing Places Delivered In Major Government Milestone
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders now have an extra 8,000 warm, dry public housing places to call home, under a Government public housing programme that is full steam ahead, says Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. “Of the 74,337 households now being supported in public ... More >>
Foreign Minister To Take Part In ASEAN-related Meetings
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will today begin a suite of meetings with her ASEAN and East Asia Summit counterparts, starting with the 11th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting tonight. That will be followed by the ASEAN-New Zealand ... More >>
Foreign Ministers Welcome Opening Of New Zealand High Commission In Colombo
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministers, Nanaia Mahuta and Dinesh Gunawardena, have welcomed the opening of the New Zealand High Commission in Colombo next week. The Foreign Ministers, who met virtually yesterday, spoke about the opening of the ... More >>
Wages Up, Unemployment Down
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s efforts to secure the recovery has seen more Kiwis in jobs and higher wages, with unemployment falling to pre-COVID levels and more people in work. More >>
Poroporoaki: Dr Kihi Ngatai OSM
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
Mauao tiketike tūmokemoke mai ana ra koe, papakitia ana e ngā tai kawenga roimata o te motu. E Ngāti Ranginui, mo tō manuhuia kua tīkapea i te rangi. E Ngai Te Rangi, mo tō manutaki kua riro i te hau o Aitū kikini, E Ngāti Pukenga mo tō ... More >>
