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Government Support Screen Industry With Funding For Sound Stages In West Auckland
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Film Studios in West Auckland has received funding for a major expansion through the Government’s Infrastructure Reference Group’s (IRG) COVID-19 Response Fund. More >>
Protecting Unique Land For Generation Next
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is boosting legal protection for critically important natural habitats on private land, Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan says. “An $8 million investment over four years will see Queen Elizabeth II National Trust Ngā Kairauhī Papa (QEII) ... More >>
New Zealand’s Support For Fiji’s COVID-19 Response Continues With Vaccine Delivery, Operational Support
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced further support for Fiji, including funding support for nursing staff and 100,000 doses of vaccines due to arrive in country today. “Our thoughts remain with Fiji during this incredibly challenging ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Dr Hōhepa (Joe) Mason
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Willie Jackson Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development Ko koe tēnā e te hurumanu e Hōhepa, te tōwenetanga a te iti, te māpihi herenga mahara o te tini, ka tauawhi tonuhia koe e to iwi ki te uma pupuri ai. Me pēhea ... More >>
Finance Minister And RBNZ Governor Agree To Update MOU On Macro-prudential Policy
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr have updated the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on macro-prudential policy to further protect the financial system and support the Government’s housing objectives. More >>
Government Commits Further Assistance For Drought And Flood-affected Rural Communities
Monday, 2 August 2021, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers and growers affected by this year’s drought or floods in Marlborough, Tasman, West Coat, Canterbury, Otago and the Chatham Islands will have access to Rural Assistance Payments (RAPs) from today, Social Development and Employment Minister ... More >>
PM Speech To Dawn Raids Apology
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koutou katoa, Kia orana kotou katoatoa, Fakaalofa lahi atu ki mutolu oti, Tālofa nī, Mālō nī koutou, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakatalofa atu, Noa'ia 'e mauri, Kam na mauri, Malo e lelei, Sioto'ofa, Mālō lava le lagi e mamā ma le soifua maua, ... More >>
Government Offers Formal Apology For Dawn Raids
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda ArdernPrime MinisterMP for Mt Albert Hon Aupito William SioMinister for Pacific Peoples A formal and unreserved apology for the Dawn Raids The Government will offer education scholarships as part of the apology Manaaki New Zealand Short ... More >>
Bridging The Gap – Last Piece Of Northcote Safe Cycle Route Now Complete
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The opening of two bridges over Auckland’s Northern Motorway is the last link of a cycling and walking route which provides a safe, active alternative for students and commuters, Transport Minister Michael Wood said today. Michael Wood cut the ribbon ... More >>
Progress In Establishment Of Aged Care Commissioner
Saturday, 31 July 2021, 5:14 am | New Zealand Government
Recruitment for an Aged Care Commissioner will start next month, to ensure greater oversight of New Zealand’s aged care sector. “This sector is responsible for supporting a large and often vulnerable population. While most people are able to ... More >>
New Record Number Of Homes Consented
Friday, 30 July 2021, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
In the year ended June 2021, the actual number of new dwellings consented was 44,299, up 18 percent from the June 2020 year. In June 2021, the seasonally adjusted number of new dwellings consented rose 3.8 percent. In June 2021, 4,310 new dwellings were ... More >>
Health Minister Andrew Little Responds To The Nurses’ Organisation's Rejection Of The Latest Pay Offer
Friday, 30 July 2021, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
I was advised last night that the result of the ballot of Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation members have rejected the latest proposal to settle their collective agreement. Let me be clear: the proposal was one they ... More >>
Bill Introduced To Protect Against Conversion Practices
Friday, 30 July 2021, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation has been introduced to Parliament to protect against practices intended to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. More >>
Trans-Tasman Travel Window To Close At Midnight Tomorrow
Thursday, 29 July 2021, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall Acting Minister for Covid-19 Response A further 500 MIQ rooms released for managed returnees from NSW. Further Government actions announced today are balanced to provide more certainty for Kiwis wanting to return from Australia, ... More >>
Game Changing Jobs For Nature Investment For Northland
Thursday, 29 July 2021, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan has announced Jobs for Nature funding for a portfolio of projects that will create ‘game changing’ gains for nature and communities across Northland/Te Tai Tokerau as part of the Government’s acceleration of the ... More >>
Bowel-cancer Screening Programme Is Saving Lives
Thursday, 29 July 2021, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
More than 1000 New Zealanders have had bowel cancer – New Zealand’s second-most-common cause of death from cancer - detected under the Government’s National Bowel Screening Programme, Health Minister Andrew Little said today. More >>
Govt Welcomes Draft Report On The Retail Grocery Sector
Thursday, 29 July 2021, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr David Clark Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs The Commerce Commission’s draft report into the retail grocery sector is being welcomed by Government as a major milestone. “I asked the Commerce Commission to look at whether this sector ... More >>
Next Step To Protect Milford Sound Piopiotahi
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has confirmed that work by an expert group into the future of Milford Sound Piopiotahi will proceed to its next stage. More >>
Funding For Projects To Reduce Waste From Construction And Demolition
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced funding for projects in Auckland and the lower North Island to help reduce construction and demolition waste. More >>
Plan To Eliminate Hepatitis C As A Major Health Threat By 2030
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
A plan to eliminate hepatitis C in New Zealand, reducing liver cancer and the need for liver transplants, has been released today by Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall. “Around 45,000 New Zealanders have hepatitis C, but only around ... More >>
