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Government Backs Emerging Researchers To Tackle Health Challenges
Friday, 12 November 2021, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Funding to bolster the research workforce, and support research into Aotearoa New Zealand’s health challenges has been announced today by Associate Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall. “As we build a stronger health system, ... More >>
Major Organised Crime Operation Sees Crackdown On Drugs
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
A significant Police operation has resulted in the seizure of more than 50 kilograms of cocaine, nine individuals arrested, and $300,000 in cash, cocaine, and cryptocurrency wallets seized, Police Minister Poto Williams says. More >>
Deed Of Settlement Signed By Maniapoto And The Crown
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
A deed of settlement has been signed between Maniapoto and the Crown marking a significant milestone towards resolving their historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Hon Andrew Little says. More >>
Government Moves On “three Strikes” Law
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its election campaign commitment to repeal the Three Strikes law with the introduction of the Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill, Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has announced. More >>
Prime Minister Opens APEC CEO Summit
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called for political and business leaders to work together to build a strong, equitable and sustainable recovery from the global COVID-19 pandemic. More >>
Prime Minister Opens APEC CEO Summit
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
A warm greeting to all of you from New Zealand. It is a pleasure to open this Summit. More >>
Obsolete Waihopai Spy Domes To Be Retired
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 6:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for the Government Communications Security Bureau Andrew Little says the GCSB’s announcement of its operational decision to retire the obsolete Waihopai domes shows a contemporary intelligence agency being open about today’s ... More >>
Prime Minister Accepts APEC Youth Declaration
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today addressed the APEC Voices of the Future 2021 event and accepted the APEC youth declaration in her role as APEC 2021 Chair. The annual youth event brings together ... More >>
Working Group To Ensure Local Voice In Three Waters Reform
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the establishment of a working group made up of local government and iwi representatives to recommend strengthened governance and accountability arrangements for the Three Waters Reform Programme. ... More >>
Schools, Kura And Early Learning Given Space To Build Back From COVID-19
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is ensuring schools can have the time and space they need to look after students and staff by easing the timelines for the national curriculum and assessment programmes, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. “Our teachers, kaiako, ... More >>
All Schools Can Return To Onsite Learning
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland and Waikato students in years 1-10 can return to face-to-face learning at schools and kura from 17 November, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. ”Lockdowns can be stressful for children and young people, so returning ... More >>
Data And Statistics Bill Obtains Numbers To Pass First Reading
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to replace New Zealand’s 46-year-old Statistics Act and modernise the way Government collects and holds data has been ushered through its first reading by Statistics Minister, Dr David Clark today. The Data and Statistics Bill will now ... More >>
Living Wage For Public Service Contractors
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Some of the lowest paid workers in government will be moved to the living wage, with a direction to extend it to contractors in the cleaning, catering and security guard sectors. Public Service Minister Chris Hipkins says core Public Service departments ... More >>
Inclusive And Sustainable Economic Growth Centrepiece For APEC Ministers
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Ministers have connected from across the globe to discuss trade, economic recovery and technical cooperation during the final APEC Ministerial meeting of New Zealand’s host year. Co-chaired by Foreign Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, and Trade and Export ... More >>
Change To Improve Fluoridation Of Community Drinking Water
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s making changes to protect more New Zealanders from the pain and cost of tooth decay and poor oral health. The Director-General of Health will soon be able to decide whether a community drinking water supply should be fluoridated, ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta To Carry Out First International Visit
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta leaves New Zealand this week on an international programme to advance Aotearoa New Zealand’s interests on a range of issues, including our COVID-19 response and recovery and engagement in the Indo-Pacific. More >>
Summer Festivals Get Government Backing
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
New financial support will give organisers of large summer festivals greater certainty to proceed, with the government to shoulder the lion’s share of risk during planning stages. More >>
Government Steps In To Fund Infrastructure For Auckland Housing
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 7:15 am | New Zealand Government
Up to 1,260 additional homes enabled across five Auckland suburbs · Mount Roskill, Māngere and Northcote get significant increase in wastewater, stormwater and clean water capacity · Improved water discharge to Tāmaki Estuary, reducing flooding ... More >>
Auckland Moves To Step 2
Monday, 8 November 2021, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Covid-19 restrictions will be eased again in Auckland, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. Cabinet today confirmed its in-principle decision to move Auckland down to Alert Level 3, Step 2, on Tuesday 9 November at 11:59pm, meaning retail and ... More >>
Prime Minister To Chair APEC Leaders Meeting
Monday, 8 November 2021, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today marked the beginning of the fully virtual APEC 2021 Leaders Week, where political, business and young leaders come together for a series of events that conclude New Zealand’s host year. More >>
