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Govt Increases Contribution To Global Climate Target
Sunday, 31 October 2021, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will significantly increase its contribution to the global effort to tackle climate change by reducing net greenhouse emissions by 50 percent by 2030, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Climate Change Minister James Shaw announced today ... More >>
Support For Auckland Students To Re-engage In Learning
Saturday, 30 October 2021, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland children and young people will be supported by the Government to get back on track with their learning for the rest of this year and into 2022, Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti said today. “Restrictions ... More >>
Government Delivers Transformative Changes For Disabled People
Friday, 29 October 2021, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
“Today the Government is delivering on its promise to reform the disability system,” Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni has announced. More >>
Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-ā-Rua Sign Deed Of Settlement
Friday, 29 October 2021, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi NegotiationsNgāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua have signed their Deed of Settlement with the Crown. More >>
Auckland Light Rail Advice Released
Friday, 29 October 2021, 6:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and Auckland Council have released the recommendations of the Auckland Light Rail team which Cabinet will consider later this year, says Transport Minister Michael Wood. “When I announced we were getting the project back on track earlier ... More >>
Over 2,600 New Police Officers On The Frontline
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s record investment in Police has resulted in 2,695 new police officers on the frontline with the graduation of 36 new officers from Wing 347 today, Police Minister Poto Williams says. More >>
First Step In Managed Isolation Changes; Expanding QFT With Pacific
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
· Halving of time overseas arrivals spend in MIQ facility to seven days followed by home isolation until they return a negative day 9 test, from 14 November · Expanded quarantine free travel for eligible one-way travellers from some Pacific nations, ... More >>
Mental Health Act Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading, an important step to ensure patient safety until the whole Act can be replaced, Health Minister Andrew Little says. More >>
Government Accelerates Efforts To Support Disabled Peoples Vaccination Experiences
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
A new tool that supports disabled people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 was launched today as the country gets closer to reaching the 90 percent vaccination milestone, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced. More >>
Strategy To Improve Outcomes For Women In Prison
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
A new strategy developed together with women who have had direct experience with the justice system will help guide Corrections in improving the treatment of women in prison. The strategy - Wāhine - E rere ana ki te pae hou - will set a new direction ... More >>
Kiwi Sustainable Housing Project Featured At COP26
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
A new low carbon housing initiative launched today by Kāinga Ora is one of only 17 worldwide initiatives to be showcased in the COP26 ‘Build Better Now’ virtual pavilion at UN Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Housing Minister Megan Woods ... More >>
Tunes That Captured Kids’ Hearts Now Available Online
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
A much loved school resource is now available for the next generation – a project that is being welcomed by Associate Minister of Education Jan Tinetti. Kiwi Kidsongs were distributed to schools every year for almost 20 years until 2010 and now 50 ... More >>
New Investment Framework Aligns With Govt’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Goal
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
A new framework will align investment decisions by the Crown Financial Institutions (CFIs) to reflect the Government’s goal of a carbon neutral New Zealand by 2050. More >>
30-year-old RSI System To Modernise
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways Green Paper, has today been launched by Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods and Associate Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall, marking the start of a wide-ranging and collaborative korero about the future of ... More >>
Clean Energy Upgrade For Public Sector
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
More state sector organisations will be supported to switch to clean energy as part the Government’s plan for a carbon neutral public sector by 2025. The Minister of Climate Change, James Shaw has allocated another $13.2 million from the Government’s ... More >>
Prime Minister Attends East Asia Summit
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 6:15 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attended overnight the 16th East Asia Summit hosted virtually by Brunei Darussalam. The East Asia Summit is a key forum for leaders to discuss pressing issues facing the region and provides a platform to manage strategic ... More >>
Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill Passes First Reading | Ka Tutuki Te Pānuitanga Tuatahi O Te Pire Pae Ora
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 8:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill passed its first reading in Parliament and a special Select Committee has been set up to consider the Bill and hear public submissions, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “We are fixing a public health system that ... More >>
COVID-19 Rent Relief Support Measures Refined
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has landed on a balanced package of changes to improve rent relief measures for both landlords and tenants hit by COVID-19 restrictions, the Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Govt Considers Regulatory Safeguards For Three Waters Services
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Public feedback is being sought on the regulatory safeguards required to ensure consumers and communities receive three waters services that meet their needs, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, Dr David Clark announced today. “The future three ... More >>
Appointment Of New Te Pou Tupua Welcomed
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Parker and Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui chairperson Sheena Maru have welcomed the appointment of Keria Ponga and Turama Hawira as Te Pou Tupua. In a joint statement Sheena Maru and David Parker said: Today, Ngā Tāngata ... More >>
