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Restrictions Eased In Parts Of Waikato At Alert Level 3; Northland To Remain At Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Restrictions in the Waikato will be eased slightly from midnight tonight, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. “From 11.59pm tonight, people in the parts of Waikato at Alert Level 3 will be able to meet for outdoor gatherings between ... More >>
Don’t Freak Out, ShakeOut
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan is challenging more people to join the almost 650,000 who have already signed up to take part in the nation-wide ShakeOut drill, happening tomorrow. “ShakeOut, New Zealand’s annual national earthquake ... More >>
Government To Protect Vital Public Water Services For Future Generations
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today confirmed the Government will create four publicly owned water entities to ensure every New Zealander has access to affordable, long-lasting drinking, waste and storm water infrastructure without ballooning costs ... More >>
Govt Backs Business To Vaccinate Workforces
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Vaccination will be required for all workers at businesses where customers need to show COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates, such as hospitality and close-contact businesses. New law to introduce a clearer and simplified risk assessment process ... More >>
Primary Sector Returns Strengthen Export-led Recovery
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers’ hard work in leading New Zealand’s export-led recovery from COVID-19 is being rewarded with high prices forecast for milk and very strong returns for meat, says Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
Government Provides Greater Assurance To Homeowners
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has provided greater assurance for homeowners with the introduction of a new code of ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs), Building and Construction Minister Poto Williams announced today. The Code of Ethics, which comes ... More >>
RSI ‘State Of The Nation’ Report Published
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The latest research, science and innovation system report card is now available, and outlines how the system is performing, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Funding To Translate Science Into Real Life Solutions
Monday, 25 October 2021, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Ayesha VerrallAssociate Minister of Research, Science and Innovation The Government is investing in ‘Te Tītoki Mataora’ the MedTech Research Translator, to deliver new medical tools - and meet both the demands of a global pandemic and ... More >>
Festival Drug-checking Services Get A Boost
Saturday, 23 October 2021, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Health The Government is financially supporting drug-checking services to help keep young people safe at this summer’s large festivals and events, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “This is not about condoning drug use, but ... More >>
APEC Finance Ministers Focus On Inclusive, Sustainable COVID Recovery
Friday, 22 October 2021, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance APEC finance ministers will continue to work together to respond to the effects of COVID-19 and ensure a sustainable and inclusive recovery while capitalising on the opportunity to build a more resilient ... More >>
Govt Responds To Independent Review Into WorkSafe
Friday, 22 October 2021, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has clear expectations that WorkSafe must action the recommendations of the independent review into the regulator to improve its management of adventure activities following the tragedy at Whakaari White Island, Workplace Relations and ... More >>
Prevention Funding To Reduce Tamariki In Care
Friday, 22 October 2021, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
A new iwi-led prevention programme will receive funding from Oranga Tamariki to help reduce the number of tamariki and rangatahi coming into state care, Children’s Minister Kelvin Davis has announced. More >>
Transforming New Zealand’s Mental Health Legislation
Friday, 22 October 2021, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Public consultation is now open for Aotearoa New Zealand to have a say on the repeal and replacement of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. More >>
Speech Notes – COVID-19 Funding Boost To Protect Maōri Communities
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Associate Minister of Health (Māori Health) Minita mō Whānau Ora Mihi - Tēnā koutou katoa As you have heard from the Prime Minister, the new protection framework will support us to keep people safe especially our vulnerable ... More >>
Speech Notes – Business Boost To Transition To New COVID Framework
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
We know that over the last twenty months the approach New Zealand has taken to COVID and Delta has saved lives and livelihoods. More >>
Government Extends Hardship Assistance For Low Income Workers
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Income limits for Hardship Support through the Ministry of Social Development have been temporarily lifted so more people can recieve assistance. More >>
New Fund To Accelerate Māori Vaccinations
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has established a $120 million fund to accelerate Māori vaccination rates and support communities to prepare for the implementation of the new COVID-19 Protection Framework. More >>
Speech– COVID-19 Protection Framework
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Today I’m speaking directly to all New Zealanders to share a plan that will help us stay safe from COVID-19 into the future. More >>
Business Boost To Transition To New COVID Framework
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will boost payments to businesses affected by higher alert levels as the country transitions to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework. More >>
New COVID-19 Protection Framework Delivers Greater Freedoms For Vaccinated New Zealanders
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Vaccinated New Zealanders will regain everyday freedoms when the country moves to a new simplified COVID-19 Protection Framework that doesn’t rely on nationwide lockdowns as the main measure to stop the virus spreading. More >>
