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NZ Passes World-first Climate Reporting Legislation
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has become the first country in the world to pass a law that will ensure financial organisations disclose and ultimately act on climate-related risks and opportunities, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Dr David Clark and Climate ... More >>
Have Your Say: Proposed Changes To Ban Live Exports Under The Animal Welfare Act 1999
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 2:37 pm | Primary Production Committee
The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill proposes to amend the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to ban the export of livestock (cattle, deer, sheep, and goats) by sea. On 14 April 2021, Cabinet announced its decision to ban the export of livestock by sea, with ... More >>
New Zealand Secures Historic Free Trade Deal With The United Kingdom
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and the United Kingdom have agreed in principle the details of a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which will further accelerate our COVID-19 economic recovery say Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien ... More >>
Health Reforms Bill Introduced To Parliament
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation central to fixing the health system has been introduced into Parliament by Health Minister Andrew Little. More >>
NCEA And NZ Scholarship Exams To Proceed
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams will proceed, including in areas where Alert Level 3 has been in place, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Limited Change To Onsite Learning – For Senior Secondary Students – In Level 3 Regions
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Onsite learning at schools in Level 3 regions will start from next week for senior secondary school students to prepare for end of year exams, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Guaranteed MIQ Spots For Health Workers
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is changing the way managed isolation is co-ordinated for health workers, guaranteeing 300 spots a month for the health and disability sector. “Our world-class workforce is vital in rebuilding the health system and dealing with the ... More >>
Red Tape Cut To Boost Housing Supply
Tuesday, 19 October 2021, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
First home buyers are set to benefit from changes to planning rules being advanced by the Government and the National Party that will enable more medium density housing and cut red tape that acts as a barrier to development, Housing Minister Dr Megan ... More >>
New Zealand Increases Climate Aid Contribution
Monday, 18 October 2021, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is making a four-fold increase in the support it provides to countries most vulnerable to the climate emergency, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Climate Change Minister James Shaw announced today in the lead up to the United Nations climate ... More >>
Super Māori Turnout For Super Saturday
Sunday, 17 October 2021, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Associate Minister of Health (Māori Health) Māori have put a superb effort into mobilising to get vaccinated over Super Saturday, with thousands rolling up their sleeves to protect themselves, their whānau and communities from ... More >>
Statement From The Prime Minister On Super Saturday
Saturday, 16 October 2021, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Government
“The team of 5 million have turned out in record numbers to protect whānau and loved ones. Super Saturday has exceeded expectations and has ensured as a country we are more protected from COVID-19,” Jacinda Ardern said. “The passion and energy ... More >>
New Zealand Ambassador To France Announced
Friday, 15 October 2021, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of Caroline Bilkey as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to France and the OECD. “Aotearoa New Zealand and France have a shared history, and enjoy a strong, collaborative partnership. ... More >>
Govt Welcomes Nurses’ Pay Settlement
Friday, 15 October 2021, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming news that a new employment agreement for nurses working in public hospitals has been settled. More >>
Kiwis To Have Their Say On Plan To Reduce Waste
Friday, 15 October 2021, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are invited to have their say on proposals for a new waste strategy and options for new waste legislation. “Reducing waste is one of the issues all New Zealanders – especially younger Kiwis - care deeply about,” Environment Minister ... More >>
Next Steps In Action Plan For Indigenous Rights Kicks Off
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson has today meet with more than 30 national Māori organisations in an online hui, kicking off the process to develop a plan for New Zealand to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous ... More >>
Government Lays Foundations As Māori Language Petition Commemorations Take Shape For 2022
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Taiaha hā! Taiaha hā! - Te kairangi o te reo hoki mai ki taku tikanga, ki taku taumata, ki taku reo, ki taku ao. He reo whai tikanga, he reo whai mana, he reo whai tangata koe. Ki te whāngaihia te reo Māori he ao tēnā, ki te kore he whākorekore ... More >>
Iwi-led Housing Solutions Build Homes For The Future
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Whai Kāinga, Whai Oranga will open on 20 October, to receive applications for investment through Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Te Puni Kōkiri The $730m fund combines investment from Budget 2021 ($380m) and the ... More >>
Government Green Lights Rapid Antigen Testing
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Some of the country’s largest businesses have put in an order for 300,000 approved rapid antigen tests for their workforce, after working at pace with the Government on a new scheme unveiled by Associate Minister of Health and Research, Science and ... More >>
Major Contract Awarded To Power NZ Battery Investigation
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
A consortium of specialist firms has been awarded a major contract to advance the New Zealand Battery Project’s feasibility investigation into a pumped hydro storage scheme at Lake Onslow, the Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Parts Of Waikato, Northland Staying At Alert Level 3
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The parts of Waikato that have been in Alert Level 3 and Northland will remain in Alert Level 3 for a few more days, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. Auckland remains at Alert Level 3, Step 1. “Based on the latest public health ... More >>
