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Milestone Reached For Iwi Affiliation Population Counts
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Iwi affiliation data released today provides updated population counts for all iwi and addresses gaps in Māori data originating from the 2018 Census, says Associate Minister of Statistics Meka Whaitiri. “The release of the 2018 Iwi Affiliation ... More >>
Infrastructure Acceleration Fund Opening For Business
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
· Contestable funding criteria established for new housing infrastructure · Invitation for expressions of interest from local councils, iwi and developers released on 30 June Criteria to access at least $1 billion of the $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration ... More >>
New Members Appointed To Waitangi Tribunal
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development, Hon Willie Jackson, today announced the appointment of three new members to the Waitangi Tribunal and the reappointment of one existing member to the Waitangi Tribunal. More >>
Bringing Back The Health Of Hauraki Gulf
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
New marine protection areas and restrictions on fishing are among a raft of changes being put in place to protect the Hauraki Gulf for future generations. More >>
New Zealand Boosts Support To Fiji For COVID-19 Impact
Monday, 21 June 2021, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing additional support to Fiji to mitigate the effects of the current COVID-19 outbreak on vulnerable households, Foreign Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta announced today. More >>
New Ngarimu Scholarships To Target Vocational Training
Monday, 21 June 2021, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis today announced three new scholarships for students in vocational education and training are to be added to the suite of prestigious Ngarimu scholarships. More >>
Round 2 Of Successful Energy Education Fund Now Open
Monday, 21 June 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Community organisations that can deliver energy education to households in need are being invited to apply for the second funding round of the Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme. “In May, $1.26 million was allocated ... More >>
Recognising The Volunteers Who Support Our Health System
Monday, 21 June 2021, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Nominations have opened today for the 2021 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards, as part of National Volunteer Week. “We know that New Zealanders donate at least 159 million hours of volunteer labour every year,” Minister of Health Andrew Little ... More >>
Drug Free Sport Supported To Deal With New Doping Challenges
Monday, 21 June 2021, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Drug Free Sport New Zealand will receive a funding boost to respond to some of the emerging doping challenges across international sport. More >>
Government Support For South Auckland Community Hit By Tornado
Sunday, 20 June 2021, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Acting Minister for Emergency Management Minita Taupua Rākau Whakamarumaru The Government is contributing $100,000 to a Mayoral Relief Fund to support Auckland communities impacted by the Papatoetoe tornado, Acting Minister for Emergency Management ... More >>
Celebrating World Refugee Day
Sunday, 20 June 2021, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
World Refugee Day today is an opportunity to celebrate the proud record New Zealanders have supporting and protecting refugees and acknowledge the contribution these new New Zealanders make to our country, the Minister of Immigration Kris Faafoi said. ... More >>
Face To Face Meeting Delivers Significant Progress On NZ-UK FTA
Saturday, 19 June 2021, 5:47 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and the UK have committed to accelerating their free trade agreement negotiations with the aim of reaching an agreement in principle this August, Trade Minister Damien O’Connor announced. “We’ve held constructive and productive ... More >>
Government Taking Action To Protect Albatross
Friday, 18 June 2021, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New population figures for the critically endangered Antipodean albatross showing a 5 percent decline per year highlights the importance of reducing all threats to these very special birds, Acting Minister of Conservation Dr Ayesha Verrall says. ... More >>
Adoption Laws Under Review
Friday, 18 June 2021, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s 66-year-old adoption laws are being reviewed, with public engagement beginning today. Justice Minister Kris Faafoi said the Government is seeking views on options for change to our adoption laws and system. “The Adoption Act has remained ... More >>
Wider Roll-out Of Cameras On Boats To Support Sustainability And Protect Marine Life
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Up to 300 inshore commercial fishing vessels will be fitted with on-board cameras by 2024 as part of the Government’s commitment to protect the natural marine environment for future generations. Minister for Oceans and Fisheries David Parker today announced ... More >>
Plan For Vaccine Rollout For General Population Announced
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders over 60 will be offered a vaccination from July 28 and those over 55 from August 11, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
NZ Economy Grows Driven By Households, Construction And Business Investment
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s efforts to secure the recovery have been reflected in the robust rebound of GDP figures released today which show the economy remains resilient despite the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grant Robertson said. GDP increased ... More >>
Milestone 250th Tower Continues To Improve Rural Connectivity
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed the completion of the 250th 4G mobile tower, as part of its push for better rural connectivity. More >>
Food And Fibre Sector Forecast To Hit Record Export Revenue Despite Challenges
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's food and fibre sector is predicted to achieve long term growth as it helps lead our COVID-19 economic recovery, Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker said. The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report, ... More >>
Prime Minister Mourns Passing Of Dr Sir Ian Hassall
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is mourning the passing of Dr Sir Ian Hassall, New Zealand’s first Children’s Commissioner and lifelong champion for children and children’s health. As a paediatrician Sir Ian contributed to a major world-first ... More >>
