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Government Continues Support For Rangatahi To Get Into Employment, Education And Training
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 230 rangatahi are set to benefit from further funding through four new He Poutama Rangatahi programmes, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Major Investment In Plantain Forage Programme Aims To Improve Freshwater Quality
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing a major programme investigating plantain’s potential to help farmers protect waterways and improve freshwater quality, Acting Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri announced at Fieldays today. More >>
America’s Cup Decision
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister responsible for the America’s Cup has confirmed the joint Crown-Auckland Council offer to host the next regatta has been declined by the Board of Team New Zealand. More >>
Food And Fibres Sector Making Significant Strides Towards New Zealand’s Economic Recovery
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing the food and fibres sector to lead New Zealand's economic recovery from COVID-19 with targeted investments as part of its Fit for a Better World roadmap, Forestry Minister Stuart Nash said. “To drive New Zealand’s recovery, ... More >>
Record Number Of Labour MPs And Ministers At Fieldays 2021
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 5:16 am | New Zealand Government
A record number of Labour Party MPs and ministers will attend this year’s Fieldays event at Mystery Creek, in a show of support for the sector, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today. “Twenty six members of our team will be on the ground during ... More >>
Speech To He Whenua Taurikura: New Zealand’s Annual Hui On Countering Terrorism And Violent Extremism
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
E aku nui, e aku rahi, Te whaka-kanohi mai o rātou mā, Ru-ruku-tia i runga i te ngākau whakapono, Ru-ruku-tia i runga i te ngākau aroha, Waitaha, Ngāti Mamoe, Ngai Tahu, nāu rā te reo pohiri. Tena tātou katoa. Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ... More >>
He Whenua Taurikura: New Zealand’s First Hui On Countering Terrorism And Violent Extremism
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister has opened New Zealand’s first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism, which is being held in Christchurch over the next two days. The hui delivers on one of the recommendations from the report of the Royal Commission ... More >>
First Period Products Delivered To Schools
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
The first period products funded as part of the Government’s nationwide rollout are being delivered to schools and kura this week, as part of wider efforts to combat child poverty, help increase school attendance, and make a positive impact on children’s ... More >>
Campaign Shines A Light On Elder Abuse
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
A new campaign is shining a spotlight on elder abuse, and urging people to protect older New Zealanders. More >>
Farewelling Sports Administrator And Philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar
Monday, 14 June 2021, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson today expressed his sorrow at the passing of Sir Eion Edgar – a leading sports administrator and celebrated philanthropist who has made a significant impact both within and beyond the sport sector. “Sir ... More >>
Government To Apologise For Dawn Raids
Monday, 14 June 2021, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will make a formal apology for the wrongs committed during the Dawn Raids of the 1970’s. More >>
Poroporoaki: Dame Georgina Kamiria Kirby
Monday, 14 June 2021, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
E Te Kōkō Tangiwai, Te Tuhi Mareikura, Te Kākākura Pokai kua riro i a matou. He toka tū moana ākinga ā tai, ākinga ā hau, ākinga ā ngaru tūātea. Haere atu rā ki te mūrau a te tini, ki te wenerau a te mano. E tae koe ki ngā rire o ... More >>
Humanitarian Support For Bangladesh And Myanmar
Monday, 14 June 2021, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced that New Zealand is providing NZ $8.25 million in humanitarian assistance to support refugees and their host populations in Bangladesh and to support humanitarian need of internally ... More >>
Feedback Sought On Future Of Housing And Urban Development
Monday, 14 June 2021, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are encouraged to have their say on a long-term vision for housing and urban development to guide future work, the Housing Minister Megan Woods has announced. Consultation starts today on a Government Policy Statement on Housing ... More >>
Clean Car Package To Drive Down Emissions
Sunday, 13 June 2021, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New rebates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles start July 1 with up to $8,625 for new vehicles and $3,450 for used. Electric vehicle chargers now available every 75km along most state highways to give Kiwis confidence. Low Emission Transport Fund ... More >>
Alcohol And Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court Opens
Saturday, 12 June 2021, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice, Kris Faafoi, and the Minister for Courts, Aupito William Sio, have welcomed the opening of a new Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court in Hamilton. The AODT Court (Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua) addresses situations where ... More >>
EU And UK FTAs Top Of List For First Ministerial Trip Since COVID-19
Saturday, 12 June 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor today announced details of his planned visit to the United Kingdom and European Union next week, where he will hold trade and agriculture discussions to further New Zealand’s economic recovery from ... More >>
Arihia Bennett To Chair Royal Commission Ministerial Advisory Group
Saturday, 12 June 2021, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu chief executive Arihia Bennett MNZM has been appointed chair of the newly appointed Ministerial Advisory Group on the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques. ... More >>
Govt Acts To Protect NZers From Harmful Content
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will be better protected from harmful or illegal content as a result of work to design a modern, flexible and coherent regulatory framework, Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti announced today. New Zealand currently has ... More >>
Consultation On Exemption Of New Builds From Proposed Tax Rules
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today confirmed new builds will be exempt from planned changes to the tax treatment of residential investment property. Public consultation is now open on details of the proposals, which stop interest deductions being claimed ... More >>
