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New Innovation Fund For More Mental Health Initiatives
Friday, 6 August 2021, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has set up a one-off defined mental health innovation fund to further expand the support available to those who need it, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “This government is transforming Aotearoa - New Zealand’s approach to mental ... More >>
New Regs On Stream For Whitebait Season
Friday, 6 August 2021, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
The 2021 whitebaiting season is about to kick off with new regulations in place to help ensure a healthy future for the fishery. More >>
Health Indicators Will Track Better Care For All NZers
Friday, 6 August 2021, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s reform of the health system took a big step forward today with the unveiling of the system that will be used to hold it accountable and ensure it delivers more equitable healthcare for all New Zealanders. More >>
Govt Congratulates Lisa Carrington On Becoming NZ’s Most Decorated Olympian
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has today congratulated New Zealand Olympic kayaker Lisa Carrington on her exceptional performance at the Tokyo Olympics which has led to her becoming the most decorated New Zealand Olympian. More >>
Construction Sector Transformation Continues With Network Launch
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Hon Dr Megan Woods and Building and Construction Minister Hon Poto Williams today launched the Construction Sector Accord Network. Designed to bring the sector together to lift performance and drive change, the Network is a collective ... More >>
The ‘Tulī Takes Flight’ Scholarships Announced
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Education, Aupito William Sio, has today announced the establishment of the ‘Tulī Takes Flight’ scholarships as part of the goodwill gesture of reconciliation to accompany the Government’s apology to Pacific families ... More >>
Restoring The Richness Of The Rangitata River
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A major Jobs for Nature project to protect and enhance some of the South Island’s most unique habitats and restore the health of the Rangitata River highlights the important role farmers have in caring for the land, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan ... More >>
8,000 Additional Public Housing Places Delivered In Major Government Milestone
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders now have an extra 8,000 warm, dry public housing places to call home, under a Government public housing programme that is full steam ahead, says Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. “Of the 74,337 households now being supported in public ... More >>
Foreign Minister To Take Part In ASEAN-related Meetings
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will today begin a suite of meetings with her ASEAN and East Asia Summit counterparts, starting with the 11th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting tonight. That will be followed by the ASEAN-New Zealand ... More >>
Foreign Ministers Welcome Opening Of New Zealand High Commission In Colombo
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministers, Nanaia Mahuta and Dinesh Gunawardena, have welcomed the opening of the New Zealand High Commission in Colombo next week. The Foreign Ministers, who met virtually yesterday, spoke about the opening of the ... More >>
Wages Up, Unemployment Down
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s efforts to secure the recovery has seen more Kiwis in jobs and higher wages, with unemployment falling to pre-COVID levels and more people in work. More >>
Poroporoaki: Dr Kihi Ngatai OSM
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
Mauao tiketike tūmokemoke mai ana ra koe, papakitia ana e ngā tai kawenga roimata o te motu. E Ngāti Ranginui, mo tō manuhuia kua tīkapea i te rangi. E Ngai Te Rangi, mo tō manutaki kua riro i te hau o Aitū kikini, E Ngāti Pukenga mo tō ... More >>
Government Support Screen Industry With Funding For Sound Stages In West Auckland
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Film Studios in West Auckland has received funding for a major expansion through the Government’s Infrastructure Reference Group’s (IRG) COVID-19 Response Fund. More >>
Protecting Unique Land For Generation Next
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is boosting legal protection for critically important natural habitats on private land, Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan says. “An $8 million investment over four years will see Queen Elizabeth II National Trust Ngā Kairauhī Papa (QEII) ... More >>
New Zealand’s Support For Fiji’s COVID-19 Response Continues With Vaccine Delivery, Operational Support
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced further support for Fiji, including funding support for nursing staff and 100,000 doses of vaccines due to arrive in country today. “Our thoughts remain with Fiji during this incredibly challenging ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Dr Hōhepa (Joe) Mason
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Willie Jackson Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development Ko koe tēnā e te hurumanu e Hōhepa, te tōwenetanga a te iti, te māpihi herenga mahara o te tini, ka tauawhi tonuhia koe e to iwi ki te uma pupuri ai. Me pēhea ... More >>
Finance Minister And RBNZ Governor Agree To Update MOU On Macro-prudential Policy
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr have updated the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on macro-prudential policy to further protect the financial system and support the Government’s housing objectives. More >>
Government Commits Further Assistance For Drought And Flood-affected Rural Communities
Monday, 2 August 2021, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers and growers affected by this year’s drought or floods in Marlborough, Tasman, West Coat, Canterbury, Otago and the Chatham Islands will have access to Rural Assistance Payments (RAPs) from today, Social Development and Employment Minister ... More >>
PM Speech To Dawn Raids Apology
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koutou katoa, Kia orana kotou katoatoa, Fakaalofa lahi atu ki mutolu oti, Tālofa nī, Mālō nī koutou, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakatalofa atu, Noa'ia 'e mauri, Kam na mauri, Malo e lelei, Sioto'ofa, Mālō lava le lagi e mamā ma le soifua maua, ... More >>
Government Offers Formal Apology For Dawn Raids
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda ArdernPrime MinisterMP for Mt Albert Hon Aupito William SioMinister for Pacific Peoples A formal and unreserved apology for the Dawn Raids The Government will offer education scholarships as part of the apology Manaaki New Zealand Short ... More >>
