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Drug-testing Law To Be Made Permanent
Friday, 9 April 2021, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Interim legislation that is already proving to keep people safer from drugs will be made permanent, Health Minister Andrew Little says. More >>
Government Backs Air New Zealand As Trans-Tasman Bubble Opens
Friday, 9 April 2021, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to support Air New Zealand while aviation markets stabilise and the world moves towards more normal border operations. More >>
Strengthening Māori Knowledge In Science And Innovation
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has today announced the 16 projects that will together get $3.9 million through the 2021 round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund, further strengthening the Government’s ... More >>
Government Delivers Next Phase Of Climate Action
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on a key election commitment to tackle climate change, by banning new low and medium temperature coal-fired boilers and partnering with the private sector to help it transition away from fossil fuels. This is the first ... More >>
Independent Experts To Advise Government On Post-vaccination Future
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is acting to ensure decisions on responding to the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are informed by the best available scientific evidence and strategic public health advice. “New Zealand has worked towards an elimination ... More >>
Supporting Māori Success With Ngārimu Awards
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Six Māori scholars have been awarded Ngārimu VC and the 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial scholarships for 2021, Associate Education Minister and Ngārimu Board Chair, Kelvin Davis announced today. The prestigious Manakura Award was also presented for ... More >>
Global Partnerships Propel Space Tech Research
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s aerospace industry is getting a boost through the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), to grow the capability of the sector and potentially lead to joint space missions, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Mental Health Amendment Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 5:03 am | New Zealand Government
06 April 2021 The Government has taken a significant step towards delivering on its commitment to improve the legislation around mental health as recommended by He Ara Oranga – the report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, ... More >>
Whenua Māori Rating Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minister of Local Government Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Bill passing its third reading today. “After nearly 100 years of a system that was not ... More >>
Ngāti Hinerangi Claims Settlement Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Nō te rā nei i te whare Paremata whakatauria ai ngā uri o Ngāti Hinerangi e te Minita mō ngā take Tiriti, a Andrew Little, mō rātou i whai wāhi mai ki te pānuitanga tuatoru ... More >>
Trans-Tasman Bubble To Start 19 April
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s successful management of COVID means quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia will start on Monday 19 April, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and COVID-19 Response Minister Chris ... More >>
Kiri Allan To Take Leave Of Absence
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Kiri Allan, Minister of Conservation and Emergency Management will undertake a leave of absence while she undergoes medical treatment for cervical cancer, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “I consider Kiri not just a colleague, but a friend. ... More >>
Independent Group Announced To Advise On Firearms Matters
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Police Poto Williams has announced the members of the Ministers Arms Advisory Group, established to ensure balanced advice to Government on firearms that is independent of Police. “The Ministers Arms Advisory Group is an important part ... More >>
Excellent Progress At New Waikeria Prison Build
Saturday, 3 April 2021, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Excellent progress has been made at the new prison development at Waikeria, which will boost mental health services and improve rehabilitation opportunities for people in prison, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says. Kelvin Davis was onsite at the ... More >>
More Support For Mums And Whānau Struggling With Alcohol And Other Drugs
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is expanding its Pregnancy and Parenting Programme so more women and whānau can access specialist support to minimise harm from alcohol and other drugs, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “We know these supports help improve ... More >>
COVID-19 Immigration Powers To Be Extended
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Temporary COVID-19 immigration powers will be extended to May 2023, providing continued flexibility to support migrants, manage the border, and help industries facing labour shortages, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi announced today. More >>
FIFA Women’s World Cup To Open In New Zealand
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson and Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash have welcomed confirmation New Zealand will host the opening ceremony and match, and one of the semi-finals, of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. Grant ... More >>
1 April Changes Raise Incomes For 1.4 Million New Zealanders
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to the minimum wage, main benefit levels and superannuation rates that come into force today will raise the incomes for around 1.4 million New Zealanders. “This Government is committed to raising the incomes for all New Zealanders as part of ... More >>
1 April Changes Raise Incomes For 1.4 Million New Zealanders
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to the minimum wage, main benefit levels and superannuation rates that come into force today will raise the incomes for around 1.4 million New Zealanders. “This Government is committed to raising the incomes for all New Zealanders as part of ... More >>
Crown Accounts Again Better Than Forecast
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance The economic recovery from COVID-19 continues to be reflected in the Government’s books, which are again better than expected. The Crown accounts for the eight months to the end of February 2021 showed both OBEGAL ... More >>
