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Next Steps For Auckland Light Rail
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood is getting Auckland light rail back on track with the announcement of an establishment unit to progress this important city-shaping project and engage with Aucklanders. Michael Wood said the previous process didn’t ... More >>
Governance Group To Lead Next Phase Of Work On A Potential New Public Media Entity
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A Governance Group of eight experts has been appointed to lead the next phase of work on a potential new public media entity, Minister for Broadcasting and Media Kris Faafoi announced today. “The Governance Group will oversee the development ... More >>
Govt Offers More Mental Health And Addiction Support In Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced a new support service for people in Hawke’s Bay who are experiencing, or at risk of, mental health and addiction crisis, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “Providing better services for people experiencing mental health ... More >>
Future-proofing Arts, Culture And Heritage Sector To Adapt And Thrive
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni today announced the details of the first round of the Cultural Sector Innovation Fund, which includes a new approach to supporting bold ideas. The Innovation Fund will be delivered through a nationwide ... More >>
New Funding To Keep Tamariki And Rangatahi Māori Active
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson today helped launch a new fund to provide direct financial support for tamariki and rangatahi Māori throughout the South Island who are experiencing financial hardship and missing out on physical ... More >>
Single Tāne, Sole Parent Dads Supported Into Papakāinga Housing
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Six whānau in Pāpāmoa receive the keys to their brand-new rental homes today, in stage four of a papakāinga project providing safe and affordable housing in the regions. Minister for Māori Development, Willie Jackson congratulates Mangatawa ... More >>
Government Backs Waste Tyre Initiative
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 7:13 am | New Zealand Government
A manufacturing plant upgrade that uses waste tyres as fuel will have a big impact on one of New Zealand’s waste problems. Environment Minister David Parker today officially opens the plant at Golden Bay Cement in Whangarei, which uses old tyres ... More >>
National Memorial To Recognise Pacific Wartime Service
Saturday, 27 March 2021, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Memorial to acknowledge the contribution of Pacific nations to military conflicts and the bonds shared with New Zealand was unveiled by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today. “The Pacific Islands Memorial Te Reo Hotunui o te Moana nui a Kiwa recognises ... More >>
Customs Launches Border Protect Campaign
Friday, 26 March 2021, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Meka Whaitiri Minister of Customs Minister of Customs Meka Whaitiri officially launched Customs’ new outreach campaign, Border Protect, in Opua today. This campaign encourages members of the public to report potential suspicious activities to Customs ... More >>
Milestone For Kōkako As Population Soars
Friday, 26 March 2021, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Recovery efforts over more than two decades have seen the North Island kōkako, one of Aotearoa’s most iconic birds, brought back from the brink of extinction, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2103/37dd1d97839dfe2ea393.jpeg" ... More >>
$4M To Reduce Homelessness In Five Locations
Friday, 26 March 2021, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Housing Minister Marama Davidson today announced funding support for new initiatives that will prevent and reduce homelessness in Whangarei, Auckland, Napier/Hastings, Rotorua and the Hutt Valley. More >>
All Aboard Hamilton To Auckland Commuter Train
Thursday, 25 March 2021, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Transport Minister Michael Wood today joined the official launch of the Te Huia commuter rail service, which connects Waikato and Auckland. The Government has invested $85.8 million in the service through Waka Kotahi ... More >>
COVID-19 Vaccine For Urgent Overseas Travel
Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed strict criteria for early vaccinations for people who need to travel outside of New Zealand on compassionate grounds or for reasons of national significance, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. ... More >>
Budget 2021 Date Announced
Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2021 will be delivered on Thursday 20 May, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
Joint Statement On Human Rights Abuses In Xinjiang
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Australian and New Zealand Governments today reiterate their grave concerns about the growing number of credible reports of severe human rights abuses against ethnic Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang. In particular, there is clear ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Annie Aranui
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea. I shall never be lost, I am a seed sown from Rangiātea Annie Aranui was a servant to the people and her selfless dedication to Tairāwhiti and the Hawke’s Bay community will be sorely missed, ... More >>
Govt Housing Package Backs First Home Buyers
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
· $3.8 billion fund to accelerate housing supply in the short to medium term · More Kiwis able to access First Home Grants and Loans with increased income caps and higher house price caps in targeted areas · Bright-line test doubled to 10 years ... More >>
Minister Directs Corrections To Overhaul Processes And Management Of Women In Prison
Monday, 22 March 2021, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis is requiring the Department of Corrections to immediately improve processes, including the complaints system, and overhaul the management of women in prison, to ensure prisoners are treated in a way that fulfils the aims of ... More >>
Govt Keeps International Flights Flying And Airfreight Flowing
Monday, 22 March 2021, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has extended support to the aviation sector through to the end of October 2021 to help keep New Zealand connected with trade partners and maintain international passenger services, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. ... More >>
New Way Of Working Designed To Foster Better Mental Wellbeing Outcomes For Māori
Monday, 22 March 2021, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare, says creating new ways of procuring services for Māori mental wellbeing will make a significant difference to Māori over time. “Māori have poorer mental health and addiction outcomes and we need to develop ... More >>
