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Govt Agrees To Establish A Consumer Data Right

Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has agreed to establish a consumer data right framework for New Zealand, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark announced today More >>

Pause To Be Lifted For WA And NT; Managed Return Flights From NSW And Queensland

Monday, 5 July 2021, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government

· Quarantine free travel (QFT) pause with Western Australia and Northern Territory to be lifted at 11.59pm (NZT) Friday, 9 July · Managed return flights from NSW and Queensland for people ordinarily resident* in New Zealand to start from 11.59pm (NZT), ... More >>

It’s Done! - Government Welcomes Safe Removal Of All Dross From Mataura

Monday, 5 July 2021, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government

All of the 10,000 tonnes of aluminium dross by-product stored in Mataura’s old paper mill site next to the Mataura River has been removed. Environment Minister David Parker welcomed the news that the last bags of dross were moved from Mataura ... More >>

Mental Wellbeing Programme Addresses Prejudice And Discrimination

Monday, 5 July 2021, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s internationally acclaimed Like Minds, Like Mine programme enters a new phase today with a new name and focus, Health Minister Andrew Little says. The new ‘Nōku te Ao: Like Minds’ programme builds on more than two decades of ... More >>

Māori Battalion School Resource Launched

Friday, 2 July 2021, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis has launched a new learning resource to help the next generation learn about the storied history of the Māori Battalion. More >>

Ministerial Inquiry Launched Into Seafood Sector’s Use Of Migrant Labour

Friday, 2 July 2021, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker today announced a ministerial inquiry into the use and allocation of migrant labour in the seafood sector. More >>

More Vaccinators Coming On Board For COVID-19 Campaign

Friday, 2 July 2021, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government

Retired and overseas-trained health professionals and the wider health workforce can now join New Zealand’s expanding vaccinator workforce, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>

Matariki Holiday Dates For Next Thirty Years Announced

Friday, 2 July 2021, 5:13 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has released the recommended dates for the Matariki public holiday for the next thirty years to give communities and businesses certainty, Acting Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Peeni Henare and Workplace Relations and ... More >>

Next Steps For Declaration Plan On Indigenous Rights

Thursday, 1 July 2021, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson has today announced the next steps in developing a national plan to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration). More >>

Historical High Numbers Of Annual Building Consents Issued

Thursday, 1 July 2021, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Government support for and investment in the construction sector is once again paying off with the highest annual number of residential building consents on record, says Minister for Building and Construction Poto Williams. More >>

Economic Resilience Shown In Crown Accounts

Thursday, 1 July 2021, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government

The Government’s books show that the New Zealand economy is continuing to display resilience in the face of the ongoing impact of COVID-19. More >>

Government Releases Second Set Of Child Poverty Targets

Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has released the second set of official three-year child poverty targets, as required by the Child Poverty Reduction Act 2018. The new targets announced today cover the 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24 financial years and are set at rates ... More >>

Upgrade To Funding Tool For Community Maternity Services

Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

Changes to how community midwives are paid, will better recognise the time and travel required in more remote parts of New Zealand - and the service provided to mothers and whānau with complex needs. More >>

Government Water Reforms To Build Economic Resilience And Save Ratepayers Money

Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is proposing to establish four publicly-owned entities to take responsibility of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure across New Zealand, saving ratepayers thousands of dollars and better ensuring the $120 to $185 billion investment ... More >>

Reserve Bank Committed To Its Kaitiaki Role

Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has outlined its commitment and key priorities as kaitiaki (guardian) of New Zealand’s financial system in its Statement of Intent (SOI) for 2021 – 2024, released today. Reserve Bank Governor ... More >>

Wellington To Return To Level 1; QFT Pause With Australia To Lift For Some States And ACT From Sunday

Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government

As Wellington prepares to return to Alert Level 1 tonight, people in the region are urged to remain vigilant and should get tested if they are felling unwell or were at a location of interest, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>

First Look At New Law To Replace RMA

Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

A first draft of the proposed law that will replace the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) was released by the Government today. Environment Minister David Parker said an exposure draft outlining key aspects of the Natural and Built Environments ... More >>

World First Natural Disaster Response Model For New Zealand

Monday, 28 June 2021, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government

A world first natural disaster insurance model which comes into effect on 30 June, is being welcomed by the Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission, David Clark. More >>

Alert Level 2 In Wellington Extended By 2 Days

Sunday, 27 June 2021, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Chris HipkinsMinister for COVID-19 Response Alert Level 2 measures for Wellington, Wairarapa and Kāpiti Coast to the north of Ōtaki have been extended by 48 hours to 11.59pm on Tuesday 29 June, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. Alert ... More >>

Alert Level 2 In Wellington Extended By 2 Days

Sunday, 27 June 2021, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government

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