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New Zealand Reaches 10,000 Registered Social Workers Milestone
Tuesday, 16 March 2021, 6:26 am | New Zealand Government
“There are now more than 10,000 registered social workers in New Zealand, an increase of over 3,600 social workers over the last four years, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni announced today. “This is a significant milestone ... More >>
$5.5 Million Funding Boost For Māori Trades And Training
Monday, 15 March 2021, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Whānau and communities in Tairāwhiti-East Coast, Northland-Tai Tokerau and the Bay of Plenty are set to benefit from a funding boost for Māori Trades and Training, Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Improving Access To Abortion Services
Monday, 15 March 2021, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Much-needed transformation of abortion services is a step closer, Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall said. In March last year, a new law was passed which decriminalised abortion and treats it as a health issue. Previously, the Ministry ... More >>
PM Speech At Ko Tātou, Tātou – We Are One: National Remembrance Service For The March 15 Mosque Attack
Sunday, 14 March 2021, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
As-salamu Alaykum Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Tātou, Tātou. On Monday, it will be two years since 51 New Zealanders’ lives were taken in the most tragic and horrific way. As I sat and tried to write the words to accompany our presence in this place, ... More >>
Quarantine-free Travel To New Zealand From Niue
Saturday, 13 March 2021, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern and the Premier of Niue Dalton Tagelagi have announced passengers from Niue can resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand on Wednesday 24 March NZT (Tuesday 23 March Niue time). “Niue has no ... More >>
IMF Praises Govt’s Decisive And Unprecedented Response To COVID-19 Crisis
Friday, 12 March 2021, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest annual review of the New Zealand economy shows the Government’s sound management of the COVID-19 pandemic kept New Zealanders safe and accelerated the recovery, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said. ... More >>
Auckland To Move To Alert Level 1 At Midday
Friday, 12 March 2021, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 1 at midday today, Friday 12 March. This follows six days of Auckland being at Level 2, with seven days prior to that at Level 3, after 15 positive community cases emerged outside managed isolation facilities. ... More >>
Record $31 Billion Investment To Help Auckland Build Back Better
Friday, 12 March 2021, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and Auckland Council are building on their record transport investment to help Auckland meet the long-term challenges of climate change and housing, Transport Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff announced today. The ... More >>
Climate Reporting For Crown Financial Institutions
Friday, 12 March 2021, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
Crown financial institutions will be expected to report on their exposure to climate risk, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw confirmed today. More >>
Next Steps In Government’s Ongoing Work With March 15 Survivors
Friday, 12 March 2021, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew little Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan Minister for Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethnic Communities The shuhada (martyrs), families, survivors and all those affected by the terrorist attack on two Christchurch Mosques are being acknowledged as the ... More >>
Jobs For Nature To Support Predator Free South Westland
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
An ambitious project to restore nature and sustain jobs in COVID-hit South Westland represents the biggest step yet on mainland Aotearoa towards the Predator Free 2050 goal, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says. More >>
Transitional Medicinal Cannabis Regulations Extended
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Transitional medicinal cannabis regulations will be extended by six months to 30 September 2021 as a result of COVID-19 to ensure certainty of supply, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “The Government is committed to making the system work and ... More >>
NZDF To Start Vaccinating Its Uniformed Personnel
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Defence Force will today start its own vaccination programme for uniformed personnel as part of the Government’s efforts to combat COVID-19, Defence Minister Peeni Henare said. Vaccination of the uniformed workforce already on duty ... More >>
More Schools And Kura Delivering Creative Experiences
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
More schools and kura are helping inspire students to get creative and be involved in the arts through the second round of Creatives in Schools, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. Another 143 schools and kura are set to begin creative projects ... More >>
Significant Support Goes To Maori And Whānau Most At Risk Of COVID-19
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Health (Māori) Hon Peeni Henare is pleased to confirm that the timing and sequencing of the COVID-19 Vaccine Programme has a strong focus on protecting Māori whānau. “The COVID-19 vaccination programme is the largest and ... More >>
COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out Plan
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
· Targeted roll-out over next 3-4 months will start to reach 2 million Kiwis in most at risk groups · Plan prioritises people most at risk of harm if they get the virus and those who live and work in places where they are most likely to pick up ... More >>
Government Invests To Support More Rangatahi Into Employment
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni has today underlined the Government’s commitment to preparing rangatahi for employment through further investment into He Poutama Rangatahi. “Rural communities, local employers and at-risk ... More >>
Independent Group To Oversee Continual Improvement In COVID-19 Response
Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
A newly established advisory group will ensure New Zealand’s COVID-19 response continues to learn and adapt with a focus on continual improvement, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. “Throughout our response to the unprecedented challenges ... More >>
Govt Purchases Enough Pfizer Vaccines For Whole Country
Monday, 8 March 2021, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has guaranteed that every New Zealander will have access to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, after securing an additional 8.5 million doses, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “The Government has signed an advance purchase agreement for 8.5 ... More >>
Celebrating Women In Our COVID Response – International Women’s Day 2021
Monday, 8 March 2021, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
“This International Women’s Day I acknowledge the women who have been crucial in our COVID-19 recovery – our scientists, healthcare professionals, and essential workers – and everyone who is working every day to help women and girls achieve ... More >>
