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Government Takes Action On Problem Plastics
Sunday, 27 June 2021, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has delivered on its promise to phase out problem plastics and some single-use plastics by July 2025, Environment Minister David Parker announced today. The plastics to be phased out will be: · Hard to recycle food and drink packaging ... More >>
Government Adopts Oceans Vision
Saturday, 26 June 2021, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for Oceans and Fisheries The Labour Government is strengthening its focus on the health of New Zealand’s oceans, marine life and fisheries to address threats to them from land and sea. The Government has adopted a vision for the oceans: ... More >>
Minister Joins Commemoration Of Outbreak Of Korean War
Friday, 25 June 2021, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Whaitiri has joined with New Zealand Korean War veterans at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park to commemorate 71 years since the outbreak of the Korean War. “As the daughter of a Korean War veteran, it’s an honour to be able to commemorate ... More >>
Social Cohesion Programme To Address Incitement Of Hatred And Discrimination
Friday, 25 June 2021, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is launching a significant programme of work to strengthen social cohesion in New Zealand and create a safer, more inclusive society. More >>
Government Commits $4 Million Additional Support For Flood-affected Canterbury Farmers
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced the Government is injecting a further $4 million into relief funding to support flood-affected Canterbury farmers who are recovering from the damage of a historic one in 200 year flood. An additional $100,000 ... More >>
Prime Minister Congratulates Victorious Black Caps
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated Kane Williamson and the Black Caps for their victory over India in the final of the inaugural Cricket World Test Championship. “The Black Caps have made New Zealand proud. This was a masterful performance from ... More >>
$500 Million Seized From Gangs And Criminals
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
A significant Government milestone has been reached with $500 million in cash and assets seized from gangs and criminals by Police over the past four years, Police Minister Poto Williams announced today. More >>
Financial Support For Caregivers Widened
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 6:43 am | New Zealand Government
Children’s Minister Kelvin Davis has welcomed changes that will make it easier for caregivers looking after children outside of the state care system to access much-needed financial assistance. The Social Security (Financial Assistance for Caregivers) ... More >>
Congratulations To The Black Caps – World Champions
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 6:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Black Caps as the deserved winners of the inaugural World Test Cricket Championship. “The Black Caps have pulled off a remarkable and deserved win in the World Test Championship ... More >>
Agencies To Have Powers To Secure Maritime Domain
Wednesday, 23 June 2021, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill introduced to Parliament today aims to prevent serious criminal offending at sea, including transnational offending and organised crime, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced. More >>
Critical Support For New Zealand’s Budding Researchers
Wednesday, 23 June 2021, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Fellowships to attract and retain talented researchers in the early stages of their career, have been awarded to 30 New Zealanders, Associate Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today. More >>
Bill To Strengthen Decommissioning Regime
Wednesday, 23 June 2021, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is preventing taxpayers picking up the bill for the decommissioning of oil fields, says Energy and Resource Minister Dr Megan Woods. More >>
Milestone Reached For Iwi Affiliation Population Counts
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Iwi affiliation data released today provides updated population counts for all iwi and addresses gaps in Māori data originating from the 2018 Census, says Associate Minister of Statistics Meka Whaitiri. “The release of the 2018 Iwi Affiliation ... More >>
Infrastructure Acceleration Fund Opening For Business
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
· Contestable funding criteria established for new housing infrastructure · Invitation for expressions of interest from local councils, iwi and developers released on 30 June Criteria to access at least $1 billion of the $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration ... More >>
New Members Appointed To Waitangi Tribunal
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development, Hon Willie Jackson, today announced the appointment of three new members to the Waitangi Tribunal and the reappointment of one existing member to the Waitangi Tribunal. More >>
Bringing Back The Health Of Hauraki Gulf
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
New marine protection areas and restrictions on fishing are among a raft of changes being put in place to protect the Hauraki Gulf for future generations. More >>
New Zealand Boosts Support To Fiji For COVID-19 Impact
Monday, 21 June 2021, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing additional support to Fiji to mitigate the effects of the current COVID-19 outbreak on vulnerable households, Foreign Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta announced today. More >>
New Ngarimu Scholarships To Target Vocational Training
Monday, 21 June 2021, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis today announced three new scholarships for students in vocational education and training are to be added to the suite of prestigious Ngarimu scholarships. More >>
Round 2 Of Successful Energy Education Fund Now Open
Monday, 21 June 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Community organisations that can deliver energy education to households in need are being invited to apply for the second funding round of the Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme. “In May, $1.26 million was allocated ... More >>
Recognising The Volunteers Who Support Our Health System
Monday, 21 June 2021, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Nominations have opened today for the 2021 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards, as part of National Volunteer Week. “We know that New Zealanders donate at least 159 million hours of volunteer labour every year,” Minister of Health Andrew Little ... More >>
