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Drug Free Sport Supported To Deal With New Doping Challenges
Monday, 21 June 2021, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Drug Free Sport New Zealand will receive a funding boost to respond to some of the emerging doping challenges across international sport. More >>
Government Support For South Auckland Community Hit By Tornado
Sunday, 20 June 2021, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Acting Minister for Emergency Management Minita Taupua Rākau Whakamarumaru The Government is contributing $100,000 to a Mayoral Relief Fund to support Auckland communities impacted by the Papatoetoe tornado, Acting Minister for Emergency Management ... More >>
Celebrating World Refugee Day
Sunday, 20 June 2021, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
World Refugee Day today is an opportunity to celebrate the proud record New Zealanders have supporting and protecting refugees and acknowledge the contribution these new New Zealanders make to our country, the Minister of Immigration Kris Faafoi said. ... More >>
Face To Face Meeting Delivers Significant Progress On NZ-UK FTA
Saturday, 19 June 2021, 5:47 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and the UK have committed to accelerating their free trade agreement negotiations with the aim of reaching an agreement in principle this August, Trade Minister Damien O’Connor announced. “We’ve held constructive and productive ... More >>
Government Taking Action To Protect Albatross
Friday, 18 June 2021, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New population figures for the critically endangered Antipodean albatross showing a 5 percent decline per year highlights the importance of reducing all threats to these very special birds, Acting Minister of Conservation Dr Ayesha Verrall says. ... More >>
Adoption Laws Under Review
Friday, 18 June 2021, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s 66-year-old adoption laws are being reviewed, with public engagement beginning today. Justice Minister Kris Faafoi said the Government is seeking views on options for change to our adoption laws and system. “The Adoption Act has remained ... More >>
Wider Roll-out Of Cameras On Boats To Support Sustainability And Protect Marine Life
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Up to 300 inshore commercial fishing vessels will be fitted with on-board cameras by 2024 as part of the Government’s commitment to protect the natural marine environment for future generations. Minister for Oceans and Fisheries David Parker today announced ... More >>
Plan For Vaccine Rollout For General Population Announced
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders over 60 will be offered a vaccination from July 28 and those over 55 from August 11, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
NZ Economy Grows Driven By Households, Construction And Business Investment
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s efforts to secure the recovery have been reflected in the robust rebound of GDP figures released today which show the economy remains resilient despite the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grant Robertson said. GDP increased ... More >>
Milestone 250th Tower Continues To Improve Rural Connectivity
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed the completion of the 250th 4G mobile tower, as part of its push for better rural connectivity. More >>
Food And Fibre Sector Forecast To Hit Record Export Revenue Despite Challenges
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's food and fibre sector is predicted to achieve long term growth as it helps lead our COVID-19 economic recovery, Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker said. The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report, ... More >>
Prime Minister Mourns Passing Of Dr Sir Ian Hassall
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is mourning the passing of Dr Sir Ian Hassall, New Zealand’s first Children’s Commissioner and lifelong champion for children and children’s health. As a paediatrician Sir Ian contributed to a major world-first ... More >>
Government Continues Support For Rangatahi To Get Into Employment, Education And Training
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 230 rangatahi are set to benefit from further funding through four new He Poutama Rangatahi programmes, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Major Investment In Plantain Forage Programme Aims To Improve Freshwater Quality
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing a major programme investigating plantain’s potential to help farmers protect waterways and improve freshwater quality, Acting Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri announced at Fieldays today. More >>
America’s Cup Decision
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister responsible for the America’s Cup has confirmed the joint Crown-Auckland Council offer to host the next regatta has been declined by the Board of Team New Zealand. More >>
Food And Fibres Sector Making Significant Strides Towards New Zealand’s Economic Recovery
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing the food and fibres sector to lead New Zealand's economic recovery from COVID-19 with targeted investments as part of its Fit for a Better World roadmap, Forestry Minister Stuart Nash said. “To drive New Zealand’s recovery, ... More >>
Record Number Of Labour MPs And Ministers At Fieldays 2021
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 5:16 am | New Zealand Government
A record number of Labour Party MPs and ministers will attend this year’s Fieldays event at Mystery Creek, in a show of support for the sector, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today. “Twenty six members of our team will be on the ground during ... More >>
Speech To He Whenua Taurikura: New Zealand’s Annual Hui On Countering Terrorism And Violent Extremism
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
E aku nui, e aku rahi, Te whaka-kanohi mai o rātou mā, Ru-ruku-tia i runga i te ngākau whakapono, Ru-ruku-tia i runga i te ngākau aroha, Waitaha, Ngāti Mamoe, Ngai Tahu, nāu rā te reo pohiri. Tena tātou katoa. Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ... More >>
He Whenua Taurikura: New Zealand’s First Hui On Countering Terrorism And Violent Extremism
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister has opened New Zealand’s first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism, which is being held in Christchurch over the next two days. The hui delivers on one of the recommendations from the report of the Royal Commission ... More >>
First Period Products Delivered To Schools
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
The first period products funded as part of the Government’s nationwide rollout are being delivered to schools and kura this week, as part of wider efforts to combat child poverty, help increase school attendance, and make a positive impact on children’s ... More >>
