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Campaign Shines A Light On Elder Abuse
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
A new campaign is shining a spotlight on elder abuse, and urging people to protect older New Zealanders. More >>
Farewelling Sports Administrator And Philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar
Monday, 14 June 2021, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson today expressed his sorrow at the passing of Sir Eion Edgar – a leading sports administrator and celebrated philanthropist who has made a significant impact both within and beyond the sport sector. “Sir ... More >>
Government To Apologise For Dawn Raids
Monday, 14 June 2021, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will make a formal apology for the wrongs committed during the Dawn Raids of the 1970’s. More >>
Poroporoaki: Dame Georgina Kamiria Kirby
Monday, 14 June 2021, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
E Te Kōkō Tangiwai, Te Tuhi Mareikura, Te Kākākura Pokai kua riro i a matou. He toka tū moana ākinga ā tai, ākinga ā hau, ākinga ā ngaru tūātea. Haere atu rā ki te mūrau a te tini, ki te wenerau a te mano. E tae koe ki ngā rire o ... More >>
Humanitarian Support For Bangladesh And Myanmar
Monday, 14 June 2021, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced that New Zealand is providing NZ $8.25 million in humanitarian assistance to support refugees and their host populations in Bangladesh and to support humanitarian need of internally ... More >>
Feedback Sought On Future Of Housing And Urban Development
Monday, 14 June 2021, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are encouraged to have their say on a long-term vision for housing and urban development to guide future work, the Housing Minister Megan Woods has announced. Consultation starts today on a Government Policy Statement on Housing ... More >>
Clean Car Package To Drive Down Emissions
Sunday, 13 June 2021, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New rebates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles start July 1 with up to $8,625 for new vehicles and $3,450 for used. Electric vehicle chargers now available every 75km along most state highways to give Kiwis confidence. Low Emission Transport Fund ... More >>
Alcohol And Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court Opens
Saturday, 12 June 2021, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice, Kris Faafoi, and the Minister for Courts, Aupito William Sio, have welcomed the opening of a new Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court in Hamilton. The AODT Court (Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua) addresses situations where ... More >>
EU And UK FTAs Top Of List For First Ministerial Trip Since COVID-19
Saturday, 12 June 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor today announced details of his planned visit to the United Kingdom and European Union next week, where he will hold trade and agriculture discussions to further New Zealand’s economic recovery from ... More >>
Arihia Bennett To Chair Royal Commission Ministerial Advisory Group
Saturday, 12 June 2021, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu chief executive Arihia Bennett MNZM has been appointed chair of the newly appointed Ministerial Advisory Group on the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques. ... More >>
Govt Acts To Protect NZers From Harmful Content
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will be better protected from harmful or illegal content as a result of work to design a modern, flexible and coherent regulatory framework, Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti announced today. New Zealand currently has ... More >>
Consultation On Exemption Of New Builds From Proposed Tax Rules
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today confirmed new builds will be exempt from planned changes to the tax treatment of residential investment property. Public consultation is now open on details of the proposals, which stop interest deductions being claimed ... More >>
Visa Extensions Provide Certainty To Employers And 10,000 Visa Holders
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 5:34 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to onshore visas will provide employers and visa holders with more certainty, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi has announced. Around 10,000 Working Holiday visas and Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visas due to expire between 21 June ... More >>
Border Class Exceptions Approved For More Farm Workers And Vets
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 5:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved border class exceptions for an additional 200 dairy workers and 50 veterinarians to enter New Zealand, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. “It is clear from conversations with the dairy and veterinarian ... More >>
Achievable Blueprint For Addressing Climate Change Released
Wednesday, 9 June 2021, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Climate Change Commission’s blueprint for addressing climate change has confirmed the Government has made good progress to reduce emissions, but a step up is now required. The Commission’s final advice sets out the total amount of emissions New Zealand ... More >>
1 Million More Pfizer Doses To Arrive In July
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Pfizer has scheduled delivery of an estimated 1 million doses of vaccine to New Zealand during July, COVID1-9 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. “These consignments will double the total number of Pfizer doses we have received this year ... More >>
Govt Crackdown On Organised Crime Continues
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A major operation against multiple organised crime groups with international links will make a significant dent in drug harm and violent offending linked to organised crime networks, Police Minister Poto Williams says. More >>
Farm Planning Framework Supports Farmers Into The Future
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
A new framework, agreed between Government and industry, will make it easier for farmers and growers to integrate future greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater regulatory requirements into their farm planning, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said. More >>
Queen's Birthday Honours 2021 List
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2021 The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Professor Carolyn Waugh Burns, CBE For services to ecological research Mrs Hinewehi Mohi, MNZM For services ... More >>
Champions Of Pacific Education Rewarded In Queen’s Birthday Honours
Monday, 7 June 2021, 5:40 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio said the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours list show that across Aotearoa New Zealand there were many champions of Pacific education. “Education is so vital to the success of Pacific people that it’s ... More >>
