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PM Congratulates Queen’s Birthday Honours Recipients
Monday, 7 June 2021, 5:37 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has added her congratulations to the New Zealanders recognised for their contributions to their communities and the country in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List. “This group represents decades of services across many ... More >>
APEC Trade Ministers’ Unite On COVID-19 Vaccine Steps And Rejuvenating The WTO
Sunday, 6 June 2021, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
APEC trade ministers today committed to speeding up the cross-border flow of vaccines and related goods to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. This followed the completion of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting chaired by Minister for Trade and ... More >>
Primary Schoolkids Dig Trees For Arbor Day
Saturday, 5 June 2021, 5:49 am | New Zealand Government
A new Arbor Day initiative announced by Forestry Minister Stuart Nash will see thousands of primary school children get the chance to plant native trees in their communities. The initiative is open to more than 2,400 primary schools. It is a partnership between ... More >>
Government Invests In The Next Generation Of Māori Leaders
Friday, 4 June 2021, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Investing in Māori boarding schools will help grow New Zealand’s future leaders, Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson announced today. Budget 2021 invested $20 million over two years to build the next generation of Māori leaders to enable ... More >>
NZ Upgrade Programme Kept On Track
Friday, 4 June 2021, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing its investment in the New Zealand Upgrade Programme (NZUP) to support New Zealand’s economic recovery. Over two thirds of the projects will proceed as announced despite increased costs due to COVID, with modifications ... More >>
New Northern Pathway Gets Green Light
Friday, 4 June 2021, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to the Northern Pathway with its preferred option being a separate structure for walking and cycling alongside the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. More >>
Housing Supply To Be Sped Up In Major Changes To New Zealand’s Building Laws
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
New building laws passed today will support housing supply and affordability, improve trust and confidence in the building sector and support the use of new, innovative and efficient building methods, Building and Construction Minister Poto Williams ... More >>
New Zealand Hosts APEC Trade Ministers’ Meeting With Urgent Focus On COVID-19 Recovery
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister for Trade and Export Growth Hon Phil Twyford Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth The first ministerial session of New Zealand’s APEC hosting year gets underway this Saturday evening when Trade and Export Growth ... More >>
Innovative Financing And Construction Methods Deliver 68 New Auckland Homes
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Minister of Housing Megan Woods have today opened two new Salvation Army developments at Westgate and Flatbush, delivering 68 new public housing places for Aucklanders, their whānau and tamariki. More >>
Professor Dame Juliet Gerrard Reappointed As Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Professor Dame Juliet Gerrard FRSNZ has been reappointed as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. More >>
Crown Accounts Reflect Govt Focus On Securing Recovery
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s ongoing support to secure the economic recovery continues to be reflected in the Crown’s financial accounts. The Crown accounts for the ten months to the end of April 2021 show both the operating balance before gains and ... More >>
Reports Prove Case For Urgent Water Infrastructure Reform
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New analysis of New Zealand’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure provides New Zealanders with a clear picture of the urgent problems we face, and highlights the economic benefits we can unlock by tackling them, says Local Government ... More >>
New Zealand Welcomes Start Of UK CPTPP Accession Process
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined other members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in agreeing to start the process towards the UK becoming a member of the Agreement, Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor ... More >>
Protecting The Whitebait Fishery For Future Generations
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to whitebaiting regulations will improve the sustainability of threatened species, while ensuring that Kiwis can continue the tradition of catching a feed in their local river into the future, Acting Conservation Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall ... More >>
Budget 2021 Invests To Reduce Reoffending
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its commitment to reduce reoffending and keep our communities safer with a significant investment in Te Pae Oranga (Iwi Community Panels), Police Minister Poto Williams announced today. More >>
Trade Minister To Lead First Virtual Trade Mission To Japan
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister for Trade and Export Growth Trade Minister Damien O’Connor will lead an innovative ‘virtual’ trade mission to Japan this week to promote New Zealand’s valued relationship with one of its largest trading ... More >>
Adverse Event Declared For Canterbury Region, Unlocking Support For Farmers
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has declared an adverse event for the Canterbury region, unlocking Government support for farmers and growers. More >>
Space Exploration Soars With Artemis Accords
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined an international arrangement to co-operate with NASA on peaceful exploration and activity in outer space. More >>
New Zealand’s Contribution To Operation GALLANT PHOENIX Extended
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Peeni Henare, and Minister of Police Poto Williams have confirmed New Zealand’s ongoing contribution to the Operation Gallant Phoenix intelligence mission in Jordan. Cabinet has extended the mandate for New Zealand’s multiagency ... More >>
OECD Report Card Shows NZ A Strong Performer
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 5:41 am | New Zealand Government
May 31, 2021 The OECD’s latest review of the New Zealand economy shows growth picking up due to the Government’s ongoing support to secure the recovery from the effects of COVID-19. “The OECD Economic Outlook notes New Zealand is expected ... More >>
