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Minister Of Foreign Affairs Makes Three Diplomatic Appointments
Monday, 31 May 2021, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Prendergast is a career diplomat, has held postings in the United States and Malaysia, and was Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) director of the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan, Afghanistan. “New Zealand and Brazil have worked More >>
Housing First Pūrākau Share Experiences Of Homelessness
Monday, 31 May 2021, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Housing (Homelessness) Marama Davidson has welcomed the release of two pūrākau reports telling the diverse and real life stories of whānau supported by Housing First. “These two pūrākau reports provide powerful and insightful ... More >>
Government Commits Support To Flood Hit Canterbury
Monday, 31 May 2021, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has contributed $100,000 towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support Canterbury communities impacted by the weekend’s flooding, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Hon Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Govt Welcomes Tiwai Clean Up Undertakings
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for the Environment The Government has today welcomed confirmation of waste remediation actions from Tiwai smelter owner Rio Tinto, including the removal of aluminium dross in Southland to the Tiwai site and paying the costs ... More >>
Major Step In Restoration Of Lake Horowhenua
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A major milestone in restoring the health of Lake Horowhenua has been reached, with agreement to buy land to construct a nationally significant wetland. “The land, currently used as a dairy farm, will be converted into a large wetland and indigenous ... More >>
Christchurch’s ‘Hotel Give’ Shovel Ready Project Hits Major Milestone, Delivers Jobs
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister and Associate Minister of Finance, Megan Woods today visited YMCA Christchurch to mark the near completion of the first stage of the refurbishment of the ‘Hotel Give’ shovel ready project, funded by the COVID-19 response fund. ... More >>
Next Step For Regional Economic Recovery
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
The government has taken the next step to boost regional economic recovery with the establishment of the new fund to replace the Provincial Growth Fund. More >>
Funding Boost For Māori Housing
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
· $380 million delivering about 1,000 new homes for Māori including papakāinga housing, repairs to about 700 Māori-owned homes and expanding support services. · Ring fencing of $350 million for infrastructure to enable housing for Māori from ... More >>
Air Connectivity Scheme Helping Recovery Take Off
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport The Government has awarded a new round of airline support contracts through to the end of October 2021 to help keep New Zealand connected internationally and positioned for recovery, Transport Minister Michael ... More >>
Former Director, Long-serving Heroes Celebrated At Emergency Management Awards
Wednesday, 26 May 2021, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government
A former Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management and a cadet-turned controller who has served his community for 50 years were among those recognised by Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi at an award ceremony in Wellington tonight. ... More >>
Government Invests To Grow Māori Medium Education
Wednesday, 26 May 2021, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding in this year’s Māori Budget package to build and expand schools delivering Māori Medium Education will ensure more ākonga can access quality classrooms and learning facilities, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis said today. “This ... More >>
Solar Power Initiative Win For Māori Households And Future Renewable Projects
Wednesday, 26 May 2021, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Solar panels and other renewable technology will support more than 200 homes of kaumātua, papakāinga and Māori-owned rentals to provide cheaper power, warmer, and drier homes, and valuable data. It’s part of the Government’s focus on creating ... More >>
New Public-private Effort On Digital Uptake
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
A new public-private partnership has been launched to improve access to digital technology and training for small businesses, to take advantage of new opportunities through e-commerce. Small Business Minister Stuart Nash has joined business, corporate ... More >>
Emergency Screening Of Overseas Investments To End, As Economy Recovers
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Associate Minister of Finance The temporary regime, introduced to protect New Zealand assets from falling unnecessarily into foreign ownership during the COVID pandemic, will end on 7 June. The emergency notification regime was introduced ... More >>
Air Ambulances Taking Off Faster, Thanks To Govt Action
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
New data shows New Zealanders are getting to hospital faster, thanks to the Government’s investment in the modernisation of in the country’s air ambulance service. Government funding of $82.9 million in Budget 2018 saw the replacement of single-engine helicopters ... More >>
Wāhine Māori Pathways To Support The Wellbeing Of Women In Prison
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2021 shows the Government’s commitment to tackling the long-term challenge of Māori reoffending while putting the focus on the wellbeing of whānau, with the launch of Wāhine Māori Pathways at Christchurch Women’s Prison, Corrections Minister ... More >>
Prime Minister Welcomes Dame Cindy Kiro As Next Governor-General
Monday, 24 May 2021, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has welcomed the appointment of Dame Cindy Kiro as the next Governor-General of New Zealand. The appointment of Dame Cindy for a five-year term has been approved by the Queen and ... More >>
Intelligence And Security Act Review Brought Forward
Monday, 24 May 2021, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will bring forward an independent statutory review of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017 as a result of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain report. More >>
Prime Minister: Budget 2021
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Over the last few weeks the leader of the opposition has had a habit of calling almost every document she happens upon a secret agenda. More >>
Budget 2021 Safeguards The Future Of Scott Base
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A major redevelopment of Scott Base will create hundreds of jobs while ensuring Aotearoa New Zealand’s presence in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is safeguarded. The redevelopment will bring economic benefits to Aotearoa New Zealand, with 170 ... More >>
