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Kaikōura Rebuild Reaches Finish Line
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Work to restore and improve Kaikōura’s roads and rail after the 2016 earthquake is practically finished, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. Michael Wood along with Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene, Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle, Te ... More >>
Briefings To Incoming Ministers
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) are briefings received by incoming Ministers following the formation of a new Government. The sixth Labour Government released more than 150 documents, including BIMs for public sector agencies and Crown Entities, ... More >>
Te Whare Toroa, A New Home For No. 5 Squadron
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The construction of the new home for the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 5 Squadron and the P-8A Poseidon aircraft officially started today, with the Minister of Defence Hon Peeni Henare attending a sod-turning ceremony at the Ohakea Airbase. The new ... More >>
Tongariro Visitors Asked To Respect The Maunga
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
A campaign to help visitors stay safe and nurture the special values of Tongariro National Park, one of the country’s most popular summer visitor experiences launches today, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says. Aligned with the Tiaki Promise and ... More >>
Reappointment Of Chief Of Defence Force And Chiefs Of Service
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Hon Peeni Henare has today announced the reappointment of the Chief of Defence Force and the three Chiefs of Service. “The reappointment of the Chief of Defence Force and the Chiefs of Service provides continuity and stability ... More >>
Safeguarding At-risk Mātauranga Māori From The Ongoing Threat Of COVID-19
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni, has announced 18 initiatives to support iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori communities to safeguard at-risk mātauranga Māori, and protect indigenous knowledge from the ongoing threat of COVID-19. These ... More >>
Sails Set For Start Of America’s Cup Action
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash Minister for Economic and Regional Development The opening of the America’s Cup Village in downtown Tāmaki Makaurau marks the start of an exciting summer of action on and off the water, say Economic and Regional Development Minister ... More >>
New Zealand’s First Trade And Development Agreement Enters Into Force
Sunday, 13 December 2020, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Twyford Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth The Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth, Phil Twyford, welcomed the entry into force today of the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus). “PACER Plus ... More >>
Christchurch’s Newest Motorway Streets Ahead
Saturday, 12 December 2020, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood today marked the completion of Christchurch’s Northern Corridor motorway during the Walk or Ride Day, where locals were invited to try out the new road on foot or by bike. The Northern Corridor connects St Albans ... More >>
Joint PM Statement - Next Steps Towards Quarantine-Free Travel Between The Cook Islands And New Zealand
Saturday, 12 December 2020, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. Mark Brown have agreed an ‘Arrangement to Facilitate Quarantine-Free Travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand’. Both Prime Ministers and their ... More >>
Manawatū Gorge replacement highway motors ahead
Friday, 11 December 2020, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood broke ground for Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway - the new road that will replace the former SH3 route through the Manawatū Gorge today. More >>
Whānau-centred Care For Young Parents’ Pilot Launches
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is progressing its work on supporting families and children with today’s Rotorua launch of “Tiaki Whānau”, a pilot programme which will provide better support for young parents who most need extra help. “The Government allocated ... More >>
Aerial Traps Could Be A Game-changer To Help Restore Nature
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiri Allan Minister of Conservation Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai DOC and Predator Free 2050 Ltd are backing the development of a biodegradable rat trap that can be distributed by air to contribute to a predator free Aotearoa, Minister of Conservation ... More >>
Making New Zealand Safer For Everyone
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced a raft of initiatives in its response to the recommendations to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Masjidain. These actions will promote inclusion for all New Zealanders while recognising ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Comments On Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Christchurch Terror Attack
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terror Attack in Christchurch on March 15 has delivered a comprehensive report that will form the basis of a significant work programme to make New Zealand a safer and ultimately I hope, a more cohesive ... More >>
Government Accepts All Royal Commission Recommendations
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed in principle to implement all 44 recommendations contained in the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terror Attack on Christchurch masjidain. The independent Royal Commission was set up to investigate what State Sector agencies ... More >>
Counter terrorism laws to be strengthened
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will strengthen New Zealand’s counter-terrorism legislation and ensure the right legislative tools are available to intervene early to prevent harm, as recommended by the Royal Commission into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch ... More >>
Govt To Protect Security Guards
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT The Government is delivering on a key commitment to better protect security guards’ pay and conditions by adding them to Schedule 1A of the Employment Relations ... More >>
10,000 Te Reo Champions Sought For Te Ahu O Te Reo Māori 2021
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 5:59 am | New Zealand Government
Following its success over the last two years, Te Ahu o te Reo Māori will be expanded as a nationwide initiative for up to 10,000 teachers, leaders and support staff who wish to strengthen their use of te reo Māori, Associate Education Minister Kelvin ... More >>
Life-saving Bowel Health Checks Now Available Across All Of Auckland
Monday, 7 December 2020, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders between the ages of 60 and 74 across greater Auckland now have access to free life-saving regular bowel health checks with Auckland DHB’s eligible More >>
