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Government To Review Housing Settings
Tuesday, 24 November 2020, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s stronger-than-expected economic performance has flowed through to housing demand, so the Government will review housing settings to improve access to the market, the Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. “Our focus More >>
Crown Accounts Reflect Govt’s Careful Economic Management
Tuesday, 24 November 2020, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The better-than-expected Crown accounts released today show the Government’s careful management of the COVID-19 health crisis was the right approach to support the economy. As expected, the Crown accounts for the year to June 2020 show the operating balance ... More >>
Community Launch Marks Next Step In Addressing Racism In Education
Tuesday, 24 November 2020, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The launch of Te Hurihanganui in Porirua today is another important milestone in the work needed to address racism in the education system and improve outcomes for Māori learners and their whānau, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis says. ... More >>
Government To Consider Recommendations On DNA Use In Criminal Investigations
Tuesday, 24 November 2020, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Justice The Minister of Justice has received the Law Commission’s recommending changes to the law governing the way DNA is used in criminal investigations. The report, called The Use of DNA in Criminal Investigations – ... More >>
Papakāinga Provides Critically Needed Homes In Hastings
Saturday, 21 November 2020, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
A papakāinga opened today by the Minister for Māori Development the Hon Willie Jackson will provide whānau with much needed affordable rental homes in Hastings. The four home papakāinga in Waiōhiki is the first project to be completed under ... More >>
New Zealand Ready To Host APEC Virtually
Saturday, 21 November 2020, 5:45 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took over the leadership of APEC earlier today, when she joined leaders from the 21 APEC economies virtually for the forum’s final 2020 meeting. “We look forward to hosting a fully virtual APEC 2021 next year. While ... More >>
School Sustainability Projects To Help Boost Regional Economies
Friday, 20 November 2020, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Forty one schools from the Far North to Southland will receive funding for projects that will reduce schools’ emissions and save them money, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. This is the second round of the Sustainability Contestable ... More >>
Tupu Aotearoa Continues Expansion To Pacific Communities In Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman & Northland
Friday, 20 November 2020, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples Pacific communities in Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman and Northland will benefit from the expansion of the Tupu Aotearoa programme announced today by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio. ... More >>
New Primary School And Classrooms For 1,200 Students In South Island
Friday, 20 November 2020, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education Education Minister Chris Hipkins unveiled major school building projects across the South Island during a visit to Waimea College in Nelson today. It’s part of the Government’s latest investment of $164 million ... More >>
Minister Of Māori Development Pays Tribute To Rudy Taylor
Friday, 20 November 2020, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Minister of Māori Development, alongside other Government Ministers and MP’s said their final farewells to Nga Puhi Leader Rudy Taylor. More >>
Prime Minister To Attend APEC Leaders’ Summit
Friday, 20 November 2020, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend the annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and associated events virtually today and tomorrow. “In a world where we cannot travel due to COVID-19, continuing close collaboration with our regional partners ... More >>
Keeping Pike River Mine Promises 10 Years On
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Ten years after the Pike River Mine tragedy in which 29 men lost their lives while at work, a commemorative service at Parliament has honoured them and their legacy of ensuring all New Zealand workplaces are safe. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attended ... More >>
Huge Investment In New And Upgraded Classrooms To Boost Construction Jobs
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education Around 7,500 students are set to benefit from the Government’s $164 million investment to build new classrooms and upgrade schools around the country. “The election delivered a clear mandate to accelerate ... More >>
More Public Housing Delivered In Auckland
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s investment in public housing is delivering more warm, dry homes with today’s official opening of 82 new apartments in New Lynn by the Housing Minister Megan Woods. The Thom Street development replaces 16 houses built in the 1940s, with ... More >>
Jobs For Nature Funding Will Leave A Conservation Legacy For Waikanae Awa
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiritapu Allan Minister of Conservation Ninety-two jobs will be created to help environmental restoration in the Waikanae River catchment through $8.5 million of Jobs for Nature funding, Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan announced today. “The ... More >>
Agreement Advanced To Purchase Up To 5 Million COVID-19 Vaccines
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Megan Woods Minister of Research, Science and Innovation The Government has confirmed an in-principle agreement to purchase up to 5 million COVID-19 vaccines – enough for 5 million people – from Janssen Pharmaceutica, ... More >>
Jump In Apprentice And Trainee Numbers
Wednesday, 18 November 2020, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education The number of New Zealanders taking up apprenticeships has increased nearly 50 percent, and the number of female apprentices has more than doubled. This comes as a Government campaign to raise the profile of vocational education ... More >>
Supermarkets Announced As Government’s Second Market Study
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today launched a market study to ensure New Zealanders are paying a fair price for groceries. More >>
New Zealand's Biosecurity Champions Honoured
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor has paid tribute to the winners of the 2020 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. “These are the people and organisations who go above and beyond to protect Aotearoa from pests and disease to ensure our unique ... More >>
New Zealand Signs Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Sunday, 15 November 2020, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Increase to New Zealand’s GDP by around $2 billion each year Increase opportunities for NZ exporters to access regional markets Cuts red tape and offers one set of trade rules across the Asia Pacific region New government procurement, competition policy More >>
