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Govt Motoring Towards Zero-carbon Buses And Protecting Drivers’ Conditions

Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Michael Wood is seeking feedback on options for the next phase of the Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) review to better protect bus drivers’ pay conditions, and also achieving the Government’s target of fully decarbonising ... More >>

Drop In Unemployment Shows Govt Economic Plan Working

Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government

The Government’s economic recovery plan continues to be reflected in the labour market, with more people in work and unemployment falling. Stats NZ figures show employment rose by 15,000 in the March quarter, with 14,000 more women in work. The ... More >>

Government Sets Pay And Workforce Expectations For The Public Sector

Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

The Government’s Workforce Policy Statement issued today sets out its expectations for pay and employment relations in the Public Sector, the Minister of Finance and Minister for the Public Service say. “New Zealand has had an exceptionally successful ... More >>

Ron Brierley Knighthood To Go

Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Ron Brierley has written to the Clerk of the Executive Council to tender his resignation as a Knight Bachelor. The Queen has been informed. The forfeiture follows the Prime Minister initiating the process to remove his Knighthood. The Clerk of the Executive ... More >>

Employment Boost For Rural Communities

Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is continuing to create opportunities for at-risk rangatahi overcome barriers to employment, education or training with the next tranche of He Poutama Rangatahi programmes, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni ... More >>

Pre-Budget Speech To Wellington Chamber Of Commerce

Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Thank you for the invitation to speak today, it is great to be here. I mean that both sincerely and literally. For this equivalent speech last year I took part virtually, beaming in from the Beehive Theatrette with ... More >>

NZ Cook Islands Travel Bubble Significant Step In COVID-19 Recovery

Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown have today announced that, pending final confirmation by New Zealand’s Director-General of Health and the Cook Islands Secretary of Health, two-way quarantine-free travel ... More >>

Budget 2021 Reprioritises Nearly $1 Billion

Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Grant Robertson Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Finance The Government’s strong pandemic response and the better than expected economic recovery means not all the money allocated in the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund has been spent, ... More >>

PM Ardern And PM Brown: NZ Cook Islands Travel Bubble Significant Step In COVID-19 Recovery

Monday, 3 May 2021, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister For State Owned Enterprises Saddened By Passing Of KiwiRail Chair

Monday, 3 May 2021, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for State Owned Enterprises, David Clark is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of KiwiRail Chairman, Brian Corban. “I know Brian was seen as a transformative leader within KiwiRail, well respected for his wisdom, honesty and sense of humour,” ... More >>

Productivity Commission Inquiry Into Immigration Settings

Monday, 3 May 2021, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government

The Productivity Commission will hold an inquiry into immigration settings to ensure New Zealand’s long term prosperity and wellbeing, Grant Robertson and Kris Faafoi say. This inquiry, the first under the new Productivity Commission chair, Dr Ganesh ... More >>

Speech To China Business Summit

Monday, 3 May 2021, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister 3 May 2021 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, ate marie, tena koutou katoa, good morning. I am very happy to be here with you once again at my fourth China Business Summit. ... More >>

New Pilot To Unlock Cultural Potential In Communities

Friday, 30 April 2021, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Carmel Sepuloni today announced Manatū Taonga (Ministry for Culture and Heritage) is now accepting applications from cultural sector organisations to host cultural activators in eight communities around Aotearoa. “This ... More >>

Supporting New Zealanders Through Winter Months

Friday, 30 April 2021, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

From tomorrow, 1 May, over one million New Zealanders receiving either a Main Benefit or New Zealand Superannuation will get more money each week through the Winter Energy Payment. “The Winter Energy Payment started as part of the Government’s December ... More >>

Govt Increases Support For Those Wanting To Change Registered Sex

Thursday, 29 April 2021, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is increasing support for New Zealanders wanting to change their sex marker on birth certificates, Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti said today. More >>

Drought Support Expanded As Dry Conditions Bite Along The East Coast

Wednesday, 28 April 2021, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will boost its drought support to new parts of the country and continue helping farmers in areas facing long-term dry conditions, says Agriculture and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor. An extra $900,000 of funding will be used ... More >>

New Inpatient Ward For Waitākere Hospital

Wednesday, 28 April 2021, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government

A new $40 million, 30-bed ward at Waitākere Hospital will mean more West Aucklanders can be treated close to home. Health Minister Andrew Little visited the hospital today to announce Government funding for the ward, subject to an approved business ... More >>

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