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PM statement on March 15 terrorist sentencing
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
“I want to acknowledge the strength of our Muslim community who shared their words in court over the past few days,” Jacinda Ardern said. More >>
Use Of Face Coverings On Public Transport Outlined
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Chris Hipkins says wearing a face covering on public transport is the right thing do and will help keep New Zealanders safe from COVID-19. From Monday it will be compulsory for everyone aged 12 and over to wear a face covering ... More >>
Progress on COVID-19 vaccine strategy
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has allocated significant extra funding, in the order of hundreds of millions of dollars, to access a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available. More >>
Continued Focus On Women Needed As Gender Pay Gap Holds Steady
Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“As we rebuild after COVID-19, our commitment to paying women fairly remains firm,” says Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter, after today’s release of the national gender pay gap from Stats NZ. “The official pay gap statistic shows the nationwide ... More >>
More Action On Waste – Government Funds Recycling Infrastructure, Moves To Standardise Collections
Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
As part of a wider plan to reduce the amount of rubbish ending up in New Zealand’s landfills, the Government is to fund the upgrading of seven high-tech recycling plants from Northland to Canterbury announced Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie ... More >>
Extra Government Support For Pacific Communities At Forefront Of Covid-19 Fight
Tuesday, 25 August 2020, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is prioritising support for Pacific families and communities with the announcement today that $19.5m will go towards increasing the resourcing and capacity of those working to combat this virus, Associate Minister of Health Jenny ... More >>
Foreign Minister lauds talented diplomat Jeff Langley
Tuesday, 25 August 2020, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has lauded Jeff Langley, a senior New Zealand diplomat who passed away yesterday. More >>
Foreign Minister makes diplomatic appointments
Friday, 21 August 2020, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced three diplomatic appointments. More >>
New wage subsidy open to protect jobs, support businesses
Friday, 21 August 2020, 7:52 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Eligible businesses can apply for a two-week wage subsidy of up to $1,171.60 per worker from today to help cover wages as part ... More >>
Business Finance Guarantee Simplified And Expanded To Support COVID-19 Recovery
Thursday, 20 August 2020, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to simplify and expand the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme will allow banks to make more loans available under the Government’s 80% guarantee. Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the Treasury and banks have been working to update ... More >>
Security enhancements for managed isolation
Thursday, 20 August 2020, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Additional security systems, including thermal CCTV that triggers an alarm if returnees break out, will be rolled out to all Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facilities, Housing Minister Megan Woods announced today. More >>
NZ to increase Defence Force deployment to Republic of Korea
Thursday, 20 August 2020, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will deploy additional personnel to the Republic of Korea (ROK), increasing the size of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) deployment there from six to nine personnel, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Ron Mark announced ... More >>
Attorney-General Responds To Court Judgment On Legality Of Health Orders
Wednesday, 19 August 2020, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The High Court has today released its judgment in Borrowdale v Director-General of Health and the Attorney-General. It is a significant judgment in which all the Health Orders issued under the Health Act Alert Level 3 and 4 lockdown that started ... More >>
Boosting Security Support At Managed Isolation Facilities And Maritime Border
Wednesday, 19 August 2020, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing the number of defence force personnel supporting the Managed Isolation and Quarantine System and maritime border, further bolstering protections against community COVID-19 spread, Minister of Housing Megan Woods said today. Around ... More >>
Government backing Auckland jobs with construction project
Monday, 17 August 2020, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest up to $200 million in a large construction project in central Auckland, that will create up to 750 jobs and provide confidence to the sector, Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones announced ... More >>
New wage subsidy, leave scheme protects jobs and businesses
Monday, 17 August 2020, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Workers whose jobs may be affected by the re-emergence of COVID-19 in Auckland will be supported by a new wage subsidy scheme and a simplified leave scheme. More >>
Election to be held on 17 October
Monday, 17 August 2020, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the General Election will be held on 17 October. More >>
Govt To Protect Jobs And Businesses With Extra Support
Friday, 14 August 2020, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to support businesses and protect jobs following today’s decision to extend the existing public health measures across the country to stamp out COVID-19. Finance Minister Grant Robertson said Cabinet has made an ... More >>
More Police Deployed For COVID Efforts
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
More Police are being deployed to the frontline to help manage the COVID response, after the graduation today of 56 new officers. “The ceremonies for the graduation of Wing 340 at the Royal New Zealand Police College were trimmed to take account ... More >>
National Does The Nation A Disservice
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters today called for National Party and Opposition leader Judith Collins to stop undermining democracy. “New Zealanders are sadly being fed a steady stream of misinformation about the pre-election period from the ... More >>
