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40,000 New Zealanders To Be Supported Back Into Work Through Flexi-wage Expansion
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni have today announced a significant expansion to the Government’s Flexi-wage initiative, which will see up to 40,000 New Zealanders supported into ... More >>
Ministers Sign Off On Use Of First COVID-19 Vaccine
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has confirmed formal Government approval for use of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. Following the provisional approval by Medsafe announced last week, formal Government approval for use represents ... More >>
RMA To Be Repealed And Replaced
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its promise to reform the Resource Management system based on the comprehensive review carried out last year. More >>
Government Supports More Low Emission Vehicle Options
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is giving more support to clean up how New Zealanders move around with approval for 22 new low-emission transport projects, announced by the Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods today. More >>
Mental Health And Wellbeing Commission Gets To Work
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Andrew Little has congratulated the inaugural Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission and its board, as the Commission marks its first day as an independent Crown entity. “This is a very significant day for the Commission,” said Andrew ... More >>
Government Remains Focused On Building Back Better
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2021 will sharpen the focus on supporting the New Zealand economic recovery as the Government continues to keep New Zealanders safe from COVID-19. Speaking at a BNZ Breakfast event in Wellington this morning Grant Robertson released the 2021 ... More >>
New COVID-19 Payment Supports Businesses
Monday, 8 February 2021, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
From tomorrow employers can receive a $350 payment if their employees cannot work from home while awaiting a COVID-19 test result. The Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP), is part of the Government’s Business Support Package and reinforces an ongoing ... More >>
2022 Matariki Holiday Date Announced
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the date of the inaugural Matariki public holiday. Ngā Mata o te Ariki, more commonly known as Matariki, will be celebrated on Friday 24 June next year. The 2022 date was advised by the Matariki Advisory Group. ... More >>
Foreign Ministers Attend Virtual Pacific Islands Forum
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon Nanaia Mahuta and Hon Aupito William Sio the Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs today attended the virtual Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders Retreat from Waitangi. More >>
First COVID-19 Vaccine Approved
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has welcomed Medsafe’s provisional approval of New Zealand’s first COVID-19 vaccine. More >>
Employment Rises On Back Of Strong Economy
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
The latest data from Stats NZ today shows the recovering economy is continuing to add jobs, led by a record high for jobs in construction, while unemployment fell. Employment rose by 17,000 in the December quarter, up 0.6 percent on the previous ... More >>
Tourism Events To Drive Local Economies
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Tourism Another cash lifeline is being rolled out to the regions after the approval of funding towards a wide range of events and activities to stimulate domestic tourism. Contracts have now been signed with all nine regional ... More >>
Investment Fund A Step Towards Ngā Hapū O Ngāpuhi’s Future Prosperity
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
An Investment Fund established for the benefit of ngā hapū o Ngāpuhi is a significant step in the Crown’s efforts to restore its relationship with the iwi and its commitment to help ngā hapū meet their economic aspirations for the future, Treaty of Waitangi ... More >>
Deal Struck To Speed Up Removal Of Aluminium Dross From Mataura Paper Mill
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced a resolution to speed up the removal from Mataura of ouvea premix, an aluminum dross by-product stored in an old paper mill site next to the river. Environment Minister David Parker said he hopes the resolution gives ... More >>
Our Wetlands Need Our Help To Do Their Job – World Wetlands Day 2021
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
“Wetlands are a precious taonga and must be protected, preserved and restored,” Environment Minister David Parker said today on World Wetlands Day. Wetlands filter out unhealthy and damaging substances, and act as buffers for flooding, as nutrient ... More >>
Nationwide Community Events For Waitangi Day 2021
Monday, 1 February 2021, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Community events from Northland to Southland and from the West Coast to the Chatham Islands will draw people together to commemorate Waitangi Day, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Carmel Sepuloni said today. “Thirty-four grants totalling ... More >>
Long-held Customary Interests Of Ngāti Porou Hapū Recognised
Monday, 1 February 2021, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown has recognised 14 customary marine title areas along the East Cape and East Coast in ngā rohe moana o ngā hapū o Ngāti Porou, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little announced today. This recognition reflects the ... More >>
Climate Change Targets Achievable And Affordable, Experts Say
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
· Meeting the Government’s climate change targets is achievable at low cost · Technologies required to meet targets already exist · Reducing emissions will create new job, business, and export opportunities · Most households would see a reduction ... More >>
New Zealand Welcomes News Of UK Request To Join CPTPP
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Trade and Export Growth Minister, Damien O’Connor, today welcomed the United Kingdom’s intention to submit a formal request to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). “The challenges facing the global trade and ... More >>
Immigration Minister Reinforces Need To Follow Strict Entry Requirements
Friday, 29 January 2021, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Immigration is reminding tour and other event organisers of the importance to have all COVID-19 border requirements approved and in place before trying to enter New Zealand. It follows a charter cruise vessel’s decision to set ... More >>
