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Agreement Reached On Future Of Ihumātao
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
An agreement has been reached on the future of the land at Ihumātao, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson announced today. “A Memorandum of Understanding (He Pūmautanga) has been signed by the Kīngitanga, the Crown and Auckland Council which sets out ... More >>
The Economy Bounces Back
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s decision to act quickly in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic has helped the economy recover faster than expected, Grant Robertson said. GDP rose 14 percent in the September quarter following a revised 11 percent fall in the June ... More >>
NZ Ready To Provide $75m For Pacific And Global COVID-19 Vaccination Support
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon Aupito William Sio Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs New Zealand is preparing to support our Pacific partners to access safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at the earliest opportunity, Foreign Affairs ... More >>
Two New Vaccines Secured, Enough For Every New Zealander
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Hon Megan Woods Minister of Research, Science and Innovation Hon Chris Hipkins Minister for COVID-19 Response Hon Andrew Little Minister of Health Two additional vaccines secured 15 million vaccine courses pre-ordered ... More >>
Govt Delivering Better Wages For Lowest Paid
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 5:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is confirming it will deliver on its commitment to raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today. Michael Wood said as we recover and rebuild from COVID-19, ... More >>
Jobs For Nature Funding Supports Predator Free Apprentices Across New Zealand
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
An innovative scheme will supercharge efforts towards Aotearoa New Zealand becoming Predator Free by 2050 and provide training for up to 51 apprentices, Minister of Conservation Kiritapu Allan says. Supported by $4.5 million of Jobs for Nature funding, ... More >>
Minister Acknowledges The Passing Of Dr Rangimarie Rose Pere
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
He aituā! He aituā! Kōrengarenga ana ngā wai o Waikaremoana, o Whakakī-nui-a-Rua i te ngarohanga o te mareikua o Ngāti Ruapani, o Tūhoe, o Ngāti Kahungunu. E kui, e Rangimarie Turuki Arikinui Rose Pere. Haere atu rā ki te āiotanga o te aorangi, ... More >>
Ministers Receive Southland Advisory Group Report On Intensive Winter Grazing
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers David Parker and Damien O’Connor are considering a report and recommendations from the Southland Advisory Group on intensive winter grazing, released today. New intensive winter grazing regulations come into force in May 2021 as part of the Essential ... More >>
Government Acknowledges Release Of Royal Commission Interim Report
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
An interim report by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care, released today, is a deeply moving record of the State’s past failings in looking after citizens in its care, Minister for the Public Service Chris Hipkins says. “I welcome this interim ... More >>
District Court Judges Appointed To Ease Post Lockdown Caseload
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Five additional District Court Judges have been appointed to help deal with the impact of the COVID 19 lock down period on the Court system. The District Court is under significant caseload pressure and these additional appointments will increase ... More >>
Economic Update Shows Faster Recovery
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s decision to act quickly in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a better than expected economic recovery, Grant Robertson says. The Treasury today released its latest economic and fiscal forecasts in the 2020 ... More >>
Dr Ganesh Nana To Chair Productivity Commission
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Cabinet has agreed to the appointment of Dr Ganesh Nana to chair the Productivity Commission, after the current chair Murray Sherwin ends his term, Grant Robertson announced today. Dr Nana is currently the ... More >>
New Zealand’s Planning To Manage COVID-19 Over Summer
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
COVID-19 response Minister Chris Hipkins has outlined extensive All of Government planning in the event of a community case of COVID-19 during the holiday period. “Since March, New Zealand has strengthened and evolved its ability to respond to ... More >>
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 >>
