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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 >>
New Zealand’s First Trade And Development Agreement Enters Into Force
Sunday, 13 December 2020, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Twyford Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth The Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth, Phil Twyford, welcomed the entry into force today of the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus). “PACER Plus ... More >>
Christchurch’s Newest Motorway Streets Ahead
Saturday, 12 December 2020, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood today marked the completion of Christchurch’s Northern Corridor motorway during the Walk or Ride Day, where locals were invited to try out the new road on foot or by bike. The Northern Corridor connects St Albans ... More >>
Joint PM Statement - Next Steps Towards Quarantine-Free Travel Between The Cook Islands And New Zealand
Saturday, 12 December 2020, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. Mark Brown have agreed an ‘Arrangement to Facilitate Quarantine-Free Travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand’. Both Prime Ministers and their ... More >>
Manawatū Gorge replacement highway motors ahead
Friday, 11 December 2020, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Michael Wood broke ground for Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway - the new road that will replace the former SH3 route through the Manawatū Gorge today. More >>
Whānau-centred Care For Young Parents’ Pilot Launches
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is progressing its work on supporting families and children with today’s Rotorua launch of “Tiaki Whānau”, a pilot programme which will provide better support for young parents who most need extra help. “The Government allocated ... More >>
Aerial Traps Could Be A Game-changer To Help Restore Nature
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiri Allan Minister of Conservation Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai DOC and Predator Free 2050 Ltd are backing the development of a biodegradable rat trap that can be distributed by air to contribute to a predator free Aotearoa, Minister of Conservation ... More >>
Making New Zealand Safer For Everyone
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced a raft of initiatives in its response to the recommendations to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Masjidain. These actions will promote inclusion for all New Zealanders while recognising ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Comments On Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Christchurch Terror Attack
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terror Attack in Christchurch on March 15 has delivered a comprehensive report that will form the basis of a significant work programme to make New Zealand a safer and ultimately I hope, a more cohesive ... More >>
Government Accepts All Royal Commission Recommendations
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed in principle to implement all 44 recommendations contained in the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terror Attack on Christchurch masjidain. The independent Royal Commission was set up to investigate what State Sector agencies ... More >>
Counter terrorism laws to be strengthened
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will strengthen New Zealand’s counter-terrorism legislation and ensure the right legislative tools are available to intervene early to prevent harm, as recommended by the Royal Commission into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch ... More >>
Govt To Protect Security Guards
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT The Government is delivering on a key commitment to better protect security guards’ pay and conditions by adding them to Schedule 1A of the Employment Relations ... More >>
10,000 Te Reo Champions Sought For Te Ahu O Te Reo Māori 2021
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 5:59 am | New Zealand Government
Following its success over the last two years, Te Ahu o te Reo Māori will be expanded as a nationwide initiative for up to 10,000 teachers, leaders and support staff who wish to strengthen their use of te reo Māori, Associate Education Minister Kelvin ... More >>
Life-saving Bowel Health Checks Now Available Across All Of Auckland
Monday, 7 December 2020, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders between the ages of 60 and 74 across greater Auckland now have access to free life-saving regular bowel health checks with Auckland DHB’s eligible More >>
Languages, Technology, And Innovation At Heart Of Pacific Report Findings
Monday, 7 December 2020, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
A report that will provide a platform to build on Pacific science, technology and innovation initiatives has been released by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio. More >>
Deed Of Settlement Signed With Ngāti Rangitihi
Saturday, 5 December 2020, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Kua tāmokohia te Whakaaetanga Whakataunga i te taha o Ngāti Rangitihi I pānuitia i te rangi nei e te Minita mō ngā Whiriwhiringa Tiriti o Waitangi, e Andrew Little, kua tāmokohia tētahi Whakaaetanga Whakataunga i waenga i te Karauna me Ngāti Rangitihi, ... More >>
Government Receives Interim Report From The Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Historical Abuse
Friday, 4 December 2020, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jan Tinetti Minister For Internal Affairs Government receives interim report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse The Government has received an interim report from the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care and ... More >>
Pacific Health Scholarships 2021 About Improving Access To Healthcare For Pacific Communities
Friday, 4 December 2020, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health, Aupito William Sio is calling on any Pacific students studying health or disability-related courses to apply now for a Ministry of Health Pacific Health Scholarship. “These scholarships acknowledge the vital role Pacific ... More >>
Increase To Supplier Diversity Through New Procurement Target For Maori Business
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 5:47 am | New Zealand Government
Māori enterprises are in line for greater opportunities to do business with government agencies under an initiative to spread the benefits of the economic recovery. The Ministers for Māori Development and Economic and Regional Development have announced ... More >>
Climate Emergency Declaration Will Be Matched With Long-term Action
Wednesday, 2 December 2020, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s climate emergency declaration will be backed with ambitious plans to reduce emissions, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw today. More >>
