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School Sustainability Projects To Help Boost Regional Economies
Friday, 20 November 2020, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Forty one schools from the Far North to Southland will receive funding for projects that will reduce schools’ emissions and save them money, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. This is the second round of the Sustainability Contestable ... More >>
Tupu Aotearoa Continues Expansion To Pacific Communities In Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman & Northland
Friday, 20 November 2020, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples Pacific communities in Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman and Northland will benefit from the expansion of the Tupu Aotearoa programme announced today by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio. ... More >>
New Primary School And Classrooms For 1,200 Students In South Island
Friday, 20 November 2020, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education Education Minister Chris Hipkins unveiled major school building projects across the South Island during a visit to Waimea College in Nelson today. It’s part of the Government’s latest investment of $164 million ... More >>
Minister Of Māori Development Pays Tribute To Rudy Taylor
Friday, 20 November 2020, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Minister of Māori Development, alongside other Government Ministers and MP’s said their final farewells to Nga Puhi Leader Rudy Taylor. More >>
Prime Minister To Attend APEC Leaders’ Summit
Friday, 20 November 2020, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend the annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and associated events virtually today and tomorrow. “In a world where we cannot travel due to COVID-19, continuing close collaboration with our regional partners ... More >>
Keeping Pike River Mine Promises 10 Years On
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Ten years after the Pike River Mine tragedy in which 29 men lost their lives while at work, a commemorative service at Parliament has honoured them and their legacy of ensuring all New Zealand workplaces are safe. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attended ... More >>
Huge Investment In New And Upgraded Classrooms To Boost Construction Jobs
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education Around 7,500 students are set to benefit from the Government’s $164 million investment to build new classrooms and upgrade schools around the country. “The election delivered a clear mandate to accelerate ... More >>
More Public Housing Delivered In Auckland
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s investment in public housing is delivering more warm, dry homes with today’s official opening of 82 new apartments in New Lynn by the Housing Minister Megan Woods. The Thom Street development replaces 16 houses built in the 1940s, with ... More >>
Jobs For Nature Funding Will Leave A Conservation Legacy For Waikanae Awa
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiritapu Allan Minister of Conservation Ninety-two jobs will be created to help environmental restoration in the Waikanae River catchment through $8.5 million of Jobs for Nature funding, Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan announced today. “The ... More >>
Agreement Advanced To Purchase Up To 5 Million COVID-19 Vaccines
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Megan Woods Minister of Research, Science and Innovation The Government has confirmed an in-principle agreement to purchase up to 5 million COVID-19 vaccines – enough for 5 million people – from Janssen Pharmaceutica, ... More >>
Jump In Apprentice And Trainee Numbers
Wednesday, 18 November 2020, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education The number of New Zealanders taking up apprenticeships has increased nearly 50 percent, and the number of female apprentices has more than doubled. This comes as a Government campaign to raise the profile of vocational education ... More >>
Supermarkets Announced As Government’s Second Market Study
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today launched a market study to ensure New Zealanders are paying a fair price for groceries. More >>
New Zealand's Biosecurity Champions Honoured
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor has paid tribute to the winners of the 2020 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. “These are the people and organisations who go above and beyond to protect Aotearoa from pests and disease to ensure our unique ... More >>
New Zealand Signs Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Sunday, 15 November 2020, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Increase to New Zealand’s GDP by around $2 billion each year Increase opportunities for NZ exporters to access regional markets Cuts red tape and offers one set of trade rules across the Asia Pacific region New government procurement, competition policy More >>
Prime Minister Meets With Key ASEAN And East Asia Summit Partners
Saturday, 14 November 2020, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today attended the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit and discussed with Leaders a range of shared challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region, including: The ongoing management of the COVID-19 pandemic; The importance ... More >>
New Fund Launched To Reduce Carbon Emissions From Coal And Gas
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour Government is quickly delivering a key election policy that will help business to switch from fossil fuels like coal and gas to clean energy for process heat while accelerating the economic recovery from Covid. The $70 million fund will ... More >>
Support For Flood Affected Napier Community
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
The government will contribute $100,000 towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support those most affected by the recent severe weather in Napier, the Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan announced today. More >>
New Vaping Laws Take Effect Today
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Health New laws intended to discourage young people from vaping while allowing smokers to continue using vaping to give up cigarettes take effect today, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “Today’s changes mean ... More >>
$84m To Support Research In Science
Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $84.7 million in innovative research projects including those focussed on health, climate change, astronomy and the impact of Big Data on social equality says Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods. This ... More >>
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Mourned
Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta has noted with sadness the passing of Jim Marurai, who served as Cook Islands Prime Minister between 2004 and 2010. “Jim Marurai made a significant contribution to his country through a lifetime of service. ... More >>
