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Hawke’s Bay Airport agreement protects jobs
Monday, 13 July 2020, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown will provide a loan to Hawke’s Bay Airport to ensure it can trade through COVID-19 economic impacts, support the region’s recovery and protect up to 200 jobs. More >>
Government backs Northland innovation and enterprise park
Monday, 13 July 2020, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund is providing up to $19.5 million to boost innovative primary sector businesses and create training and job opportunities for Northland locals through the construction of an innovation and enterprise park at Ngawha, Regional ... More >>
New Support Package For Wildlife Institutions
Saturday, 11 July 2020, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Wildlife institutions affected by a loss of visitor revenue during the COVID-19 lockdown are set to receive government support with nearly $15 million of funding available announced Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage. “Eco-sanctuaries, zoos, ... More >>
300,000 Students To Benefit From Free Mental Health Services
Saturday, 11 July 2020, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is expanding and accelerating frontline mental health and wellbeing services at tertiary education institutes (TEI) to help students manage ongoing stresses related to COVID-19. “The lockdown has been hugely disruptive for students. Many ... More >>
Gang crime, meth harm targeted in Waikato
Friday, 10 July 2020, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Police says a major operation against the Mongrel Mob in Waikato will make a big dent in drug harm and violent offending linked to organised crime networks. More >>
Supporting victims to attend mosque attack sentencing
Friday, 10 July 2020, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is extending the border exception criteria to enable some offshore victims and support people of the Christchurch mosque attacks to attend the sentencing of the accused beginning on 24 August 2020, says Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
More Support For Women And Girls
Friday, 10 July 2020, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter today announced that funding for the COVID-19 Community Fund for women and girls will be doubled, as the first successful funding applications for the initial $1million were revealed. “Women and girls across the ... More >>
Funding For Predator Free Whangārei
Friday, 10 July 2020, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Community efforts to create a Predator Free Whangārei will receive a $6 million boost, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. The new funding, through Government company Predator ... More >>
Funding For Whangārei’s Infrastructure Projects Revealed
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced details of a multimillion-dollar investment in Whangārei for infrastructure projects that will help it recover from the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 200 jobs are expected ... More >>
New Zealand To Review Relationship Settings With Hong Kong
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced that the New Zealand Government is reviewing the settings of its relationship with Hong Kong. “China’s decision to pass a new national security law for Hong Kong has fundamentally changed the environment ... More >>
Managed Isolation And Quarantine Update
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Following a second incident in which a person escaped from a managed isolation facility, security is being enhanced, including more police presence onsite, Minister Megan Woods said. “The actions of some individuals who choose to break the very clear ... More >>
Further statement from Rt Hon Winston Peters
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and thoughts at this time. More >>
Government Will Support The People And Economy Of Southland
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Hon Dr Megan Woods The Government will support the Southland economy in the wake of multinational mining company Rio Tinto’s decision to follow through with its long signalled closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. “This ... More >>
Statement from Rt Hon Winston Peters
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters has announced he is taking a short stint of medical leave this week. More >>
Specialist Alcohol And Drug Addiction Services Strengthened Across New Zealand
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 7:56 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Health PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT New funding for four beds at Napier’s Springhill Residential Addiction Centre A new managed withdrawal home and community service, and peer support ... More >>
Millions For Westland Infrastructure
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 7:35 am | New Zealand Government
Fletcher Tabuteau Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Media Statement Infrastructure projects on the West Coast will receive a $36 million kick-start to aid economic recovery to COVID-19, Parliamentary Under-Secretary ... More >>
Partnership To Address Rotorua Housing Issues
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A new partnership between the Government, Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands and Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is another step forward in addressing Rotorua’s housing issues and also driving job growth, says Housing Minister Megan Woods. The partnership ... More >>
Major Investment In Safe Drinking Water
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Hon Nanaia Mahuta The Government is investing $761 million to assist local government upgrade under-pressure water services across the country, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced ... More >>
Greymouth Bridges: Out With The Old
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Three old bridges in Greymouth will be replaced with help from a $13.4 million investment from the Government’s ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure contingency. Parliamentary Undersecretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau made the announcement ... More >>
Supporting stranded seasonal workers
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Recognised Seasonal Employers and migrant seasonal workers stranded in New Zealand will be able to continue working and supporting themselves with more flexible hours and roles, says Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
