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Joint Statement – Five Eyes Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
The defence ministers from the Five Eyes nations (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States) met via videoconference on 23 June. More >>
Government Supports Dairy Farming Jobs For Kiwis
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 7:41 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister of Agriculture Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development Media Statement The Government and dairy sector have joined forces on a new campaign to support COVID-19 affected workers into a farming career, Agriculture ... More >>
New Zealand Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Israeli Annexation Plans
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today expressed the serious concern of the New Zealand Government about the proposed annexation by Israel of parts of the West Bank. The comments are in advance of the 1 July date set by Israel for a vote on ... More >>
New COVID-19 testing strategy to keep New Zealand safe
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is stepping up New Zealand’s COVID-19 testing system at the border as more New Zealanders arrive from overseas, Health Minister Dr David Clark says. More >>
Anzac Day 2010 Helicopter Crash - Desktop Review Released
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Ron Mark has released the Desktop Review of the official reports into the Anzac Day 2010 helicopter crash, in which three of the crew were killed and the fourth critically injured. The Minister called for the review to provide ... More >>
Police Make Big Dent In Gang Crime In BoP
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says a major operation against the Mongols motorcycle gang in Bay of Plenty today will make a significant impact on the methamphetamine trade and inter-gang violence in the region. Police have announced ten arrests and ... More >>
Keeping Work Safe And Fair During And Post COVID-19
Monday, 22 June 2020, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting fair and safe workplaces as more and more New Zealanders get back to work in Level 1. We are investing in programmes to ensure employers and employees know their rights and obligations and at the same time we are supporting ... More >>
Ground-breaking on NZ Post depot
Monday, 22 June 2020, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
A new ‘super depot’ to be built for NZ Post in Wellington will create around 350 jobs during construction, Associate Minister for State Owned Enterprises Shane Jones says. More >>
Managed Isolation Facilities Strengthened And Expanded
Sunday, 21 June 2020, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has activated two new Managed Isolation facilities in Rotorua this weekend as more international flights arrive in New Zealand and stricter controls are put in place for new arrivals. There are currently 4,272 people in managed isolation ... More >>
Volunteers And Charities Recognised For Valuable Contributions During National Volunteer Week
Saturday, 20 June 2020, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The contribution of volunteers and charities has been recognised by Minister Poto Williams to mark National Volunteer Week, 21 June to 27 June 2020. “I want to offer my thanks and appreciation to our amazing volunteers and charity workers for giving ... More >>
MEDIA STATEMENT: From Air Commodore Darryn Webb On Two New Cases (+ Statement On Stamford Hotel)
Saturday, 20 June 2020, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s two positive test results from individuals in managed isolation re-enforce the measures put in place in relation to the assurance needed for returnees leaving after their 14 day stay, says Air Commodore Darryn Webb, Head of Managed Isolation ... More >>
Supporting And Celebrating Our Refugee Community
Saturday, 20 June 2020, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is proud to play our part in international humanitarian work to provide support and protection to refugees, and celebrate the contributions our refugee community makes on World Refugee Day today says Minister of Immigration Iain Lees-Galloway. ... More >>
Next Steps For Managed Isolation And Quarantine Facilities
Friday, 19 June 2020, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Doubling of New Zealand Defence Force staff at managed isolation and quarantine facilities. Urgent review of end-to-end protocols and their application at managed isolation and quarantine facilities. Immediate suspension of private functions ... More >>
New roles to help health and healthy relationship teaching
Friday, 19 June 2020, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New frontline support for high quality teaching that promotes the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people was announced by Associate Minister of Education Tracey Martin today. More >>
Shooting in Massey
Friday, 19 June 2020, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister and Minister of Police have issued the following statement on the shooting in Massey this morning. More >>
Joint Effort Under Way To Repatriate Stranded Vanuatu Nationals
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A massive joint effort between New Zealand Government agencies, employers, and the Vanuatu Government is underway to repatriate over 1000 Vanuatu nationals stranded in New Zealand, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Ron ... More >>
A New Firearms System Focused On Safety
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Tougher gun laws will begin to take effect from next week following the passage of new firearms legislation through Parliament today. The Minister of Police says the Third Reading of the Arms Legislation Bill is an historic milestone for community ... More >>
NZGIF invests to cut emissions at Wellington port
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw today welcomed the decision of New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) to support projects that will cut emissions at Wellington’s port. More >>
GDP Shows Expected Impacts Of Moves To Protect Kiwis Against COVID-19
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s GDP figures show the expected impacts of the decision to go hard and early to protect New Zealand against the global COVID-19 pandemic, which now means the economy has been able to open up faster than most countries around the world, Finance ... More >>
Govt doubles rent arrears support
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
As current restrictions on tenancy terminations ends under Alert Level 1 on 25 June, the Government is extending and increasing Rent Arrears Assistance to support people at risk of being evicted because they are unable to pay rent, Minister for Social ... More >>
