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Foreign Minister Announces Two Diplomatic Appointments
Friday, 5 June 2020, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced two diplomatic appointments: New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India and Consul-General to Hong Kong “As New Zealand recovers from COVID-19, our diplomatic and trade networks are more important ... More >>
Five new Super Hercules to join Air Force fleet
Friday, 5 June 2020, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has confirmed five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft will be purchased to replace the existing fleet, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced today. More >>
First Police Wing To Complete Training Post Lockdown
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A new-look Police graduation ceremony to take account of COVID-19 health rules has marked the completion of training for 57 new constables. Police Minister Stuart Nash attended the ceremony this afternoon, where officers of Recruit Wing 337 were formally ... More >>
New survey shows wage subsidy a “lifeline” for businesses
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
A survey of business that have received the Government’s wage subsidy show it has played a significant role in saving jobs, and freed up cash flow to allow businesses to cover other costs such as rent. More >>
Government makes further inroads on predatory lenders
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Kris Faafoi, has signalled an end is in sight for high-cost lenders and truck shops who trap vulnerable people in debt. More >>
Critical Support For Strategic Tourism Assets
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
An iconic New Zealand tourism attraction and the country’s 31 Regional Tourism Organisations are the first recipients of support from the $400 million Tourism Sector Recovery Plan, to help position the sector for recovery from COVID-19, Tourism Minister ... More >>
Supporting Kiwi businesses to resolve rent disputes
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will legislate to ensure businesses that suffered as a result of the COVID-19 response will get help to resolve disputes over commercial rent issues, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced today. More >>
Free period products in schools to combat poverty
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Young people in Waikato will be the first to have free access to period products in schools in another step to support children and young people in poverty,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. More >>
Govt Boosts Innovation, R&D For Economic Rebuild
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
· $196 million for Crown Research Institutes · $150 million for R&D loan scheme · $33 million for Māori research and development opportunities · $12 million for the Nationally Significant Collections and Databases · $10 million to help maintain ... More >>
Temporary changes to NCEA and University Entrance this year
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Further temporary changes to NCEA and University Entrance (UE) will support senior secondary school students whose teaching and learning have been disrupted by COVID-19. “The wellbeing of students and teachers is a priority. As we are all aware, COVID-19 ... More >>
Extended terms for the directors of Racing Industry Agency
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Racing Winston Peters today announced that the terms for the directors of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) have been extended to 30 June 2021. More >>
Government Needs To Prioritise Move To Level 1
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
With businesses haemorrhaging money by the day, the Government should be discussing the move to Level 1 now, not in a week, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says. “The Prime Minister and her Cabinet could have discussed the move to Level 1 today. ... More >>
Healthy Homes Standards Statement Of Compliance Deadline Extended
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The deadline for landlords to include detailed information in their tenancy agreements about how their property meets the Healthy Homes Standards, so tenants can see the home they are renting is compliant, has been extended from 1 July 2020 to 1 December ... More >>
Criminal Cases Review Commission Board Appointments Announced
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little today announced details of further appointments to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. “I am pleased to announce Paula Rose QSO OStJ as Deputy Chief Commissioner for a term of five years commencing on 15 June ... More >>
Release of initial list of supported training
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has made it easier for New Zealanders who want to train in industries where demand is expected to grow as the country recovers from COVID-19. More >>
Emission trading reforms another step to meeting targets
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will finally start to cut New Zealand’s greenhouse gas pollution as it was originally intended to, because of changes announced today by the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw. More >>
Govt Backing Horticulture To Succeed
Monday, 1 June 2020, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing a new $27 million project aimed at boosting sustainable horticulture production and New Zealand’s COVID-19 recovery efforts, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. “Our horticulture sector has long been one of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Applications Open For Forestry Scholarships
Monday, 1 June 2020, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Applications open for forestry scholarships Applications have opened for 2021 Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships, which will support more Māori and women to pursue careers in forestry science, says Forestry Minister Shane Jones. ... More >>
Queen's Birthday Honours List 2020
Monday, 1 June 2020, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Distinguished ... More >>
Northland Rail Work To Help Create Regional Jobs
Monday, 1 June 2020, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
KiwiRail’s Northland rail upgrade steps up another gear today and will help Northland recover from the impacts of COVID-19, State Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters says. The Government is investing $204.5 million through the Provincial Growth Fund ... More >>
