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Government confirms CovidCard trial to go ahead
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed a community-wide trial of CovidCard technology as it explores options for COVID-19 contact tracing. More >>
Pike Recovery Efforts Now In Unexplored Territory
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The recovery and forensic examination of the loader driven by survivor Russell Smith means the underground team are now moving into an area of the Pike River Mine that has not been seen since the explosion, Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry ... More >>
Mature Workers Toolkit Launched On Business.govt.nz
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Employment Minister Willie Jackson welcomes an initiative that assists employers to get mature workers into New Zealand small businesses. The disadvantages that older people face in the workplace was highlighted in the whole ... More >>
Bill Introduced To Fix National’s Family Court Reform Failures
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice has today introduced the Family Court (Supporting Children in Court) Legislation Bill – the next step in the ongoing programme of work to fix the failed 2014 Family Court reforms led by then Justice Minister Judith Collins. ... More >>
New high performance sports hub for Upper Hutt
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing up to $30 million to help fund the NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport in Upper Hutt - an investment that will create 244 jobs. More >>
Reduced International Antarctic Season Commences
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
A heavily scaled back international Antarctic season will commence this week, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods have confirmed. “Antarctica is the only continent that is COVID-19 free,” ... More >>
‘Shovel ready’ project for rural broadband announced
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
$50 million for further rural broadband digital connectivity has been allocated from the $3 billion infrastructure fund in the COVID Response and Recovery Fund has been announced by Shane Jones, Minister for Infrastructure and Kris Faafoi, Minister ... More >>
Ultra-Fast Broadband Programme Hits Major Milestone With More Than 1 Million Connections
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 6:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media has congratulated the Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) programme with its major milestone of connecting more than 1 million New Zealand households and businesses to UFB. “This milestone has ... More >>
Vaping Legislation Passes
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 5:26 am | New Zealand Government
Landmark legislation passed today puts New Zealand on track to saving thousands of lives and having a smokefree generation sooner rather than later, Associate Health Minister, Jenny Salesa says. The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) ... More >>
More Competitive Fuel Market On The Way
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 5:23 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwi motorists are set to reap the benefits of a more competitive fuel market following the passing of the Fuel Industry Bill tonight, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods says. “This Act is where the rubber meets the road in terms of our response ... More >>
Government Repeals Discriminatory Law
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 5:20 am | New Zealand Government
A discriminatory law that has been a symbol of frustration for many people needing and providing care and support, has been scrapped by the Government. “Part 4A of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) was introduced ... More >>
Government Delivers On Rental Reforms Promise
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 5:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has delivered on its promise to New Zealanders to modernise tenancy laws with the passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment (RTA) Bill 2020 today, says Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing), Kris Faafoi. “The Residential ... More >>
New rules in place to restore healthy rivers
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor welcomed the gazetting of the new national direction on freshwater management. More >>
Foreign Minister Announces New Consul-General In Los Angeles
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced the appointment of Jeremy Clarke-Watson as New Zealand’s new Consul-General in Los Angeles. “New Zealand and the United States share a close and dynamic partnership, based on a long history ... More >>
Rental Reforms Provide Greater Support For Victims Of Family Violence
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Reform of New Zealand’s out of date tenancy laws is progressing with further improvements included to protect victims of family violence being added to the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2020. “At the Select Committee we heard people are concerned about ... More >>
Apprenticeships support kicks off today
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Two employment schemes – one new and one expanded – going live today will help tens of thousands of people continue training on the job and support thousands more into work, the Government has announced. More >>
Bill passes for managed isolation charges
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill allowing the Government to recover some costs for managed isolation and quarantine passed its third reading today, with charges coming into force as soon as regulations are finalised. Putting regulations into force is the next step. More >>
Unemployment Drop Shows Govt Plan To Protect Jobs And Support Businesses Is Working
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s unemployment data shows the Government’s plan to protect jobs and cushion the blow for businesses and households against the economic impact of COVID-19 was the right decision, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. Stats NZ said today that ... More >>
New role to champion reading for children
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
A new role of New Zealand Reading Ambassador for children and young people is being established, Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Internal Affairs and for Children, Tracey Martin announced today. More >>
Funding boost for Community Law Centres
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Community Law Centres will receive a funding boost to meet the increased need for free legal services due to COVID-19, Justice Minister Andrew Little said. More >>
