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Govt helps primary sector prepare for future droughts
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
A new $500,000 fund will help farmers and growers prepare their businesses to recover from drought as the economy gets moving again, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced. The fund will provide advisory services that usually cost $5000 to ... More >>
PMs Jacinda Ardern & Scott Morrison Announce Plans For Trans-Tasman COVID-safe Travel Zone
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Australia and New Zealand are committed to introducing a trans-Tasman COVID-safe travel zone as soon as it is safe to do so, Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP have announced. The Prime Ministers ... More >>
More regions to receive digital hubs
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s regions will be better connected through five new digital hubs being funded through the Provincial Growth Fund, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Insolvency Relief In Sight For Businesses Affected By COVID-19
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Support is on the way for businesses facing insolvency due to COVID-19, with the Government introducing a package of measures in Parliament today to further boost New Zealand’s economic recovery. “The Government is ensuring businesses affected ... More >>
NZ’s Strong Economic Position Recognised
Monday, 4 May 2020, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s strong economic position to support businesses and jobs through COVID-19 and invest for the recovery has been recognised in another major international report. Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P), today reaffirmed ... More >>
Foreign Minister Congratulates The Warriors And NRL For Paving The Way
Monday, 4 May 2020, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today congratulated the National Rugby League and New Zealand Warriors for potentially paving the way for a future “Trans-Tasman bubble”, and thanked the Australian Government for making it possible. “Congratulations ... More >>
Fast-track Consenting To Get Shovel-ready Projects Moving
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for the Environment PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT The Government has announced a major element of its COVID-19 rebuild plan with a law change that will fast track eligible development and infrastructure projects under ... More >>
International Cargo Flights Ramp Up
Saturday, 2 May 2020, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Government support to help restore international air freight capacity has added 56 weekly cargo flights from New Zealand, with more to come, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today. The International Air Freight Capacity scheme adds capacity ... More >>
COVID19: Support For Tertiary Students To Learn Online
Saturday, 2 May 2020, 7:58 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced a $20 million fund to help eligible tertiary learners access digital devices and internet connections to continue their study ... More >>
Job Opportunities Grow As Primary Sector Exports Show Resilience Through COVID-19
Saturday, 2 May 2020, 6:26 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister of Agriculture MEDIA STATEMENT Strong international demand for New Zealand’s food, despite the global effects of COVID-19, could help provide a springboard to get more Kiwis into primary sector jobs, Agriculture Minister ... More >>
Reducing Waste And Creating Jobs - Minister Announces 2020 Waste Minimisation Fund Applications Open
Friday, 1 May 2020, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Creating jobs in the vital waste reduction sector is the focus of the latest application round for the Waste Minimisation Fund, which opens today. “In particular, projects around food rescue and distribution, supporting existing waste sector organisations ... More >>
NZ joins interim appeals solution to trade disputes
Friday, 1 May 2020, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and 18 other WTO Members have established an interim solution for hearing appeals in trade disputes between governments until the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body becomes fully functional again. More >>
Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill released
Friday, 1 May 2020, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The complete and final version of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill that will be voted on in one of two referendums at this year’s General Election was released today by Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
Plan To Grow Forestry And Wood-processing Workforce
Friday, 1 May 2020, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is joining forces with the forestry and wood-processing sector to help attract a diverse workforce of more than 5000 additional people in a post-COVID-19 world, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says. The inaugural meeting of the Forestry ... More >>
A Warmer Winter For 1 Million New Zealanders
Friday, 1 May 2020, 6:19 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Over 1 million New Zealanders have more to spend on warmer homes today as the Government’s doubling of the Winter Energy Payment kicks in to keep people well and stimulate ... More >>
Government fast-tracks new protections against loan sharks
Thursday, 30 April 2020, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is fast-tracking measures to protect people in financial hardship from high-cost loans that trap them in debt. More >>
Classroom upgrade boost for regional economies
Thursday, 30 April 2020, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Classrooms at hundreds of state schools and kura that are small or remote will be upgraded as part of a $160 million property improvement programme, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Tax changes throw cash lifeline to SMEs
Thursday, 30 April 2020, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
A significant package of tax reforms will be pushed through all stages in Parliament today to throw a cash flow lifeline to small businesses. More >>
PGF Backing Regions Through Loans
Thursday, 30 April 2020, 6:47 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister of Regional Economic Development MEDIA STATEMENT More than $48 million in loans from the Provincial Growth Fund will be pumped into regional projects that will help offset the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Regional ... More >>
Government Considering Commercial Rent Relief Options
Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is considering options to support New Zealand businesses with rent payments as they face the economic impacts of COVID-19. “While 75 per cent of the economy is up and running again under Level 3, we know many businesses, especially ... More >>
