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Action On Indoor Gatherings And Events To Protect Public Health
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has reinforced its commitment to protecting the health of New Zealanders from COVID-19 through the cancellation of indoor events with more than 100 people. “Protecting the health of New Zealanders is our number one priority, and that means ... More >>
New Zealanders Advised Not To Travel Overseas
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government is advising New Zealanders not to travel overseas due to COVID-19, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “We are raising our travel advice to the highest level: do not travel,” Mr Peters said. “This is ... More >>
Govt announces aviation relief package
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford today outlined the first tranche of the $600 million aviation sector relief package announced earlier this week as part of the Government’s $12.1 billion COVID-19 economic response. More >>
PGF supports Rotorua health and wellbeing services
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing $17 million in Rotorua's tourism, health and wellbeing capabilities, Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau announced today. More >>
Record transport investment in Draft GPS 2021
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford released today the Draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) 2021 on land transport which confirms that the Government will invest a record $54 billion in its balanced transport policy over the next decade. More >>
Parliament Removes Abortion From Crimes Act
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Abortion Has Been Removed From The Crimes Act Under A New Law Passed By Parliament Today. “For Over Forty Years Abortion Has Been The Only Medical Procedure Considered A Crime In New Zealand. But From Now Abortions Will Be Rightly Treated As A Health ... More >>
First Governing Council Of The New Zealand Institute Of Skills And Technology (NZIST)
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced seven appointments to the first governing council of the NZIST, established from 1 April 2020. The announcement follows the naming yesterday of directors who will serve on the boards of subsidiary Institutes ... More >>
Govt Begins Largest Ever Flu Vaccine Campaign Early
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year. The announcement was made this morning as Health Ministers David Clark and Julie Anne Genter launched a new COVID-19 public ... More >>
Gallipoli Anzac Day Services Cancelled
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand and Australian Governments have announced this year’s joint Anzac Day services at Gallipoli will be cancelled due to COVID-19, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. The cancellation covers the Anzac Dawn Service, the Australian Lone ... More >>
Statement To Parliament On The Economic Response To COVID-19
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I know that every member of this House, whatever our political differences is here because we believe in this country and our people. Today, we face a challenge that requires us to harness every bit of that spirit and give our total commitment ... More >>
Backing Our Health Services To Combat COVID-19
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Dedicated $500 million fund to protect New Zealanders’ health Nearly doubling resources for Public Health Units, specifically to increase capacity for contact tracing $32 million for extra intensive care capacity and equipment at hospitals ... More >>
$12.1 Billion Support For New Zealanders And Business
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
$500 million boost for health $8.7 billion in support for businesses and jobs $2.8 billion for income support and boosting consumer spending Finance Minister Grant Robertson today outlined a $12.1 billion package to support New Zealanders and their ... More >>
Economic Package To Fight COVID-19
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has launched the most significant peace-time economic plan in modern New Zealand history to cushion the impact of COVID-19 in the fight to support Kiwis’ jobs and the domestic economy from the virus. The $12.1 billion package ... More >>
New National Fuel Plan Launched
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
A new National Fuel Plan formed as part of the Government’s response to the Auckland Fuel Supply Disruption Inquiry, will manage potential fuel supply disruptions say Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods and Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare. ... More >>
Final Costs For Pike River Recovery Released
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Following the standard process of first communicating to the families, Pike River Recovery Minister Andrew Little has confirmed that Cabinet has approved final funding for ... More >>
Govt Welcomes Reserve Bank Moves As Part Of Economic Response To COVID-19
Monday, 16 March 2020, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Reserve Bank’s independent decisions announced this morning are a welcome support for the economy, with reports already that banks are looking to pass the OCR cut on to customers. “The Government, through ... More >>
Major Steps Taken To Protect New Zealanders From COVID-19
Saturday, 14 March 2020, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
· Every person entering New Zealand from anywhere in the world will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, excluding the Pacific [i] . ‘ · These restrictions will all be reviewed in 16 days’ time. · Existing travel ban retained for China ... More >>
Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill Passes First Reading
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill had its first reading in Parliament today nearly four years after a deed was signed between iwi and the Crown. “It’s taken a long time but it is great we are in the final phase of affirming the role ... More >>
Primary Industries In Good Shape To Respond To Drought And COVID-19
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The primary sector’s strength, resilience and ability to respond to the effects of drought and the global impact of COVID-19 is highlighted by a new report out today. The latest Situation Outlook for Primary Industries , from MPI, forecasts primary More >>
Finance Minister Heads To Australia To Meet With Political And Economic Leaders
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Grant Robertson will be in Australia tomorrow for a scheduled visit to Canberra where he will meet with Australian political and business leaders. He will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Josh Frydenberg to discuss the actions both Governments ... More >>
