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Celebrating Women For International Women’s Day
Friday, 6 March 2020, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter wants to ensure all women’s contributions are valued as she looks ahead to International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March 2020). “This International Women’s Day I acknowledge everyone who is working every day ... More >>
2020 Begins A New Decade For Pacific Languages As A Competitive Edge For Aotearoa
Friday, 6 March 2020, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio says the 2020 Pacific Language Weeks begins a new decade of magnifying the value and competitive advantage that Pacific languages and bilingualism brings to the Pacific communities of Aotearoa ... More >>
Ombudsmen (Protection Of Name) Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
The use of the term “Ombudsman” is now better protected following the third reading of an amendment to the Ombudsmen Act 1975. “New Zealanders need to have confidence that the integrity of the office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman is preserved,” ... More >>
Easier Voting Becomes Law
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 11:10 pm | New Zealand Government
People who find out on election day they are not on the electoral roll or their details are not up to date will now have their vote counted. Parliament today passed the Electoral Amendment Bill which means the same rules applying during the advanced ... More >>
Elevate NZ Venture Fund To Lift Productivity
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 11:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s new $300 million venture capital fund - announced in last year’s Budget – is now open for business as the Elevate NZ Venture Fund. Finance Minister Grant Robertson says lifting New Zealand's productivity requires well-functioning ... More >>
Coronavirus Support For Pacific
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is partnering with countries in the Pacific to ensure they are prepared for, and able to respond to the global threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19). “There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 ... More >>
NZ Ambassador To Chair WTO General Council
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ambassador David Walker has been appointed to chair the WTO General Council. It is the first time a New Zealander has chaired the General Council, which is the highest-level ... More >>
Investing In National Resilience And Supporting Communities
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Ron Mark today announced that Defence has signed a contract with Babcock NZ Ltd to replace the New Zealand Defence Force’s fixed high frequency (HF) radio capability. “This is one of a number of planned investments from the ... More >>
Further Relief For Crayfish Exporters
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is to provide further relief to the rock lobster industry due to severe market disruptions caused by the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the Chinese market. Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash has agreed to allow some of this year’s ... More >>
Further Support For Coronavirus-affected Businesses
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Businesses affected by the coronavirus can access immediate government support after two further initiatives were approved by Cabinet yesterday, Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford says. “To help protect jobs, Cabinet yesterday agreed to ... More >>
Regional 3D Mapping Takes Off
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
A new contract launched this week to capture better geographic data across New Zealand will help regions prepare for climate change, plan infrastructure and improve investment decisions, the Minister for Land Information, Eugenie Sage said today. The LiDAR ... More >>
New Crown Infrastructure Partners Chair Announced
Monday, 2 March 2020, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for State Owned Enterprises Rt Hon Winston Peters and Minister of Finance Hon Grant Robertson, have announced the appointment of Mark Binns as Chair of the Crown Infrastructure Partners Limited (CIP). “Mr Binns came highly recommended ... More >>
Travel Restrictions Reconfirmed As Precaution Against COVID-19
Monday, 2 March 2020, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has confirmed that travel restrictions currently in place for China and Iran will continue for a further week, while people entering the country from South Korea and northern Italy will now be told to go into self-isolation. “The international ... More >>
Winter Grazing Action Group Announced
Monday, 2 March 2020, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has today announced the members of a new action group tasked with implementing recommendations to improve animal welfare in winter grazing systems. The establishment of the Winter Grazing Action Group, made ... More >>
First-ever Endometriosis Guidance Aims To Improve Early Detection
Monday, 2 March 2020, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women and Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter has welcomed new best-practice guidance for the treatment of endometriosis in New Zealand. The launch of the guidance, which is the first of its kind in New Zealand, comes as we ... More >>
Default KiwiSaver Changes Support More Responsible Investment
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders’ savings in KiwiSaver default funds will soon exclude investment in fossil fuels, the Ministers of Finance and Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced today. Rule changes mean that investments in fossil fuel production will be excluded ... More >>
New Zealand Welcomes Announcement Of US-Taliban Agreement
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand welcomes the US-Taliban Agreement which signals a renewed intent for lasting peace, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said today. “This is a very welcome and important development. The path to peace in Afghanistan has been a long ... More >>
More Government Support For People Affected By Northland Droughts
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
From tomorrow farmers and growers affected by drought in the Northland region and parts of the Auckland region will have access to Rural Assistance Payments (RAPs), Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni has announced. “We want farmers and ... More >>
New Legislation To Boost Organics
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
New organics legislation will boost consumer confidence and help grow an innovative sector, says Food Safety Minister Damien O’Connor. “The Organics Product Bill, introduced to Parliament this week, aims to increase consumer confidence when purchasing ... More >>
Joint Statement By Prime Ministers Jacinda Ardern And Scott Morrison
Friday, 28 February 2020, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
1. Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP and Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern met in Sydney on 28 February 2020 for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting. The Australia-New Zealand relationship is a partnership marked by close ... More >>
