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Public Housing Build Back In Action
Saturday, 9 May 2020, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Building activity on public housing sites is back on track with nearly all 300 work sites across New Zealand expected to be up and running again this week, Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods said. Under last week’s move to Level 3, 240 Kāinga Ora public ... More >>
Govt books reflect swift action to protect New Zealanders
Friday, 8 May 2020, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Crown accounts released today show how quickly the Government got money out the door to help New Zealanders as COVID-19 hit the country. More >>
Covid-19 Response: New Legal Framework As Move To Alert Level 2 Considered
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A new law providing a legal framework for Covid-19 Alert Level 2 will be introduced and debated next week. “The changes will ensure that controls on gatherings of people and physical distancing are still enforceable,” Attorney-General David Parker ... More >>
Gun Buyback Well Run, Ongoing Work Needed
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Police says an independent audit of the firearms buyback and amnesty shows it was well run but ongoing vigilance is needed to keep prohibited weapons out of the wrong hands. “The report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) ... More >>
Professional Sports To Resume At Alert Level 2
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson says professional sports will be able to resume domestically under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 with the necessary public health measures in place. “Moving to Alert Level 2 continues to expand the opportunities ... More >>
Alert Level 2 Restrictions Announced
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
· Businesses can restart for staff and customers · Bubbles can cease · Domestic travel recommences · Schools and early learning centres can open · Gatherings both indoors and outdoors are limited to 100 people · Public places reopen · Sport and ... More >>
Stocktake provides confidence in distribution of PPE by DHBs
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A rapid stocktake of the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment to community providers has confirmed DHB processes for handling and filling orders are appropriate. More >>
Responding, Recovering And Rebuilding
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Introduction Kia ora koutou katoa, Thank you to John Milford and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce team for hosting this event today. I know it must have been difficult pulling together an event in circumstances ... More >>
$25 Million For Innovative Solutions In Response To COVID-19
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Government is investing $25 million to speed up the trial and deployment of innovations to help New Zealand’s response to COVID-19, says Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods. The COVID-19 Innovation Acceleration Fund is aimed at the More >>
New Zealand COVID response earns investment confidence
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Microsoft’s decision to establish a datacentre region for cloud services in New Zealand shows the advantage this country has as a safe haven for business as we move ahead with our economic recovery from COVID-19, Minister for Government Digital Services ... More >>
APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministers responsible for trade have committed to work together to ensure trade and investment continue to flow to help counter the impact of COVID-19. More >>
Employment growth shows strong economy heading into COVID-19
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
News that nearly 20,000 New Zealanders entered work in the first three months of the year shows the economy’s underlying strength heading into COVID-19, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. Stats NZ reported today that the number of employed ... More >>
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 >>
