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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 >>
New Hamilton – Auckland Commuter Train To Begin In August
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Hamilton – Auckland passenger train will start running on 3 August, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today. The Te Huia service will consist of two morning trains from Hamilton, with two return evening trains each week day and a single return ... More >>
Food And Beverage Industry Tops $71.7 Billion
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A new report has found the food and beverage industry had a combined total revenue of $71.7 billion in the last financial year and is ripe for growth with companies increasingly focusing on value-added products, Economic Development Minister Phil ... More >>
New predator-control drones to help nature
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is investing $790,000 to test a new predator-control drone and take another step towards a predator free Aotearoa, the Minister for Conservation Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Recognising Māori Excellence With Ngārimu Scholarships
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Seven Māori scholars have been awarded Ngārimu VC and 28th [Māori] Battalion tertiary scholarships in recognition of their outstanding achievements, Associate Minister of Education and Ngārimu Board Chair, Kelvin Davis announced today. The ... More >>
New Programme To Boost High-value Products In Taranaki
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
A new collaboration to boost Taranaki’s food and fibre enterprises was launched today by Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. The two-year, $914,000 project dubbed ‘Branching Out’, will investigate, explore, package, and potentially pilot new ... More >>
Government Unlocks $2 Million Drought Relief For Farmers, Growers
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor has today classified the drought in the North Island, parts of the South Island and the Chathams as a large-scale adverse event, unlocking up to $2 million in Government funding to support farmers and growers from ... More >>
Minister Of Conservation Pays Tribute To A Conservation Great, Sir Rob Fenwick
Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Sir Rob Fenwick’s contribution to conservation is impossible to quantify. He is someone who changed the way New Zealanders work together and think about our natural world. The Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage paid tribute to Aucklander ... More >>
Cabinet Approves Business Continuity Package In Response To COVID-19
Monday, 9 March 2020, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet today approved the development of a Business Continuity Package to help support the economy through the disruption caused by COVID-19. “New Zealand is well-placed to respond to COVID-19. We have been running surpluses and our net debt ... More >>
