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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 >>
PM’s Remarks From Joint Stand-up With PM Morrison
Friday, 28 February 2020, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s my pleasure to be in Sydney today for our annual meeting, Prime Minister. It’s fair to say that since we last met, tragedy and disaster have befallen our two countries. They say that in moments of that nature, the true character of an ... More >>
Government Takes Further Action To Protect New Zealanders From COVID-19
Friday, 28 February 2020, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced a suite of new actions as it steps up its response to the rapidly changing global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. More >>
Agriculture Minister Declares Adverse Event For Waikato Primary Sector
Friday, 28 February 2020, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has today classified the drought conditions in Waikato and South Auckland as an adverse event for the primary sector, unlocking $80,000 in Government support for farmers and growers. “This is recognition that ... More >>
Govt Books In Good Position To Respond To Coronavirus
Friday, 28 February 2020, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown accounts are in a strong position to weather any economic uncertainty as a result of coronavirus, with the books in surplus and expenses close to forecast, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. The Treasury today released the Crown accounts ... More >>
Digital Experts To Provide Advice On Technological Change
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Supporting New Zealand to make most of digital and data driven technologies will be the focus of a new Digital Council that begins its work today. Minister for Government Digital Services, Kris Faafoi, and Minister of Statistics, James Shaw, have confirmed ... More >>
NZ Upgrade On South Island Roads
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Safety and climate change resilience are behind South Island regional roading projects that are being brought forward as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. As part of the NZ Upgrade, ... More >>
NZ Upgrade On North Island Regional Roads
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Regional roading projects that will improve safety and resilience are being brought forward as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. As part of the NZ Upgrade, $300 million was allocated ... More >>
Land, Air And Sea: Regions To Benefit From NZ Upgrade
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Regional New Zealand will be a hive of activity in the coming months as the New Zealand Upgrade Programme delivers on its promise to modernise our infrastructure, prepare for climate change and help grow our economy. As part of the $12 billion ... More >>
