Kiwi scientists develop method to disinfect PPE for potential reuse in pandemic
Source: University of Otago
In response to a global shortage of PPE early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Yvonne Anderson,...
Kiwi scientists discover PPE recycling solution
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Tamaki Makaurau – Kiwi scientists have developed a shipping container-based unit to disinfect N95 masks and other PPE, so that the equipment can...
New Zealand prepared to send support to Tonga
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand is ready to assist Tonga in its recovery from Saturday night’s undersea eruption and tsunami, Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia...
Update on COVID-19 cases — 18 January 2022
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
Vaccines administered to date (percentage of eligible people):
3,990,408 first doses (95%)
3,899,343 second doses (93%)
35,805 third primary doses
789,064 booster doses
Māori...
Dominick Stephens appointed as Chief Economic Advisor
Source: New Zealand Treasury:
Secretary to the Treasury Caralee McLiesh has announced the appointment of Dominick Stephens as Deputy Secretary, Chief Economic Advisor.
“Dominick Stephens is...
Allianz Risk Barometer 2022: Cyber perils outrank Covid-19 and broken supply chains as top...
Source: Media Outreach
11th Allianz survey: Cyber, business interruption and natural disasters are the top three business risks globally in 2022. Cyber ranks top Asia...
New Zealand Police to implement mandatory vaccination policy
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
New Zealand Police will be implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees, contractors, volunteers, suppliers, new employees and...
NZIER’s QSBO shows weaker demand and confidence – QQuarterly Survey of Business Opinion, January...
Source: New Zealand Institute of Economic Research
18 January 2022
The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO) shows business confidence and demand fell as...
DHL Global Forwarding delivers Covid-19 antiviral pills to South Korea, the first country in...
Source: Media Outreach
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 17 January 2022 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group,...
Farming Sector – Free lunchtime chats to boost farmer resilience
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Federated Farmers
Three of New Zealand’s foremost motivational speakers on resilience and mental wellbeing will offer tips for farmers and growers in a...
Update on COVID-19 cases — 17 January 2022
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
Vaccines administered to date (percentage of eligible people):
3,989,422 first doses (95%)
3,896,820 second doses (93%)
35,552 third primary doses
751,839 booster doses
Māori...
Booster rollout accelerated to protect against COVID-19 variants
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
Everyone aged 18 years and older who has received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine can now book their free...
