Government partners with Wisk for world-first trial of self-flying air taxi ‘Cora’ in Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with urban air mobility company Wisk (the new trading name of Zephyr Airworks)...
New Zealand joins initiative to boost women’s role in global trade
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined Canada and Chile in a new trade initiative aimed at increasing women’s participation in global trade.
Trade and...
Government to strengthen protections for whistleblowers
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is strengthening the Protected Disclosures Act to provide better protection for whistle blowers, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins...
More competitive fuel market on the way
Source: New Zealand Government
Kiwi motorists are set to reap the benefits of a more competitive fuel market following the passing of the Fuel Industry...
Separated scenic cycleway starts
Source: New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford today kicked off construction of a separated cycleway alongside Tamaki Drive.
A two-way separated cycleway will be built...
Justice Minister represents New Zealand at Berlin nuclear disarmament summit
Source: New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little will travel to Berlin tomorrow to represent New Zealand at a high-level summit on nuclear disarmament.
This year, the...
Government confirms CovidCard trial to go ahead
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed a community-wide trial of CovidCard technology as it explores options for COVID-19 contact tracing.
“Effective contact tracing is...
Joint statement from Prime Minister Ardern and Prime Minister Bainimarama
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama met today in Suva, and renewed their commitment to continue to...
Government repeals discriminatory law
Source: New Zealand Government
A discriminatory law that has been a symbol of frustration for many people needing and providing care and support, has been...
Low unemployment shows economy in good shape
Source: New Zealand Government
Today’s news of low unemployment, rising wages and record numbers of Maori in work shows the economy is in good shape...
New international protection for frequent fliers
Source: New Zealand Government
The endangered toroa/Antipodean albatross has new international protection for its 100,000km annual migration, thanks to collaborative efforts led by New Zealand,...
PM announces public funeral service for Mike Moore
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a funeral service for former Labour Prime Minister the Rt Hon Mike Moore, ONZ, AO.
A...
