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...
Trans-Tasman cooperation in a COVID-19 world
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australia reaffirmed today the need for the closest possible collaboration as they tackle a global environment shaped by...
DOC takes action to adapt to climate change
Source: New Zealand Government
A new Department of Conservation (DOC) action plan tackles the impacts of climate change on New Zealand’s biodiversity and DOC managed...
Reduced international Antarctic season commences
Source: New Zealand Government
A heavily scaled back international Antarctic season will commence this week, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Research, Science and Innovation...
New high performance sports hub for Upper Hutt
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is providing up to $30 million to help fund the NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport in Upper Hutt...
Govt keeps projects on road to completion
Source: New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today transport projects currently in construction will continue at pace due to extra Government support for...
First project utilising $50 million ‘shovel ready’ fund for rural broadband announced
Source: New Zealand Government
$50 million for further rural broadband digital connectivity has been allocated from the $3 billion infrastructure fund in the COVID Response...
Ultra-fast Broadband programme hits major milestone with more than one million connections
Source: New Zealand Government
The Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media has congratulated the Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) programme on its major milestone of connecting...
Vaping legislation passes
Source: New Zealand Government
Landmark legislation passed today puts New Zealand on track to saving thousands of lives and having a smokefree generation sooner rather...
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...
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...
Government delivers on rental reforms promise
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has delivered on its promise to New Zealanders to modernise tenancy laws with the passing of the Residential Tenancies...