6 new cases of COVID-19
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
Today we have two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report and four new probable cases.
Five of today’s cases...
Fish & Game review overdue
Source: Taxpayers Union
2 MAY 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the Government’s review of Fish & Game after years of concern at the...
Taxpayer funded interest free loans – what is the cost?
Source: Taxpayers Union
2 MAY 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to release the Treasury and Inland Revenue advice and costing documents related...
COVID-19 no live media update today, 2 May
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
There is no live media conference today (2 May 2020).
Today’s media update will be provided by a statement, to be sent...
International Air Freight Capacity Scheme
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Transport
The International Airfreight Capacity (IAFC) scheme adds capacity to maintain trade links with global markets, to enable essential imports...
International cargo flights ramp up
Source: New Zealand Government
Government support to help restore international air freight capacity has added 56 weekly cargo flights from New Zealand, with more to...
Week That Was: Kickstarting the economy
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
Our first week at Alert Level Three saw thousands of New Zealanders returning to work. Many of New Zealand’s critical...
Tick for Kids is calling for greater visibility of children in the Government’s response...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Save the Children
Tick for Kids, a coalition of leading children’s organisations, has written to the Prime Minister and key ministers to request...
COVID19: Support for tertiary students to learn online
Source: New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced a $20 million fund to help eligible tertiary learners access digital devices and internet connections...
Sudden death, Maupuia
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Around 2pm yesterday (1 May) Police were called to a report of a body found in bush off Akaroa...
Job opportunities grow as primary sector exports show resilience through COVID-19
Source: New Zealand Government
Strong international demand for New Zealand’s food, despite the global effects of COVID-19, could help provide a springboard to get more...
Business Finance Guarantee Scheme updated
Source: New Zealand Treasury:
More businesses will be able to apply to access bank finance to support them through the COVID-19 response, as a result...