Less flooding, more jobs in Southland and Otago
Source: New Zealand Government
New investment in flood protection measures in Southland and Otago will keep residents safer and boost their local economies, with funding...
40 years of Closer Economic Relations with Australia
Source: New Zealand Government
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations (CER), our gold standard free trade agreement between New Zealand and Australia.
“CER...
COVID-19 media conference — 8 February 2022 at 4pm
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
08 Feb 2022
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern provides an update on our response to COVID-19.
The COVID-19 media conference starts at...
Conservation Board appointments boost diversity
Source: New Zealand Government
The diversity of conservation boards around Aotearoa is increasing with 47 appointments to 14 of the 15 conservation boards across New...
Flu vaccine to protect Kiwis this winter
Source: New Zealand Government
From today, 1.8 million flu vaccines are available to help protect New Zealanders from winter illness, Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall...
Animal Welfare – Government backflip on live export a growing concern
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: SAFE For Animals
SAFE is concerned the Government may do a U-turn on its decision to ban the live export of animals by...
Mosque Attack Royal Commission to report back in November
Source: New Zealand Government
There has been a further extension to the report back of the Royal Commission into the Attacks on Christchurch Mosques on...
Continued focus on improving the lives of Kiwi kids
Source: New Zealand Government
15% decrease in notifications to Oranga Tamariki compared to 2020/21
13% of children aged 0-14 years lived in households where food runs...
Update on COVID-19 cases — 20 February 2022
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
Rapid antigen testing update
From Monday morning, rapid antigen tests (RATs) will be made available at all Auckland testing sites...
Government removes another punitive child policy from welfare system to put children first
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has taken further steps to put children first as part of its welfare overhaul, by starting work to remove...
PM’s international travel to advance NZs economic interests
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will undertake a small number of international engagements this year, focused on advancing New Zealand’s trade and...
Electric milk tanker helps drive New Zealand emissions down
Source: New Zealand Government
The country’s first electric milk tank tanker, a solar-panelled bus, electric off-road farm vehicles and new high powered EV charging stations...
