Government prioritises firearm prohibition orders to reduce gun harm
Source: New Zealand Government
The Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill will be passed through all remaining stages by the end of next week, Police Minister Chris...
Government backs more initiatives to boost food and fibre workforce
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is backing more initiatives to boost New Zealand’s food and fibre sector workforce, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.
“The...
Update on COVID-19 cases — 8 August 2022
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
Update from the Ministry of Health
Today we are reporting 4,006 community cases and 654 current hospitalisations.
The 7-day rolling average...
Speech to Seafood New Zealand conference, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Government
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Thank you Jeremy, members of the Seafood New Zealand Board, conference organisers, fellow Members of...
Inter-prison kapa haka competition launched
Source: New Zealand Government
For the first time, all 18 prisons in New Zealand will be invited to participate in an inter-prison kapa haka competition,...
Better bus driver pay, more reliable services under new public transport framework
Source: New Zealand Government
Legislation replacing the outdated public transport model with a fairer system that supports paying bus drivers a decent wage, thereby retaining...
Reception of Cook Islands Business Leaders with the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands
Source: New Zealand Government
Kia orāna tatou kātoatoa i te aro’a ‘ua o te atua.
Nau mai haere mai Prime Minister and Mrs Brown to the Ministry...
Improving 111 responses for people in mental distress
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced its commitment to roll out a national multi-agency approach to better respond to 111 calls for...
Health – Babies low in vitamin D at birth more likely to be hospitalised...
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: University of Auckland
New University of Auckland research has found that newborns with lower levels of vitamin D are twice as likely...
Strong export boost as NZ economy turns corner
Source: New Zealand Government
An export boost is supporting New Zealand’s economy to grow, adding to signs that the economy has turned a corner and...
Employment boost for rural communities
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to create opportunities for at-risk rangatahi overcome barriers to employment, education or training with the next tranche...
Aviation and Business Results – Airways New Zealand announces 2023 full year results
Source: Airways NZ
Airways New Zealand has today announced its annual results for the year ending 30 June 2023, returning to profit for the first time...
