Customers can now purchase a Lotto ticket from their local dairy under Alert Level 3. Lotto NZ counters in dairies and convenience stores can open under Alert Level 3, with the remaining stores needing to stay closed until Alert Level 2. Lotto NZ exists to generate funding for New Zealand […]
Cannabis could raise $490 million in taxes per year
Cannabis could raise $490 million in taxes per year, but careful design and implementation are needed to avoid unintended consequences, NZ Institute of Economic Research Inc (NZIER) finds. Kiwis will be asked in a non-binding referendum in September on whether they support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill. Several […]
Bay of Plenty DHB update visiting policy
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board recognizes the important role of visitors in the healing process. With this in mind, we have updated our visitor policy under COVID-19 Alert Level 3, while continuing to protect patients and staff from any potential risk of exposure. Hospital facilities at Tauranga and […]
Little bubbles working well – NZ Kindergartens
Throughout New Zealand, small but happy groups of children had a smooth transition back to kindergarten and early childhood centres according to teachers. First day numbers were smaller than anticipated representing around 3 to 4% of whanau; but these figures are expected to grow as the happiness spreads. New Zealand […]
Government considering commercial rent relief options
The Government is considering options to support New Zealand businesses with rent payments as they face the economic impacts of COVID-19. “While 75 per cent of the economy is up and running again under Level 3, we know many businesses, especially our smaller ones, have been hard hit by a […]
Rural broadband upgrade to boost COVID-19 recovery in remote communities
New investment in rural network capacity announced today will help lift the development and wellbeing of isolated communities as New Zealand’s economy recovers from COVID-19, Broadcasting, Communications, and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones said. The Government has allocated up to $15 million in savings from […]
PGF Loans to help boost Eastern Bay economy
More than $29 million worth of loans from the Provincial Growth Fund for several local projects over the coming months will help offset the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. The funding has been set aside for the Development of a commercial boat […]