Latest COVID-19 Response News

Nurse-led care was vital in Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
GPs vital in combating future pandemics
Submission to Covid Response Inquiry Panel
Governments must be guided by experts and evidence in pandemic responses
Improving future preparedness: Inquiry into the response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Government investment delivers 26 upgraded fire stations
Te Awa shared path completed
Government investments boost and diversify local economies in lower South Island
Completion of Taupō projects strengthens regional economic resilience
Frontline workers to receive COVID-19 Response Award
Customs staff recognised for outstanding public service
Stay Safe This Summer: Tips to Avoid COVID-19
Rapid growth in government health spending during pandemic
DOC decides against Hokitika Government Building tenancy
Extraordinary Covid powers to be wound down
Minister Verrall travelling to attend World Cancer Congress and Global Mental Health Summit
Digital tools to make family violence support widely available
In strategic dialogues, United States and WHO seek to maximize their longstanding partnership
Covid Protection Framework retired NZ moves forward with certainty
Successful funding for Covid research round announced
New appointments to Strategic Covid Public Health Advisory Group
New fund to tackle social isolation and loneliness among older women
New Zealand to stay at Orange as winter continues
Delivering for Tasmanians: 100 jobs done in 100 days
New measures to tackle Covid and flu
Green Party secures free masks in schools
New measures to help manage Covid as country stays at Orange
Vaccine mandate for border and corrections workers to end
More free flu vaccines and second Covid booster to groups at risk of hospitalisation
Government outlines plans for future Covid variants
Delivering for all Tasmanians
RACGP: Health review an opportunity to transform general practice care
Statement From Meeting Of National Cabinet
Pre-departure tests removed from June 20
Lessons must be learned from Delta response
Cabinet changes following Faafoi, Mallard resignations
Access to Covid boosters for those most at risk
Second Covid vaccine booster for most vulnerable
New Zealand to stay at Orange for now
Deaths in New Zealand lower than expected so far during pandemic
Aotearoa New Zealand provides further funding for global Covid response
Updated My Vaccine Pass for those who want it
Broadened criteria for returning visa holders
Govt and Air New Zealand to trial innovative and accurate new Covid test
New mask exemption card to remove uncertainty
Bringing Ideas in Remote Discussion AY 2021 exchange program unites students virtually
Auckland harbour goes electric
Bill to support safe operation of courts and tribunals during Covid passes third reading