National climate change risk assessment for New Zealand

The Ministry for the Environment has published the National climate change risk assessment for New Zealand.

Auckland transport projects

Ministers have announced funding for several "shovel ready" Auckland transport projects including contributions to the Puhinui Interchange, Ferry Basin project, North Western motorway improvements and the Te Whau Pathway.

Auckland Council's Emergency Budget approved

Auckland Council's Finance and Performance Committee and the Governing Body have approved the council's Emergency Budget.

Covid-19: Prime Minister – next steps in covid response

The Prime Minister has announced the Government's plans if there's community transmission of covid-19 in New Zealand.

COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill. Passed

The COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill passed its third reading on 2 July. Parliament's Environment Committee reported on the Bill, 29 June.

COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill

Introduced in Parliament under urgency, 16 June. First reading held and referred to the Environment Committee. Committee's report is due 29 June.

Covid-19: Prime Minister – alert level 1 from 8 June

The Prime Minister has announced that New Zealand will move to covid-19 alert level 1 at 11.59pm on Monday 8 June 2020.

Māori arts and crafts

The Government has announced $7.6 million support for Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, over two years.