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Sudima MIQ facility to support Rotorua community during Omicron outbreak 21 March 2022

The last remaining MIQ facility in Rotorua is to be used to support the community during the current Omicron outbreak. The Sudima Rotorua Managed Isolation Facility will be available to support community cases from Tuesday 22 March 2022 until the end of May.

Immigration and tourism
Border changes for unvaccinated New Zealand Citizens 18 March 2022

The Government has agreed that unvaccinated New Zealand citizens, and those who are eligible to travel to New Zealand do not need to enter MIQ or to self-isolate. This change takes effect from 11.59pm on Friday 18 March.

Immigration and tourism
Tourism Kick-start Fund opens on 1 April 17 March 2022

Tourism businesses in the 5 South Island communities most reliant on international visitors will be able to apply for support from the $49 million Tourism Kick-start Fund initiative on 1 April.

Tourism funding
Support for Matariki events in Te Waipounamu South Island 11 March 2022

Two exciting events in Te Waipounamu South Island with a focus on Matariki are the latest recipients of investment and support from the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator.

Economic Development
Govt proposes initial changes to lending requirements 11 March 2022

Initial proposed changes to lending requirements announced by the Government today will help New Zealanders acquire credit safely and responsibly.

Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection
MIQ announces which facilities are set to leave network 11 March 2022

MIQ can today announce which facilities are set to leave its network by the end of June.

Immigration and tourism
Renewable electricity generation hits 26-year high 10 March 2022

The share of electricity generated from renewable sources hit a 26-year high in the final quarter of 2021 after sizeable increases hydro and wind generation, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Energy and natural resources
MIQ is evolving as New Zealand reopens its borders to the world 10 March 2022

32 facilities will reduce to 4 by the end of June, and the workforce in them will change too, with workers from Defence Force, Health, Aviation Security and other agencies returning to their home organisations for redeployment.

Immigration and tourism
$10 million pledge for international collaboration on vaccine research 09 March 2022

New Zealand is continuing to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), with a $10 million pledge announced. CEPI is aimed at ending global pandemics, and has a 5-year plan that aims to strengthen the global system for pandemic response and preparedness.

Science funding
Government welcomes final report on retail grocery market 08 March 2022

The retail grocery sector market study was launched in November 2020 to look into competition in the sector, and today the Commerce Commission released its final report.

Competition regulation

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