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Covid-19 immigration powers extended to 2023
Coronavirus

Covid-19 immigration powers extended to 2023

Immigration minister Kris Faafoi said this extension means “continued flexibility to support migrants, manage the border, and help industries facing labour shortages”.

Staff reporters 06 May 2021
Debt relief welcome for inbound tour operators
Services

Debt relief welcome for inbound tour operators

The government wants frontline tourism staff to get vaccinated but isn't going to force them to do so.

Paul McBeth 06 May 2021
BUDGET 2021: Tourism gets $200m to aid reset
Services

BUDGET 2021: Tourism gets $200m to aid reset

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says there will need to be some big changes in the sector, and for Milford Sound.

Paul McBeth 06 May 2021
Three-year pay freeze for public servants on $100,000-plus
Finance Free

Three-year pay freeze for public servants on $100,000-plus

Rapid increases in salaries for public servants should grind to a halt with today's announcement.

Pattrick Smellie 05 May 2021