Articles tagged with Recovery
New Data Reveals Strong Growth in International Tourism Industry, Boosting Confidence and Economic Recovery
1 day ago | 39 viewsThe Government celebrates a 7.5% increase in international visitor arrivals in August, signaling a positive trend for the tourism industry's recovery post-COVID. Minister Louise Upston emphasizes the economic importance of tourism as New Zealand's second highest export earner. The Tourism Industry Association survey indicates an 86% confidence level among tourism organizations for the upcoming year, reflecting the industry's optimism and the Government's investments to promote New Zealand as a top destination.
Tags: Government data international visitor numbers tourism industry Louise Upston international tourism export earner economic recovery visitor arrivals Statistics New ZealandCommerce Minister Scott Simpson Strengthens NZ Partnerships in London
3 weeks ago | 122 viewsCommerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson is traveling to London to enhance New Zealand's partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. He aims to showcase New Zealand's leadership in resilience and disaster recovery and strengthen ties with global partners facing similar challenges. The Minister's itinerary includes meetings with key industry players, a briefing at the New Zealand High Commission, and participation in events highlighting the New Zealand-UK relationship, such as the Battle of Britain Service and the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final.
Tags: Scott Simpson London New Zealand Insurance Emergency preparedness Business competition Resilience Disaster recovery Aon Lloyd's of LondonGovernment Launches First Crisis Recovery Café in Whanganui to Support Mental Health
1 month ago | 199 viewsThe Mental Health Minister opened Whanganui’s new Crisis Recovery Café at Aunty’s Café, the first of six cafés being rolled out by the Government nationwide. These cafés, led by Balance Aotearoa and iwi providers, offer peer-led, non-clinical support for individuals facing mental health or addiction challenges in a community setting. The Government aims to reduce pressure on traditional crisis systems by providing faster access to support, increasing frontline workers, and enhancing crisis response through initiatives like crisis cafés and peer support specialist roles in emergency departments.
Tags: Matt Doocey Mental Health Minister Crisis Recovery Café Balance Aotearoa Te Oranganui Hāpai Mauri Tangata peer support specialist mental health plan Health NZ frontline workersGovernment Grants $2 Million for Tasman District Flood Recovery
1 month ago | 260 viewsThe Government has allocated up to $2 million to Tasman District Council for flood recovery efforts, including waste cleanup and infrastructure repairs. Environment Minister Penny Simmonds highlights the challenges faced by the region, particularly in areas like Riwaka and along the Motueka River. The emergency waste funding aims to support councils in managing waste after emergencies and help communities like Tasman towards recovery.
Tags: Government Tasman District Council recovery flooding Environment Minister Penny Simmonds waste cleanup infrastructure repairs silt removal emergency waste fundingNew Zealand Strengthens Emergency Management System for Major Emergencies: Investment Roadmap Unveiled
3 months ago | 1021 viewsThe Government has agreed in principle to an investment and implementation roadmap to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system so it can manage major to severe emergencies, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. “This roadmap is part of our response to the Government Inquiry into the North Island Severe Weather Events and complements the work underway to develop a new Emergency Management Bill,” says Mr Mitchell. “New Zealand is facing more frequent and severe weather events, and we need to ensure our emergency management system is fit for purpose to manage significant, widespread emergencies like Cyclone Gabrielle.
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