© West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. "It is a huge game-changer for us and will create real value for locals – not only through local jobs, but through the end result which will see our CBD transformed into people-friendly spaces that also enhances our connection to our best natural assets like the lake and the Domain.".

On substantive issues, Ms Ardern was at her most confident in defending her record on COVID-19. Ardern has poured cold water on the idea a bubble announcement is "days away". Another 475 people died, bringing Italy's death toll to 2978. Jacinda Ardern, Labour Party promise to help farmers with compliance costs and environmental transition Radio New Zealand 00:43 23-Sep-20. "There is a reason we have put an end of those mass gatherings. All public Anzac Day services in New Zealand have also been cancelled, following the cancellation of joint Anzac Day events in Gallipoli earlier in the week. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has admitted to smoking cannabis in her youth. "New Zealanders must prepare, but do not panic.". While both leaders have committed to voting for the end-of-life proposal, they hold differing views on cannabis. PM Jacinda Ardern dismisses coronavirus rumours swirling on social media and says “everything else you see, a grain of salt." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had advised her that New Zealanders overseas needed to decide whether to stay or come home, and to check flight availability. Ardern has poured cold water on the idea a bubble announcement is "days away". "The message I send is very clear. Despite the hostile atmosphere, the pair reached an unlikely on-stage agreement on extending parliamentary terms from three years to four, which could become law after the election. Support us. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has admitted to smoking cannabis in her youth. Ms Collins — and her entire caucus — have committed to voting against the “reeferendum”. On Wednesday, Italy saw a record new high in the numbers of infections and deaths reported, adding more than 4200 new cases for a total of 35,713 infections. Jacinda Ardern - 9News - Latest news and headlines from Australia and the world. "We will share with you the most up-to-date information daily. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delays election until October 17 - survey shows 60 per cent of Ki... Campaigners clash over End of Life Choice Bill, Use Ōhakea airbase for quarantine: Expert's plea, NZ Rugby refute claims they approved schedule, Campaigners clash over End of Life Choice referendum, 'Not acceptable': Social housing provider under fire for mould-ridden rental, NZ First releases policy vision statement, Principal gives up office as school roll swells, 'Reign of fear': Woman unmasks life inside Gloriavale after fleeing, 'Cry all you want': Adesanya responds to steroid rumours, undergoes tests, Twelve new Covid cases - 10 from same Air India flight, 'Just days away': Australia floats transtasman bubble again. Listen to the special verdict episodes each day from 8pm. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is poised to retain power at next month's election, ... Be among the first to know about COVID-19 updates and other breaking news in … Ardern said a process was in place around Covid-19 in schools, including shutting and cleaning when there were cases, but that plan could change depending on how widespread the outbreak was. Its policy vision statement is framed around the Covid-19 recovery. Subscribe now. Election 2020: A third of voters don't know who's in Parliament, and half don't understand MMP ... Vote 2020: Winston Peters pushes for election to be postponed - NZ Herald. Register with us and content you save will appear here so you can access them to read later. Yesterday.

In the second of four national debates leading to the October 17 vote, Ms Collins again brought a combative approach that seemed to unsettle Ms Ardern. Yesterday Ardern was in Whakatane where she met with first responders to the December 9 Whakaari/White Island eruption and visited a Covid-19 response centre.

"When you see those messages, remember that unless you hear it from us, it is not the truth. From breaking news to debate and conversation, we bring you the news as it happens. ... Jacinda Ardern said that the new date ... David Clark had been under fire for breaking lockdown rules and for his response to the pandemic. Ms Ardern, 40, said it had “a bit of a pub quiz feel” and she would prefer more time to give considered answers. "What we've been basing everything we've been doing is around the public health advice around the ability to do contact tracing.". However, it remains to be seen how voters will take to her constant interruptions, which escalated to screaming at different points over the 90-minute battle. "Everything else you see, a grain of salt.". Photo / Laurilee McMichael, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern walks through the Taupō Town Centre Transformation project along with Minister Megan Woods. You can trust us as a source of that information," she told reporters in Rotorua. Should a teen in NZ be able to choose to end their life without telling their parents? Ardern is also expected to visit the Mokai Power Station. Should a teen in NZ be able to choose to end their life without telling their parents? Photo / Laurilee McMichael, On the campaign trail: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returns to Tauranga - NZ Herald. "Do feel free to visit covid19.govt.nz - otherwise dismiss anything else. Contribute. The Government has already banned public gatherings of people with more than 500 people, and further restrictions are expected to be announced this afternoon. Login. Your News is the place for you to save content to read later from any device. This comes as Qantas and Jetstar announced they would suspend all international flights from the end of the month. London faces a lockdown and all UK schools have been ordered to close in coming days while US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closed their 8850km US-Canada border to all nonessential travel. She said she was keeping in contact with the Pacific nations, and if things changed, the travel restrictions needed to be broadened. Although 80 per cent of the population will be fine if they have Covid-19, they could still transmit the disease to others who might not survive the disease. On Thursday I joined the Auckland City Mission as we opened a project we’ve partnered on - transitional homes specifically for woman who find themselves homeless. Jacinda Ardern has admitted previously smoking cannabis in a fiery leaders debate with Judith Collins, her rival for the New Zealand prime ministership. On the go and no time to finish that story right now?

These agencies include the Ministry for Primary Industries, Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation Security Service and Customs. Other World breaking news More World news >> Democrats offer pared down US$2.2 trillion virus package (09-29 14:02) Journalists may be in line for Nobel recognition (09-29 13:32) The Labour leader has previously deferred on the topic, saying “I was once a Mormon and then I wasn’t, that’s how I’ll put that”. “Yes I did. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern continues her tour of the region today with engagements in Taupō. READ MORE:• Coronavirus in NZ: Tourists to be deported after failing to self-isolate upon arrival• Coronavirus: 20 cases in New Zealand, parent of Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School students tests positive• Coronavirus in NZ: Eight new cases, Jacinda Ardern says don't panic, but be prepared• Coronavirus: Auckland woman Maree Glading disappointed in checks at international arrivals. Breaking news and updates Australia: August 29, 2020. Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson are in Rotorua today to meet local authorities and representatives across the tourism, hospitality and forestry sectors, after the Government's $12.1b economic rescue package announced on Tuesday. She also stressed the importance of self-isolation, not only for those now arriving into New Zealand, but for people who have arrived in the past fortnight. 0:58. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks about the possibility of a trans-Tasman travel bubble. “I thought it was a great debate, I thought there was loads of energy and I hope people are watching,” she said.