Tag: covid_19

COVID Review Confirms ACT Was Right on Reserve Bank, Says Seymour

22 Sep 2026 4:39 p.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

ACT Leader David Seymour says an independent review confirms the Reserve Bank fuelled inflation and higher mortgage rates, and warns against restoring Labour's dual mandate.

Politics and Government Business Economy Banking Financial Markets Election Other Parties ACT New Zealand David Seymour Reserve Bank monetary policy COVID-19 inflation dual mandate
New Zealand Enacts COVID-19 Public Health Response Act

29 Jul 2025 2:22 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

New Zealand's COVID-19 Public Health Response Act, enacted May 13, establishes legal framework for managing restrictions, allowing enforcement of rules on businesses, gatherings, and movement under a four-level alert system.

Politics and Government Health World General Politics Federal Government Social Issues Medical Science Law Enforcement COVID-19 Public Health Response Act Alert Level Parliament Health Act 1956 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 U.S. Library of Congress