Every Kiwi to be vaccinated as NZ to purchase two COVID-19 vaccines
The new agreements secure access to 7.6 million doses from AstraZeneca – enough for 3.8 million people, and 10.72 million doses from Novavax– enough for 5.36 million people. Both vaccines require two doses to be administered.Devdiscourse News Desk | Wellington | Updated: 17-12-2020 07:22 IST | Created: 17-12-2020 07:22 IST
Chris Hipkins said the start of COVID-19 immunisation will not mean any changes to our borders initially Image Credit: ANI
The Government will purchase COVID-19 vaccines from pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and Novavax, meaning every New Zealander will be able to be vaccinated, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today.
Ministers considering Southland Advisory Group report on winter grazing
“Intensive winter grazing is a high-risk activity with regards to freshwater health,” Environment Minister David Parker said.Devdiscourse News Desk | Wellington | Updated: 16-12-2020 08:50 IST | Created: 16-12-2020 08:50 IST
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said while most farmers had moved to improve their wintering practices, the reality is that the increase has had a significant impact. Image Credit: Pixabay
Ministers David Parker and Damien O Connor are considering a report and recommendations from the Southland Advisory Group on intensive winter grazing, released today.
New intensive winter grazing regulations come into force in May 2021 as part of the Essential Freshwater package. That package was delivered to stop further degradation of waterways, make a material improvement in freshwater quality within five years, and restore waterways to health within a generation.