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Activist Sector – Wellington March against the War
Source: Peace Action Wellington Peace Action Wellington is hosting a march against the war on Saturday, 11 April at 11am from Civic Square to Parliament. “The US and Israeli war...
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Oxfam: Peace talks only successful if ceasefire encompasses the region, as Israel launches deadliest strikes yet on Lebanon
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Reacting to news today of a two-week ceasefire between US/Israel and Iran, Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: “We share in the widespread relief that the world...
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Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 10...
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Economy – How New Zealand can get more growth from its infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Foundations for Growth: How infrastructure can increase productivity, spotlights the role of infrastructure in driving productivity and economic growth....
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Last call on red tape: Alcohol Bill open for submissions
Source: New Zealand Government The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last week and is now open for submissions at...
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Police dog unit helps lead to quick arrests in Wellington ram-raid
Source: New Zealand Police A Police dog unit was hot on the scent of four young males this morning in Miramar, which saw them taken into custody within an hour....
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Greenpeace – New Zealand’s water quality in a dire state: New govt report
Source: Greenpeace A new report on New Zealand’s fresh water from the Ministry for Environment has been released, revealing that its quality and safety has been worsening. The report outlines that...
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Property Market – Residential construction cost growth reaccelerates as building activity lifts
Source: Cotality New Zealand residential construction costs recorded a further lift in the March quarter, with annual growth accelerating as signs of a recovery in the country’s building activity boost...
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Economy – OCR on hold, ceasefire adds a new element – Cotality
Source: Cotality – Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson As widely expected, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee held the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25% today. Even...
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Prepare now for Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Auckland Council As the North Island prepares for the impact of Cyclone Vaianu, Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) has activated its Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) to Alert Mode ‘Orange’ to...
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Save the Children – Ceasefire is a first step, but children in Lebanon still under fire
Source: Save the Children Reports that the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire will be a welcome relief for families in the region, who have suffered five...
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Approval of Organisations, Agencies or Bodies and of Authorised Representatives for the purpose of the Health (Needles and Syringes) Regulations 1998
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 9 April 2026 Summary This approval allows certain organisations and individuals under regulation 5 of the Health (Needles and Syringes) Regulations 1998...
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EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them,...
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New Manukau rehab centre for spinal injury patients
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of a long-awaited, purpose-built specialised rehabilitation centre will proceed at Manukau Health Park, significantly improving care for people with spinal cord injuries, Health Minister Simeon...
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Auckland Council Libraries releases te reo Māori – English children’s book celebrating stories of Polynesia
Source: Auckland Council Tamariki and their whānau are invited on a literary journey across the Pacific with Rere Atu Ki Poronihia: Flight to Polynesia, a new bilingual children’s book published by Auckland Council Libraries and Oratia Books. ...
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Pharmac update blood cancer decision due to patient feedback
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to fund two new combination therapies for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), a type of blood cancer. ...
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Gas-focused new entrant good news for NZ’s petroleum sector
Source: New Zealand Government The sale of Matahio Energy’s New Zealand assets to independent oil and gas explorer and producer Sunda Energy is good news for New Zealand’s petroleum sector and a...
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Ballet dancers ‘go wild’ for Predator Free 2050
Source: NZ Department of Conservation We’re launching a new Predator Free 2050 and Always Be Naturing video – Predator Free 2050: Let Nature Go Wild – that features the Royal...
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Pharmac to fund two new combination treatments, and widen access to another, for people with a type of blood cancer
Source: PHARMAC From 1 May 2026, people living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) will be able to access two new funded treatment options, alongside wider access to another – changes...
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Scooter thief rolls into court
Source: New Zealand Police An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony...
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Appeal for information following assault, Hamilton East
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Jordyn Paekau: Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle pictured, following an assault in Hamilton East in February....
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Investigation into unexplained death continues, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore: A scene guard remains in place at an address in Papanui while enquiries are carried out following an unexplained death...
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Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that replacement of an aging culvert on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month. “State Highway...
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Watch for wild dogs in Waioweka
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 April 2026 Tairawhiti Operations Manager Matt Tong says despite dedicated patrols of the area last week by the ground culling team, DOC staff have...
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Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – information release 8 April 2026 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows...
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Save the Children deeply concerned for children and families in the Pacific as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila intensifies, the second cyclone to hit the region in days
Source: Save the Children Communities across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea are currently facing the threat of Tropical Cyclone Maila, which has been upgraded to a category 5 system, while...
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Storm News – Get ready for Cyclone Vaianu now – before it arrives – NEMA
Source: National Emergency Management Agency More severe weather is moving towards Aotearoa New Zealand and people should take steps to get ready now, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Tropical...