Terrorism a first for NZ but decades now for Afghanistan
Source: MakeLemonade.nz Christchurch – While last Friday’s terrorist attack in Christchurch was the first for New Zealand, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Australia and non-resident to New Zealand says his country has been victims of violence and terrorism for more than four decades. Ambassador Wahidullah Waissi is in Christchurch to pay tribute to the victims in Christchurch, meet […]
Read More →Kawaha Point aggravated robbery – CCTV Images released
Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua Police are continuing to investigate the aggravated robbery at Kawaha Point Superette and are asking the public for assistance in identifying the offenders. Two men entered the Superette at around 1.45pm on Tuesday 19 March, 2019 with a firearm and demanded money. An amount of cash and cigarettes was taken. […]
Read More →New Zealand bans military style semi-automatics and assault rifles
Source: New Zealand Government Military style semi-automatics and assault rifles banned under stronger gun laws Immediate action to prevent stock-piling Military style semi-automatics and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand under stronger new gun laws announced today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. “On 15 March our history changed forever. Now, our laws will […]
Read More →More Than 500 Students to Attend Toi Ohomai April Graduation
Source: Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology On Tuesday, 2 April, more than 500 Toi Ohomai students will be walking across the stage to celebrate their success at our graduation ceremony in Rotorua. This year’s graduation will take place over two ceremonies, where student cohorts will be graduating with diploma and above qualifications from across our […]
Read More →Plan ahead and allow extra time if going to Auckland Airport this afternoon
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Motorists driving to or around Auckland Airport this afternoon are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time because of an event with potential to cause disruption on the transport network. An event with a large gathering is planned at the Manukau Memorial Gardens at 4pm. The Gardens are beside […]
Read More →Name release – Bushey crash
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Oamaru can now confirm the name of the person who died following a crash in Bushey in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 20 March. He was 49-year-old Mohamed Elmi of Christchurch. The single-car crash occurred on Hamden-Palmerston Road. Police would like to extend their sympathies to Mr Elmi’s […]
Read More →NZ Post halts firearms delivery
Source: New Zealand Post NZ Post is undertaking a review of the delivery of any firearms, or firearms parts, through its network. As the review begins, NZ Post has decided to remove the exemptions given to a small number of licensed firearms retailers that allow firearms to be delivered through the NZ Post courier network […]
Read More →Truck crash, Kaimai Ranges
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash involving two trucks on SH29, Kaimai Ranges, Western Bay of Plenty. Initial reports suggest there are no injuries and that both drivers are out of the trucks. The crash, near Hanga Rd, was reported at 2.10pm. There are blockages. Motorists should expect delays. ENDS […]
Read More →EIT lecturers teaching in China, “Campus is like a city”
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 7 mins ago One of Jinan’s many building sites. EIT’s Wine & Viticulture lecturers Tim Creagh and Elise Montgomery are currently teaching in China at the University of Jinan, one of EIT’s partner institutions. Tim tells us about the differences between New Zealand and China and about his […]
Read More →Get a head start with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Scholarship
Source: Auckland Council Let your creative ideas soar with financial support from your local board for your next vocational training, tertiary education, event or art project. To help young people thrive and prosper, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is encouraging tamariki to apply for its Youth Scholarship for personal development that can help them advance in their […]
Read More →The Investigation and Surveillance of Poisoning and Hazardous-substance Injuries: Guidelines for public health units
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health These guidelines provide practical advice for investigating and addressing complaints and notifications about poisoning arising from chemical contamination of the environment and hazardous-substances injury. The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act) refers to injury, but for practical purposes, this also includes disease associated with exposure to […]
Read More →HISO 10008.3:2019 Notifiable Disease Messaging Implementation Guide
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health This implementation guide forms part of HISO 10008: Pathology and Radiology Implementation Guide and Messaging standard. The guide provides assistance in the development of applications using structured messaging to specifically report notifications into the Electronic Notifiable Disease Messaging System (ENDMS). This document presents guidelines for sending HL7 version 2.4 messages and covers: […]
Read More →Councillor aids Aotearoa connection to British civil rights movement
Source: Auckland Council Councillor for Waitematā and Gulf Mike Lee has helped facilitate a connection between a New Zealand descendant of a London civil rights activist and a charity seeking to celebrate black figures in British history. Councillor Lee was surprised to receive a phone call earlier this month from the founder of the Nubian […]
Read More →Measles
Source: Northland District Health Board – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Measles Quick Links Latest Updates Frequently Asked Questions Link to Ministry of Health site Latest Update Update #3 – 15 March We do not currently have an outbreak of Measles in Northland and we DO NOT want one. We need to maintain delivery of the MMR […]
Read More →State Highway 29A closures 22 to 25 March
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 29A between the Baypark and Te Maunga roundabouts will be closed this weekend from 9pm Friday, 22 March to 4am Monday 25 March. This is to allow for stone column ground improvement works to be carried out. Detours will be in place along Truman Lane and Mangatawa Link […]
Read More →Media Advisory – media conference with Commissioner
Source: New Zealand Police Media Advisory – media conference with Commissioner Thursday, 21 March 2019 – 1:04pm National News New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush will speak to media today at 4pm. Media are asked to gather at the Royal Society, Turnbull Street, Thorndon, Wellington. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre. MIL OSI
Read More →Potato study needs you
Source: Massey University Sarah Ross is on the hunt for potato lovers. Fancy yourself a potato connoisseur? The Massey University Food Experience and Sensory Testing Lab (FEAST), and Plant & Food Research, are looking for potato eaters to participate in a potato flavour sensory trial in Palmerston North next month. The project, being run by […]
Read More →Serious Crash – Waerenga Road, Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Waerenga Road, north-east of Te Kauwhata, in the Waikato district. Police were called to the two vehicle crash, involving a ute and truck, at about 11am today. Two people have died at the scene. Officers are working to establish the number of […]
Read More →Massey ranks third in Australasia for accounting research
Source: Massey University Professor Michael Bradbury and Professor Ahsan Habib both ranked amongst the top 10 most prolific accounting researchers in Australasia. The Massey Business School has been ranked third in Australasia and first in New Zealand for accounting research impact and productivity. Two academics from the School of Accountancy were also ranked amongst the […]
Read More →Kauri dieback confirmed on Rodney tree
Source: Auckland Council A kauri tree located behind Mahurangi College in Warkworth has been confirmed to have Kauri dieback disease. Auckland Council Kauri Dieback Manager, Lisa Tolich says the tree, and other nearby trees will be fenced off to ensure people stay away from the area. “With many students walking through this area, the risk […]
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