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Information sought on fatal crash, State Highway 5, Tapapa
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a fatal crash on State Highway 5 on 1 December are seeking help from the public to further understand the circumstances of the crash....
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Electronic case files to deliver faster justice in Wellington
Source: New Zealand Government The move to electronic case files in the Wellington District Court for the Disputes Tribunal was implemented yesterday to deliver faster and more flexible justice, Courts...
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New diplomatic appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced seven new diplomatic appointments: Wendy Matthews, High Commissioner to Canada. Olivia Owen, Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union. Jane Coombs, Ambassador...
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New Disability Strategy drives change
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says a new action-focused disability strategy will be a lever to drive positive change. The New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026-2030...
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Tertiary education to focus on quality skills and innovation
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new Tertiary Education Strategy will ensure providers deliver the skills, knowledge, and opportunities students need to build strong careers and contribute to a more...
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High calibre appointments for Industry Skills Boards
Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has confirmed the ministerial appointments to the eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs). These appointments begin immediately, as the ISBs are...
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Regional leadership returns to polytechnics
Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the ministerial appointments to the inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten re-established polytechnics, marking a milestone in returning...
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Whitebait – what happens to the ones that get away?
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Īnanga/īnaka/whitebait caught in a whitebaiter’s net | Paddy Ryan Whitebait – all grown up Every whitebait season whitebait wriggle upstream – some destined for fritters,...
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Road blocked, Ngaruroro River Bridge SH2, Hawkes Bay
Source: New Zealand Police The Ngaruroro River Bridge, State Highway 2, Hawkes Bay is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were called to the crash, involving three vehicles, around...
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Diesel spill, SH2 Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving on State Highway 2, through Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, due to a diesel spill this morning. Police were...
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LEED annual technical notes – 2025 update – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand LEED annual technical notes – 2025 update – methods paper 1 December 2025 Technical notes about the annual statistics produced from the Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED). Background...
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Townhouses drive rise in new home consents – Building consents issued: October 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Townhouses drive rise in new home consents – news story 1 December 2025 There were 35,552 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended...
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Fee cap for micro-credentials
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 1 December 2025 Last updated 1 December 2025 Print Share A maximum fee cap applies to some micro-credentials funded by the Tertiary Education Commission...
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Education – Papakura Principals’ Association open letter to Education Minister
Source: NZ Principals Federation Letter to the Minister of Education: Curriculum pacing and governance Dear Minister Stanford, This letter is written on behalf of the Papakura Principals’ Association and reflects our...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences’ Summer Climate Outlook
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand The Seasonal Climate Outlook for December. Highlights: – Moderate La Niña conditions are present in the tropical Pacific but a rapid weakening of La Niña conditions is...
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Local Reform – Rates cap plan recipe for privatisation, job cuts and higher charges says local government union – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s plan to cap council rates is a recipe for asset sell-offs, job losses and higher user charges that will hit households and communities harder than rates ever did. “Rates...
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Health and Employment – Crest Hospital staff strike over collective disagreement – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Crest Hospital staff, who are members of NZNO, will strike tomorrow (Tuesday, 2 December) over the employer’s refusal to allow lower paid workers to join their...
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PSA welcomes external review of Public Service Commission strike adverts – PM now needs to intervene in health dispute
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the Public Service Commission undertaking an external review of its controversial Facebook advertising campaign during October’s health strikes. The Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho spent...
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PSNA Statement: National protest to highlight Peters/Collins cowardice to Trump
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine solidarity supporters from around the country will be marching on parliament next Wednesday, 10 December, to protest government complicity with the US/Israeli genocide...
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Weather News – An active start to summer – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 1st – Thursday 4th December Widespread rain and possible thunderstorms for the North Island Tuesday and Wednesday Strong winds possible for upper North Island...
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Events – Biggest Waka Ama Event in Aotearoa Champions Whānau Health in 2026
Source: Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ (WAANZ) Lake Karāpiro is set to host nearly 4,000 kaihoe from Sunday 11 January to Saturday 17 January as part of the 2026 Waka Ama...
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Peace Action Wellington Statement – NZ assists global surge of weapons sales
Source: Peace Action Wellington New Zealand is assisting the global surge of weapons sales. Data about global weapons sales released today shows Lockheed Martin once again topping the list of...
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Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradication
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), OSPRI, and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home...
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Getting rates under control for ratepayers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progress a rates cap to help councils keep rates increases under control and reduce pressure on household budgets, Local Government Minister...
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Get naturing with Mahi Aroha
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 December 2025 Mahi Aroha – a collaboration between community group Project Tongariro and DOC invites visitors and locals to get naturing this summer with...
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Exciting milestone in Mycoplasma bovis eradication reached
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has achieved a major milestone in eradicating the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis, with no sign of the disease detected after two spring calving seasons,...
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Pharmac proposal to improve rural access to emergency medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey welcome Pharmac’s proposal to fund access...