Kākahi (freshwater mussel)
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
What are the threats?
There are several factors that may be causing a decline in kākahi...
Unions call on government to halt ratifying trade agreement with Myanmar
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions has today formally written to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Nanaia Mahuta and the...
Stewardship land recommendations fall short of protecting nature
Source: Green Party
The proposed reclassification of stewardship land on the West Coast doesn’t go far enough to protect nature and the area’s spectacular landscapes,...
North Auckland gets public transport upgrade
Source: New Zealand Government
The newly completed Hibiscus Coast Bus Station will help people make better transport choices to help ease congestion and benefit the...
Update on COVID-19 cases — 4 January 2022
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
04 Jan 2022
Read the latest update on cases from the Ministry of Health.
Vaccinations
Vaccines administered to date (percentage of eligible...
Six action areas to strengthen health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall says the Government is backing a sustained improvement plan for New Zealand’s health workforce.
“Protecting, promoting and...
Serious crash, Methven
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are at the scene of a single vehicle crash near Methven.
Emergency services received a report of a car...
Water search off Titahi Bay, Porirua
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Search and rescue teams are searching off the coast of Titahi Bay after reports of a person missing in...
Environment – No level of lead is safe in drinking water, says Master Plumbers
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers
Master Plumbers is deeply concerned that residents of Karitane and Waikouaiti are reporting symptoms of lead poisoning following...
Fish and Game – Mallard harvest looks promising for Otago hunters
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fish and Game NZ
Duck hunters in Otago can look forward to an above-average season this year if the weather plays it part.
This...
Release: Doubling rooftop solar to reduce bills & emissions
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will double the number of houses with rooftop solar in New Zealand, lowering household power bills, reducing emissions and...
Consumer News – Consumer NZ calls on Sky to help its flood-impacted customers
Source: Consumer NZ
Some people who lost all their possessions in Cyclone Gabrielle were told by Sky to stump up $260 to cover the cost...
