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DOC pricing proposal for Aoraki car park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 September 2025 This car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park provides access to several popular day and overnight walks such as Hooker Valley Track,...
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Advocacy – Israeli minister would embarrass NZ government with an official ‘thank you’ visit – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA says a proposed ‘thank you visit’ by Israel’s deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel would be embarrassing for the New Zealand government and...
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Complex investigation results in more than 40 fraud charges
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man in connection with more than 40 fraud related offences totalling over $68,000. Officers attended a property in Long Bay this morning...
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Kicking off the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway
Source: New Zealand Government Construction has kicked off on the new 24-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL), delivering major economic benefits for the...
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Business Central welcomes Holidays Act reform
Source: Business Central Business Central welcomes the Government’s decision to replace the Holidays Act with a new Employment Leave Act next year. Business Central Acting Chief Executive Amanda Wood says it’s...
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Advocacy – VUW academics and students successfully passed boycott and divestment in support of Palestinian human rights, 55 votes to 1 abstention
Source: Student Justice for Palestine (SJP) Pōneke Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)’s Academic Board has overwhelmingly voted to endorse boycott, divestment and other non-violent means...
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Transport – Ō2NL highway construction a boost for freight and growth
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement that construction has begun on the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway (Ō2NL)....
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Information sought on Papamoa assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an assault in Papamoa are seeking help from the public. Detective Sergeant Sam Pritchard says a report was made on Sunday 21 September of...
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Holidays Act difficulties to be remedied – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the final moves towards fixing the Holidays Act, following the Government’s decision to replace it with a new Employment Leave Act next year. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine...
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Employees are more anxious about their financial wellbeing than their job security
Source: Robert Half 87% of New Zealand workers are concerned about the lagging effects of inflation outpacing salary increases in 2025 Generation X workers (94%) are most worried their salary...
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Economy – RBNZ opens final phase of Exchange Settlement Account System applications
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) 23 September 2025 – All interested entities are invited to apply for ESAS access now. The Reserve Bank of New...
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EMA welcomes long-awaited overhaul of Holidays Act
Source: EMA The Government’s announcement to repeal and replace the Holidays Act is a long-overdue fix to a system that has caused confusion and cost for both employers and employees, says...
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Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed changes to the Holidays Act that will provide sick, bereavement and family violence leave from day one of employment,...
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Defence News – NZDF throws weight into Cook Islands infrastructure work
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The full team of New Zealand Army engineers and support staff has arrived on the small island of Ma’uke in the Cook Islands, where...
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Business Canterbury – Proposed Employment Leave Act the reset businesses were looking for
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the proposed Employment Leave Act which is set to replace the long-criticised Holidays Act – one of the most significant legislative resets for employers in...
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New sick leave reductions will leave retail workers feeling queasy
Source: Workers First Union Minister Brooke van Velden continues to find fresh ways of making life worse for New Zealand’s workers with a new sick leave policy announced today that will...
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Women, casual, & part-time workers worse off with Holidays Act overhaul – PSA
Source: PSA The Government is prioritising saving money for employers, over the rights of women, casual and part-time workers to fair compensation for being sick and working public holidays. Workplace Relations...
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Immigration – NZAMI welcomes changes to resident visa rules – provided English is set at reasonable level
Source: New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI) The New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment is applauding changes to residency rules, but says they’ll succeed only if the...
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Aviation – Airways New Zealand announces 2025 full year results
Source: Airways NZ 492,037 flights safely managed through 30 million square kilometres of airspace No WorkSafe notifiable events involving our people Net operating profit after tax of $11.9m $10 million dividend...
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Ombudsman – Whistle-blower’s action prompts Health NZ to strengthen nationwide safety checks for adults working with children
Source: Office of the Ombudsman A decision by a hospital whistle-blower to go to the Ombudsman has led Health New Zealand to strengthen nationwide safety checks on employees and contractors working...
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Speech to Employers and Manufacturers Association announcing Cabinet decisions on new employment leave legislation
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone, thank you for that warm introduction, and as always, it is a pleasure to be here. I know many of you are juggling busy...
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Wellesley Street off-ramp reopened
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised the Wellesley Street off-ramp in Grafton has now reopened following a fatality this morning. Police would like to thank everyone for their patience and...
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Overhaul of broken Holidays Act on the way
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act giving confidence and certainty to both employers and employees,...
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First Rural Training Hub coming to South Taranaki
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson, are in Hāwera today for the ninth stop on...
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Wellesley Street off-ramp closed following incident
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays in Grafton following a fatality this morning. Emergency services are in attendance on State Highway 16 at the Wellesley Street...
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Daytime closures in November for essential rebuild on SH25A
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 25A, one of Coromandel’s key routes, will require daytime closures for 2 weeks in November to allow for essential rebuild work. NZ Transport...
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It’s not a game to blame and shame
Source: Privacy Commissioner 23 Sept 2025, 08:00 Retail crime is a serious issue. The Privacy Commissioner has been engaging with retailers, who paint a grim picture of the challenges they...