Crown accounts better than forecast as confidence in the economy grows
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government’s books were stronger than expected as the economy continues to recover post COVID lockdown, the Finance Minister Grant Robertson...
Otago’s sustainability efforts rank high globally
Source: University of Otago
Rewards for carless commutes … Our Sustainability Office’s Officer Assistant Project Support Gabi Rutherford-Carr with some of the free reusable cups...
Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 29 June 2021 – Volume 753 – 000685
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
TUESDAY, 29 JUNE 2021
The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.
KARAKIA/PRAYERS
DEPUTY SPEAKER: E te Atua kaha rawa, ka tuku...
Covid virus strains becoming more airborne
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
A new study has found covid-19’s new strains is evolving toward more efficient aerosol generation and loose-fitting masks provide significant but only modest...
Serious crash – State Highway 58 – Whitby
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are responding to a single vehicle collision on James Cook Drive in Whitby this evening.
Police were notified of...
Pakowhai Road closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Hawke’s Bay motorists are advised to expect delays on Pakowhai Road this morning, following a crash near the Chesterhope...
Improving chemical assessment for a safer environment
Source: Ministry for the Environment
Changes are being made to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) that will enable the Environmental Protection...
Solar Energy Trainings: Giving Somali Youth a Chance to Succeed
Source: Save The Children
Luul, 23, in front of a solar panel in Garowe, Puntland. Awale Koronto/Save the Children
There is a big difference in my...
Something in the water | ESR
Source: ESR
In 2021 the small communities of Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawkesbury just north of Dunedin had several detections of high lead levels in drinking water...
SYRIA: THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN PUSHED OUT OF EDUCATION AFTER 119 SCHOOLS ARE FLOODED
Source: Save The Children
Save the Children is deeply concerned about the flooding and destruction of 119 schools across North West Syria over the last...
Philippines: Statement as one of world’s longest COVID-19 related school closures ends
Source: Save The Children
Children attend a Save the Children space in Abra province, Philippines
MANILA, 22 August – Millions of students returned to classrooms across...
Clear direction set for the education system, skills prioritised
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has released a set of priorities for early learning through to tertiary education and lifelong learning to build a...
