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Road blocked due to slip, Eastern Hutt Road, Lower Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police Eastern Hutt Road is blocked in both directions after a large slip between Stokes Valley Road and Reynolds Bach Drive. Diversions are being put in place....
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New $3m focus on partnerships to improve youth outcomes
Source: New Zealand Government A new $3 million fund to support outcomes-focused programmes will significantly enhance our ability to improve the lives of at-risk young New Zealanders, Minister for Youth...
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Name release – Fatal crash, Onehunga
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now formally release the name of the woman who died after being hit by a bus on Lower Municipal Street, Onehunga on 4 August....
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Energy Sector – Gas market crisis: Industry warns of ‘devastating consequences’ ahead
Source: BusinessNZ New data confirms that New Zealand’s industrial gas market is in crisis, with immediate action required to save jobs, services and manufacturing in New Zealand. Businesses large and small...
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Speech to Medical Technology Association of New Zealand – Innovation matters: fixing blockers to private sector gains in health
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening and thank you for the opportunity to be here today. This Government’s approach to health starts from a simple belief: every New Zealander deserves...
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Advocacy – Government delay on recognising Palestinian state weak and deeply embarrassing – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The government decision to delay till September considering whether to recognise a Palestinian state is weak and deeply embarrassing. Recognising a Palestinian...
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Renewable Energy – Offshore Wind Developer JERA Nex bp Launched
Source: JERA Nex bp 11 August 2025 – Parkwind, the company looking to develop a large-scale wind farm off the coast of South Taranaki, is now part of one of...
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Advisory: ACC workers to continue strike action tomorrow – PSA
Source: PSA Tomorrow morning, PSA members at ACC will picket in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin as part of strike action. This is the second strike in as many months at...
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Assistance sought in finding “callous” sea lion killers
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 August 2025 DOC Southern South Island Operations Director Aaron Fleming says the killing of the three highly endangered New Zealand pakake is the latest...
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Court Decision creates major concerns for Lyttelton port workforce
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand Lyttelton port workers are disappointed with an Employment Court ruling that allows Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) to proceed with a restructure that will remove...
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Police praise persons actions following incident in Pine Harbour
Source: New Zealand Police Police are commending the selfless actions of a member of the public following an incident in Pine Harbour yesterday afternoon, which narrowly avoided a tragic outcome....
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Name release, fatal crash Whatawhata
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in the single vehicle crash on State Highway 23 in Whatawhata on Saturday 9 August....
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Pest plant removal marks first stage of Gemstone track reinstatement
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 August 2025 Waimata Gemstone Bay was one of several Coromandel locations impacted by extreme weather events in 2023 which damaged DOC-managed tracks. In July,...
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Rural News – New seasonal work visas a boost for agriculture – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Two new forms of seasonal work visas will give farmers and growers better access and certainty for securing skilled staff in specialised roles, Federated Farmers says. “Once again...
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Rail Safety Week Launch
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. First, thank you to our speakers: Peter Jackson, Megan Drayton, Peter Reidy, Her Worship Adrienne Wilcock, and Deklin Frew-Parks. Welcome to Members of Parliament,...
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NZ considering recognition of state of Palestine
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “The humanitarian...
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Name release, fatal crash Pongakawa
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Maniatutu Road, Pongakawa on 4 June. He was 27-year-old...
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Have your say on long-term management of 2 North Island rock lobster fisheries
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand wants feedback on proposals to secure the long-term sustainability of 2 key North Island rock lobster fisheries, says director of fisheries...
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Have your say on long-term management of two North Island rock lobster fisheries
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand wants feedback on proposals to secure the long-term sustainability of 2 key North Island rock lobster fisheries, says Director of Fisheries Management,...
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Kelray Heating Introduces Locally Made Fire Pits for New Zealand Backyards
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Kelray Heating Introduces Locally Made Fire Pits for New Zealand Backyards Kelray Heating has launched a new collection of outdoor fire pits, offering New Zealand...
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Transporting New Zealand Welcomes Rail Safety Week – calls on all drivers to lift their game
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings,...
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Care needed with image use
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog by Michael Webster, Privacy Commissioner A Hobson’s Pledge billboard that used the photograph of a kuia and her moko kauae generated a lot...
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Two late night arrests in Mt Albert
Source: New Zealand Police A disturbance in the night prompted a Police callout, resulting in arrests and stolen property being recovered. A resident called Police around 10.51pm, after he heard...
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Northland Regional Council news briefs – 11 August 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council ROSE STREET BUS HUB REOPENS TO PASSENGERS The Rose Street bus hub in Whangārei has reopened to CityLink bus passengers. The new bus hub was under construction...
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Appointments to strengthen Fiordland marine protection
Source: New Zealand Government A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka says. “I am pleased...
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Draft fisheries plans and proposed management targets for the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) and Wellington/Wairarapa (CRA 4) rock lobster fisheries
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries About this consultation This consultation is about the management of spiny rock lobster (kōura, crayfish) in the: Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) fishery...
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Pharmac to update access and supply of COVID-19 treatments
Source: PHARMAC 11 August 2025 Media release Medicines COVID-19 Pharmac will simplify the criteria for people accessing COVID-19 antiviral medicines and will align the funding and supply of these medicines...