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Source: Tertiary Education Commission Cyber security webinars Modified 19 June 2024 Over the last year, the Cyber Security for the Tertiary Sector initiative facilitated online webinars to help organisations in the New...
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Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM). “Trade...
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High risk of freezing fog and black ice prompts warning
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is warning motorists to be prepared for challenging driving conditions on central South Island highways over the next...
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New Zealand and Malaysia commit to boosting halal meat trade
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Malaysia have committed to boosting trade in high-quality halal meat products. Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard says, “Malaysia is a significant market...
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Memorials – Potential Christchurch sites for National Erebus Memorial shared with families
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “Potential National Erebus Memorial sites in Christchurch have been shared with Erebus families,” says Secretary for Culture and Heritage, Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae. The sites...
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Health – New low-risk drinking guidelines challenge outdated advice
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch We all want the most up-to-date information to help us make informed choices for ourselves and our families. This is why today Alcohol Healthwatch have just posted the...
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Rural News – Progress on rates reform – but only half the picture – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s moves to rein in soaring council rates but says key elements are missing from the reform bill announced yesterday. “The proposed legislation...
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Local News – Families meet as part of Porirua Hospital Memorial project
Source: Porirua City Council A meeting with family members of those in interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Council applies for funding for...
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Events – Step Up for Guide Dogs This Winter: Join the PAWGUST Challenge
Source: Blind Low Vision NZ This August, Kiwis are lacing up their walking shoes and joining PAWGUST, a nationwide challenge supporting the guide dogs who help New Zealanders live life...
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Politics – Farmers welcome halt to new plan changes
Source: Federated Farmers The decision that councils will be stopped from rushing through new restrictive plan changes is welcome news to farmers, Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Councils...
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Investments Sector – NZ SUPER FUND STAKEHOLDER UPDATE
Source: New Zealand Super Fund Nelson-Tasman State of Emergency NZ Super Fund-owned farms and orchards in the top of the South Island seem to have escaped the worst of the...
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SH76 Brougham Street construction begins
Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to start on major upgrades to State Highway 76 (SH76) Brougham Street in Christchurch that will support economic growth and make it safer and...
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Government welcomes first medical conferences following rule change
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are welcoming confirmation that two of Australasia’s largest medical conferences are coming to New Zealand in 2026,...
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Further losses predicted for wetlands in future
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific...
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Tech – RedShield enhances DDoS and bot attack protection with ‘Third Horizon’
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for RedShield Innovative RedShield identity challenge responds to evolving threat landscape Auckland, New Zealand, 16 July 2025 – RedShield, a web application security service using...
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Education – Eighth charter school opens in Auckland
Source: Charter School Agency The country’s newest charter school, Twin Oaks Classical School, opened its doors today (July 14). The Greenlane school combines two educational pathways – the Charlotte Mason method...
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Government to stop Council plan changes
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force,...
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Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the...
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Getting more Kiwis into jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated...
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Rural News – Government delivers lifeline for flood-affected farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming the announcement of a $600,000 Government support package to help flood-affected farmers in the Nelson Tasman region get back on their feet. “This funding...
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Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural...
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Community projects boost Sign Language
Source: New Zealand Government Families of Deaf children and teenagers are among those able to take part in 11 community projects being funded to boost sign language In New Zealand....
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More international doctors to be fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has welcomed the announcement by the Medical Council of New Zealand that will see doctors from Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia added to the Comparable...
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Northland News – Learn to wipe out Northland’s worst weeds at free workshops
Source: Northland Regional Council Northlanders keen to join the fight to tackle the region’s worst weeds can learn how at Northland Regional Council’s free weeds workshops next month. Council’s pest plant...
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Cyber Security – Privacy Commissioner says better passwords will help fight hackers
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords. His warning comes because he’s concerned about the increased risk of...
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Northland News – $3.8M of Regional Sporting Facilities Rate funding allocated
Source: Northland Regional Council Ruakākā Wahitakaro and Northland Regional Volleyball Arena will receive up to $2.6 million and Sportsville Dargaville Stage Two up to $1.2M in the latest allocations from the...
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Electricity sector changes create more ways to save
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi households and businesses will be able to save more on their electricity bills as a result of changes announced by the Electricity Authority (EA) today,...