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Industry Skills Boards
Source: Tertiary Education Commission This page explains the establishment of new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), how to apply to become a board member, and the role of Establishment Advisory Groups...
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Health – PSA decries closure of specialist mental health facility Segar House
Source: PSA The PSA strongly objects to the decision released today to close Rauaroha – Segar House, a specialised mental health facility based in Auckland for some of New Zealand’s most...
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Greenpeace – Government agency warns controversial bill could delay disaster response
Source: Greenpeace As the cleanup begins in flood-hit Tasman, fresh documents reveal a stark warning from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) that the Regulatory Standards Bill could hinder the country’s ability...
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Health – ProCare welcomes fast-tracked registration for overseas doctors
Source: ProCare ProCare welcomes the Medical Council’s decision to recognise overseas-trained doctors from Chile, Croatia, and Luxembourg as part of the “Comparable Health System pathway”. Alongside the fast-track registration for...
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IHC – Cost-of-living crisis deepens longstanding struggle for intellectually disabled New Zealanders
Source: IHC IHC says the cost-of-living crisis is worsening an already serious situation for intellectually disabled New Zealanders and their families, many of whom have faced financial hardship for years....
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Reinforcing commitment to disability community
Source: New Zealand Government Information about steps the Government will take to improve the rights of disabled people in line with international obligations is now publicly available, Disability Minister Louise...
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ASEAN Young Business Leaders to meet in Viet Nam, marking 50 years of ASEAN-New Zealand relations
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Business leaders from New Zealand and Southeast Asia will gather in Viet Nam this July for the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) Summit, taking place...
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Heritage – KAKANUI CHURCH LISTED AS CATEGORY 1 HISTORIC PLACE
Source: Heritage New Zealand The owners of the former Kakanui Church, Michael Simpson and Anna Miles, are thrilled to see their restoration project entered on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi...
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Fire and Emergency – Canterbury Local Advisory Committee appointed
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight inaugural members of the new Canterbury Local Advisory Committee (LAC). The LAC members were selected by...
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Fire and Emergency – Wellington Local Advisory Committee Appointed
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the seven inaugural members of Wellington’s new Local Advisory Committee (LAC). The LAC members were appointed by the...
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Weather News – A mixed bag of weather on the way – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 17th – Monday 21st July – A mixed bag of weather on the way Key points– Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watches, and a Road...
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Marine Environment – Alliance renews call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf
Source: Greenpeace Members of the Hauraki Gulf Alliance have deployed a massive ‘Ban Bottom Trawling’ banner on the deck of the Rainbow Warrior, demanding an end to destructive bottom trawling in...
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Parents to know more about child’s school progress
Source: New Zealand Government Parents will know more about how their children are doing at school with the confirmation of a new assessment tool in Years 3-10 classrooms from 2026,...
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Government calls time on open-plan classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has put an end to building open-plan classrooms, ensuring all new classrooms are designed in a flexible way to ensure better student outcomes. “Overwhelming...
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Surge in NCEA numeracy & literacy results
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more high school students are passing the foundational literacy and numeracy assessments required for NCEA, clear evidence the Government’s relentless focus on the basics is...
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Tourism – Southern Discoveries puts new emergency survival equipment to the test
Source: Southern Discoveries Southern Discoveries has become the first tourism company in Milford Sound to be AF8-ready with specialist emergency survival equipment. The longest-running Milford Sound cruise operator has fitted...
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Property Market – Investor comeback: ‘Mums and Dads’ are eyeing up cheaper, existing properties – Cotality
Source: Commentary from Kelvin Davidson, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Cotality’s latest Buyer Classification data for June is in and it offers a full view of buyer behaviour across New Zealand...
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Employment – Union for local government workers supports LGNZ recommendations to improve voter turnout
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi represents over 11,000 local government workers, and has a total membership of over 96,000 people living, paying rates and voting...
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Job seekers move into work
Source: New Zealand Government More than 80,700 people moved off a main benefit and into work in the last financial year, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Despite...
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Economy – Updates to Deposit Takers Act implementation timeline and standards – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 17 July 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today published an updated implementation timeline for incoming changes to...
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Call for public information on Auckland marine mammal cases
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 July 2025 Eva Obushenkova, an Investigator with DOC’s National Compliance Team, says the first incident occurred between 11:20 am and 12 pm on May...
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Search
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...