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Intersection and State Highway changes for Picton
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Picton residents and drivers can expect to see improvements on State Highway 1 and at key intersections from next year. Drop-in sessions are planned so...
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NZ’s newest stretch of state highway now open to traffic
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The first vehicles have now started travelling over Te Ahu a Turanga, the new 11.5 kilometre highway connecting Ashhurst to Woodville. The highway has officially...
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Christchurch Police renew call for help in search for Elisabeth Nicholls
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge of Christchurch Police: Today marks a week since Elisabeth “Lis” Nicholls was last seen, and we are making a further...
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Speaker of the House to visit Japan on official delegation
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Media Release 6 June 2025 Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee, Speaker of the House of Representatives, will travel to Japan from 8–13 June to meet with...
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Stock damage to stopbanks puts community at risk
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 11 Jun 2025 With the winter months here, we’re urging landowners to keep stock off stopbanks in wet conditions. Stopbanks are our primary defence...
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Public consultation begins on legal aid review
Source: New Zealand Government Public consultation begins today aimed at improving the legal aid scheme for those who cannot afford advice and representation, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We have...
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Rural News – Federated Farmers president gets rural wellbeing fund across the line
Source: Federated Farmers A $4 million Rural Wellbeing Fund announced today at the Federated Farmers Advocacy Hub at Fieldays is a great win for rural advocacy groups, Wayne Langford says. The...
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Renewable Energy – On-farm solar boost a welcome development – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Government moves to help farmers more easily access independent solar power and battery technology advice and finance are a positive step, Federated Farmers energy spokesperson Mark Hooper says....
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Partnership approach to FMD signed and sealed
Source: New Zealand Government A new agreement between the Government and key livestock industry groups marks a major milestone in New Zealand’s readiness for a potential foot and mouth disease...
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Tīeke return! Remote Hauraki Gulf Island thriving after rat eradication
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 June 2025 It is the first official re-introduction of a native species since DOC and Ngāti Rehua eradicated rats from Rakitū in 2018. “The...
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Māori tamariki and rangatahi in the Oranga Tamariki System are still being failed
Source: State Care survivor and advocate, Ihorangi Reweti Peters The outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the Oranga Tamariki system report, found that tamariki and rangatahi Māori...
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Media advisory: Search for missing Christchurch woman
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon regarding the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge will...
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Solar on Farms: Unlocking farm cost savings
Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts has announced the Government’s new Solar on Farms initiative, which will support farmers in taking the next step towards installing solar and...
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Report on outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori in the oranga tamariki system – a story of consequence
Source: Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor In the first of a new annual report series – Outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the oranga tamariki...
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Zero Waste – Petition launched as Inquiry looms
Source: Zero Waste Network On the eve of a major Board of Inquiry that will assess if a large-scale rubbish incinerator proposed for Te Awamutu can go ahead, the Zero...
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New Zealand Grass-Fed certification to take on global competitors
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is raising its game on the global stage with a new Grass-Fed certification scheme to help our red meat and dairy producers go head-to-head...
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Sweet Police work aids Auckland driver
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking and a priority transport of chocolate has aided the recovery of an Auckland motorist. Police in central Auckland received information about a man who...
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Radiology backlog cleared at Taranaki Base Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the clearance of a significant radiology backlog at Taranaki Base Hospital, calling it a practical outcome that puts patients first....
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Innovative pasture project to drive farmgate returns
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a $17 million partnership with farmers to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability by identifying the most resilient, high-performing pastures for New Zealand...
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Health – No pregnancy warning labels on alcohol
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch – 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label, shows new report. – 16% of alcohol products with the correct label have it hidden on the bottom...
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Health – Holding a mirror up to the mental health and addiction system
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission “Our new system performance monitoring report highlights the need for faster improvements to address declining mental health and wellbeing,” said Karen...
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International travel: April 2025 ? Stats NZ information release
International travel: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving...
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International migration: April 2025 ? Stats NZ information release
International migration: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand....
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Saying yes to more housing
Source: New Zealand Government City-shaping changes are coming to New Zealand’s largest city, ensuring that Auckland can fully harness the economic growth benefits of the new City Rail Link, RMA...
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Appeal for information on missing person
Source: New Zealand Police New Plymouth Police are working to locate missing person Jan. Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3 near the intersection of Thomason Road,...
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Applications open for $30 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund
Source: New Zealand Government Applications have opened for a $30 million fund for projects that will enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections and help boost economic growth,...
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Wear your gear, Police urge motorcyclists
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Bay of Plenty Police are urging motorcyclists to ensure they’re wearing appropriate safety gear before...