Middle East, Africa deployments extended
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has approved two-year extensions for four New Zealand Defence Force deployments to the Middle East and Africa, Defence Minister...
Police continue to appeal to identify man overboard, Wellington Harbour
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Rachael Boyd:
Police are continuing to appeal to identify a man who is reported to...
Update: Serious crash, State Highway 3, Ōhaupō
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 3, Ōhaupō this afternoon.
The crash, involving two vehicles, was...
Government Cuts – Govt guts the very agency helping the public service deliver better...
Source: PSA
Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission is proposing to shed 24 roles undermining its ability to lead an efficient and diverse public service, fit...
Electrifying Queenstown Summit to inspire businesses to decarbonise
Source: Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (24 May 2024) – Joint media release from Destination Queenstown and Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce.
Queenstown Lakes’ commitment to...
Legal Sector – MinterEllisonRuddWatts advises amicaa and The Carlyle Group on NZ$140 million financing...
Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Global investment firm The Carlyle Group and amicaa, its Australian and New Zealand joint venture partner, committed to providing NZ$140 million of secured senior...
Employment Issues – NZ Blood Workers plan 24-hour strike for pay parity
Source: PSA
More than 290 lab workers, scientists, technicians, and administrators at New Zealand Blood Service have voted to strike after more than seven months of...
Greens justice spokesperson Tamatha Paul to join protest against Waikeria ‘megaprison’ at Mount Eden...
Source: People Against Prisons Aotearoa
The community group People Against Prisons Aotearoa is holding a protest against mass incarceration tomorrow against the Government’s proposed expansion...
Gaza and NZ Media – Palestinian Youth Aotearoa/People for Palestine – Media Release 105...
Source: Palestinian Youth Aotearoa (PYA)
On 24th May, 6pm, Palestinian journalists covering Gaza will be honoured in a silent and visually impactful vigil outside Shed...
Northland News – NRC to continue emergency services funding
Source: Northland Regional Council
Continuation of funding for emergency services is one of a raft of decisions agreed by councillors ahead of the formal adoption of...
Submissions on the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment...
Source: New Zealand Parliament
The bill is due to be reported back to the House on 21 June 2024. The committee intends to hold public...
Government welcomes EPA decision
Source: New Zealand Government
The decision by Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to approve the continued use of hydrogen cyanamide, known as Hi-Cane, has been welcomed...
