Covid-19: Omicron variant must spur world leaders to share vaccines
Source: Amnesty International NZ
To mark the one-year anniversary of the first Covid-19 vaccine administered worldwide, Amnesty International’s Health Advisor, Tamaryn Nelson, said:
“The recent emergence...
Update on COVID-19 cases — 4 November 2021
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
04 Nov 2021
Read the latest update on cases from the Ministry of Health.
There were 26,999 first and second vaccine...
Fatal crash, Te Kuiti
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
One person has died and another is in critical condition in hospital after last night’s crash on State Highway...
Work begins on next stage of Waiheke youth hub
Source: Auckland Council
Waiheke youth can look forward to a new basketball court, as well as learn-to-ride and pump tracks coming to Ostend’s Tawaipareira Reserve...
From our Chair: Changes are coming
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council
What’s our future, Canterbury?
Earlier this year we asked you to help us answer, ‘What’s our future, Canterbury?’ We ran an...
Employment Issues – Fired Up Stilettos Present Petition to Parliament
Source: Fired Up Stilettos
An activist group fighting to improve the rights of contractors working in adult entertainment have today presented their petition to Parliament.
The...
Funding applications open for Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants open today, 28 November 2022, with $295,000 available to support community-led projects that...
Serious crash – Rakaia Terrace Road, Hororata
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Emergency services are responding to a serious single vehicle collision on Rakaia Terrace Road, Horoata.
The crash was reported around...
Health and Politics – 2024 New Year’s resolution for Aotearoa: Smokefree 2025 goal to...
Source: Hapai Te Hauora
As we enter 2024, many will take the opportunity to reflect on the achievements, the challenges & life lessons of 2023. It’s...
Alternative earnings dislosures are high-quality if women are on board
Source: University of Otago
Firms are likely to be more transparent about their alternative earnings if there are at least three women on their board,...
WWF Statement on Senate Ratification of Kigali Amendment
Source: World Wildlife Fund
Today, the United States Senate ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which is a global agreement struck in 2016...
Marine Climate Change – Seaweek
Source: Department of Conservation
Climate change effects are considered the top threats to marine ecosystems according to a 2012 study. These effects will disrupt ocean...
