“Shoulder ready” projects submitted to government
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland Council has submitted 31 projects totalling $319 million after a call from central government to councils across New Zealand to put...
Government fast-tracks new protections against loan sharks due to COVID-19
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is fast-tracking measures to protect people in financial hardship from high-cost loans that trap them in debt.
“Changes under the...
Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 30 April 2020000182
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers
Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and...
Tax changes throw cash lifeline to SMEs
Source: New Zealand Government
A significant package of tax reforms will be pushed through all stages in Parliament today to throw a cash flow lifeline...
Submission deadline extended: Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill
Source: New Zealand Parliament
The original deadline was 1 May 2020 and has now been extended by three weeks until midnight, 22 May 2020.
The committee...
Waikato berry grower to pay $170K for exploiting workers
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Employment Court has fined Matangi Berry Farm Limited and its director, Mr Jiubo Jiang, more than $127,000 for exploitation of...
Classroom upgrade boost for regional economies
Source: New Zealand Government
Classrooms at 600 remote or small schools to be upgraded
250 projects restarting, including new schools, expansions and redevelopments
Additional projects valued at...
SH 2, Karangahake
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Motorists are asked to avoid State Highway 2 between Paeroa and Waihi due to a truck that has rolled.
The...
Research investigating how invasive predator control impacts insects
Source: University of Waikato
A University of Waikato researcher says New Zealand’s successful predator control measures which are helping our native birds thrive, may be...
Māori and beneficiary households feel the greatest impact from higher cigarette prices – Stats...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Māori and beneficiary households feel the greatest impact from higher cigarette prices – Media release
30 April 2020
Higher cigarette and tobacco prices hit Māori and...
Great response to NorthTec fees-free online learning initiative
Source: NorthTec
More than 200 Northlanders have applied to study through NorthTec’s fees-free online learning initiative, which was launched two weeks ago with TANZ eCampus.
The...
Contact-tracing app must protect people’s privacy
Source: Amnesty International NZ
Amnesty International says the new contact-tracing app expected to be rolled out in the next few weeks may be a useful...
