Two Environment Court Judges appointed
Source: New Zealand Government
Christchurch lawyer Lauren Semple and Auckland barrister Sheena Tepania have been appointed as Judges of the Environment Court and District Court,...
Only a bold and ambitious UN treaty can stem plastic waste crisis
Source: Media Outreach
LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 27 February 2023 – Plastic consumption is on track to nearly double in the G20 by...
Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District Update, Monday 27 February
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
The number of uncontactable people following Cyclone Gabrielle has further reduced to four.
Police will be in a position to...
Alcohol consumption marginally declines in 2022
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Tāmaki Makaurau – The total volume of alcoholic drinks available in New Zealand for consumption was barely changed last year, down 0.3 percent...
Temporary Accommodation Service activated in further regions
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated to support those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods...
Government forms partnership to combat climate change threat
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government and The Pacific Community (SPC) have today announced a Pacific regional partnership focused on combatting the threat of climate...
Update – fatal crash, Mangaone Road, Halcombe
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
District:
Police can now confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle collision on Mangaone Road yesterday afternoon.
The crash was...
Climate change a top issue in NZ for first time in years
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Ōtautahi – New Zealanders’ rating of the government’s performance is showing signs of stabilising, according the latest Ipsos New Zealand issues report says.
New...
Asia New Zealand – Asia Honorary Advisers’ meeting to provide insights on the region
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation
Influential leaders from across Asia will share their perspectives on New Zealand’s relationship with the region at a meeting of...
Interim Cyclone business support to be locally led
Source: New Zealand Government
$25 million to help businesses meet immediate costs, further assist with clean-up and boost business support and advice services
Initial grants up...
Section of SH25 reopens following slips
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
State Highway 25 between the townships of Kuaotunu and Whitianga has now reopened, after multiple slips along the stretch of...
Man critically injured in Whangārei assault
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Whangārei Police are appealing for information after a 36-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in an assault this morning.
The incident...
