$2.7m for Hokianga infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government
Hokianga will receive $2.7 million to redevelop four of its wharves and upgrade its water supply, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane...
PGF support for Wairoa creates jobs
Source: New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment of $3.78 million in Wairoa will create much needed economic stimulus and jobs, Under-Secretary for...
Multicultural fāle wins architecture award
Source: Auckland Council
Te Auaunga Awa – Multicultural Fāle and Outdoor Classroom was the winning entry in the Small Project Architecture category of the 2020...
Public and Māori housing to trial renewable energy technology
Source: New Zealand Government
Tenants in public and Māori housing may be benefiting from their own affordable renewable energy in future – a fund to...
Rule change allows roadway art to support safer streets projects
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says changes being made to the rules for road markings will support street safety projects,...
Auckland overnight motorway closures 9–15 August 2020
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be...
New fund to support housing and construction sector
Source: New Zealand Government
A $350 million Residential Development Response Fund is being established to support the residential construction sector and to minimise the economic...
Road blocked – State Highway 41
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
A logging truck has rolled on State Highway 41 near the intersection of Waihi Road.
Police were advised around 11:15am....
Have your say on the introduction of the youth demerit points system
Source: New Zealand Parliament
The Social Services and Community Committee is calling for public submissions on the Oranga Tamariki (Youth Justice Demerit Points) Amendment Bill,...
Save the Children warns 3.2 million people on the brink of hunger in Yemen
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Save the Children
Yemen is facing an alarming increase of people on the brink of hunger, with their numbers forecasted to rise from...
Farming Sector – Arable farmers pleased with 2020 harvest yields
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Federated Farmers
Final harvest data for wheat, barley and oats (milling/malting and feed) in 2020 show yields were up 17% overall across the...
Universities – Christchurch composers premiere work at the Arts Centre this month
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: University of Canterbury
Upcoming concerts keep the flame of exciting, new and original contemporary music burning brightly at the University of Canterbury’s...
