Environment – Water pollution remains a major concern for New Zealanders
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fish and Game NZ
Pollution of our rivers and lakes remains one of New Zealanders’ top two concerns, according to new public opinion...
Joint statement: Prime Ministers Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison – Sydney, 28 February
Source: New Zealand Government
JOINT STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTERS
THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP AND RT HON JACINDA ARDERN
SYDNEY, 28 FEBRUARY 2020
1. Prime Minister the Hon...
Women’s day Sunday – Kiwi women fitter than men
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Christchurch – Sunday is international women’s day and Exercise NZ says while globally New Zealand has a poor physical activity statistic rating, Kiwi women...
Chemical burns, COVID-19 precautions and more about maritime safety
Source: Maritime New Zealand
Following a chemical burn to a crew member’s eye, Maritime NZ has issued advice about safe handling of chemicals on ships,...
Transport – Unions offer to withdraw tomorrow’s strike if NZ Bus drops clawbacks
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: First Union
New Zealand bus drivers in Auckland have offered to withdraw a strike notice issued for tomorrow if their employer, NZ Bus,...
Gun Control – Politicians urged to ‘do the right thing’ – Police Association
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: NZ Police Association
For 30 years politicians have failed the memory of the Aramoana massacre victims, and the New Zealand Police Association is...
Health – Employers can make the difference in stopping spread of coronavirus in New...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: First Union
A combination of common sense, empathy and practicality is required from employers in New Zealand to help halt any spreading of...
Social Sector – Welfare Expert Advisory Group report shows way to support workers suffering...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: First Union
The Government needs to look no further than the Welfare Expert Advisory Group’s report when considering how to effectively use the...
Politics – Coronavirus poses risk to Pasifika community – Agnes Loheni
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: National Party
The Pasifika community is being urged to be extra vigilant with proper hygiene practices and to follow any advice from...
Universities – Marsden Fund grant for UC-led research on setting ‘an antimicrobial TRAP’
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC)-led study taking a close-up look at how bacteria import essential nutrients, aims to provide...
COVID-19 update
Source: Ministry for Children
COVID-19 update | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Our update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)). If you have specific questions, Healthline has a dedicated COVID-19 number...
New Crown Infrastructure Partners Chair Announced
Source: New Zealand Government
Minister for State Owned Enterprises Rt Hon Winston Peters and Minister of Finance Hon Grant Robertson, have announced the appointment of...
