Bus and ferry demand increases to beat motorway congestion
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Commuters on Auckland’s North Shore are starting to make better use of buses and ferries to beat the long queues...
The Edtech pandemic shock: A global response
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA)
Education International’s latest research on the commercialisation of education in the context of Covid-19.
While many businesses have experienced a...
A council for teachers
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA)
An update on the campaign for a teaching council we can trust.
This year started with branch-based paid union meetings...
Taxpayer Talk: Kelvin Clout on dysfunctional Council culture and recall elections
Source: Taxpayers Union
In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, Taxpayers’ Union Research Officer Islay Aitchison interviews Tauranga City Councillor Kelvin Clout on dysfunctional Council culture...
Transport – Auckland cannot become a city of two halves – Road Transport Forum
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Road Transport Forum
Auckland cannot become a city of two halves because there is no infrastructure resilience, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief executive...
Eligibility expanded for COVID-19 leave support
Source: New Zealand Government
The expanded scheme will cover:
People who have COVID-19 like symptoms and meet the Ministry of Health’s criteria, and need to self-isolate...
Seasonal work visa available to more people
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in key industries while...
More border exceptions for critical roles
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has established class exceptions for border entry for a limited number of veterinarians, deep sea fishing crew, as well...
Judith vs Jacinda: The questions that should asked tonight
Source: Taxpayers Union
22 SEPTEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union has released a list of questions that should be asked at tonight’s TVNZ leaders’...
Beginner friendly course offers way into local honey industry
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti
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Places are still available for an apiculture foundation course starting in October.
The two week course at...
Crucial PGF investments for Northland
Source: New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing nearly $30 million in a diverse range of projects that will create immediate and long-term...
Tsunami siren test on 27 September
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland’s tsunami siren test will take place at noon on Sunday 27 September 2020, coinciding with the start of daylight saving.
“It’s important...
