Insurance News – Insurers’ support for the weather bombs $111 million to date
Source: Insurance Council of NZ
Provisional general insurance claims data for the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flood event have been released by the Insurance Council of New...
New funding for Cyclone waste removal
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government will provide $15 million in the short term to local councils to remove rubbish, as a longer-term approach is...
2023 Census media advisory – Census collector follow up and reminder letter
2023 Census media advisory
Over 3.2 million people have completed their Individual Form to date, of which 91 percent of the returned Individual Forms have...
Court sentencing today of omv oil rig activists
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Ōtautahi – Extinction Rebellion activists Siana Fitzjohn and Nick Hanafin will appear in the Christchurch district court for sentencing today, for boarding OMV’s...
Greenpeace Statement – International report shines a spotlight on Fonterra’s greenwash
Source: Greenpeace
Fonterra has been called out for its ‘Simply Milk’ product line which has a brand identity focused around its ‘Carbon Zero’ claim, based entirely on...
Compassion and empathy for others key for EIT | Te Pūkenga nursing student |...
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti
EIT | Te Pūkenga ākonga (student) Emma Stuart says she is glad she chose nursing as a career.
EIT...
Firearms licence extensions for those hit hardest by cyclones
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
People in areas impacted by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle with expiring firearms licences have been given more time to...
Earth Day: Giant white bear begins epic six-month journey across Nepal to raise awareness...
Source: Save The Children
Saathi the “Air Bear” gets ready for its journey around Nepal. Photo by Ayush Joshi/Save the Children
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Health Sector Research – Government prescription fees lead to amputations, heart attacks: pharmacist survey
Source: Prescription Access Initiative
An “inhumane” government prescription fee contributes to serious health issues including stroke, heart attack, sight loss, failed kidneys, breathing problems, mental health...
Flood and Cyclone recovery package covers the basics
Source: New Zealand Government
Rebuilds and repairs roads, rail and school infrastructure
Big investment in flood protection to prevent future flooding
Child mental health support to be...
PM confirms details of Papua New Guinea visit
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed his upcoming visit to Papua New Guinea.
The Prime Minister travels to Port Moresby on Sunday...
Mechanical failure delayed re-opening of SH2 this morning
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Works to resurface State Highway 2 between the Wairoa River Bridge and Bethlehem hit an unexpected issue early this morning...
