Hotspot Watch 5 February 2020
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to...
Opening of Te Rau Aroha Museum, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Source: New Zealand Governor General
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga o te wā, tēnā tātou
Ki a koutou e te mana whenua,...
Luncheon for the Diplomatic Corps, 2020
Source: New Zealand Governor General
Kei aku Rangatira e pai nei, tēna koutou
Nau mai haere mai ki Kororāreka
Kia ora tatou katoa.
Greetings to you all and...
Balding a hairy issue for leaders
Source: University of Otago
Wednesday 5 February 2020 2:54pmLead researcher Dr Nancy BlakerMen are losing more than just their hair when they go bald, new...
Cabinet paper DEV-19-SUB-0352: Amendments to the tax rules for land
Source: Inland Revenue Department –
News and information about the Government’s tax policy work programme, including:– proposed changes to the laws that Inland Revenue is...
Testing seawater of the future? A study at Whakaari/White Island
Source: University of Otago
Wednesday 5 February 2020 1:30pmA diver collecting samples near a volcanic vent.University of Otago scientists are leading research into the possibility...
PM announces public funeral service for Mike Moore
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a funeral service for former Labour Prime Minister the Rt Hon Mike Moore, ONZ, AO.
A...
Natural Emergencies – Southland flood response – steps to take to if you’re affected
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Insurance Council of NZ
The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is issuing advice to those in the flood affected areas following a...
Export Sector – Entries open for 2020 Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: EMA
Entries are open for the 2020 Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards, for companies from Northland, Auckland and Waikato keen to celebrate...
Recreation and Health – The ACC says “Eating’s cheating” is “just not cricket”
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: PR Dept
A new campaign fronted by The Alternative Commentary Collective aims to bowl over the idea that “eating’s cheating” when it...
ABS rule change will make motorcycling safer
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
From 1 April 2020 it will be mandatory to have an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on motorcycles, improving safety for...
Low unemployment shows economy in good shape
Source: New Zealand Government
Today’s news of low unemployment, rising wages and record numbers of Maori in work shows the economy is in good shape...
