Health – Monitoring of the legislation will be crucial to protect young people from...
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: Cancer Society
Cancer Society welcomes restrictions on flavoured vape products from stores where children regularly shop but says monitoring of the legislation...
Auckland Council staff delivering food to support Aucklanders
Source: Auckland Council
With the Big Auckland Clean Up underway, efforts continue to support those who have been affected by the flooding. The Auckland Council...
Health News – Clear policies and processes vital to support medical centres operating a...
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of clear communication between health providers in instances where patients are seen by multiple clinicians, was highlighted in a...
BusinessNZ – FPAs put on list of ‘worst case’ breaches of international labour law...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: BusinessNZ
The Government’s proposal to introduce compulsory wage bargaining through Fair Pay Agreements has put New Zealand on a Top 40 list (attached) for...
University News – Scientists seek children with Cerebral Palsy for space-like anti-gravity walk –...
Source: University of Auckland
Anti-gravity training, similar to space-like walks, could help children with neurological and physical impairments improve their muscle coordination, strength and mobility.
An...
Support workers “can’t stop smiling”: Budget funds properly paid breaks & travel time –...
Source: Etu Union
With funding confirmed in Budget 2021, home and community support workers will soon be paid their normal hourly rate while driving from...
Wanted man arrested in New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Location:
A 24-year-old man with warrants for his arrest has been arrested in New Plymouth.
Police were seeking him in relation...
Privacy Commissioner – New survey shows we all need to sharpen up about privacy...
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Concern about social media use was one of the three themes raised by experts and agencies working directly with children.
The...
Animal Welfare – “It’s got to stop”: Greyhound euthanised after suffering broken back
Source: SAFE For Animals
Animal rights organisation SAFE is renewing calls for the Government to ban greyhound racing after yet another greyhound has lost their life...
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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
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