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$30 million to support conservation tourism
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $30 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to fund more than a dozen projects to boost biodiversity and the...
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Deputy PM to visit Middle East and North Asia
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will travel to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Mongolia, and the Republic of Korea later this week. “New Zealand...
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Free speech failures come home to roost
Source: ACT Party After a rainbow event at Te Atatū Community Centre was stormed and shut down over the weekend, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling for cross-party commitment to free speech,...
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Events – Over 100 Firefighters Compete at UFBA National Waterway Challenge
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer...
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Business – Entries open for new-look ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards
Source: Business Central Entries open for new-look ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards The ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards will return this year with an expanded format, building off the...
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Make-over time on Tauranga State Highways
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A couple of urban State Highways in and around Tauranga are set to be refreshed over the next 3 months in 3 different locations. These...
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SH1 Brynderwyn Hills road resurfacing works
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Overnight asphalt resurfacing works will get underway on State Highway 1 on the northern side of the Brynderwyn Hills from this Sunday (23 February), NZ...
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Directors appointed to Ferry Holdings Limited
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters has announced director appointments for Ferry Holdings Limited – the schedule 4a company charged with negotiating ferry procurement contracts for two...
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Fishing company fined $16,500 for not using tori line, submitting false statement on fish landing return
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A Northland fishing company has been fined $16,500 for failing to use the required fishing gear and providing a false statement on their fish landing...
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Bringing cataract care closer to home
Source: New Zealand Government Ophthalmology patients in Kaitaia are benefiting from being able to access the complete cataract care pathway closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Ensuring New...
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Taranaki event-goers reminded to plan ahead
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency You could be forgiven for thinking you’re in America when driving the roads of Taranaki this week. Americarna – the celebration of classic American cars,...
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No one wants to be stuck between a rock and a hard place – Rock scaling works planned for State Highway 65, Higgins Bluff
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Improving the resilience of state highways in the South Island continues, with State Highway 65 at Higgins Bluff near Murchison set for improvements. Contractors will...
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Crucial Penlink detour road repaired and strengthened
Source: Auckland Council Repairs to a major storm-related slip on Duck Creek Road, a crucial access road during the construction of O Mahurangi – Penlink, the new seven-kilometre highway between...
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Northland Regional Council news briefs 17/02/25
Source: Northland Regional Council Coastal Conversations Coastal Conversations events will be held around Whangārei district during Seaweek for coastal communities to discuss coastal issues, ask questions, connect with others, and hear...
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Events – Marlborough Sounds Marinas Set for Auckland Boat Show 2025
Source: Port Marlborough The team from Marlborough Sounds Marinas will be showcasing the best of New Zealand’s world-class boating facilities at the Auckland Boat Show, 6-9 March 2025. Marlborough Sounds Marinas...
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Education – Minister’s view not the experience of schools, say principals
Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) President, Leanne Otene, has expressed her surprise at the recent pronouncements of the Minister of Education, on the Q and A...
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New Waikato Regional Renal Centre officially opens
Source: Waikato District Health Board Kuini Nga wai hono i te po cuts the ribbon supported by Hon Tama Ponaki Te Pureoranga – Waikato Regional Renal Centre was officially opened...
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It’s raining, its pouring. Top of the South drivers, heed the weather warnings.
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 17 February 2025 12:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Drivers in the top of the South Island are urged to keep a close...
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New programme to grow manufacturing workforce
Source: New Zealand Government A new pilot programme connecting high school students with New Zealand manufacturers has launched, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Manufacturing is a...
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Serious crash: SH 39, Otorohanga, Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can advise a serious crash has closed both lanes on SH39, Ormsby Road near Puketotara. A crash has occurred between a truck and...
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Milestone reached for Takitimu North Link Stage 1 Road of National Significance
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 1, a new four lane expressway connecting Tauranga and Te Puna, has passed the halfway point, which is great news...
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All roads lead to the new Piarere roundabout
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users can look forward to a more complete roundabout experience in Piarere, with the final permanent approach road towards Hamilton set to open. NZ...
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Visitor arrivals up in 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: International travel: December 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand Visitor arrivals up in 2024 – 17 February 2025 – Overseas visitor arrivals to New Zealand totalled 3.3 million in the December 2024 year. This was...
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Net migration falls in 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: December 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand Net migration falls in 2024 – 17 February 2025 – New Zealand had a net migration gain of 27,100 in 2024. This was down from a...
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Weather News – A Muggy and Wet Week – humidity is back! – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 17th -Thursday 20th February – ‘Warm and moist’ is the name of the game this week with a swath of tropical air over Aotearoa New...
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Police pleased to report no significant issues at Taumarunui gang event
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Senior Sergeant Grant Alabaster, Ruapehu Response Manager: Police are pleased to report no significant issues following a gang gathering in the Taumarunui...
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These are our people: celebrating the rainbow
Source: Auckland Council Celebrating the diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau comes in many forms and this month Pride shines a spotlight on our Rainbow communities. Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson...