First Union – Government throwing away progress on public transport
Source: First Union
Today’s decision by Government to end universal half-price public transport from April next year is a short-sighted and unnecessary move that endangers our...
Rural News – Federated Farmers backs telethon to feed everyone for Christmas
Source: Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is backing The Big Feed, an event calling on farmers and growers to donate one million meals worth of the nutritious...
Health agencies working together to harness full potential of clinical trials
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
The country’s lead health agencies will explore system-level changes to maximise the benefits of clinical trials, based on recommendations...
Make fares half price for everyone, for good
Source: Green Party
The Green Party will continue to prioritise affordable public transport for everyone.
“The very least the Government should do is make public transport...
Christchurch shootings – further update
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Enquiries are ongoing in relation to the firearms incidents in Christchurch last weekend.
Following further search warrants in Tanner Street, Woolston,...
Govt completes delivery of Ultra-Fast Broadband programme
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government today marks the successful completion of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) roll-out, one of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure deployment projects...
Prime Minister’s Scholarship students getting ready to fly
Source: University of Waikato
While most of us are winding down to a relaxing holiday season, a number of lucky students will spend the next...
Hate speech law fails women, Rainbow and disabled people
Source: Green Party
The Green Party today welcomed the first reading in Parliament of legislation to protect religious groups from hate speech, but remain concerned...
Government accounts still on track for surplus
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are forecast to be back in surplus in 2024/25 reflecting a resilient economy in the face of a...
Budget 2023 to provide security in difficult global environment
Source: New Zealand Government
Budget 2023 will continue the Government’s commitment to providing Kiwis with economic security through what will be a difficult year for...
Govt extending cost of living support
Source: New Zealand Government
Petrol excise duty cut extended to February 28 then phased out by March 31 2023
Half price public transport fares extended to...
Education News – Around 500 to attend Otago Polytechnic graduation
Source: Te Pukenga
Around 500 graduands will attend two Otago Polytechnic’s Graduation ceremonies at the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday, 16 December.
More than 140 learners will...
