Farming – Horticulture industry’s growth to more than $6 billion is thanks to growers
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Horticulture New Zealand
New Zealand horticulture’s steady growth of nearly three percent to more than $6 billion a year in export earnings- is...
Disability Rights Commissioner welcomes findings from UN independent expert on older persons
Source: Human Rights Commission
Disability Rights Commissioner, Paula Tesoriero, welcomes the release of the preliminary findings of the UN Independent Expert on the human rights...
NZ Transport Agency urging trailer owners to act on safety recall
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging the owners of Bunnings Trailpro trailers to respond to a product safety recall...
Fire Safety – Changes to fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
As of 8am Wednesday 11 March, the fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei Districts has changed...
Fire Safety – Change in fire season for Hurunui and Waimakariri
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The fire season in Hurunui and Waimakariri will change from prohibited to restricted effective from midnight tonight (12...
Public Sector – Chief Ombudsman welcomes visit by international aged care expert
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Office of the Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, welcomes the recent visit of the UN’s independent expert on older people.
The UN Independent...
March 15 – I dread the anniversary and long for it
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA)
PPTA members reflect on the changes schools have seen a year on from the Christchurch terror attacks.
(Feature image art...
Government steps up with major drought relief package
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is stepping up its investment in drought-hit communities across the North Island with a major new drought relief package,...
Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 12 March 2020 – Volume 744 – 000434
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
ORAL QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS
Question No. 1—Prime Minister
1. Hon PAULA BENNETT (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand...
Parliament Hansard Report – Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers – 000433
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
ORAL QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS
Question No. 1—Prime Minister
1. Hon PAULA BENNETT (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand...
New Police National Integrity Unit to guard against corruption
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police Commissioner Mike Bush has today announced that a National Integrity Unit has been established to bolster Police’s capability...
UN Expert calls for human rights action for older persons
Source: Human Rights Commission
While commending New Zealand Government for its commitment and initiatives to improve the situation of older persons, a UN expert concluded...
