Southbound lanes blocked, SH 2, Takitimu Drive, Tauranga
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
State Highway 2, Takitimu Drive, Tauranga, is closed following a crash.
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on...
Health – A third of household beverage budget spent on sugary drinks – study
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa
A New Zealand study of beverage purchases shows consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks remains high, accounting for one third of the average household...
Local News – Changes to alcohol licensing fees proposed – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council is considering increasing charges for alcohol licensing fees to ensure the costs are covered by those selling alcohol, not...
Government moves to quickly ratify the NZ-EU FTA
Source: New Zealand Government
“The Government is moving quickly to realise an additional $46 million in tariff savings in the EU market this season for...
Release: Minister confirms Labour’s reduced RUC rate for PHEVs
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
The Government has accepted Labour’s change to the Road User Charge (RUC) discount for hybrid vehicles, meaning there will still...
Fatal crash, Te Kōpuru, Northland
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
One person has died following a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on West Coast Road, Te Kōpuru...
Giving our wetlands a watery hug
Source: Auckland Council
Drive along any Auckland motorway and eventually you’ll see tidal areas with shelly banks and pūkeko. With all that mangrove and mud...
Information and CCTV sought for missing Dunedin man
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police continuing to search for a missing 44-year-old Dunedin man are appealing for information from the public.
Jon was last...
Disability Action Plans
Source: Tertiary Education Commission
To encourage and support TEOs to take a strong and proactive approach to improving outcomes for disabled learners, in 2022 the...
CYANOBACTERIAL WARNING UPDATE: Health warning lifted for Lake Ngā Roto
Source: Waikato District Health Board
CYANOBACTERIAL WARNING UPDATE: Health warning lifted for Lake Ngā Roto, and remains in place for Lakes Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake), Waikare,...
Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 19 March 2024 – Volume 774 – 001274
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
MOTIONS
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa—80th Birthday
SPEAKER: We come now a very special occasion for Parliament. In accordance with the determination...
Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001273
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
TUESDAY, 19 MARCH 2024
The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.
KARAKIA/PRAYERS
SPEAKER: Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings...