MECA negotiations underway
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The first round of MECA negotiations has kicked off in Wellington. We have put together a 23-strong negotiating team,...
Loss of orthopaedic surgeons will exacerbate estimated 33% shortage of senior doctors at Wairarapa...
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The loss of two long-standing orthopaedic surgeons at Wairarapa DHB will exacerbate an already serious staffing shortage at Wairarapa...
University of Waikato to host High School League of Legends Championship
Source: University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has announced they will be hosting one of the biggest esports tournaments to hit the country –...
Kaupapa Māori approach for homelessness
Source: New Zealand Government
Kaupapa Māori will underpin the Government’s new plan to deal with homelessness announced by the Prime Minister in Auckland this morning.
“Māori...
World’s Longest Married Couple In New Zealand
Source: Family First
Media Release 13 February 2020NZ’s longest married couple is believed to be also the world’s longest married couple.
“New Zealand couple JERAM &...
Speech to the Diplomatic Corps
Source: New Zealand Government
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Tēnā koutou katoa.
Acknowledgements to the many Heads of Mission gathered this evening. It is good to see so many...
Waikato Professor’s link to Oscar-winning Skateistan documentary
Source: University of Waikato
The story of Skateistan, a non-profit non-government organisation (NGO) that uses skateboarding to empower disadvantaged youth in Afghanistan, has just won...
Crash, Hawke’s Bay Expressway, Taradale
Source: New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a crash on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, Taradale.
The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported around 11.25am.
No injuries...
Auckland Council supporting rural communities as dry weather continues
Source: Auckland Council
The prolonged hot, dry days are pushing water usage up and in the absence of rain in the foreseeable future, is putting...
Taxpayer Victory: Hipkins confirms Tuturumuri closure!
Source: Taxpayers Union
13 FEBRUARY 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAfter pressure from the Taxpayers’ Union, Education Minister Chris Hipkins has now confirmed he will close Tuturumuri School –...
Auckland set to break dry spell record
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Auckland is set to break a climate record on Saturday for the region’s longest dry...
Shows – YBN CORDAE ‘One of Music’s Most Promising Rising Stars’ Announces Auckland Date...
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: LiveNation
AUCKLAND, NZ (Feb 13, 2020) – One of rap music’s most nimble and acrobatic storytellers YBN CORDAE today announces a New...
