UC limiting class sizes to encourage physical distancing, health on campus
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
The University of Canterbury is reorganising its teaching timetable in order to reduce class sizes, and to offer many...
Police in attendance at fatal crash on Dominion Road, Papakura
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are in attendance at an incident where a dirt bike has collided with a pole on Dominion Road,...
Social Sector – The Salvation Army mobilises for Covid-19 response
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is working within Government guidelines to continue supporting the most vulnerable New Zealanders through the effects of...
Chamber of Commerce – More urgency needed from Council to support COVID-19 impacted businesses
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Wellington Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that Wellington City Councillors are listening to the concerns of business, but urges...
Health – Nurses must be supported as frontline against COVID-19
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling for measures to improve support for nurses in the Government’s next...
Entertainment – Free streaming for those in need of a self-isolation binge
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: Undertow Media
For those looking for an escape while holed up at home, Acorn TV will immediately begin offering an extended 30-day...
Unions – Unions commend government speed in keeping Air NZ afloat
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: CTU
The Council of Trade Unions has been impressed with how quickly and decisively the Government has acted to ensure Air New Zealand...
SH2 Bethlehem maintenance works to start Sunday 22 March
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
20 March 2020 3:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that planned resealing work on State...
Structural reforms for children are yet to materialise into improved outcomes says Disability Rights...
Source: Human Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commissioner says good progress has been made since the last review of New Zealand’s obligations under the Convention...
Women’s Rights Commissioner welcomes law decriminalising abortion
Source: Human Rights Commission
The Abortion Legislation Bill passed its third reading in Parliament, with 68 in favour and 51 votes opposing. This means the...
Exploring the current and historic health of New Zealand’s southern lakes – 20/03/2020
Source: GNS Science
A team of scientists from GNS Science, the Cawthron Institute and Otago University will this week start taking samples from some of...
Police seek witnesses to Henderson incident
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Waitematā Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in their enquiries into an incident where a male suffered serious...
