Auckland fruit fly investigation – controls on produce movements now in place
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Date: 15 Feb 2019 Media contact: MPI media team Biosecurity New Zealand has now placed legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Devonport. The move follows the detection of a single male Queensland fruit fly in a surveillance trap in the area. A […]
Read More →Update on EQC’s response to Dunedin landslip Friday, February 15, 2019EQC has worked closely with Tonkin & Taylor to finalise and review geotechnical reports
Source: Earthquake Commission – EQC Dunedin residents whose properties have been affected by the landslip have been contacted again this week by the Earthquake Commission to update them on the situation regarding their claims. Deputy Chief Executive Operations, Paul Jepson, says that EQC has worked closely with Tonkin & Taylor to finalise and review […]
Read More →Sterilisation of Surgical Instruments
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health has convened a teleconference of DHB Chief Medical Officers and Directors of Allied Health to share the information gathered to date from the Hawke’s Bay DHB incomplete sterilisation issue. The information being shared is preliminary, and precedes the results of a DHB investigation currently underway. […]
Read More →New Zealand primary products continue to clear China border as usual
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Date: 15 Feb 2019 Media contact: MPI media team New Zealand’s primary products continue to clear the border in China as usual, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said today. This follows recent media reports suggesting delays. “New Zealand products continue to be cleared into China,” says Tim Knox, MPI’s […]
Read More →Person struck by train, Takanini
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after being struck by a train at a railway crossing near Taka Street in Takanini, Auckland. Police were called to the scene shortly before 2pm today. Police are advising the person’s next of kin. There are no suspicious circumstances and the death will be referred to the […]
Read More →Shifting the culture around sexual violence and consent
Source: University of Waikato The safety and wellbeing of students has always been a high priority for the University of Waikato. But this year we have cemented that commitment with new staff positions in Student Health, the introduction of a sexual consent module for students, and the inclusion of a shielded site on our website. […]
Read More →Blessing paves the way for building development in Porirua
Source: Housing New Zealand Corporation Work to begin building 53 new homes in Cannons Creek, Porirua, will be underway this month after the blessing of Housing New Zealand’s Castor Loop site today. L-R: Adrian Rurawhe – MP for Te Tau Hauauru; Taku Parai – Ngati Toa Kamatua; Mike Tana – Porirua Mayor; Patrick Dougherty, Housing […]
Read More →Update on Avondale Business Association
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council can confirm that it has now written to the Avondale Business Association regarding concerns over its financial and governance practices. It follows on from a request from the council in December 2018, requesting several steps be taken to satisfy the council that the ABA was operating in line with its […]
Read More →WoF alert – Vehicle inspector Michael Cox suspended from issuing WoFs
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has immediately suspended vehicle inspector Mr Michael Cox and his two inspecting organisations – Auto Super Shoppe Hamilton Central and Hamilton Automotive Repairs Ltd. Mr Cox admitted to allowing four unauthorised people to use his credentials to carry out Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspections over a […]
Read More →Last call for Matariki Festival event submissions
Source: Auckland Council As we prepare for our Matariki Festival, taking place from 22 June to 14 July in Auckland this year, all expressions of interest (EOIs) are welcome for programmes fitting any of these categories: Hapori – Community Kai – Food Kiriata – Film Kōrero – Lectures / Presentations Ngā Mahi Toi – Visual Arts Taiao – Environment […]
Read More →Student well-being paramount as year begins – Vice-Chancellor
Source: University of Otago Friday 15 February 2019 3:04pmVice-Chancellor Professor Harlene HayneAs the University of Otago welcomes students back for the 2019 academic year, Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne has some advice to ensure their experiences are both fun and safe.“Students come to Otago from across New Zealand and the world, to receive not only a […]
Read More →Overnight Auckland motorway closures 17 to 23 February 2019
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 15 Feb 2019 02:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 22nd February […]
Read More →Man saved from burning fishing vessel off Westport
Source: Maritime New Zealand A lone fisherman is lucky to be alive after the Rescue Coordination Centre NZ plucked him from a life raft after his boat caught fire. RCCNZ received an alert from an EPIRB distress beacon at 11 am today, from the vessel located 12 miles west off Cape Foulwind, Westport. The team […]
Read More →Police continue to appeal for information on missing man John Mohi
Source: New Zealand Police Police are concerned for the safety of 77-year-old John Mohi, of Maketu. Mr Mohi, who suffers from dementia, has not been seen since the afternoon of Monday 11 February. Police, Land SAR Volunteers and members of the community have continued to scour the Maketu area. Police are exploring the possibility that […]
Read More →Teaching Council of NZ candidate – Miles Langdon
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) Democracy is alive and well in the teaching profession with 18 secondary teachers nominated for the 2019 Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand board elections. Candidate Miles Langdon answers some questions for the PPTA News Teaching council board candidate Miles Langdon What do you think the teaching council’s main […]
Read More →WoF alert – Vehicle inspector Hapi Brown suspended from issuing WoFs
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has immediately suspended vehicle inspector Mr Hapi Brown and his Whangarei-based inspecting organisation John St Automotive Limited, trading as Hapi’s Automotive Ltd. Mr Brown allowed unauthorised people to use his credentials to carry out Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspections. The review also found Mr Brown did […]
Read More →Toi Ohomai Welcomes Proposals for Vocational Reform
Source: Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Toi Ohomai welcomes many of the proposed changes announced this week as part of the Government’s Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE). Minister Chris Hipkins has proposed all 16 ITPs (Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics) merge under a single entity to be called the New Zealand Institute of Skills and […]
Read More →Update – incident near Iona Street in Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police Police continue to investigate an incident that occurred near Iona Street in Invercargill last week. Earlier this week Police appealed for information from the public and are now in a position to release further details. Between 8 and 8:30am on Monday 4 February, a 12-year-old girl was walking in the Iona […]
Read More →New partnership to boost Chinese visitors to New Zealand
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) A partnership aimed at attracting more high-value Chinese visitors to New Zealand during shoulder and off-peak seasons has been formed between Auckland’s economic development agency, the bankcard scheme with the world’s largest cardholder base, and Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) signed […]
Read More →Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Consultation on new mortgage bond standard extended and loan template published
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand The Reserve Bank is extending the consultation period for the proposed mortgage bond standard. The new standard is aimed at supporting confidence and liquidity in the New Zealand markets. Consultation began in November. Following requests from stakeholders, the Reserve Bank has extended the consultation period by two […]
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