Privacy Commissioner supports Waikato District Health Board action
Source: Privacy Commissioner
The Privacy Commissioner supports the steps taken by Waikato District Health Board to protect against any further accessing or disclosure of information...
Independent panel gives fast-track approval for Wanaka retirement village
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
04 August 2021
An expert consenting panel has approved the construction of a new retirement village in Wanaka, with 100 residential apartments...
Next steps toward safer journeys on SH5 and SH51
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is currently considering feedback received from the public during consultation and engagement on proposed speed...
SH1 Waikato Expressway overnight southbound lane closure at Ōhinewai
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises the southbound lane of State Highway 1 between Rangiriri and Ōhinewai will be closed...
‘Lake snow’ a threat this summer
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 04 August 2021
Water sampling by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Tasman District Council last summer has confirmed that the invasive...
No community cases; 2 new cases and 2 historical cases of COVID-19 in managed...
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
There are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community today.
There are two new cases of COVID-19 to...
Tākaka Hill highway, SH60, closures overnight next week for urgent repairs
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Due to the recent heavy rainfall and slips on Tākaka Hill, there will be overnight closures next week of the...
Wildfire: Dion Patterson, celebrating 30 years in conservation | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
This month Dion Patterson, Living Water site lead for the Waikato Peat Lakes, celebrates 30 years at DOC. Dion tells us...
Awarding damages for emotional harm
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog
Under the Privacy Act, the Human Rights Review Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) can award damages for emotional harm caused...
Unified Funding System
Source: Tertiary Education Commission
Last updated 4 August 2021Last updated 4 August 2021
A unified funding system (UFS) will apply to all provider-based and work-integrated education...
Sponsorship opportunity: Ako tahi hei whakapai ake I te kounga | Improving Together Improvers...
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is offering sponsored places on Ako tahi hei whakapai ake I te kounga | Improving...
Pacific Typhoon and Atlantic Hurricane Season
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
Pacific Typhoon and Atlantic Hurricane Season
Typhoons and hurricanes are currently affecting areas of...