Cabinet approves Business Continuity Package in response to COVID-19
Source: New Zealand Government
Cabinet today approved the development of a Business Continuity Package to help support the economy through the disruption caused by COVID-19.
“New...
Business – Government Support for business welcomed – Business NZ
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed news that the Government will introduce a targeted wage subsidy for businesses hurt by Coronavirus.
Chief Executive Kirk Hope said...
New Commissioner of Police appointed
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced the appointment of Andrew Coster as the next Commissioner of Police.
“Andrew takes up this leadership...
Investments – NZ SUPER FUND AND RUSSELL PROPERTY GROUP SECURE STRATEGIC LAND HOLDING IN...
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: New Zealand Superfund
The NZ Super Fund and parties associated with Russell Property Group have agreed to acquire a significant waterfront land...
Unions – COVID-19 highlights precariousness of the gig economy, says Uber driver
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: First Union
The global spread of coronavirus is highlighting major flaws with the ‘gig economy’ and employment law, as workers like Uber drivers...
Environment and Activism – In wake of fishing industry links to Govt, NZers rally...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Greenpeace
Monday, March 9th:
New Zealanders put the writing on the wall today when it comes to their feelings about ocean protection, sharing their...
Pho noodles and pandas: How China’s social media users created a new language to...
Source: Amnesty International NZ
To fully appreciate conversations on China’s social media platforms, merely knowing Chinese is not enough. To evade the most extensive internet censorship system in the...
Women around the world continue to challenge misogynist and sexist discourses and policies
Source: Amnesty International NZ
In view of the disturbing global trend of misogynist messages currently disseminated by some political and religious leaders, and the increase...
Housing crisis? What crisis? How politicians talk about housing and why it matters
Source: University of Waikato
Campaigning for a third term in government in 2014, NZ Nationals leader John Key visits a new housing development, consistent with...
REVEALED: Quit Group charity hoarding 2.8 million of taxpayer money
Source: Taxpayers Union
Quit Group charity hoarding 2.8 million of taxpayer money 9 MARCH 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that Quit Group is holding...
Tech and Internet – Kacific1 Broadband Services Commence Across Asia Pacific
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: Kacific
Singapore, 9 March 2020 – Kacific1, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group’s (Kacific) first communications satellite, has entered commercial service and is ready...
Accessible Streets Public Consultation
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Transport
To increase the safety and accessibility of our footpaths and streets, and encourage active modes of transport, the Government...
