Don’t blow it by being on the blower
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Northland Police are reminding motorists there’s no excuse for being on the blower while you’re driving.
As part of Operation...
Arrests made after Hutt Valley bus robberies
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Hutt Valley Police have arrested two youths following the robbery of four buses in less than a week.
The incidents...
MEDIA RELEASE: Public Support for Phone Ban In Schools
Source: Family First
Family First says that the new phone ban in schools has widespread support from parents and the general public.
A survey done by...
Disbanding of pay equity taskforce seriously backward step
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA)
Pay equity is about ensuring the same pay for work requiring similar levels of skills and responsibilities.
Chris Abercrombie says...
Government Cuts – Uncertainty still clouds future of Suicide Prevention Office – PSA
Source: PSA
The PSA is calling on the Government to make good on its promise made four weeks ago and reassure New Zealand the Suicide Prevention...
Government Education Agenda – Principals Warn Change Must Slow Down
Source: NZ Principals Federation
Principals are increasingly concerned about the pace of change being imposed on our education system, without critical consultation with the sector. First...
Productivity – New Treasury Paper on the productivity slowdown – NZ Treasury
Source: The Treasury
The world has been experiencing a productivity slowdown, from which New Zealand has not been exempt. COVID-19 temporarily boosted labour productivity, but more...
Friday update: Missing fishermen in Taiharuru
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Numerous resources are being deployed in Taiharuru today, as searching continues for two missing fishermen.
The men were reported missing...
Completion date approaching for SH6 Blenheim to Renwick roundabout
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
The final stage of construction for the roundabout at the State Highway 6/Bells and St Leonards Road intersection is about...
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ Speech to New Zealand China Council
Source: New Zealand Government - New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters
Thank you, John McKinnon and the New Zealand China Council for the invitation to...
Have your say on Contracts of Insurance Bill
Source: New Zealand Parliament
Media Release
On behalf of: The Chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee
For release: 3 May 2024
Have your say on...
Delays following crash, State Highway 26
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Emergency services are in attendance at a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of State Highway 26 and...
