University Research – Researchers survey food banks as pandemic bites
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: University of Canterbury
A new study is seeking feedback from Australasian food banks on how they are coping with growing demand in...
New rules to include all finfish in combined daily bag limit for recreational fishers
Source: New Zealand Government
Rules for daily limits on recreationally caught finfish will change to include species that previously had no limit, Oceans and Fisheries...
Disasters – Advanced flood modelling techniques to enhance CoreLogic data for a unique view...
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: CoreLogic
Through the addition of Ambiental’s proven global flood and risk modelling expertise CoreLogic will strengthen its position as a leading provider...
Health and Politics – PROSTATE CANCER PETITIONER CHALLENGES POLITICAL PARTIES TO FRONT UP AND...
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ Politicians from most political parties were present at the handover yesterday of a petition of 30,000 + signatures calling...
Commerce – Move to Alert Level 2 shows “high level of trust”
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce
The move to Alert Level 2 has been welcomed by the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, with Chief...
Joint statement from Prime Minister Ardern and Prime Minister Bainimarama
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama met today in Suva, and renewed their commitment to continue to...
Looking ahead to the Transforming Education Summit: Time for urgent action
Source: Save The Children
At the end of June, education and finance leaders will come together to discuss their priorities for the upcoming Transforming Education...
Taxpayer Victory: “Unite for the Recovery” branding will not be used during election
Source: Taxpayers Union
Taxpayer Victory: “Unite for the Recovery” branding will not be used during election23 JULY 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union welcomes the Auditor-General’s confirmation...
Appointments to Antarctica New Zealand Board
Source: New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Leon Grice and Heather Simpson to serve on the Antarctica New Zealand board.
“Since taking office,...
Employment Negotiations – Business NZ’s move on fair pay is a desperate plea to...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: First Union
This morning’s announcement by industry group Business NZ that it intends to renege on participation in the development of Fair Pay...
Health News – Pacific community connections key to wellbeing during COVID-19
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission
Pacific peoples’ connection – to family, community, culture and faith – has been a key source...
Update on COVID-19 cases — 27 April 2022
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
Update from the Ministry of Health
Today we are reporting 9,830 community cases, 473 hospitalisations and 23 deaths.
Today’s 7-day rolling...
