Government to close tobacco tax loophole
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government will close a loophole that allowed some people to import cigarettes and loose leaf tobacco for manufacturing cigarettes and...
Abivax receives ANSM and Ethics Committee clearance to test its development candidate ABX464 in...
Source: Media Outreach
French regulator, ANSM, as well as Ethics Committee, CPP, have cleared ABX464 for Phase 2b/3 “miR-AGE” testingThe anti-inflammatory mechanism of action could...
How nature nurtures us
Source: Greenpeace New ZealandI find my peace when I’m watching waves break against the shore. While I’m hiking in a forest listening to the...
Budget: Only loose change for the climate
Source: Greenpeace New ZealandGreenpeace is quietly applauding the Government’s conservation, freshwater, rail and small home insulation measures announced in today’s Budget.However, Executive Director Dr...
Budget opens door for Community Sponsorship of Refugees
Source: Amnesty International NZ
The Government’s Rebuilding Together Budget includes funding to extend the Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) pilot for a further three years.
New...
$62 million package to support families through the Family Court
Source: New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has made a significant $62 million investment from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to start the reform...
E-scooters back on the street at Alert Level 2
Source: Auckland Council
Aucklanders can take a rental e-scooter ride again under Alert Level 2 guidelines for New Zealand, but getting scooting again means everyone...
Otago welcomes students back, seeking “collective responsibility”
Source: University of Otago
Friday 15 May 2020 11:27amPolice and OUSA join calls for students to stay safeThe University of Otago is delighted to welcome...
Contractors who believe they’re employees can go to the Employment Court
Source: Employment New Zealand
This week, the Employment Court ruled that Mika Leota, who worked as a courier driver at Parcel Express and was considered...
Budget supports public services and rejects austerity
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
The Public Service Association welcomes the Labour-led government’s 2020 budget, noting its commitment to job creation and the maintenance of...
Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 14 May 2020 (continued on Friday, 15 May 2020)...
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
TAMATI COFFEY (Labour—Waiariki): Thank you, Mr Speaker. The member from Hamilton West, David Bennett, should do well to actually...
Parliament Hansard Report – Forests (Regulation of Log Traders and Forestry Advisers) Amendment Bill...
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
TAMATI COFFEY (Labour—Waiariki): Thank you, Mr Speaker. The member from Hamilton West, David Bennett, should do well to actually...
