Amnesty International – Prisons need to be transformed, not simply expanded
Source: Amnesty International
In response to the news that more beds will be built in Waikeria prison, Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand is calling on...
Children in Pacific Island countries face increasing levels of violence
Source: Save The Children
WELLINGTON, 7 May – Children in five Pacific Island countries are facing increasing levels of physical, sexual, emotional, and online violence...
Charter schools and Te Tiriti focus of secondary teachers’ meetings
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA)
Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president, said outside of collective agreement negotiations paid union meetings were held when there...
Africa – 15th Islamic Summit: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Calls on Member...
SOURCE: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Urges More International Support for the Recognition of the State of Palestine and Assistance in Attaining Full Membership in...
OECD Report – Improving education, competition, and climate mitigation and adaptation key priorities for...
Source: OECD
New Zealand's economy is steadily rebalancing after a post-COVID-19 period of overheating followed by weak growth. Economic growth is slowly picking up and...
Australia News – Queensland banks on CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Bank partners with Queensland Government to deliver Whole of Government banking and payment services, building on a 30-year partnership.
Commonwealth...
Dairy Sector – DCANZ welcomes trade negotiation with the UAE
Source: Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ)
The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) welcomes the launch of negotiations on a free trade agreement...
Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine...
Source: New Zealand Treasury
The interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2024 were released by...
Ambassador to United States appointed
Source: New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced Rosemary Banks will be New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the United States of America.
“Our relationship...
Release: National won’t commit to full Nelson Hospital upgrade
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
The Government needs to be clear with the people of the Nelson Marlborough region about the changes it is considering...
New permit proposed for recreational gold mining
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is considering creating a new tier of minerals permitting that will make it easier for hobby miners to prospect...
NZ and the UAE launch FTA negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade Todd McClay today announced that New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will commence negotiations on a free...
