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Moratorium on new marine mammal permits
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 September 2026 The current 10-year moratorium will expire on September 16, 2026. It does not affect existing permits held by 6 operators in Akaroa...
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NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies
Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First has today announced a number of campaign policies that will make sweeping changes to current immigration laws. New Zealand’s immigration system must serve...
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Overseas investment applications made cheaper
Source: New Zealand Government Lower Overseas Investment fees will make it easier and more attractive for investors to bring capital into New Zealand, helping businesses grow, lifting productivity, creating higher-paying...
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Decapitated dolphin found on Coromandel beach
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 September 2026 DOC Principal Investigation Officer Hayden Loper says 0800 DOC HOT received two calls about the remains of the animal which were found...
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Sleep science project tests wool performance
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the world’s first clinical sleep trial testing how New Zealand strong-wool bedding performs against synthetic alternatives, say Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and...
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Results stabilise but more work to do
Source: New Zealand Government Results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 indicate achievement is stabilising after years of decline but more needs to be done to lift...
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Wills Month — generosity across generations
Source: New Zealand Government Wills Month highlights how Kiwis can leave a charitable legacy for the next generation, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Louise Upston says. “Between now and 2050,...
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Telehealth review released with new initiatives
Source: New Zealand Government An independent review into mental health and addiction telehealth services has been released today, alongside new initiatives that respond directly to its findings, Mental Health Minister...
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Black robin recovery gains momentum
Source: NZ Department of Conservation The future is looking brighter for the Karure/Kakaruia/Chatham Islands black robin, with ongoing monitoring and research showing encouraging signs of recovery across the species’ range...
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Beloved EIT nurse educator honoured with annual $10,000 nursing scholarship
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 13 minutes ago (Left to Right) Acting Head of School of Nursing Katie Rongonui and nursing student, Kya Joe On Thursday at the opening of...
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Company falls short after ignoring WorkSafe notice
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 September 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding construction businesses that a prohibition notice means work must stop, after an Auckland company was sentenced and fined...
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Medsafe approves new innovative PTSD treatment
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Medsafe’s approval of two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical grade MDMA to eligible patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “PTSD ruins...
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Armour made of minerals, crystals and silk
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Nigel Binks, DOC Freshwater Technical Advisor High in the windswept mountain tops of the West Coast, where tarns sit like mirrors among sphagnum mosses...
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Speech to Constructive 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Constructive 2026. I’d like to thank Ankit Sharma, Phil Brosnan and their team at Master...
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Increasing resilience of economy welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s assessment that the economic recovery is resuming and expected to broaden, has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Announcing a 0.25 basis...
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Living Wage rise shows what’s possible – now parties need to say what they’ll do about low pay
Source: NZCTU More than 64,000 workers are being paid at least $29.90 an hour from this week as the new Living Wage rate takes effect – and the New Zealand...
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Sod turned on Nelson Hospital’s new inpatient building
Source: New Zealand Government The sod has been turned on Nelson Hospital’s new 128-bed inpatient building, marking the beginning of construction, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We know how important...
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Foundational legislation strengthens support
Source: New Zealand Government The voice of the disability community is reflected in Disability Support Services legislation which passed its final reading in Parliament today. Minister for Disability Issues Louise...
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Road blocked, The Coastal Highway/SH60, Appleby
Source: New Zealand Police The Coastal Highway/State Highway 60, Appleby, is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash, between Research Orchard Road and...
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Mother of six completes 20-year learning journey thanks to Margaret Hetley Scholarship
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 11 minutes ago Noel Faletutulu with her husband and six children, at the Margaret Hetley Scholarship ceremony. Bachelor of Accounting student Noel Faletutulu began her...
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Sports Hawke’s Bay Scholarship keeps three athletes on the world stage and in the classroom
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago (Left to right) Ryan Hambleton, CE, Sport Hawke’s Bay CE, Mackenzie Speers, Sue Smith, General Manager, Sport Hawke’s Bay General Manager, Aniela...
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Plants with superpowers – and how they can help protect us
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2026 The nursery, based at Motukārara, 30 minutes southwest of Christchurch, is growing and selling plants with ‘superpowers’ with a mission to make...
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Agritech project to lift apple productivity
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a research programme to drive productivity and improve profits in the apple industry, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced at the Horticulture New...
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Food manufacturing visits finding safety gaps in machinery and hazardous substances
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe inspectors have visited more than 300 food manufacturing businesses since July as part of our focus on the sector this quarter to support safer work....
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Consultation on Developing a Specified Prescription Medicines List for Designated Paramedic Prescribers: Analysis of submissions
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 27 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> In August 2026 new regulations (Medicines (Designated Prescriber—Paramedics) Regulations 2026) enable paramedics who have completed appropriate...
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Putting wine waste to work
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a programme to turn a winemaking by product into a valuable resource, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Marlborough produces large volumes of...
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NZCTU welcomes the discussion opened up by the release of Te Pāti Māori’s tax plan
Source: NZCTU “The NZCTU welcomes a discussion on New Zealand’s tax system following the release of Te Pāti Māori’s tax plan, as well as the plan released in June by...