Speech to LGNZ Metro, Rural and Provincial Sectors Forum

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon! I want to acknowledge the immense amount of work Minister Bishop has done in leading this Going for Housing Growth programme – it is vitally important. As the Minister flagged, central to Going for Housing Growth is this idea that growth should pay for growth, and a key tension … Read more

Police speaking with several people after serious assault, Taradale

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Alex Simister, Hawke’s Bay CIB: Police are speaking with a number of people following a serious assault in Taradale on Wednesday afternoon. At around 12.40pm, a fight broke out between two groups in the vicinity of Bellevue Dairy Gloucester Street. A 14-year-old was transported … Read more

Release: Labour PR: More clarity needed for homebuyers

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s levies announcement is a step in the right direction, but they must be upfront about who will pay its new infrastructure levies and ensure that first-home buyers are protected from hidden costs. “If we are truly going to address the housing shortage in this country, it will require … Read more

AIA Hong Kong partners with Tottenham Hotspur to support youth development

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2025 – Following the exciting match between Tottenham Hotspur (“Spurs”) and Manchester United on 17 February, Spurs players signed special jerseys featuring the AIA Foundation logo. These signed jerseys are now available for global auction online until 2 March, with all proceeds … Read more

Police monitoring funeral in Counties Manukau this weekend

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook: Police are aware of plans for a gang-related funeral procession heading through Counties Manukau this weekend. We will have staff in the area monitoring to ensure the safety of the community, to monitor traffic movement and to … Read more

First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #6

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Saturday will be a significant day in the firefighting efforts at the Waipoua River fire. Incident Controller Corey Matchitt says numbers on the ground will double to approximately 90-100 crew. “Crews have put in hard mahi on Friday to strengthen and extend the containment lines and the extra crews tomorrow … Read more

Rare Disorders New Zealand 25th anniversary

Source: New Zealand Governor General E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge John Forman, founder of Rare Disorders New Zealand James McGoram, Board Chair; and Chris Higgins, Chief Executive of Rare Disorders New … Read more

Road closed following vehicle fire, Mangawhai

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are being advised a section of Mangawhai Road has been closed following a vehicle fire. The fire, near the intersection of Wood Pigeon Lane, was reported to Police at about 3.13pm. Emergency services are onsite as the blaze has engulfed a small section of nearby bush land. There … Read more

Going for Housing Growth: New and improved Infrastructure Funding and Financing

Source: New Zealand Government Today I’d like to talk to you about progress the Government has made on our Going for Housing Growth agenda. I’m also excited to announce policy decisions that will improve infrastructure funding and financing to get more houses built. MIL OSI

Lifestyle and Health – Making Exercise More Affordable Could Transform Health in Aotearoa

Source: Exercise New Zealand A new report reveals that reducing the cost of exercise facilities could significantly increase physical activity levels in Aotearoa, delivering major health and economic benefits. The 2024 HFA-Portas Price Elasticity Report identifies affordability as the primary barrier preventing more New Zealanders from joining gyms, despite clear evidence of the health benefits … Read more

Healthcare Safety – Staffing shortages putting patient safety at risk at Nelson Hospital

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Nelson Hospital is operating with no medical registrar today as ongoing staffing shortages put patients and clinicians at risk, the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says. An email sent to clinicians earlier today (February 28) advised between 1600 and 2200 the hospital will have no medical registrar. As a result, … Read more

Minister acknowledges outgoing Chief Executive

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today acknowledged the resignation of Chief Executive of Pharmac Dr Sarah Fitt, and thanked her for her service. “I would like to thank Sarah for her work and commitment to improving medicines access over the past 12 years at Pharmac, seven spent as Chief Executive,” … Read more

GAC AION Unveils the Aion V: Redefining Electric Mobility with Advanced Technology and Design

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2025 – GAC AION, the electric vehicle division of VINCAR Group, is pleased to announce the launch of the Aion V electric SUV. This new model introduces advanced features and a sustainable design, setting new benchmarks in the electric vehicle market. Exterior View of … Read more

Cannabis case wide open after arrests in both islands

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye, Tasman District Organised Crime Group. Police have arrested three men in relation to the cultivation and sale of cannabis. One local man was arrested in Picton yesterday and two other men were located and arrested in Auckland. The man arrested in … Read more

2014 homicide of Brett Fraser the subject of Cold Case episode

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison: Police investigating the death of Brett Fraser in 2014 are encouraging people to watch Monday night’s Cold Case episode on TV One. Investigators have worked through a large volume of information and Monday’s programme will present an outline of the key … Read more

Fire Safety – Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for the Muriwhenua, Hokianga, Ripiro and Paparoa zones of Te Tai Tokerau Northland from 8am on Saturday 1 March, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no outdoor fires are allowed and all fire permits are revoked. Northland … Read more

Aviation – Airways New Zealand announces FY25 half year result

Source: Airways NZ Airways New Zealand has today announced its interim results for the half-year ending 31 December 2024, reporting solid safety and operational performance alongside a positive financial result. The air navigation services provider is reporting an after-tax profit of $6.7 million for the half-year, $0.5 million ahead of budget. The result is primarily due … Read more

Tineco Unveils Two Revolutionary Floor Washers with Super New Arrival Promotion Starting from February 28th

Source: Media Outreach Tineco launches two new floor washers: Floor One S9 Artist and Floor One Switch S7 Stretch Promotion available from February 28th to March 28th, 2025, with attractive gift-with-purchase and more! These innovative floor washers combine cutting-edge technology, energy efficiency, and sleek design for a superior cleaning experience SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire … Read more

Onerahi homicide investigation continues, Police appeal for information

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) The homicide investigation in Onerahi is continuing today, as investigators piece together the events leading to yesterday’s tragic incident. Yesterday at about 11.10am, Police received a report of gunshots heard and a person injured at Beach Road Reserve. Upon arrival, a woman was located deceased at the scene and … Read more

Speech to LGNZ Metro, Rural and Provincial sectors meeting

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, everyone. Today I’d like to talk to you about progress the Government has made on our Going for Housing Growth agenda. I’m also excited to announce policy decisions that will improve infrastructure funding and financing to get more houses built.  Thank you to Local Government New Zealand for hosting … Read more

Tech – Samsung Launches A New Premium Care Service Offering for Laundry and Fridge Products

Source: Samsung A 0% interest-free payment plan, for up-to five years, including continuous product efficiency and cleanliness routine AUCKLAND, NZ – February 28, 2025 – Samsung is excited to announce the launch of Premium Care Service, a new offering available when you purchase any one of 10 Samsung laundry and fridge products. Financing for this … Read more

Going for Housing Growth: New and improved infrastructure funding and financing tools

Source: New Zealand Government New and improved infrastructure funding and financing tools will help get more houses built and address New Zealand’s housing crisis, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. “Fixing New Zealand’s housing crisis will help lift economic growth, boost productivity and lift our living standards. “The Government’s Going … Read more

NZ-AU: From Romance to Runway: Daniela Kosti’s Fashion Journey on SHEIN’s Stars Aligned

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SHEIN’s Stars Aligned, a unique and fashion-forward dating show, brought viewers on an unforgettable journey of romance, self-discovery, and playful connections. The live-streamed event, which aired on SHEIN’s Instagram and TikTok channels on February 3rd, delivered a mix of heartwarming moments and unexpected twists that … Read more

Getting Auckland moving again

Source: New Zealand Government Auckland Minister Simeon Brown has today welcomed Auckland Transport’s confirmation of speed limit changes on local streets and key arterial roads in Auckland, which will enable Aucklanders to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely. “Auckland Transport has now confirmed the local roads where Labour’s blanket speed limit … Read more

High hazards newsletter – February 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 February 2025 Welcome to the sixth WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter where we’re covering: Update from the Chief Inspector Industry alerts – floating roof tank corrosion, critical fastener material selection What we’re seeing – RPE failures, machine guarding failures Lock out/tag out system safety minute Forklifts in hazardous areas Flixborough – … Read more

Going for Housing Growth: Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act changes to enable flexible growth

Source: New Zealand Government Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Infrastructure Simon Court has today announced decisions to reform the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act (IFFA) to help growth pay for growth in a way that is more responsive to demand.“The IFFA’s primary focus is to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure for housing in a responsive way. Providing … Read more

Two arrests following Queenstown assaults

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Paula Enoka Two people have been arrested and charged following a search warrant at a local Queenstown address on Wednesday 26 February. The warrant was executed in relation to two assaults in Jardine Park on Sunday 23 and Tuesday 25 February. In both assaults, the victims … Read more