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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters has announced director appointments for Ferry Holdings Limited – the schedule 4a company charged with negotiating ferry procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries. Mr Peters says Ferry Holdings Limited will be responsible for negotiating long-term port agreements on either side of the Cook Strait and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Aspire collaborates with Visa to streamline business finance for 360,000 small businesses in Hong Kong. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – Aspire, a leading fintech headquartered in Singapore, has announced the launch of its Visa corporate card tailored specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in Hong … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A Northland fishing company has been fined $16,500 for failing to use the required fishing gear and providing a false statement on their fish landing return. Macnicol Fishing Limited was sentenced in the North Shore District Court on 3 charges on Friday (14 February 2025) under the Fisheries Act, following … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Ophthalmology patients in Kaitaia are benefiting from being able to access the complete cataract care pathway closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Ensuring New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare is a priority for the Government. “Since 30 September 2024, Kaitaia Hospital has been providing cataract care to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency You could be forgiven for thinking you’re in America when driving the roads of Taranaki this week. Americarna – the celebration of classic American cars, hits the streets of the region from Wednesday. It’s one of a number of big events this month, with Te Matatini and WOMAD to follow. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Improving the resilience of state highways in the South Island continues, with State Highway 65 at Higgins Bluff near Murchison set for improvements. Contractors will be onsite on the Shenandoah Highway near Ariki, from Monday, 10 March, when they will begin rock scaling work on a five-kilometre section of the … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Repairs to a major storm-related slip on Duck Creek Road, a crucial access road during the construction of O Mahurangi – Penlink, the new seven-kilometre highway between Whangaparaoa Road and State Highway 1, are complete. “Last year Duck Creek Road began slumping at the site of an under slip on a corner … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Coastal Conversations Coastal Conversations events will be held around Whangārei district during Seaweek for coastal communities to discuss coastal issues, ask questions, connect with others, and hear from experts in coastal processes and hazards. There will be a mixture of formal presentations and a chance to mingle, chat, and check out displays … Read more
Source: Port Marlborough The team from Marlborough Sounds Marinas will be showcasing the best of New Zealand’s world-class boating facilities at the Auckland Boat Show, 6-9 March 2025. Marlborough Sounds Marinas leads the way in sustainable marina operations, as the only marina network in New Zealand accredited under the International Clean Marina programme. As New Zealand’s … Read more
Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) President, Leanne Otene, has expressed her surprise at the recent pronouncements of the Minister of Education, on the Q and A Show, that the roll out of the new curriculum in Literacy and Mathematics is going magnificently well. “Other than Cambridge Intermediate School, I am not … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – YSH Farm, a third-generation Singaporean farm renowned for its premium-quality ducks since 1976, proudly announces the launch of its new brand, Original Tiong Bahru.This Chinese New Year, the brand pays homage to Singapore’s culinary heritage by reviving traditional recipes that date back … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Apple Storage, Apple Storage Group (the group) is not only preparing for large-scale celebration activities this year, but also vigorously expanding its branch network at the beginning of 2025. In the first quarter, five … Read more
Source: Waikato District Health Board Kuini Nga wai hono i te po cuts the ribbon supported by Hon Tama Ponaki Te Pureoranga – Waikato Regional Renal Centre was officially opened today (Sunday 16 February) with a ceremony at Waikato Hospital, attended by representatives from Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Members of Parliament, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 17 February 2025 12:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Drivers in the top of the South Island are urged to keep a close eye in weather and road conditions tonight. The Metservice has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the Tasman ranges west of Motueka, with heavy rain … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new pilot programme connecting high school students with New Zealand manufacturers has launched, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Manufacturing is a powerful economic player, contributing about 8.4 percent of New Zealand’s GDP and employing 10 percent of our workforce – but businesses are telling us skill … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can advise a serious crash has closed both lanes on SH39, Ormsby Road near Puketotara. A crash has occurred between a truck and caravan at around 11.20am. Emergency services are responding to the scene and the road is completely closed and will be for some time. Two people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 1, a new four lane expressway connecting Tauranga and Te Puna, has passed the halfway point, which is great news for economic growth and productivity in the western Bay of Plenty, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “This is a huge undertaking, with two thousand people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users can look forward to a more complete roundabout experience in Piarere, with the final permanent approach road towards Hamilton set to open. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises traffic is planned to be switched onto the new approach on Tuesday 25 February (weather permitting). Darryl Coalter, Acting … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Visitor arrivals up in 2024 – 17 February 2025 – Overseas visitor arrivals to New Zealand totalled 3.3 million in the December 2024 year. This was up 357,000 (12 percent) from the December 2023 year, according to data released by Stats NZ today. Australia led the increase in visitor arrivals, up … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Net migration falls in 2024 – 17 February 2025 – New Zealand had a net migration gain of 27,100 in 2024. This was down from a net gain of 128,300 in 2023, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “Ups and downs in net migration are a feature of … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 17th -Thursday 20th February – ‘Warm and moist’ is the name of the game this week with a swath of tropical air over Aotearoa New Zealand. Rain, associated with a low-pressure system from the north, continues to fall on the North Island today (Monday). The Coromandel Peninsula to the Kaimai … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Senior Sergeant Grant Alabaster, Ruapehu Response Manager: Police are pleased to report no significant issues following a gang gathering in the Taumarunui area. An operation to monitor the behaviour of those involved was carried out by Police, monitoring the gathering and the impact on the roads. Additional … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Celebrating the diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau comes in many forms and this month Pride shines a spotlight on our Rainbow communities. Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson and Director of Community Rachel Kelleher reflect on the role the council plays to support tākatāpui and rainbow communities in our region and why it’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising road users travelling on State Highway 2 (SH2) between Waipawa and Takapau in Central Hawke’s Bay to expect some delays day and night as the summer renewals programme focusses on this part of the region. SH2 resealing between Waipukurau and Takapau – … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The work to remove unstable rock material from South Westland’s Epitaph Rift is going well, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Abseiling crews have been working on the cliff face, north of Haast, removing large rocks and exploding unstable rock features since the highway closed early November last year. … Read more
Source: Botica Butler Raudon for Gen Social media, AI and human trust led to a record-breaking year of advanced scams and personal data loss AUCKLAND, 17 February 2024 – Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety with a family of brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender and CCleaner, today released … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington A conference focused on Pacific politics is being hosted this week at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Entitled “Zone of peace or ocean of discontent?”, the event will run from 19-21 February 2025. The conference is taking place at a time when international geopolitical structures may be … Read more