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Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is seeking new members to fill multiple vacancies at the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) as several existing members have not been reappointed. The ERA is an independent body that helps resolve employment relationship problems and facilitates collective bargaining when issues arise. “ERA members … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: This afternoon Police have arrested a person in relation to the homicide of Tyrone Munns in Christchurch on 9 March. At around 2pm today, Police – including Armed Offenders Squad – arrested the 29-year-old man at a Christchurch address. He is due … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 28 March 2025 2:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Drivers travelling between the Wellington CBD and the Miramar Peninsula can expect delays this afternoon following a crash on State Highway 1 near Hataitai/Kilbirnie. The highway is closed between the intersections of Moxham Avenue and Kilbirnie Crescent following a crash … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency As the end of March signals the close of the traditional construction season, there’s an opportunity to reflect on an epic summer of work. “With most renewal activities wrapping up, contractors are on a final push to complete as much work as weather and time allows,” says Sandra King, Bay … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 1 between the airport and Kilbirnie Crescent/Hamilton Road will see road maintenance work underway next month. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says the stretch of road is the next in line to be worked on as part of the state highway summer maintenance season. “This is a key … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today about the new resource management system the Government is introducing, starting this year. I want to acknowledge Hon Rachel Brooking, opposition spokesperson for RMA Reform, as well as Simon Court, my Under-Secretary, who I will invite to speak after me. … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries An Auckland man who illegally killed and sold pigs and a chicken has been fined $8,000. Peni Naivaluvou (64) was sentenced in the Papakura District Court today (28 March 2025) on 3 charges under the Animal Products Act, following a successful prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety investigators. He was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are advised of a crash in Hataitai which has blocked the road. It happened about 2:20pm on Wellington Road between Walmer Street and Moxham Ave, and involved more than one vehicle. One car is currently on its roof, and as such, motorists are asked to take the diversion … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government It’s great to be here today on what has been a momentous week for resource management reform. As you’ve heard, Minister Bishop and I have been working hard to reset resource management in New Zealand. Today I want to talk to you about the broader step change and what that is … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Neswire – 28 March 2025 – As of March 2025, Brent crude oil prices have experienced fluctuations: its price traded between $68.30 and slightly above $73 per barrel. This volatility reflects evolving macroeconomic factors and geopolitical dynamics. OPEC+ has announced plans to gradually increase oil production … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new and improved hunting permit system will make it easier for New Zealanders to go hunting on public conservation land Minister for Hunting and Fishing James Meager says. “Longer permits, automatic reminders and better navigation are part of a significant upgrade that will make life easier for 34,000 hunters that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A person has been arrested and police are appealing for information to identify the remaining people involved in an aggravated robbery in Tauranga. Around 5:20pm on Wednesday 26 March, Police responded to a dairy on Willow Street following reports that a group of people entered the store, some armed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A major road asphalting project in Ashburton, affecting night-time travel, due to start this Sunday, 30 March, will now begin Friday, 4 April. The work is due to run for five or so weeks. Weather has affected the programme and required the later start date, says NZ Transport Agency Waka … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 4 April 2025. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday. Daily updated closure information(external link) Unless otherwise stated, closures … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT Health spokesperson Todd Stephenson is welcoming a review of health workforce regulations, including 1) a review of complex cultural requirements, and 2) the progress of an ACT coalition commitment to better recognise people with overseas medical qualifications and experience for accreditation in New Zealand. On cultural requirements: “In recent weeks I’ve raised a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Heath Minister Simeon Brown has today launched a new mobile dental clinic in South Auckland, increasing access to dental care for the local community. “Ensuring all children have access to timely, quality healthcare is a priority for the Government.“Expanding dental services and offering early access to oral healthcare, close to home, is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Most of New Zealand has now been mapped in 3D, creating a rich dataset for planning economic growth, land management and modelling for risk, Land Information Minister Chris Penk and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “New Zealand’s landscape is constantly evolving, and it’s crucial that we understand how,” Mr … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s strategy to improve the lives and uphold the rights of disabled people will be refreshed using an innovative new approach, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston has announced.“The current 10-year strategy ends in 2026 and has provided a valuable focus for disability work during the past decade,” Louise Upston says. “While … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating Local Water Done Well for the Wellington region to provide greater transparency at Wellington Water and ensure it is delivering value for money for ratepayers, say Local Government Minister Simon Watts and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Over the last few months, I have had … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health The Government is reviewing health workforce regulation to improve New Zealanders’ timely, quality access to healthcare. We have an opportunity to put patients at the centre, modernise and streamline the system, and improve efficiency. The Government is inviting New Zealanders to share their views on health workforce regulation through … Read more
Source: Te Pati Maori In recent weeks, disturbing instances of state-sanctioned violence against Māori have shed light on the systemic racism permeating our institutions. An 11-year-old autistic Māori child was forcibly medicated at the Henry Bennett Centre, a 15-year-old had his jaw broken by police in Napier, kaumātua Dean Wickliffe went on a hunger strike … Read more
Source: University of Melbourne (UoM) An international team of scientists led jointly by the University of Melbourne and Seoul National University has found global water storage of land has plummeted since the start of the 21st century, overtaking glacier melt as the leading cause of sea level rise and measurably shifting the Earth’s pole of … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extending its ban on fireworks and sky lanterns in Hawke’s Bay until Wednesday 30 April, 2025. The prohibition, which was due to end on Monday 31 March 2025, affects Ahuriri-Heretaunga, Wairoa coast, Tukituki East and West, southern Hawke’s Bay coast, Pōrangahau, Pahiatua, Eketāhuna, and … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ calls for stronger action in New Zealand following the ACCC supermarket report, particularly on pricing and promotional practices. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) inquiry into the Australian supermarket sector has led to 20 key recommendations aimed at improving competition, pricing transparency and fairness in the supermarket sector. Consumer … Read more
Source: Merck & Co Auckland, New Zealand, March 28th, 2025 – MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK) announced today that KEYTRUDA is now registered to treat patients with the following cancers: MalignantPleural Mesothelioma (MPM): KEYTRUDA as a first-line treatment may be combined with chemotherapy medicines to treat MPM, a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 3 at the southern end of Woodville will reopen to traffic tomorrow morning from 9am, following the completion of construction work on a new roundabout. The new roundabout will link SH3 to the new Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway, which is scheduled for completion in mid-2025. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Prompt improvements to the Wildlife Act will ensure infrastructure developments and important conservation work can continue supporting our growing economy while protecting our precious wildlife, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.The High Court recently decided it was unlawful for the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai to authorise the New Zealand … Read more