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Source: Federated Farmers A $4 million Rural Wellbeing Fund announced today at the Federated Farmers Advocacy Hub at Fieldays is a great win for rural advocacy groups, Wayne Langford says. The Federated Farmers president has led the way in pushing the Government to deliver increased investment into rural mental health – an issue close to his … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Government moves to help farmers more easily access independent solar power and battery technology advice and finance are a positive step, Federated Farmers energy spokesperson Mark Hooper says. Energy Minister Simon Watts announced at the Federated Farmers Advocacy Hub at Fieldays this afternoon a package of measures designed to boost use of solar … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new agreement between the Government and key livestock industry groups marks a major milestone in New Zealand’s readiness for a potential foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard announced today. “The Foot and Mouth Disease Operational Agreement confirms how Government and industry will jointly prepare for, and … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 June 2025 It is the first official re-introduction of a native species since DOC and Ngāti Rehua eradicated rats from Rakitū in 2018. “The Department of Conservation and Ngāti Rehua have a goal of more translocations with tieke being the first species to return,” says DOC Aotea Operations Manager … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2025 – Bitcoin keeps reaching new ATHs (All-Time Highs) in 2025 and fosters bullish market sentiments, yet volatility remains significant. This ramps up the risks for crypto traders, who use traditional spot trading tools. Experts at Octa Broker explain how CFDs—Contracts for … Read more
Source: State Care survivor and advocate, Ihorangi Reweti Peters The outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the Oranga Tamariki system report, found that tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau are still over-represented and drastically let down within the system. The first report on the performance of the Oranga Tamariki system for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon regarding the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge will speak to media at 2.30pm in central Christchurch. We ask those media interested in attending to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz. Further details will be provided to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts has announced the Government’s new Solar on Farms initiative, which will support farmers in taking the next step towards installing solar and battery systems, helping them reduce energy costs, increase on-farm resilience, and allow farmers to gain greater control over their power use, leading to increased efficiency … Read more
Source: Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor In the first of a new annual report series – Outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the oranga tamariki system – Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor found tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) Māori and their whānau are over-represented in the oranga tamariki … Read more
Source: Zero Waste Network On the eve of a major Board of Inquiry that will assess if a large-scale rubbish incinerator proposed for Te Awamutu can go ahead, the Zero Waste Network and allies are launching a new petition to keep the country incinerator-free. “We want central government to ban new waste incinerators at a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is raising its game on the global stage with a new Grass-Fed certification scheme to help our red meat and dairy producers go head-to-head with competitors in premium international markets, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays. “International consumers are increasingly willing to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2025 – Momentum Energy has partnered with Solargain, a leading provider of solar PV and battery storage solutions, to accelerate the adoption of clean, renewable energy solutions in Australia. This partnership aims to make solar technology more accessible to homeowners and small to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2025 – Momentum Energy, who retails both gas and electricity in Victoria, has a partnership with Goodbye Gas to help Victorian households transition to energy-efficient, all-electric living. This collaboration is designed to assist homeowners to lower their energy costs over time and reduce … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking and a priority transport of chocolate has aided the recovery of an Auckland motorist. Police in central Auckland received information about a man who appeared intoxicated, getting into a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says frontline staff attended just after 3pm on Union … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the clearance of a significant radiology backlog at Taranaki Base Hospital, calling it a practical outcome that puts patients first. “In March, more than 6,000 x-ray reports were sitting unprocessed at Taranaki Base Hospital. That was causing unacceptable delays for patients needing diagnosis and treatment,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a $17 million partnership with farmers to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability by identifying the most resilient, high-performing pastures for New Zealand conditions, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays. Minister McClay confirmed the Government will invest $8.269 million in the Resilient Pastures project through Budget … Read more
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch – 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label, shows new report. – 16% of alcohol products with the correct label have it hidden on the bottom of the packaging where it is less likely to be seen. Every baby deserves the best possible start in life. But new report by Alcohol Healthwatch of … Read more
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission “Our new system performance monitoring report highlights the need for faster improvements to address declining mental health and wellbeing,” said Karen Orsborn, CEO of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The System Performance Monitoring Report released today by Te Hiringa Mahara outlines progress toward improving … Read more
International travel: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 267,300 in April 2025, an increase of 42,200 from April 2024. The … Read more
International migration: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the April 2025 year compared with the April 2024 year were: migrant arrivals: 145,000 (± 1,100), down 27 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government City-shaping changes are coming to New Zealand’s largest city, ensuring that Auckland can fully harness the economic growth benefits of the new City Rail Link, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. The Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill (the Bill) has been reported … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police New Plymouth Police are working to locate missing person Jan. Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3 near the intersection of Thomason Road, between Egmont Village and New Plymouth at around 11am yesterday. She was last seen wearing long pants and a green jacket. Police have serious concerns … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Applications have opened for a $30 million fund for projects that will enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections and help boost economic growth, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced. The Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund was established through the Government Policy Statement on land transport. Funding will be … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Bay of Plenty Police are urging motorcyclists to ensure they’re wearing appropriate safety gear before going for a ride, after recent crashes in the region. We are seeing more instances where riders are not wearing the correct protective equipment, including … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up support for rural New Zealand with a $4 million Rural Wellbeing Fund to expand investment in community-based initiatives, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays. “The establishment of this fund is a result of advocacy by Federated Farmers Chair, Wayne Langford, who has … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (ACN 629 842 799) (“IREN”) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $450 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2029 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner This guidance aims to help agencies respond appropriately to requests for personal information about children and young people. The guidance covers: Information Privacy Principle 6 (IPP 6) of the Privacy Act 2020. Who can make an IPP 6 request for information about a child or young person. Requests made by parents, legal … Read more