Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance – changes to Te Onewa Pā/ Stokes Point Reserve access

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be carrying out maintenance and repairs on Span 1 of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, which is located over Te Onewa Pā/ Stokes Point Reserve. Work began yesterday (Monday 17 February) and will continue through to January 2026. Works will be carried out Monday to … Read more

Sport and recreation facilities funding round opens

Source: Auckland Council Indoor facilities, courts, changing rooms – these are just a few examples of the essential infrastructure needed to provide an optimal sport and recreation experience for Aucklanders. The sports organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau who want to develop their facilities can now apply for a slice of $9.5 million funding through Auckland Council’s … Read more

Funeral procession, Counties Manukau

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, Counties Manukau East: Police are aware of plans for a funeral procession heading through Counties Manukau today. We will have staff in the area monitoring to ensure the safety of the community and to monitor traffic movement. Antisocial or unlawful behaviour and … Read more

Shuttering govt entities? Public service boss’s comments welcomed

Source: ACT Party “ACT enthusiastically welcomes a debate on shuttering redundant government entities,” says ACT Public Service spokesperson Todd Stephenson after the Public Service Commissioner raised the prospect publicly. “For households and businesses in an economic slump, cancelling old subscriptions is a financial no-brainer, and it’s time for the Government to run the ruler over … Read more

Local boards adopt Emergency Readiness and Response Plans

Source: Auckland Council In times of crisis, local communities come together to help each other out, and they play a critical role in emergency responses. That’s why Auckland Emergency Management has empowered 19 local boards across the region to be emergency ready, by developing emergency readiness and response plans. From Franklin Local Board in the … Read more

Inner city spruce up planned for State Highway 1, Wellington CBD

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 1, Karo Drive in the Wellington CBD will be getting some much-needed TLC next week. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island / Top of the South, say it will be the latest piece of urban State Highway 1 in the capital to feel the benefits of the … Read more

New pipes for Auckland City Hospital

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding of more than $14 million to replace the main water supply and ring mains in the main building of Auckland City Hospital.“Addressing the domestic hot water system at the country’s largest hospital, which opened in 2003, is vitally important to ensure reliable water … Read more

Sorra.net Announces Results of 2024 Annual Awards, Unveiling Top 10 Beauty Trends

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – Sorra.net, a beauty tech startup from Hong Kong Science Park, held its inaugural annual awards at the end of 2024, aiming to identify the most popular beauty products of the year through authentic user reviews. The theme of Sorra.net’s 2024 … Read more

Brave the Cold: JETOUR T2 Master the Arctic Circle

Source: Media Outreach CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – At 70 degrees north latitude in the Arctic Circle, where temperatures plunge to -30°C, the harsh environment provides the ultimate test for vehicle performance. The challenging terrain further intensifies the rigorous test of vehicle features. The Jetour T2 has set a … Read more

Govt funding for biodiversity an embarrassment

Source: Green Party The Government’s newly announced funding for biodiversity and tourism of $30-million over three years is a small fraction of what is required for conservation in this country. “Touting this funding announcement as a win for biodiversity is frankly embarrassing, given the deep cuts made to conservation last year,” says the Green Party … Read more

-30°C Extreme Challenge: JETOUR T2 Conquers the Arctic

Source: Media Outreach CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – In the Arctic Circle, the JETOUR T2 faces tough challenges, proving its off-road capabilities in extreme cold and harsh terrain. The Arctic’s rugged geography, with snowfields, mountain roads, ice crevasses, and muddy paths, poses significant risks, such as skidding, imbalance, getting … Read more

Dusit Thani Kyoto named Four-Star Hotel in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Awards

Source: Media Outreach Luxury hotel earns another prestigious accolade for its exceptional service and world-class facilities BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury urban oasis operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has built on its recent One Michelin Key … Read more

SDR submission dates

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 17 February 2025Last updated 17 February 2025 Print Share This page contains the dates for Single Data Return (SDR) and Indicative Enrolment Collection (IND) for 2025.This page contains the dates for Single Data Return (SDR) and Indicative Enrolment Collection (IND) for 2025. All tertiary education organisations (TEOs) that receive Delivery at … Read more

Auckland farewell: the Mild Hogs Postie-Bike Challenge for prostate cancer

Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation In a valiant display of spirit (or perhaps a touch of madness) six self-described “Mild Hogs” all on the wrong side of 50 have today survived Northland’s weather on the 1st leg of their Postie-Bike Challenge, a 2500km (Cape Reinga to Bluff) for prostate cancer. Tomorrow morning they’ll hit the road for … Read more

$30 million to support conservation tourism

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $30 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to fund more than a dozen projects to boost biodiversity and the tourist economy, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. “Tourism is a key economic driver, and nature is our biggest draw card for international tourists,” says Mr … Read more

Deputy PM to visit Middle East and North Asia

Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will travel to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Mongolia, and the Republic of Korea later this week. “New Zealand enjoys long-standing and valued relationships with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, both highly influential actors in their region. The visit will focus on building on … Read more

Free speech failures come home to roost

Source: ACT Party After a rainbow event at Te Atatū Community Centre was stormed and shut down over the weekend, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling for cross-party commitment to free speech, freedom of assembly, and the rule of law. “A group of Kiwis should be able to get together at a private event to share values … Read more

Events – Over 100 Firefighters Compete at UFBA National Waterway Challenge

Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer already and they all require one thing – lots of water and brave people to put it there! Firefighting relies on timing, technical expertise, and … Read more

Business – Entries open for new-look ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards

Source: Business Central Entries open for new-look ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards The ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards will return this year with an expanded format, building off the success of last year’s sold-out ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards. This year’s new-look event recognises the efforts of exporters from Wellington to the wider Central … Read more

Make-over time on Tauranga State Highways

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A couple of urban State Highways in and around Tauranga are set to be refreshed over the next 3 months in 3 different locations. These works will see the rebuild of a section of State Highway 29 (SH29) near Tauriko and 2 different sections of State Highway 2 (SH2) near … Read more

SH1 Brynderwyn Hills road resurfacing works

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Overnight asphalt resurfacing works will get underway on State Highway 1 on the northern side of the Brynderwyn Hills from this Sunday (23 February), NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises. Work will take place between 9pm and 5am over five nights, with stop/go traffic management operating during those hours, … Read more

Directors appointed to Ferry Holdings Limited

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

Aspire launches Visa Corporate Card for Hong Kong Small Businesses

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

Fishing company fined $16,500 for not using tori line, submitting false statement on fish landing return

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

Bringing cataract care closer to home

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

Taranaki event-goers reminded to plan ahead

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

No one wants to be stuck between a rock and a hard place – Rock scaling works planned for State Highway 65, Higgins Bluff

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