SH1 Kaiwaka to Te Hana remains closed for truck recovery

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 between Kaiwaka and Te Hana remains closed for clean-up and recovery, following a truck rollover this morning. The road is likely to remain closed for some time, with specialist machinery required for the clean-up and recovery. Motorists are encouraged to … Read more

VEGA Strengthens Global Leadership with New Headquarters and Appointment of Max Davies as Country Manager for Australia

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 February 2025 – VEGA, a global leader in AV/IT solutions, announces two major milestones: the relocation of its global headquarters to Champion Tower at 3 Garden Road, Hong Kong, and the appointment of Max Davies, formerly a senior leader at Crestron, as Country … Read more

Waitangi Day – “Envisioning a Te Tiriti-based future”: Waitangi Day hīkoi in Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington

Source: Tiriti Action Group Pōneke This Waitangi Day, Tiriti Action Group Pōneke will stage a hīkoi from Pukeahu to Waitangi Park starting at 10am. The Hīkoi is in support of mana whenua Te Kotahitanga o Taranaki Whānui, all tangata whenua and in opposition to the ongoing attacks on Māori, on the environment and on a … Read more

Land Information Minister to tour Antarctic monitoring sites

Source: New Zealand Government Land Information Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Antarctica this week to see New Zealand’s scientific and international cooperation efforts on the ice.  “Our scientists carry out globally significant research in one of the most challenging environments in the world, alongside essential conservation work,” Mr Penk says.   … Read more

Weather News – A sunny start before brief rain for the South Island – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 3 – Thursday 6 February – MetService is forecasting a mostly settled start to the week before a brief spell of rain moves over the South Island in time for Waitangi Day. This will bring a cooler day for the island, while sunny skies are on the cards for other … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash Fairlight

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Senior Sergeant Pete Graham Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Fairlight on Thursday 30 January. He was 29-year-old Thomas George Murdoch of Frankton. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this time. Inquiries into the circumstances … Read more

Living cost inflation continues downward trend

Source: New Zealand Government Average household living cost inflation has continued a downward trend, showing the steps the Government has taken are having an impact, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  Data released by Stats NZ today shows the yearly household living costs increased by 3 per cent in the year to December 2024, after increasing … Read more

SH2 Oringi rail overbridge to close for 1 night of maintenance

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 3 February 2025 12:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Oringi rail overbridge, just south of Dannevirke, on State Highway 2 will be closing for 1 night at the beginning of March for asphalt resurfacing. Crews will be resurfacing the bridge on Monday 3 March working between 6pm and … Read more

SH1 Flyger Road rebuild: Plan ahead and expect delays

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding people to plan ahead and expect delays as contractors will be rebuilding the southbound left lane on State Highway 1, between Flyger Road and Prescott Road, from Monday 10 February 2025. This work had been scheduled to start at the end … Read more

Online portal for COVID-19 Inquiry opens

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is welcoming the opening of an online portal for the public to submit to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned. “The portal is an easy way for members of the public to have their say to the Inquiry about how the … Read more

New benefit sanctions for Traffic Light System

Source: New Zealand Government Two more non-financial benefit sanctions will be added to MSD’s Traffic Light System to drive economic growth by incentivising more job seekers to enter the workforce, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Our economy is stronger when more people are in work, and as we look to unleash economic … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs 03/02/25

Source: Northland Regional Council Safeswim: Your ‘go-to’ for water safety updates Before heading to Northland’s beaches, lakes, or rivers, you can check the Safeswim website or app for updates on water conditions, weather, tides, and lifeguard availability. This service ensures you and your whānau can enjoy a safe and fun day at the beach. Safeswim is … Read more

Household living costs increase 3.0 percent – Stats NZ media and information release – Household living-costs price indexes: December 2024 quarter

Source: Statistics New Zealand Household living costs increase 3.0 percent – 3 February 2025 – The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 3.0 percent in the 12 months to the December 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 3.0 percent increase, measured by the household living-costs price … Read more

Crash blocks Wainuiomata Hill heading towards Lower Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) The Wainuiomata Hill is currently closed heading towards Lower Hutt following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle was reported on the Wainuiomata side of the hill just after 11:30am. One person has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued by … Read more

Resurfacing works for SH1 Turntable Hill, Moerewa, start tomorrow

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises overnight asphalt resurfacing works will get underway on State Highway 1 at Turntable Hill, Moerewa tomorrow (Tuesday 4 February), before pausing for Waitangi Day holiday traffic. Asphalting works will then resume from Sunday 9 February through to Thursday 13 February (finishing on the … Read more

Guidance for safe use of AI in the public sector

Source: New Zealand Government Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins today released guidelines which set clear expectations for how agencies should adopt AI while harnessing its potential to improve productivity and service delivery.“Use of AI technologies to improve public services is a priority for me, and this guidance will enable its safe and responsible uptake,” Ms Collins says.“AI … Read more

Legal action dropped over ETS Foresty Registry 

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Forestry Todd McClay has welcomed a decision by forestry sector representatives to drop Judicial Review proceedings related to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fees. “The Judicial Review was initiated in response to the excessive fees imposed on the forestry sector by the previous Government,” Mr McClay says.  “The previous … Read more

NZ-AU: US Graphite Producers Win Preliminary ITC Trade Case Ruling

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, applauds today’s preliminary determination by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that China has supressed the establishment of the domestic graphite industry by exporting artificially cheap graphite to … Read more

SH1/Bridge Street blocked following crash, Rakaia

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 1/Bridge Street, Rakaia is blocked at the intersection with Elizabeth Ave following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 10:30am. Three people have been moderately injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more

Finance – ASB lowers popular mortgage rates for the second time in two weeks

Source: ASB ASB has today announced decreases to some of its most popular fixed home lending rates for the second time in a fortnight, with market-leading rates on 1-year, 18-month and 2-year terms. ASB’s 2-year term falls 20 basis points to 5.29%, with its 1-year and 18-month terms at 5.54% and 5.34% respectively from today. … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks local advisory committee members in Wellington

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling for expressions of interest from people in the greater Wellington area to join its local advisory committee. The Wellington Local Advisory Committee provides independent advice to the Fire and Emergency board about what their communities value, their needs, and the risks they face. … Read more

Applications sought for Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Canterbury Local Advisory Committee

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking applications for members of its Canterbury Local Advisory Committee. The Canterbury Local Advisory Committee will cover both the Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury Fire Districts, covering the area from just south of the Clarence River down to the Waitaki River. It is a wide … Read more

ConsumerNZ reveals the best and worst insurance providers

Source: ConsumerNZ Consumer NZ finds two insurers have topped the list for customer satisfaction across the insurance trifecta – car, house and contents. Results from Consumer’s annual insurance satisfaction survey found MAS and FMG were rated highly by their customers, both earning Consumer’s People’s Choice award. “This is the eighth consecutive year FMG has received … Read more

SH1 blocked near Topuni

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are advising motorists that State Highway 1 is currently blocked near Topuni. At around 10.15am a truck rolled, blocking lanes in both directions near the intersections with Schiska and Otioro roads. There are currently no reports of any injuries from the scene. Motorists are advised that diversions will … Read more

First charter schools open for 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Education, David Seymour, says that today is a great day for educational achievement in New Zealand. From today the first charter schools will begin teaching. “As of today, the first lessons at Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki, Te Rito, Te Kura Taiao and Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland are underway. … Read more

Health and Politics – GenPro focuses BIM on helping new Health Minister improve access to primary healthcare

Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) General practice owners, pleased the new Health Minister identifies access to primary healthcare as a top priority, have put forward their views on how Minister Brown could reduce waiting times to see a doctor. In a Briefing to the Incoming Minister, the General Practice Owners Association focuses on three … Read more

Fire Safety – Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area until further notice. From 8am Monday 3 February, all of Wairarapa will be in an open fire season, which means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and … Read more