Fixing the Doctor – night works planned for State Highway 6 Doctor Creek Bridge repairs

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A critical piece of State Highway 6 infrastructure is about to be worked as part of the state highway summer maintenance season. The Doctor Creek Bridge, between Belgrove and Kohatu is due to be resurfaced, weather permitting, later this month. Contractors will be onsite at the bridge on the night … Read more

Healthcare boost means seeing a GP, faster

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to fix New Zealand’s broken healthcare system by ensuring Kiwis get better access to healthcare. Making it easier for New Zealanders to see a doctor or other health professional is a key priority under Health Minister Simeon Brown. “We are already investing record funding … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs 03/03/2025

Source: Northland Regional Council NRC seeking feedback on Marsden Maritime Holdings, Northport proposal Northland Regional Council is seeking feedback on a proposal that would see the ownership structure of Marsden Maritime Holdings (MMH) and Northport simplified, to set the region’s port up for the future. Together with investment partners Port of Tauranga and Tupu Tonu (Ngāpuhi … Read more

Activist News – PSNA demands the government condemn Israel’s cutting off of all humanitarian aid to Gaza – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   PSNA is demanding the government condemn Israel’s cutting off of all humanitarian aid to Gaza.   Israel announced its latest humanitarian outrage against the Palestinian people of Gaza as it tries to withdraw from the ceasefire agreement it signed with Hamas in January.   “Israel is trying to weasel its … Read more

Engineering marvel unveiled: Kai Tak Sports Park sets new standards in design and innovation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) officially opened on 1 March 2025 as the largest integrated sports and entertainment complex in Hong Kong, setting a new benchmark in design innovation and engineering excellence. With Arup as the engineering consultant, KTSP is … Read more

Fatal crash, Saddle Road, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Woodville this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Saddle Road at around 11.10am. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is currently conducting a scene examination. The road remains closed, and … Read more

Five Footway Festival 2025 Honours Chinatown’s Storied Past through Immersive Cultural Experiences

Source: Media Outreach Happening from 14 – 23 March 2025, this year’s festival features a line-up of new and exciting activities, including a Theatrical Walking Tour based on a fictional account of a letter writer’s life in the 1940s, a guided tour at the recently reopened Chinatown Heritage Centre, Kaya Making Workshops, and more. SINGAPORE … Read more

Update on Morningside sudden death

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now provide a further update on the previously unexplained death of a woman in Morningside. Initially, Police were called to the Don Croot Street property at 9.15pm on 28 February after the woman was found unresponsive. Despite CPR being performed at the scene, she was sadly unable … Read more

Asian Electronics Online Exhibition 2025 Kicks Off – Unlock Cutting-Edge Innovations & Global Trade Opportunities

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – The Asian Electronics Online Exhibition 2025 (ASIANTRONICS 2025) is set to redefine global sourcing and collaboration in the electronics sector. Running from March 3, 2025, to June 30, 2025, this hybrid event seamlessly integrates virtual and physical elements, providing an unparalleled … Read more

Gaw Capital Partners Announces Strategic Investment in NPX Point Avenue

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners today announces a strategic investment, through a fund under its management, in NPX Point Avenue, a leading K-12 education group providing innovative and high-quality educational solutions in Hanoi, Vietnam. This move aligns with Gaw Capital … Read more

Weather News – Autumn kicks off with a chilly, stormy start – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 3rd – Thursday 6th March – After a warm, dry end to meteorological summer, autumn announces itself in a chilly and wet fashion. MetService is forecasting a cool week for most, with wet and thundery weather, and biting southerlies along southern and eastern North Island coastlines. However, brighter weather … Read more

Girls are proving point in the trades | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News Girls are proving point in the trades 1 minute ago Fifty years ago, seeing a woman in a hard hat on a construction site was a rare sight. Between 1975 and 1986, only nine women graduated from EIT with a qualification in trades. Today, that number … Read more

Serious crash, Saddle Road, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a serious crash on Saddle Road, Woodville. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash near the Hope Road intersection at around 11.10am. Initial indications suggest there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed, and motorists are advised to … Read more

Mining Sector – Business costs can’t increase to modernise DoC – Straterra

Source: Straterra Inc The mining industry is encouraged to see Conservation Minister Tama Potaka say he aims to lower costs to businesses as the Department of Conservation (DoC) looks to modernise its processes, says Straterra chief executive Josie Vidal. “In our submission on the discussion document Modernising conservation land management we note this important point, outlined in the … Read more

Local News – Pump track planned for Porirua’s Postgate Park

Source: Porirua City Council  An under-utilised Porirua green space is to be transformed into a pump track for riders of all ages. The southern end of Postgate Park in Whitby has been set aside for the 1000 sqm asphalt track, where bikes, scooters and skateboards can be ridden over jumps and turns. This track is the … Read more

Release: PSA survey proves Govt’s cuts are hurting patients

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government’s decision to cut jobs and freeze recruitment of health care workers is hurting frontline services and harming patients. “The PSA’s health workforce survey shows 81 percent of health workers believe the cuts and restructuring they’ve been subjected to over the last year have hurt the services they … Read more

Govt urged to rule out any involvement in AUKUS

Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to rule out joining the AUKUS military pact in any capacity following the scenes in the White House over the weekend.  “President Trump’s appalling treatment of his Ukrainian counterpart is a clear warning that we must avoid AUKUS at all costs,” says the … Read more

Northland News – No major changes for NRC Annual Plan

Source: Northland Regional Council With no significant changes to its work programme for the coming year, Northland Regional Council won’t be consulting on its Annual Plan for 2025/26, says Chair Geoff Crawford. “The work programme we set out in our Long Term Plan last year – and consulted on widely – sets us in good stead … Read more

Serious Crash, Whitemans Road, Silverstream

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Whitemans Road near Gard Street, Silverstream, Upper Hutt. The crash was reported around 9:50am. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is blocked and motorists are advised … Read more

Economy – RBNZ Stats Alert Business Expectations Survey: Concluding development update ahead of regular publication

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 3 March 2025 – We would like to thank all the businesses taking part in the development of the new Tara-ā-Umanga Business Expectations Survey as we build a representative sample survey of New Zealand businesses. Following a successful development phase, we plan to commence ongoing quarterly publication in mid-May … Read more

Higher meat export prices boost terms of trade – Stats NZ media and information release: International trade: December 2024 quarter

Source: Statistics New Zealand Higher meat export prices boost terms of trade – 3 March 2025 – Export prices increased more than import prices in the December 2024 quarter, which led to a 3.1 percent rise in the terms of trade, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The terms of trade represent the … Read more

Annual Plan open now for public feedback

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026 is open for public consultation, as the council invites all Aucklanders to have their say on its investment and services for the year ahead. The consultation also includes an opportunity to give feedback on the funding of events and destination marketing, and the priorities of local … Read more

Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning

Source: Auckland Council The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries! Meal planning is one of the most effective ways to cut down on food waste and 80 per cent of us say we plan meals in advance. But judging by the … Read more

Grape News! Drivers urged to be ready for Marlborough grape harvest

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Marlborough drivers are being asked to take extra care on the region’s roads with the annual grape harvest underway. Harvest season sees an increase in heavy machinery moving between vineyards from now until mid-April, with activity peaking in the middle of March. Drivers can expect to see harvesters and an … Read more

Update: Crash closes State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton (SH2 OPEN in both directions)

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Update 1:45pm: The northbound lane is now open, and State Highway 2 is now OPEN in both directions. NZTA/Waka Kotahi and the Wellington Transport Alliance thank drivers for their patience and cooperation while emergency services and contractors responded to the crash. Update 1.10pm: The highway’s northbound lane has reopened. However, … Read more

Going for growth in exports and aquaculture

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is going for growth by unlocking additional exports and creating jobs in the aquaculture industry Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Minister for Agriculture, and Trade and Investment Todd McClay announced today. The two ministers have confirmed support for salmon farming which is estimated to create an additional … Read more

Local News – Wellington Water review reinforces the need for change – Porirua City

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council says today’s reports into Wellington Water Limited’s operations reinforce the urgent need for change in water service delivery in the region. A series of reports were released today, with a particular focus on costs, and the value for money of the services delivered by the council-controlled organisation. Porirua City … Read more