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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: ProCare This summer, health didn’t have to go on hold for hundreds of patients, thanks to funding from ProCare to provide subsidised virtual GP appointments via CareHQ. This funding ensured that patients within the ProCare Network could access the care they needed, even as general practices and their hardworking staff took a well-deserved break … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 03 March 2025 HealthPost Nature Trust will carry out restoration work in the Triangle Flat area of the farm park. They aim to build a 3 km-long low predator fence across the base of the spit to provide a line of defence against reinvading introduced predators. The farm and crossing road … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Napier Sailing Club’s junior sailors have once again demonstrated their strength on the national stage with an outstanding performance at the New Zealand International Optimist Dinghy Association Ranking Selection Regatta. Eight sailors from Napier’s Optimist program competed against the country’s best, with standout results from Jake Dickey (2nd place) and Blake … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are being advised of heavy delays following a multi-vehicle crash on the North-Western Motorway this morning. The crash, reported to Police just after 6.30am, has blocked one citybound lane near the St Lukes off-ramp. It appears five vehicles, including one towing a boat, have crashed in the far … Read more
Source: Brainchild PR for RealEstate.co.nz New Zealand Property Report February 2025 National stock levels climb to over 35,000, the highest since 201511,000 new listings hit the market, below usual expectationsAverage asking prices cool as sellers flex to meet buyers The latest data from realestate.co.nz shows a continued rise in the number of properties available for … Read more
Source: PSA Chilling evidence of the Govt’s broken promise – 81% say cuts have damaged health services – 86% say cuts will make it harder for people to get healthcare – 72% agree health is underfunded The PSA’s survey of nearly 1300 health workers lays out in stark detail how the Government’s promise that its cuts would not impact … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Waipoua River fire is now contained, and evacuated whānau will start returning to the Waipoua settlement from this evening. The size of the fire remains 91 hectares with a 5.8km perimeter. “After an extensive firefighting effort over the last 5 days, the Waipoua River fire is now contained and … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “New research out of Auckland’s University of Technology illustrates that New Zealand children who participate in arts, culture and recreation activities experience better wellbeing,” says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Deputy Secretary Policy, Performance & Insights, Emily Fabling. On Children’s Day (Sunday 2 March 2025), the Arts, Culture … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) To be attributed to Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers: A man taken into police custody at Ōrere Point in Auckland this afternoon has died. The man was one of two people taken into custody at Ōrere Point after earlier fleeing from Police in Papakura at 2.15pm. Taser, OC spray and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are at Ōrere Point in Auckland this afternoon, following a fleeing driver incident. A police officer initially saw the car – which was being sought as part of an ongoing investigation – in Great South Road, Papakura at 2.15pm today. The driver failed to stop for police and … Read more