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Source: Department of Conservation Date: 19 March 2025 “This situation needs urgent action. Kiwi are a taonga species found only in Aotearoa, and if they disappear from here, they’re gone forever. Dog owners and all organisations involved must take their responsibilities seriously.” “These recent kiwi deaths are devastating, and we need everyone to play their part … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling for the compassionate release of Dean Wickliffe, a 77-year-old kaumātua on hunger strike at the Spring Hill Corrections Facility, after visiting him at the prison. “We are calling on the Minister of Corrections to urgently intervene when it comes to the safety and survival of Dean Wickliffe … Read more
Source: Green Party The ETS auction’s failure today is yet another clear sign that the Government is failing us all on climate action. “Yesterday, the acting Prime Minister admitted that the Government’s climate commitments were the bare minimum. Worse still, today’s ETS auction failure shows that even the market the Government is relying on doesn’t … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson, A man located in a critical condition after an incident in Hamilton over the weekend has died in hospital. Emergency services were called to Beatty Street, Melville at around 4.30am on Saturday 15 March. Upon arrival, a 26-year-old man was located deceased … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Two burglars face charges after failing to flee from Police with their lights off in Ōrewa. The pair had been travelling north after earlier allegedly committing a burglary at a Birkenhead store on the North Shore. Just after 4am, a Police unit observed a suspicious vehicle on Hibiscus Coast … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a crash involving four vehicles on State Highway 2 near Francis Road, Whakamārama. Emergency services were alerted around 12:20pm. It appears six people were involved, with one person in a moderate to serious condition, and the others with minor to moderate injuries. The road is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says he welcomes Medsafe’s decision to approve an electronic controlled drug register for use in New Zealand pharmacies, allowing pharmacies to replace their physical paper-based register.“The register, developed by Kiwi brand Toniq Limited, is the first of its kind to be approved in New Zealand for … Read more
Source: Auckland Council If Auckland was an artwork, it would be a vast tapestry woven with the colourful threads of the many cultures that make up its diverse population. There are heaps of ways for art lovers to explore the creative fabric of Tāmaki Makaurau, including public artworks and art trails, galleries and community centres. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Austria’s restaurant VINA, designed by the architecture firm INNOCAD, has been awarded the title of the world’s most beautiful “Leisure Interior” at the “International Property Awards 2025” in London. Currently, it is fully booked for months. GRAZ, AUSTRIA – Newsaktuell – 19 March 2025 – With this accolade, the Vietnamese restaurant VINA … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Christopher Luxon seems to have thrown New Zealand’s principled anti-nuclear advocacy under a bus. New Zealand has long opposed India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group, but the Prime Minister has walked that back in the India-New Zealand joint statement. “The Government appears to have abandoned New Zealand’s long held … Read more
Source: ACT Party The Haps Your property is safe as Parliament is shut and David Seymour is the Acting Prime Minister. Yesterday, ACT made the big announcement that for the first time ever, we’re seeking candidates to stand in local council elections. We want common-sense Kiwis to champion lower rates, less waste, equal rights, and … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Export growth narrows current account deficit to $5.9 billion – 19 March 2025 – The seasonally adjusted current account deficit narrowed to $5.9 billion in the December 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The current account deficit was $475 million narrower than the previous quarter due to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government’s drive for regional economic growth through the $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund is on track with more than $550 million in funding so far committed to key infrastructure projects, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “To date, the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) has received more than 250 applications. Approved … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government [Comments following the bilateral meeting with United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio; United States State Department, Washington D.C.]* We’re very pleased with our meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio this afternoon. * We came here to listen to the new Administration and to be clear about what is important to … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington A survey of early intervention services for people suffering from psychosis has found medical care is not being provided early enough, with many patients not seen until after they have been hospitalised. Researchers say these shortfalls are linked to a lack of resources. “A key purpose of early … Read more
Source: UNICEF Aotearoa NZ The airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on March 18 represent the largest single-day child death toll in the region in the last year, with over 130 children reportedly killed. Hundreds of people – families and children – have died and many others have been injured. It is horrifying to consider a resumption in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man faces charges after a Police patrol caught him napping in a stolen vehicle in the small hours. Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison says a Crime Squad unit was travelling through Rānui at around 1.45am. “At first the night shift team came across a vehicle parked on Bahari … Read more
Source: Te Pati Maori At 2.30am local time, Israel launched a treacherous attack on Gaza killing more than 300 defenceless civilians while they slept. Many of them were children. This followed a more than 2 week-long blockade by Israel on the entry of all goods and aid into Gaza. Israel deliberately targeted densely populated areas, … Read more
Source: Kia Manawanui Trust | The Heart of Aotearoa New Zealand Thousands of Kiwis may be living with an undiagnosed heart condition that could put their lives at risk. Atrial fibrillation (AF), a serious heart condition that can lead to stroke and heart failure if undiagnosed, affects 1 in 35 Kiwis aged between 35 and 74. … Read more
Source: Rata Foundation Rātā Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Glen to its Investment Committee. Rātā Foundation is the South Island’s most significant community investment fund, managing a $700 million pūtea (fund) that generates around $26 million per annum to invest in its funding regions of Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Chatham Islands. … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight drivers compared to those taking a negative view (52 per cent to 7 per cent). The survey respondents noted truck drivers’ professionalism and skill, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the construction of a new and long-awaited roundabout, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The current intersection of SH2 and Wainui Road is on … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on Government MPs to support Chlöe Swarbrick’s Member’s Bill to sanction Israel for its unlawful presence and illegal actions in Palestine, following another day of appalling violence against civilians in Gaza. “Aotearoa New Zealand cannot remain a bystander to the slaughter of innocent people in Gaza. We … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is inviting interested parties to express their interest in delivering the first section of the Northland Corridor Ara Tūhono – Warkworth to Te Hana, a major transport project designed to improve safety, resilience and efficiency between Auckland and Northland. Following extensive market engagement, Registrations … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 2 Otoko Hill will be under stop/stop traffic management from tomorrow (Wednesday 19 March) for vegetation clearance. Tomorrow’s start date is an update to an earlier traffic bulletin referring to upcoming vegetation clearance. Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC), on behalf of NZ Transport Agency Waka … Read more
Source: World Vision Food price inflation for ten basic food items has improved in New Zealand from a 56% rise in 2023 to an 18% drop in 2024 It takes 2.4 hours to pay for a basic food basket in NZ and 1.7 hours in Australia. This compares with 47 days in Barundi and … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A Nelson commercial fisher who failed to continuously operate an electronic monitoring device while fishing, has been fined $34,000. Regulations require all commercial fishers to carry and use a geospatial positioning device which transmits data to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) showing a vessel’s location and enabling Fisheries New … Read more