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Source: Auckland Council In December last year, 50 ambitious, wide-eyed twenty-somethings strode into Auckland Council, each wearing an outfit meticulously chosen to scream “hire me!” (or at least whisper it convincingly). Day one was a heady mix of excitement, nerves, and an almost audible chorus of imposter syndrome echoing off the walls. As we exchanged … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – In November 2022, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) made a monumental announcement of auctioning off the right to operate ad spaces at approximately 120 pedestrian overhead bridges, underpasses, and covered link-ways in a 10-year contract—a true first for the entity. One year … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media Outreach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – The University of Macau (UM) has strengthened its position as a leading research institution through multiple strategies, including the recruitment of high-calibre scholars from around the world. The groundbreaking scientific discoveries made by these distinguished scholars and their teams have greatly … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 13 February 2025 And they’re calling on responsible boaties to report other recreational sailors who land on Coromandel’s off-limits islands. DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says the most recent incident occurred on Kawhitu/Stanley Island on Saturday 8 February, and was witnessed by two members of the public who alerted DOC. … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th February – MetService is forecasting a settled start to the weekend before showers move onto northeastern parts of the North Island. Generally dry and warm weather with sunny skies expected today (Thursday). One or two showers are possible about and north of Taupō in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has today applauded the efforts of a south Auckland community, the horticulture industry and Biosecurity New Zealand, to mark the end of the Oriental fruit fly response. Biosecurity New Zealand has now lifted controls on movement of fruit and vegetables in the suburb of Papatoetoe following no … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north. The decision to end the operation follows more than a month … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 5 March 2020Last updated 5 March 2020 Print Share New Zealand is facing skills shortages in a number of sectors, including construction, food and fibre, health, and Secondary Initial Teacher Education.New Zealand is facing skills shortages in a number of sectors, including construction, food and fibre, health, and Secondary … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Much weaker than anticipated ground conditions at the road work site near Queenstown’s Kawarau River bridge means a week’s more work, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Instead of ending on 21 February, the night work will run through to Friday morning, 28 February, says Peter Standring, Maintenance Contract … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police in Counties Manukau South say a recent increase in burglaries from construction sites is a timely reminder to builders to ensure security is up to standard. In the past week, Police have charged four people in relation to industrial burglaries in areas including Pukekohe, Pōkeno and Papakura. Detective … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The latest financial statements show the Government’s books are tracking broadly as expected, with some indicators in better shape than forecast at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update last year.The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the six months ended 31 December 2024 were published by … Read more
Source: Save Science Over 200 science roles have been cut from the sector since July last year, bringing the total number of roles lost in the government science sector to approximately 570. That is despite the Government trumpeting science as a key to economic growth. New figures released by the Save Science Coalition, a group of … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has endorsed the Going for Growth plan released by the Minister for Economic Growth, outlining actions to be taken or underway to lift economic and productivity growth. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said the proposed reform of taxation, savings and competition policy offered potential for invigorating the economy, and individual businesses stood to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Four people on a shared bicycle have been injured in a serious crash with a car in Martinborough. The collision happened on Puruatanga Road, between Regent Street and Todds Road, about 10.45am. At least one person is being flown to hospital with critical injuries. Three others have serious injuries. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis’ latest supermarket announcement is painfully weak with no new ideas, no real plan, and no relief for Kiwis struggling with rising grocery costs. “New Zealanders struggling with the cost of their weekly grocery shopping don’t need more vague promises from Nicola Willis, they need real action,” Labour commerce … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is set to start next week on an upgrade to the rail crossing on State Highway 1B Telephone Road, east of Hamilton, which will reopen to traffic by the middle of the year, Minister of Transport Chris Bishop says.“Economic growth and productivity are a priority for the Government, and I’m … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Māori descent population: 2023 Census – 13 February 2025 – Māori descent population: 2023 Census provides information and data on Māori descent population concepts through a number of different products, such as Aotearoa Data Explorer tables, an infographic, and a methods paper, Māori and iwi population concepts in the 2023 Census. Māori … Read more
Source: Business Central The decision to rule out compensation for businesses on the Golden Mile will put jobs and livelihoods at risk, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce warns. A three-year redevelopment of Courtenay Place is set to begin in April, the Wellington City Council confirmed today. In doing so, the Council rejected calls to offer compensation … Read more
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the six months ended 31 December 2024 were released by the Treasury today. The December results are reported against forecasts based on the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update 2024 (HYEFU 2024), published on 17 December 2024, and the results for … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent a wildfire aviation specialist to Australia to run the aerial attack on several large bushfires in the north west of Tasmania. Fire and Emergency Deputy National Commander Ken Cooper says the Tasmanian Fire Service and the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service have been … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council $600k of Climate Resilient Communities Funding to be allocated The Northland Regional Council is finalising a list of more than 20 projects around the region which will share $600,000 of funding designed to help build climate resilience. During the council’s Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 consultation, the region’s communities had emphasised the importance they … Read more
Source: WEL Networks WEL Networks is partnering with Copperleaf, an international leader in offering end-to-end asset lifecycle management solutions. Copperleaf’s Decision Analytics Solution will help WEL Networks to optimise its investment planning and ensure that critical infrastructure plans are aligned with the organisation’s vision and strategic goals. “We’re excited to announce this Copperleaf partnership today,” said … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says the consultation on working with engineered stone closes in one month and hopes to hear from businesses, workers in the industry and people working with other materials that contain crystalline silica. “I want to understand what is currently being done to … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: January 2025 – 13 February 2025 – The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key facts All figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. … Read more
Source: PSA New redundances at Callaghan Innovation will undermine the country’s capacity to commercialise innovations of New Zealand businesses, which the Government claims it is so focussed on, says the union for Callaghan Innovation workers, the Public Service Association. Last night, Callaghan Innovation told 63 workers their roles were being made redundant, including 16 commercialisation roles, … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ A recent investigation reveals how autoUnion pressures customers into paying large bonds to cover the excess on an insurance policy some believe is dodgy. Chris Schulz, senior investigative journalist at Consumer NZ, is warning those looking for an affordable car hire option in Auckland or Christchurch to avoid car rental company autoUnion. … Read more
Source: Auckland Council A top-of-the-line climbing structure for Auckland tamariki and rangatahi to use and enjoy is one step closer thanks to Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund. Six sports organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau will receive a slice of more than $14.3 million from the council to help develop their facilities to meet … Read more