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Source: New Zealand Police Police in Christchurch are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vulnerable missing person. 79-year old Elisabeth went missing last night with a confirmed sighting on Bartlett Street, Riccarton. There are also unconfirmed reports of Elisabeth being seen in Moana Vale at around 10am on 5 June. Elisabeth is wearing blue … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government For the fifth consecutive year, women’s representation on public sector boards and committees has reached 50 percent or above, with women now holding 52.1 percent of public sector board roles, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says. Ms Grigg announced the results of the 2024 stocktake of gender and ethnic diversity on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today announced that the Government has released the refreshed Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm. “The updated strategy includes a targeted investment of over $81 million to improve access to support, strengthen prevention and early intervention and reduce the impact of gambling-related harm across … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Yep, they’re back and turning up in the weirdest places.From footpaths to paddocks, suburban driveways to the occasional KFC carpark, young kekeno (New Zealand fur seals) are once again on the move. And as winter settles in, we’re entering peak Seal Silly Season—when juvenile fur seals begin exploring the world … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN (Green): Thank you, Madam Chair. We understand what the purpose is, because we had a discussion about this last night. But just following on from the previous speaker, the Hon Damien O’Connor, who was the previous trade Minister—and he captured it quite nicely—we already have a number of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN (Green): Thank you, Madam Chair. We understand what the purpose is, because we had a discussion about this last night. But just following on from the previous speaker, the Hon Damien O’Connor, who was the previous trade Minister—and he captured it quite nicely—we already have a number of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will host post-referendum talks between the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government next week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. The ‘Burnham Consultations’ will be held at Burnham Military Camp at the request of Sir Jerry Mateparae, as independent moderator. The discussions will be led by Sir Jerry … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Aroha for the Manukau Harbour was on display at the highly successful 2025 Manukau Harbour Symposium, hosted by the Manukau Harbour Forum in Green Bay over Kings Birthday weekend. More than 30 speakers – from rangatahi to specialist experts, mana whenua, scientists, conservation advocates, volunteers, Watercare and Auckland Council staff and elected … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to the family of Liam Hockings: As a family, we are still coming to terms with the devastating loss of Liam, who tragically lost his life in the Loafers Lodge fire. He would have turned 53, just a few days ago. Liam was much loved – an intelligent, caring, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Timothy Leitch – Wellington Area Investigations Manager: Today, Police have charged three people with manslaughter in relation to the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge on 16 May 2023. Two men aged 75 and 58, and a 70-year-old woman will appear in the Wellington District Court later … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT’s Agriculture spokesperson Mark Cameron has welcomed long overdue reforms to Fish & Game New Zealand, saying the days of licence fees being weaponised against farmers are finally coming to an end. “For too long, Fish & Game has acted like a rogue lobby group by using hunters’ and anglers’ fees to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police District: Auckland City Due to a motor vehicle crash, St Johns Road, Auckland is closed between College Road and Felton Matthews Road. The road will be closed for at least 2 hours while Police enquiries into the crash occur. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Government The Disability Support Services Taskforce will be extended for a year to continue its progress in stabilising the disability support system and shaping it for the future. Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says the Taskforce has been extended to 30 June 2026, with its work further enhanced by a billion-dollar … Read more
Source: University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have helped bring clarity to the great migration of early Pacific pioneers, considered to be ancestors of many Pacific people including Māori. In a new study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, a group of international researchers involving several … Read more
Source: Soda Inc. More than 150 female entrepreneurs and business owners attended Soda’s Women in Business Expo last week with guest speakers – Hatch and Powrsuit founders, Kristen Lunman and Natalie Ferguson – sharing insights around fear, failure and the importance of mindset. Sponsored by Deloitte, the expo was an opportunity for female business owners and … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers have taken the fight for the future of New Zealand sheep farming to the streets of Wellington, with bold digital billboards visible directly from Ministers’ Beehive offices. The message to politicians is clear and concise: sheep are not the problem – stop planting productive farmland in pine trees for carbon credits. … Read more
Source: Open Polytechnic Open Polytechnic was well represented at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2025 recently, by Megan Parker, Academic Staff Member in floristry for the distance learning organisation, along with former horticulture graduate and well-known landscape designer Bayley LuuTomes. While Megan, who was head judge, enjoyed working alongside various inspiring floral designers on … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Visitors and locals in Northland are being urged to follow simple hygiene protocols to protect the region’s iconic native forests from kauri dieback. Jack Craw, chair of the Northland Regional Council’s Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party, says kauri dieback remains one of the most significant threats to native forests. Councillor Craw was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Reforms to modernise and strengthen Fish & Game New Zealand will improve the national management of hunting and fishing resources and advocacy, while maintaining local control over local fishing and hunting rules, Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has announced. “I want to make it as easy as possible for Kiwis … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The north bound carriage way of State Highway 1, south of Cambridge is closed. A vehicle crash has ocurred and is blocking the north bound carriageway. The road closure is expected to last for at least 45 minutes, until the road is cleared of vehicles and debris. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Matawai Road, between Gisborne (from the intersection with Back Ormond Road) and Opotiki has been closed. Multiple slips along the length of the road will need to be cleared. Roading crews have been deployed to assess and clear the obstructions. There is no time scale available for this … Read more
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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 June 2025 The Department of Conservation is working with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to replace Oturere Hut. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring, and Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts will remain bookable online through the DOC website. Department of Conservation Operations Manager Libby O’Brien says it’s a unique opportunity … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash yesterday evening in Stillwater, Auckland. Two cars collided on East Coast Road just before 7pm. Sadly one person has died at the scene. Another person suffered moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit attended and an investigation is underway. Our thoughts and sympathies are with … Read more
Source: Open Polytechnic A new micro-credential developed by Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s specialist online learning provider, in conjunction with Spark, offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to understand and utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Introduction to Generative AI micro-credential, now open for enrolment, provides ākonga (learners) with an introductory understanding of how generative artificial intelligence can … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Representing a third of the pay equity claims scrapped by the Coalition Government, NZNO is throwing its full support behind the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity. Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) had 12 pay equity claims being progressed across the health sector … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says the Coalition Government is making good progress on transport, halfway through their first term and six months since Minister Chris Bishop was appointed to the portfolio. However, the road freight body is warning that ongoing ferry delays and roading cost pressures are shaping up as … Read more