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Source: ACT Party The Haps The Chinese navy has made a big mistake. Sending what Defence Minister Judith Collins called a ‘formidable ship’ so close to Sydney, and interrupting Air New Zealand domestic flights, shows the New Zealand public we need to spend more on defence. ACT supporters have been alone in voting for two … Read more
Source: Auckland Council More than 1200 high-risk Auckland properties are expected to be purchased by Auckland Council before the end of 2025 – making it one of the largest land acquisition programmes undertaken in New Zealand. We are carefully deciding what to do with this storm-affected land, with decisions expected to take years. Uses being … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 25 February 2025 The incident occurred on Saturday 8 February, when two people and two dogs from a 660 Haines Hunter recreational vessel were spotted on the shore of Kawhitu/Stanley Island – one of several pest-free islands off Coromandel’s east coast. DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says DOC was tipped … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2025 – As Taiwan continues to rise as a global powerhouse in semiconductors, AI, and advanced computing, Oregon State University (OSU) President Professor Jayathi Y. Murthy has made a compelling case for Taiwanese students to pursue world-class education and global career opportunities at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a vehicle fire on Tanekaha Road, Titirangi. There are no reported injuries, however the vehicle’s battery will take some time to extinguish. Cordons are in place on Otitori Bay and Miha Roads and motorists are advised to expect delays or seek an alternate route. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government has spent $3.6 million dollars on a retail crime advisory group, including paying its chair $920 a day, to come up with ideas already dismissed as dangerous by police. “Instead of focusing on real solutions, the Government has wasted millions on an advisory group that took several months … Read more
Source: Press Release Service – Business In a rapidly changing digital landscape, Deesha Bhatia, COO and Co-founder of Adclics, reflects on her journey from biomedical science to entrepreneurship in the world of digital marketing. With a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science and a Master’s in Audiology, Bhatia’s transition to the digital marketing sphere may seem unusual—but … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom, Land Information Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Removing barriers to make it faster and more affordable to build the homes Kiwis need, creating jobs through new projects and providing infrastructure to support better … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Police data shows that violent crime has fallen for the first time since 2018, indicating that the Government’s tough-on-crime and victims-first approach is working, Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith say. “After year-on-year increases in violent crime since 2018, it is encouraging to see a reversal of this rise … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government “Families, young people, and social workers are set to benefit from technology upgrades at Oranga Tamariki that will free up social workers to spend more time with families, will help young people by ensuring important routines and needs are shared, and will improve collaboration and transparency,” Children Minister Karen Chhour says. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Four people are before the courts after separate burglaries in Waihi and Waihi Beach areas. The offending occurred between 23 January and 5 February. A 31-year-old woman and 40-year-old man, both of Karangahake, have been jointly charged with burglary from a holiday park; a 48-year-old Auckland man is also … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is announcing his intention to refresh New Zealand’s eating disorders strategy, and shining a spotlight on the work and research being done to support people with disordered eating. “Very positive work is being done across the country to address … Read more
Source: Peace Action Wellington Over the past five days, a group of Chinese warships has been travellingin the Tasman Sea and practicing live fire drills. The NZ Navy and Australian Navy have been deployed to keep watch on the ships’ movements and activities. “Alarm over the deployment of Chinese warships is a deeply hypocritical reaction … Read more
Source: Raine & Horne Highlights Raine & Horne appoints James Shepherd as Supervision and Compliance Manager for New Zealand, bringing almost 16 years of industry experience to support the super brand’s rapid expansion. Mr Shepherd is excited about the company’s growth in New Zealand and is eager to unlock further potential and streamline processes for … Read more
Source: ACT Party “Chinese war ships engaging in live fire in the Tasman Sea ought to be a wake-up call for our investment priorities,” says ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron. “We have been taking the so-called benign strategic environment for granted, but the rule of history is that big fish eat the little fish. New … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party supports the peaceful occupation at Lake Rotokākahi and are calling for the controversial sewerage project on the lake to be stopped until the Environment Court has made a decision. “We stand in solidarity with the peaceful Lake Rotokākahi resistance and are calling for a stop to all works. For … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Over the past few weeks Eastern Bay of Plenty highways have been a hive of activity with crews busy resurfacing State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Waioweka Gorge (and carrying out other general maintenance work) which is due to be completed on Wednesday 26 February. There is more work to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Cycling our Great Rides is about to get a whole lot smoother, with a $9 million Government boost for infrastructure upgrades and replacements, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced. “Together, the 23 Great Rides receive about a million visitors a year, of whom around 20 per cent are international … Read more
Source: Protect Rotokākahi Over 150 police storm peaceful protection of Lake Rotokākahi On Monday at 8pm, over 150 police officers arrived at Lake Rotokākahi, where members of Tūhourangi, Tūmatawera Hapū and their supporters have been holding space with the goal of protecting this wāhi tapu (sacred site). Reports on the ground suggest several arrests have been … Read more
Source: Port Marlborough Port Marlborough has filed its Half Year Report for the first half of the 2025 financial year, highlighting positive progress across its key focus areas: people, planet, prosperity, and partnerships. The port continues to invest in workforce capability, with new marine cadetships, internal promotions, and leadership development programmes supporting career progression and workplace … Read more
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Imperans Q4 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 25 February 2024 – The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace drug testing provider has released its Q4 2024 workplace drug and alcohol findings. The Imperans Report provides New Zealand employers with an analysis of … Read more
Source: Kia Manawanui Trust | The Heart of Aotearoa New Zealand A mum needing an essential heart scan was told she’d have to wait ten months – at the earliest – for an appointment. Māhina Ngāpō is battling stage three breast cancer and needs an echocardiogram every three months to ensure she can undergo life-saving treatment. … Read more
Source: Meridian Energy 25 February 2025 – Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have agreed that NZAS will provide 50MW per hour of demand response for winter 2025. The full 50MW of demand response is expected to be provided from 10 March 2025 to 31 August 2025 inclusive (unless mutually agreed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Seven people were arrested at a protest at Lake Rotokākahi last night, after refusing to leave a worksite related to a Rotorua Lakes Council project. The seven people were given trespass notices and formal warnings, and were released without charge. Police recognise that this is a complex and sensitive … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Location: Counties Manukau A 19-year-old who was reported missing earlier today from the Ōtara area has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank those members of the public who provided information. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL OSI
Source: Green Party ActionStation’s Oral Healthcare report, released today, paints a dire picture of unmet need and inequality across the country, highlighting the urgency of free dental care for all New Zealanders. “Quality dental care isn’t a luxury, it’s a human right. It’s time we treat it like one,” says Green Party co-leader Hon Marama … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Marsden Point could become the heart of a bold vision to boost New Zealand’s fuel and energy security, and an attractive option for overseas investors seeking to be part of our economic growth story, Resources, Regional Development and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. “New Zealand is a small and remote … Read more