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Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 28 May 2025 TWO OUT OF THREE PARENTS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN SUPPORT BAN A new poll has found increasing support for a ban on social media for children under 16, and decreasing opposition. In a poll by Curia Market Research and commissioned by Family First NZ, 1,000 respondents were … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Record global sales and strong grower returns from Zespri confirm that New Zealand’s horticulture sector is back on track and growing fast—driven by hardworking growers and a Government focused on lifting productivity and cutting red tape. “This week’s announcement by Zespri of more than $5 billion in global sales for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers are delivering record-breaking red meat export sales and driving strong farmgate returns to the rural economy Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “March was a standout month for our red meat exporters, with a record $1.26 billion in export sales—a 34 per cent increase on March … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Sri Lanka have committed to further boost bilateral cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Our governments are investing more in ties between Sri Lanka and New Zealand because we want to get more out of them, for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” Mr … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making good progress on its exploration of supercritical geothermal as a potential energy source, with a governance group established and potential drilling sites being identified, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister Shane Reti say. “We need to drill an exploratory deep well to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering over $100 million in investment through Budget 2025 to ensure more tamariki Māori thrive at school. “This Government is firmly committed to properly resourcing our bilingual education system and lifting achievement for Māori students. Our Budget 25 investment delivers on the commitments through our Māori Education Action … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Photo Courtesy of: VIMB PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The CNO Future Fund has officially relaunched under Vanuatu’s revised Citizenship by Investment regulatory framework, reinforcing its role as the leading option under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP). Operated by VIMB Services Limited, the Fund is one of the … Read more
Source: PHARMAC When a medicine is no longer under patent, suppliers can sell a generic, often less expensive, version of that medicine. Once a year, we invite suppliers to bid to be the main suppliers of medicines that are no longer under patent. Depending on which supplier’s bid is successful, the funded brand of medicine … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Yesterday (Tuesday 27 May), Invercargill City Council agreed to commission a staff report on a proposed change to its procurement policy, aiming to exclude companies involved in building or maintaining illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The motion, brought by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: April 2025 – 28 May 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key factsChanges in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the April 2025 month (compared with the March 2025 month) were: all industries – down 0.1 percent (2,246 jobs) to 2.35 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11; New Zealand First 8. Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 15; Te Pāti Māori 6. Motion agreed to. CHAIRPERSON … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11; New Zealand First 8. Noes 55 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 15; Te Pāti Māori 6. Motion agreed to. CHAIRPERSON … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament POINTS OF ORDER Recall of the Speaker—Closure Motions and Party Votes Hon KIERAN McANULTY (Labour): Point of order. I apologise to the Minister; however, this is the first opportunity we’ve had to raise this point of order, given that we’ve just come out of committee. We would have had the opportunity … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 May 2025 Last updated 28 May 2025 Print Share The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is consulting on proposed changes to its fee levels and structures. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is consulting on proposed changes to its fee levels and structures. NZQA proposes extending the Credit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour says that from the end of July, barbers and hairdressers will be freed from costly, annoying, and pointless regulations. The Government is scrapping 80s-era rules so hairdressers can focus on cuts, instead of compliance. “This review and the changes announced today show the power of a sector … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson: Police accept the findings of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission Maritime Inquiry MO-2022-206 into the charter fishing vessel, i-Catcher capsize in Goose Bay, 10 September 2022. This was a terrible incident for the community and our thoughts remain with the victims, their families and friends, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police and other emergency services are responding to a crash on SH5 near Tarawera. The crash occurred about 8.50am and has closed the road in both directions. The crash involves a car and a truck. One person is in a critical condition and another person has moderate injuries. A helicopter is … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Mulching Mulch is used to cover soil. Laying down lawn clippings and leaves for mulching will enrich your soil and plant life. It traps moisture in the soil, which is beneficial in drought-prone areas, maintains nutrients, and helps prevent weed growth. Organic mulch can be made of bark, leaves, straw, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters says new appointments to the KiwiRail board bring commercial, freight and rail experience and a ‘can do’ attitude. “We want railways to be successful for New Zealand and have every expectation that a focus on lower cost, higher reliability, increased volumes, improved safety and better performance … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs for organising this event, and for your efforts to foster New Zealand’s understanding of international affairs. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak here today. MIL OSI
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates 1 April 2025 – Webinars cancelled The webinars planned for 2 and 3 April 2025 have been cancelled due to lack of interest. Those who registered for a session have been notified of the cancellation. If you did send in a question for these sessions, we will email … Read more
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog Two factor authentication (sometimes called multi-factor authentication) is a good way to keep your information safe and secure. This security requires two separate forms of identification to access an account, device, or system. Often this involves entering a password then confirming a code by a second message to … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ has been working with the commercial and recreational fishing sectors to develop safety information for recreational tuna fishers on the West Coast, where large commercial vessels fish for Hoki. The tuna season has already started, and recreational fishers travel to the West Coast to go after game fish, primarily … Read more
Source: Auckland Council This June, Aucklanders are invited to roll up their sleeves and dig in by planting a free native seedling in their backyard, and be part of a region-wide movement to increase Auckland’s ngahere (forest) canopy, bringing birdsong back to our neighbourhoods, along with numerous other benefits. Auckland Council’s Plant More Natives seedlings … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party echoes the call from health professionals, medical bodies, and community organisations for Te Whatu Ora to urgently release the guidelines for gender affirming care. “It’s inexplicable that the release of these guidelines was abruptly halted without justification,” says Green Party spokesperson for Takatāpui and Rainbow Communities, Benjamin Doyle (they/them). … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the Fund) has been refreshed to better support New Zealand’s businesses in transitioning to a more resilient and efficient supply chain, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “Heavy freight represents a high-impact opportunity to reduce emissions and enhance energy efficiency on our roads. “Globally, clean heavy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police believe information from the public will help identify an offender involved in a violent assault in Papatoetoe. An investigation has been underway this month into the incident where a woman suffered a head injury in the early hours of 9 May on Sutton Crescent. Counties Manukau West CIB is releasing … Read more