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Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia ora koutou. Ngā mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai, ra ki te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: The Honourable Karen Chhour, Minister for Children, and for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence; Linda Surtees, Chief Executive of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are making enquiries into an unexplained death in Northcote Point this afternoon. At around 1.29pm, a Police unit was flagged down by a member of the public on Stafford Road. A man was unconscious at the entrance to the walkway through to Alfred Street. Medical assistance was immediately … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency In late January work got underway to replace the 48-year-old Onetai Stream Bridge, north of Paeroa on State Highway 26 (SH26), and from Monday 10 March, the road reopens following completion of the first phase. “SH26, between Paeroa and Thames, has been closed while work to replace the bridge has … Read more
Source: Plant and Food New Zealand – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Hope in turbulent times (PPF) People | Planet | Food – Host Roger Robson-Williams speaks with sustainability experts Saskia Verraes and Martin Rich about the future they aspire to create through their work. They discuss the encouraging signs of progress in Aotearoa New Zealand and … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers With western parts of four regions being burned to a crisp, Federated Farmers provincial presidents are pleased the Government is being proactive in declaring medium-scale adverse events. Northland president Colin Hannah says the declaration is recognition of the growing seriousness for farmers of well-below-normal rainfall. The medium-scale adverse event declaration also applies to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 March 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, surveyed its customers about their attitudes towards International Women’s Day (8 March) and the gifts they expect to receive or plan to give on this holiday. Over 80% of customers in all countries where … Read more
Source: WarkWorthWeb Auckland’s housing development face a significant hurdle as Watercare, the region’s water and wastewater provider, implements water restrictions across several areas. The move, aimed at managing water supply amid growing demand, has blindsided developers who warn of delays, increased costs, and potential financial strain on the industry. The restrictions, which limit the amount … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour welcomes Simeon Brown’s move to reinstate a board at Health New Zealand, bringing the destructive and secretive tenure of commissioner Lester Levy to an end. “It’s past time that Lester’s time as commissioner ended – we called for this last week and are pleased to see Simeon Brown take … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) People are being asked to steer clear of a fire in Awarua in the Far North as emergency services work at the scene. A section of Mangakahia Road has been closed as the fire continues. Police are in attendance supporting Fire and Emergency New Zealand with traffic management, after … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation It’s no surprise there’s confusion in the health sector after the Government today released yet another plan to fix the dire state of Aotearoa New Zealand’s public health system, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. Health Minister Simeon Brown today outlined his plan to “fix … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore will remain in place for the next few weeks as part of the response to the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, says Biosecurity New Zealand’s commissioner north, Mike Inglis. “We’ve had fantastic … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and motorcycle, at Pipiroa in the Hauraki district. Police were alerted to the crash about 2.20pm, at the intersection of Shellbank and Bush roads. One person is in a critical condition. The road is likely to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 7 March 2025 11:50 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 14 March 2025. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s City and Regional Deals initiative has received a great response from regions across New Zealand, and is now into the assessment stage to determine which regions will be the first to progress towards a deal, Local Government Minister Simon Watts and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say.Councils were asked to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new $330,000 funding initiative to help prevent and address alcohol-related harm in New Zealand’s Pacific communities was officially launched today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. “This is an important milestone for alcohol harm prevention among our Pacific communities. This is the first significant alcohol prevention specific investment in the … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for the Waikato Northern and Coromandel Zones as of 2pm on Friday 7 March, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no outdoor fires are allowed and all fire permits are revoked. Waikato District Manager Daryl Trim says … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to better management of the health system. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said a high-functioning health system was critical for enabling New Zealanders to lead healthy, productive lives. “Getting clear targets for things like GP access and elective surgery wait times, getting better value from health expenditure by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 3 is blocked following a two-vehicle crash involving a car towing a trailer, near Egmont Road, Egmont Village. Emergency services were alerted to the crash around 1:50pm. Initial indications suggest two people are in a critical condition. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. SH3 is blocked … Read more
Source: ACT Party Responding to Chris Hipkins’s State of the Nation speech, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “It was a deck chair speech. All the changes he’s proposing involve politicians and bureaucrats being reorganised, and will have no effect on actual people. “A new ‘economic team’ of Labour MPs, a new ‘jobs and incomes’ portfolio … Read more
Source: Etu Union E tū is deeply concerned by comments made by NZME investor and billionaire James Grenon, that he wants to replace the board of directors with four new people – including himself. Grenon owns a 9.3% stake in NZME, and has been a controversial figure in the media landscape. NZME delegate Isaac Davison … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Environment Minister Penny Simmonds today launched the Government’s strategy to reduce waste and improve how it’s managed in New Zealand. The strategy sets out the Government’s approach to reducing the environmental and economic harm caused by waste, Ms Simmonds says. “The Government is committed to working with the sector, business, iwi/Māori, local … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander: Police are formally releasing the name of the man who died at Ōrere Point on 2 March. Today, he can be named as Faasala Samu Matue, aged 45. A blessing was conducted at the scene with family and iwi … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party I want to start by acknowledging Simon Bridges and all the members of the Auckland Chamber – thank you for hosting us here today. Mayor Wayne Brown, union and business leaders, my deputy Carmel Sepuloni and all my Labour colleagues – thank you for taking the time to be here. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The next Labour Government will prioritise jobs, health and homes so Kiwis and Kiwi businesses have the opportunity to thrive. Jobs – a fair economy with secure jobs that pay a decent wage Health – a quality public health system supporting healthy communities. Homes – a place to live and … Read more
Source: Green Party This morning’s announcement by the Health Minister regarding a major overhaul of the public health sector levels yet another blow to the country’s essential services. “Our health system is falling victim to a slow death by a thousand cuts,” says Green Party Health spokesperson Hūhana Lyndon. “All New Zealanders deserve a strong, … Read more
Source: Auckland Council As part of ongoing efforts to protect the Auckland region from future floods, Auckland Council will be seeking community feedback on a proposed flood resilient blue-green network in the Wairau Valley. Before and after of Greenslade. The proposed network is part of Auckland Council’s Making Space for Water programme and co-funded by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation This International Women’s Day, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) calls on the Government to honour its pre-election promise to pay all nurses equally by providing pay equity across the funded sector including primary and community health. NZNO President Anne Daniels says there are many hurdles to … Read more