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Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour MP Kieran McAnulty’s Members Bill to make the law simpler and fairer for businesses operating on Easter, Anzac and Christmas Days has passed its first reading after a conscience vote in Parliament. “This Bill is about the sale and supply of alcohol – and that’s it. It only focuses … Read more
Source: Green Party A Member’s Bill in the name of Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter which aims to stop coal mining, the Crown Minerals (Prohibition of Mining) Amendment Bill, has been pulled from Parliament’s ‘biscuit tin’ today. “Christopher Luxon can put his money where his mouth is when it comes to the environment by … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 10 April 2025 The beach has been off limits to public since 2018 when contaminants including asbestos were found on the beach. An asbestos removal company has since cleared about 1.2 tonnes of contaminated material from the beach. DOC Operations Manager Murihiku John McCarroll says the risk of public exposure is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Ten gang members or associates have been arrested this week, after Police terminated an operation and executed search warrants related to drug offending in Gisborne. Eight people, aged between 19 and 46, have been charged with drug dealing offences including cannabis and … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th April – The first cold snap of the year signals that we are well into autumn. A handful of regions have seen frost in the last couple of days, and the mountains have been dusted with snow. Christchurch had its coldest night of the year … Read more
Source: Lindsay Stanley – for Free AF 10 April 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand – New Zealand’s leading alcohol-free beverage brand, Free AF, is making its Coachella debut this month through an exciting partnership with LA-based non-alcoholic retailer, The New Bar. And the only NZ alcohol free brand at the world-renowned festival. Boasting headline acts … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2025 – Bizcap, an Australia-headquartered leading provider of fast, flexible business loans, has officially launched its Singapore operations. Since entering the market, Bizcap has already funded over $6 million in deals and built strong partnerships with local brokers and advisers, showing early traction and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New reporting out today shows that while most young Kiwis are doing well, further progress is needed so all children and young people thrive. Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says the Annual Report on the Child and Youth Strategy / the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and the Child Poverty Related … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Families and households in the 2023 Census – further insights into how we live – 10 April 2025 – Today’s release of 2023 Census data includes more detailed information about families and households, and the people within them. This information is widely used for many different purposes and helps inform planning … Read more
Source: Hutt City Council Campbell Barry has announced today that he will not seek a third term as Lower Hutt’s Mayor. During his mayoralty, Barry has delivered on major commitments including the re-building of Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness after its sudden closure in 2019, record investment and delivery in water infrastructure and rolling out a … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in parts of Otago from 8am on Thursday 10 April, until further notice. The Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs zones move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season, which means people can light open air fires if … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council is calling for nominations for the city’s highest honour. The Porirua Civic Awards recognise locals who have made a significant contribution to the Porirua community by their personal leadership, inspiration, sacrifice or commitment to a cause. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says volunteers are at the heart of our community … Read more
Source: Save the Children Almost 1,000 children and young people across Aotearoa New Zealand have had their say on online safety in a new survey conducted by Save the Children and Netsafe – and the results send a clear message: children want to be heard and informed, as well as protected. The survey, launched in the … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT MP Cameron Luxton is congratulating Kieran McAnulty after his Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last night. “It would give us a little more freedom over the Easter weekend, allowing pubs and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further steps to deliver a world-leading education system by introducing the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) to Parliament.“We have an unrelenting focus on lifting student achievement and attendance so parents can have confidence their child has the foundations to succeed. This Bill will help achieve … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Charlotte Tilbury and WOKE UP LIKE THIS Introduce Pop-up Stores Curated selection from Aesop, BEYORG, Burberry Beauty, Chloé Atelier des Fleurs, DFS, L’Artisan Parfumeur and Slowood HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2025 – This April, Hysan Place presents “Threads of Beauty,” a campaign dedicated to celebrating self-love. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man on a moped who failed to stop for Police will have to find another way of getting around town after his scooter was impounded. Just after 1am, Police on patrol in Wesley noticed a suspicious moped driving around the area and signalled for it to stop. Auckland … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland North Shore suburb of Birkdale 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 7 weeks … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Āwhitu Peninsula for over 30 years. Covering over 22 hectares of landscape the community-led group, supported by Franklin Local Board funding, is focused on caring for and planting native trees, pest … Read more
Source: Auckland Council In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley were impacted by flooding, with over 350 homes assessed for safety, and almost 100 homes that had safety access restrictions. There were also a number of Kāinga Ora homes affected by flooding, increasing the overall number of homes impacted in these communities. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to widen access to four medicines, for a further six health conditions, including cancers, from 1 May 2025.“Pharmac operates independently, but it must work within the budget constraints set by the government,” Mr Seymour … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are aware of a crash on Tekapo-Twizel Road Pukaki, MacKenzie District at about 10.15am this morning. A campervan and car have collided. The road is closed and at least one person appears to be injured. Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the road is re-opened. ENDS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Auckland City Hospital’s newly refurbished adult emergency department. “This ED is one of the busiest in the country, seeing around 80,000 adult patients per year,” Mr Brown says. “Having a functional, fit-for-purpose emergency department is essential for any hospital, particularly one that experiences … Read more
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) E te mareikura, e Melanie, ngā huruhuru o te whare o Te Wehengarua Nā te ngākau aroha koe i ārahi kia tāea ai e tātou o Te Wehengarua kia eke panuku. Nā tōu rangatiratanga i ea ai te whakatauki “Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders are being invited to find out more about proposed plans to improve public access and activity on Auckland’s waterfront. Transformation of the central wharves for Aucklanders and visitors will provide significant civic, cultural and economic benefits across the region. The goal is to improve public access and activity on the waterfront … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The Manakau rail overbridge on State Highway 1 is about to get a new road surface ahead of the Easter break. Road crews will be completing this work on the night of Wednesday, 16 April between 9 pm and 4:30 am. State Highway 1 is heavily used and there are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the State of Colorado have agreed to deepen relationships and offer opportunities in aerospace, quantum and geothermal technologies and beyond, Space Minister Judith Collins says.Ms Collins signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Colorado State Governor Jared Polis while attending the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.“Today marks a … Read more