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Source: Statistics New Zealand Consumers price index: March 2025 quarter missing vehicle relicensing fee increase – We have identified that vehicle relicensing fee increases were not captured in the consumers price index (CPI) March 2025 quarter, released on 17 April 2025. The CPI March 2025 headline figure will not be updated. CPI data published on 17 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey is pleased to be in Wairoa today as part of the Rural Health Roadshow across the country. “I was pleased to begin the roadshow in Levin recently where I had the opportunity to hear from the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists may experience delays on James Fletcher Drive, Favona, this afternoon after a tree fell onto a ute. The westbound lane was initially blocked heading towards Mangere at around 3.15pm. The driver got out of the vehicle unassisted and no injuries were reported. Fire and Emergency have since cleared … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner Print | Email this page Office of the Privacy Commissioner | Privacy News – April 2025 30 Apr 2025, 17:00 Read about our Privacy Week 2025 lineup and resources, IPP3A guidance and how to have your say, and new tips for using AI to contact OPC. Read the April 2025 issue. MIL … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are working to locate Amiria Wall, who has a warrant for her arrest and is wanted by Police. Wall, 43, is wanted for fraud offending and is believed to be in the wider Auckland region. If you have seen Wall or have any information that may assist in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The 123 Youth Members of Parliament and 20 Youth Press Gallery members officially announced for 2025 represent the best of New Zealand, Youth Minister James Meager says. “Our Youth MPs come from a wide range of backgrounds, and each have their own unique story, bringing diverse points of view to Parliament … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New data released today shows steady improvements in childhood immunisation rates across the country, highlighting the Government’s commitment to ensuring every child gets the best start in life, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Improving childhood immunisation rates is a priority for our Government. The latest quarterly figures show immunisation coverage has improved … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Trade, Investment and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has wrapped up a successful programme hosting Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, His Excellency Eng Abdulrahman A. AlFadley, in Auckland this week for the 9th New Zealand–Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission.“This visit builds on growing momentum in our trade relationship with … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2025 – Eternity Waterproofing Pte Ltd, a leading provider of waterproofing services in Singapore, is proud to announce that its specialists will soon achieve the Level 1 Infrared Thermography Certification. This globally recognised certification, offered by the Institute of Infrared Thermography (IIRT) Singapore, empowers … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man has died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a bus stop in Papatoetoe at the weekend. Police have been investigating the events surrounding the man being located with injuries on 27 April, and a man is due to appear in court today. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike … Read more
Source: Exercise NZ The first Saturday of May — May 3rd — marks International Pilates Day. Pilates is officially one of the fastest-growing fitness trends in the world, with the global industry forecast to grow by over 10.8% in the next 10 years. Alongside global trends in core conditioning and functional training, Pilates is gaining … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Whānau across Aotearoa are beginning their Smokefree journey this May as part of the That’s Us campaign, led by Hāpai te Hauora. The campaign encourages whānau to give up smoking for the month of May with the support of their local Stop Smoking Service. To launch the campaign, promotional videos from Stop … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling on the leader of the opposition, Chris Hipkins, to take a public stand and pledge that seabed mining will never happen under a Labour-led government. A petition to the Labour Party leader launched this week has already gained more than 2200 signatures. Greenpeace spokesperson Juressa Lee says: “The Luxon government seems … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council A group of bylaws and policies were agreed to be reviewed at a full meeting of Porirua City Council today, with public feedback sought for the next month. Four bylaws and two policies are being reviewed, with only minor changes proposed as Council believes they are working as intended. All will be … Read more
Source: Botica, Botica Butler Raudon Auckland – 1 May 2025 – SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the appointment of Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for SAP Asia Pacific (APAC), effective immediately. Moore takes over from Utkarsh Maheshwari, who held the position since 2021 before transitioning to the role of Senior Vice President … Read more
Source: RSA When the All Blacks played France in Paris last November, they honoured New Zealand’s veterans of military of service by wearing an RSA Poppy embroidered onto their jersey. One of those jerseys has now been gifted to the Royal New Zealand RSA to help raise funds to continue their support to our veterans. … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Vaping has, for the first time, been linked to a life-limiting and irreversible lung disease. The groundbreaking study, published in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research Journal, shows that e-cigarette use is strongly associated with increased new diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is the fourth leading cause of death … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 1st – Friday 2nd May – MetService has issued a Red Warning for Winds in Wellington from 10am Thursday to 3am Friday. This is the first Red Warning issued for Wellington. MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption is expected. Wind … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Volcanoes erupting underwater have a distinctive effect on the climate, according to research led by University of Auckland and Tongan scientists. Research on Tonga’s devastating 2022 Hunga eruption has just been published in the journal Nature Geoscience. “Submarine volcanism has previously been overlooked in global climate studies, because there is … Read more
Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori stands firmly against any moves to downsize or close UCOL Whanganui. With over 30% of students identifying as Māori, the campus is a vital lifeline for education, upskilling, and community transformation in Te Tai Hauāuru. “Matapihi ki te Ao is more than a name, it’s a promise. A … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Mountain Road / State Highway 3 south of Inglewood is expected to be closed for several hours following a crash. It happened about 3:50am and involved three heavy vehicles. While there are no serious injuries as a result, heavy tows will need to be brought in. There is a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 10 is closed between Taipa and Mangonui due to a serious two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were notified around 7pm. Two people have been seriously injured and are being taken to hospital. There are no diversions and motorists are asked to avoid travel if possible. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A section of State Highway 2 north of Napier will be closed for four hours between 11pm today and 3am tomorrow. The road closure between Whirinaki and Tutira is to allow for the recovery of a truck and trailer unit which crashed near Tangoio this morning. The single vehicle … Read more
Source: ACT Party Speech to Tauranga Business Chamber: The Case For a Smaller, Focused Executive Intro The term of Government is nearing half time, when we should be reviewing the first half and planning the second. I believe the Government can point to significant progress, and this is reflected in us maintaining a lead in … Read more
Source: ACT Party Responding to the results of Tauranga’s Te Awanui Māori Ward by-election, Tauranga-based ACT MP Cameron Luxton says: “Here’s another reason to ditch Māori council wards: “In Tauranga’s Māori ward by-election this week, less than 12% of eligible voters turned out. It means we have a new councillor elected with just 464 first-preference … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Two old and ageing ferries are going to have to work double time because of this Government’s failure to get a ferry deal. “Nicola Willis botched the original ferry deal, failed to secure a new deal and then ran away from the mess she made,” Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 1 May 2025 A quad bike rollover which cost a Tararua farmhand his life could have been avoided if the farm manager had kept the bike in good working order, WorkSafe New Zealand says. Worn brakes, uneven tyre pressure, and poor suspension were among the defects found on the bike that … Read more