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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets More than 7,000 disabled New Zealanders will receive improved residential care, thanks to a $240 million four-year funding boost in today’s Budget. This is on top of more than $1 billion already funded annually for Disability Support Services. It means 89 residential providers across the country, and the … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is investing more in core police services to continue its good progress in restoring law and order and improving the safety of all New Zealanders, Police Minister Mark Mitchell says. “This year’s Budget package continues to support Police’s frontline to deliver the policing services our communities need. … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets North Island communities still building back after the 2023 weather events will get extra funding to complete recovery works on local roads, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Last year’s Budget invested nearly $1 billion into recovery and resilience projects in regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle and … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is backing the tertiary system with new investment in study that delivers the greatest value for students and for New Zealand, Minister for Universities Dr Shane Reti and Minister for Vocational Education Penny Simmonds announced today. “Budget 2025 invests an extra $398 million in tertiary education … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is backing modern, commercially-focused science and innovation to fully realise the contribution it can make to economic growth and the wellbeing of New Zealanders, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. “Budget 2025 reprioritises existing funding towards new growth-promoting investments in science and … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year. Ensuring there is a robust and consistent process for determining property valuations used to set rates is vital to ensure rates are fairly shared between property … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – A global broker deeply involved in implementing social initiatives worldwide, Octa, recently received an award for one of its CSR (corporate social responsibility) projects. Given by Global Banking and Finance Review, the ‘Best CSR program by CFD broker Asia 2025’ … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BAFS INTECH reinforces its leadership position as a leading Thai ground support vehicle manufacturer, aggressively expanding into international markets by delivering seven aircraft refueling vehicles and ground support vehicles to Cambodia’s new international airport, positioning itself to accommodate the burgeoning aviation industry across Southeast Asia. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – Baiduri Bank, Brunei Darussalam’s largest conventional bank, proudly announces the opening of its first overseas representative office in Singapore. Located at Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) Tower 2, this expansion marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s 30-year journey in the financial … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Budget 2025 is about growing the economy to create jobs and help Kiwis get ahead, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “The Government’s economic plan is working. By stopping wasteful spending, inflation is down from 7.3 per cent to 2.5 per cent and mortgage interest rates are falling. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 26-year-old Northland man has been charged with the murder of Geoffrey Ware on May 9. Police upgraded an enquiry into the 55-year-old’s death to a homicide investigation on May 12. Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei CIB, says Police are not seeking anyone else in connection with Mr Ware’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Bay of Plenty Police can confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley. Two others involved in the crash around 8am were also injured – one had serious injuries and one had minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Dansey Road remains … Read more
Source: Funding for micro-credentials We want to invest in micro-credentials that meet the needs of industries and communities, and support government priorities delivered by highly capable TEOs. To be funded, micro-credentials need to have a clearly established industry or community need, be tightly focused on a set of skills and have stand-alone value. Not all … Read more
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age 30 April: Road crews have finished works requiring closures ahead of time, meaning planned road closures scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow night (Thursday) are no longer needed. However, road users travelling on State Highway 2 in Wairarapa still need to be aware of road rebuilding works and … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Spring might get all the glory in the gardening world, but seeing the Auckland Botanic Gardens in winter is a testament to the beauty that can be achieved in your backyard any time of the year. This treasure of Tāmaki Makaurau is bursting with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 3-year old girl in Kaikohe yesterday. Emergency services responded to a Tawanui Road address at around 6.15pm. “The child was unresponsive and sadly, despite medical treatment provided, died at the scene,” Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says. “Police extend their condolences … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of man’s body at Horeke, north of Kaikohe. A man arrived outside the Kaikohe Police Station last night at around 8.30pm. “After speaking with this man, Police went to a Waikerikeri Road property where a male was found with critical injuries,” … Read more
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age Contractors have wrapped up ongoing resilience works on State Highway 59 near Pukerua Bay. Work has been underway at the site since January. Rockfall protection was completed in April, and now seawall works have also finished. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says that State Highway 59, which is … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, applauds the preliminary affirmative determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to impose up to 721% of countervailing duty (“CVD”) tariffs on synthetic and natural graphite … Read more
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Stay warmer for cheaper this winter | Environment Canterbury Date: 22 May 2025 Burn good, dry wood Good quality, dry wood will get and keep your fire roaring. However, not all woods are equal. Some burn hotter and produce less smoke. … Read more
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Rural waste workshop coming to Canterbury | Environment Canterbury Date: 22 May 2025 About the speaker Trish has over 20 years of national and international teaching experience combined with 15 years of dairy farming. Over the last 10 years, she has … Read more
Source: NZCTU The union movement are today hosting a Budget Day Hui to fight back against the Government’s decision to gut the Equal Pay Act and destroy decades of progress towards achieving pay equity. The hui will take place from 1pm at Parliament and will feature speeches from workers who have been impacted by the … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s property market continues to point to signs of recovery, according to new data from Cotality NZ’s latest Monthly Chart Pack. Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist at Cotality, said property sales volumes have been gradually trending upward for nearly two years. In April, sales rose 4% compared to a year earlier – lifting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are responding to another crash on State Highway 1, south of Whangārei. The crash has occurred at about 9.15am on northbound lanes near Mata. It involves a vehicle carrying a horse float, but there are no reports of serious injuries. One lane is blocked, and traffic is being diverted … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash in East Tāmaki this morning. Police were notified of the crash on Springs Road at about 8.18am. At this stage it appears one person has received serious injuries and three others are in a moderate condition. Both southbound lanes on Springs … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise State Highway 1 has reopened in both directions following an earlier crash near Oakleigh. The two vehicle crash, one of which was a large truck, occurred after 6am. Two people suffered moderate injuries and were transported to hospital. Police appreciate motorists’ cooperation on the roads this morning. ENDS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police District: Bay of Plenty At around 8am emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash, where there are thought to be serious injuries. Traffic is being diverted onto State Highway 5. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes if possible. ENDS MIL OSI