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Source: PSA Over 1500 workers at the Ministry of Education will walk off the job tomorrow to protest a pay freeze and attempts to reduce terms of employment. PSA members at the Ministry will strike from 3.30-4.30pm on Wednesday, 21 May. It is the first PSA strike at the Ministry in over 20 years. “We’re taking … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation To fix chronic staff shortages stopping New Zealanders seeing their GPs when they’re sick, the Coalition Government must use Budget 2025 to keep nurses in the sector by paying them the same as hospital nurses, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. NZNO chief executive Paul … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A pacemaker with a ‘beat’ that responds to breathing is showing good results in studies and is now being trialled in Kiwi heart patients. A pacemaker that mimics the heart’s naturally variable rhythm is being trialled in humans for the first time with no adverse effects reported and the promise … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A panel of academic and industry experts will explore how finance can be harnessed for good at Trust in Finance and the Rise of Fintech, an event hosted by University of Auckland research centre Juncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism at the Business School on Thursday, 22 May. Attendees will hear … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Legislation to disestablish New Zealand’s centralised vocational education and training system has passed its first reading in Parliament, Vocational Education and Training Minister Penny Simmonds says. “Today, we’ve taken a major step forward toward a vocational education and training system that works for learners, employers, industries and … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A long-term plan initiative for Auckland Council to do more with less, is reinventing how the council uses technology and purchases services, while also delivering better customer experiences. The product of Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034, Group Shared Services was tasked with improving efficiency … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule. The council’s ongoing focus on value for money and cost-effectiveness is part of a savings programme to help reduce the burden on general … Read more
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age While professional athletes are in training across the world ahead of the next Winter Olympics, to be held in Italy during early 2026, New Zealand drivers are being reminded not to race on the roads this winter. Colder temperatures are already being felt across the South Island, increasing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Step Inside a World of Anime Collectibles, Disney Magic, Travel Must-Haves, DIY Inspiration, and Unique Gifts SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – OH!SOME, the trendy retail brand popular in Southeast Asia, has officially opened its doors at Suntec City Mall. Known for its stylish and carefully curated global … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Catherine Savage has been appointed as a Director of Kiwi Group Capital Ltd (KGC) from 20 May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown announced today.“Catherine Savage is a distinguished business leader with over 30 years’ experience spanning public and private sectors across … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets These recommendations follows the Speaker’s ruling on 10 December 2024 that a question of privilege arose from the actions of the Hon Peeni Henare, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi following the first reading debate on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill on 14 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced the launch of “TechConnect”, a 12-month co-incubation programme designed to empower local and global startups seeking to establish and scale their presence in the Hong Kong … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Alex Skinner has been appointed as Chair of Quotable Value (QV) from 1 June, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says.QV is New Zealand’s largest provider of rating valuation and property services.“Alex Skinner has been a valued member of the QV Board since 2019, contributing significant governance … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets While the punishments recommended by the Privileges Committee will remain as they are, the House’s vote on the report will take place following the Budget, says Leader of the House Chris Bishop. “The actions that led to these punishments were unprecedented in their disrespect for Parliament and … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities PETITIONS, PAPERS, SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND INTRODUCTION OF BILLS SPEAKER: A petition has been delivered to the Clerk for presentation. CLERK: Petition of Social Justice Aotearoa requesting that the House initiate a select committee inquiry into the performance and structure of the Independent Police Conduct … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Devonport-Takapuna is gearing up for a decade dedicated to growing more trees after the local board agreed to produce a 10-year plan to boost green spaces in the area. The decision to develop a 10-year Ngahere (forest) Action Plan follows a report that looked … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Three Wairoa men are before the courts following three separate, unrelated incidents in the town over the weekend. The first incident occurred in Ruataniwha Road at around midday on Saturday 17 May, when a man allegedly presented a firearm. Soon after, … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets POST-CABINET PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday, 19 May 2025 PM: Welcome. Hey, well, kia ora, good afternoon, everyone. Before I begin, can I just congratulate the legend that is Ardie Savea and just say how fantastic it is that he’s won the Super Rugby player of the tournament before … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the Queen and pray for guidance in … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the Queen and pray for guidance in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Discovery Channel announces the premiere of Taiwan Revealed: AI Technology Island, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan). This brand-new documentary, which offers an insight into Taiwan’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies, premieres on the Discovery … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise a leading provider of secure networking and communication solutions enabling organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness, announced today a strategic partnership with PT World Infinite Network (PT WIN). ALE has appointed PT WIN as Value-Added … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s decision to cut women’s pay could result in an exodus of palliative care nurses from the profession. “Hospice nurses were just weeks away from having their years-long pay equity claim settled when the Government cruelly cut women’s pay equity for their Budget,” Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is quietly cutting more services for women, this time it’s ACC support for survivors of sexual abuse and pausing the expansion of a major sexual violence prevention programme. “Continuing the Government’s disturbing pattern of undermining support for women and sexual violence survivors, ACC Minister Scott Simpson has indicated … Read more
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Budget 2025 will need to include $2 billion in additional operational funding this year just for the public health system to stand still. “Year on year specialists in our public hospitals are being asked to do more and more,” says ASMS policy director Harriet Wild. “If we do not see … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to deliver on National’s pre-election promise to change KiwiSaver rules to help young farmers get their foot on the farming ladder. On the eve of the 2023 election National pledged that, if elected to Government, they would allow young farmers to use their KiwiSaver to buy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A group of young people had their plans foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre last night. Mall security reported a burglary taking place at 8.15pm. “A group of offenders were seen breaking into a mobile shop inside Sylvia Park,” Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy … Read more