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Source: ASB ASB has today announced decreases to some of its most popular fixed home lending rates for the second time in a fortnight, with market-leading rates on 1-year, 18-month and 2-year terms. ASB’s 2-year term falls 20 basis points to 5.29%, with its 1-year and 18-month terms at 5.54% and 5.34% respectively from today. … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling for expressions of interest from people in the greater Wellington area to join its local advisory committee. The Wellington Local Advisory Committee provides independent advice to the Fire and Emergency board about what their communities value, their needs, and the risks they face. … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking applications for members of its Canterbury Local Advisory Committee. The Canterbury Local Advisory Committee will cover both the Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury Fire Districts, covering the area from just south of the Clarence River down to the Waitaki River. It is a wide … Read more
Source: ConsumerNZ Consumer NZ finds two insurers have topped the list for customer satisfaction across the insurance trifecta – car, house and contents. Results from Consumer’s annual insurance satisfaction survey found MAS and FMG were rated highly by their customers, both earning Consumer’s People’s Choice award. “This is the eighth consecutive year FMG has received … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are advising motorists that State Highway 1 is currently blocked near Topuni. At around 10.15am a truck rolled, blocking lanes in both directions near the intersections with Schiska and Otioro roads. There are currently no reports of any injuries from the scene. Motorists are advised that diversions will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Education, David Seymour, says that today is a great day for educational achievement in New Zealand. From today the first charter schools will begin teaching. “As of today, the first lessons at Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki, Te Rito, Te Kura Taiao and Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland are underway. … Read more
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) General practice owners, pleased the new Health Minister identifies access to primary healthcare as a top priority, have put forward their views on how Minister Brown could reduce waiting times to see a doctor. In a Briefing to the Incoming Minister, the General Practice Owners Association focuses on three … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area until further notice. From 8am Monday 3 February, all of Wairarapa will be in an open fire season, which means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to double its funding for the QEII National Trust to ensure it can continue to meet demand from farmers. “The QEII Trust has a stellar track record of working with landowners to permanently protect special areas of bush, wetland and biodiversity,” Federated Farmers vice president Colin … Read more
Source: The Kaizen Group – Sir Ray Avery GNZM OPINION PIECE – Sir Ray says “It was actually day two when David Seymour’s lunches arrived at schools one hour after lunchtime and principals described it as looking like dog food and they could not even give it away to food banks and it was dumped.” The company who … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand calls on the New Zealand government to join the newly formed Hague Group, a coalition of nine nations committed to defending Palestinian rights and holding Israel accountable for its violations of international law. The Hague Group—comprising South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, … Read more
Source: RealEstate.co.nz New listings back at levels not seen during January since 2015 National stock levels up 18.9% year-on-year, close to 2015 levels Auckland stock levels reach 13-year January high Coined ‘the perfect market’ by realestate.co.nz in November, the rare stability of high stock levels and stable prices has carried over to 2025. But with … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is telling Foreign Minister Winston Peters to ignore the bullying from pro-Israel Texas senator Ted Cruz and have the courage to stop welcoming Israel solders to New Zealand. Winston Peters has claimed Israeli media stories that New Zealand has stopped Israeli military visiting New Zealand are … Read more
Source: Charter School Agency Three of the first seven new charter schools | kura hourua open their doors today, marking a huge milestone for education in New Zealand, says Charter School Agency Chief Executive, Jane Lee. Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki (Christchurch), L’École Française Internationale (Auckland) and Te Rito, Te Kura Taiao (Doubtless Bay) will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Tirau Road/State Highway 1 is currently blocked near Fergusson Gully Road due to a truck breakdown. The northbound lanes will be blocked for some time. No injuries have been reported. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists heading into the Wellington CBD are asked to avoid Waterloo Quay following a crash. The crash was reported to Police at 8.45am and appears to involve several vehicles. There are currently no reports of injuries however traffic is being significantly impacted. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre. MIL … Read more
Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Leading South Island chartered accountancy firm Ashton Wheelans has opened a new office in Rangiora. The firm has moved its operation from Kaiapoi to 190 High Street, Rangiora, to better service the accounting and business consultancy requirements of the growing Rangiora business community. It is the fourth South … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The completion of the Papakura to Pukekohe rail electrification project will provide commuters with more reliable and efficient journeys and help reduce congestion on our roads, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Auckland’s electrified commuter rail network currently stops at Papakura, with commuters further south from Pukekohe having to take a diesel … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) To be attributed to Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie, Southland Area Road Policing Manager: Southland Police are gearing up for a big start to February 2025, with a number of large events scheduled in the Invercargill area. First off the blocks is the Burt Munro Challenge, running between 5 – 9 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) At around 3:14am this morning emergency services were called after a single vehicle crash on Pukehina Parade, Pukehina. A vehicle has left the road and rolled into a creek. Sadly, the driver has died at the scene. There were no passengers. Police are now investigating the cause of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are asking people to avoid Queens Drive in Lower Hutt which is currently closed due to an incident early this morning. A person has suffered critical injuries and police cordons have been put in place. Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to this matter. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Kahurangi Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi was close to many people and her passing will be felt across the motu, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. “Kahurangi Iritana was an icon who remained staunch to the spirit and substance of tino rangatiratanga. “Her work over many kaupapa, including kohanga reo, reinforced the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are today releasing the name of a Northland man fatally shot in Otaika this week. He was 18-year-old Kyle Zachary Jenkins, of Maungatapere. The homicide investigation continues into Kyle’s murder. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says: “Our thoughts are with Kyle’s family at this very difficult time. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke: Police are making inquiries into the death of a woman in Hamilton overnight. Emergency services were called to a Forest Lake address shortly before 12:30am today to reports the 19-year-old was unresponsive. On arrival, medical staff confirmed she had sadly died. Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) District: Waitematā A section of Te Atatu Road is closed and diversions are in place, while emergency services respond to a crash reported at 4.30pm. There are reported to be serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are releasing further information in the Otaika homicide investigation as the appeal for footage continues. An investigation team has begun the task of piecing together what took place on the layby on Otaika Valley Road earlier this week. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, of Whangārei CIB, says … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is alarmed Winston Peters and the Human Rights Commissioner have given the green light to Destiny Church assaults against Palestinian support protests this weekend. PSNA has been contacted by police to say that Brian Tamaki’s Destiny Church has just issued direct threats to ‘shut down’ … Read more