Greenpeace – NZ climate target under international scrutiny as trading partners raise concerns

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Source: Greenpeace Ahead of the Government’s NDC climate target announcement today, Greenpeace Aotearoa has revealed that New Zealand’s trading partners are asking yet more questions about our climate credibility. It follows similar questions raised in the UK Parliament and during the EU Trade Commissioner hearings last year about whether breaches of environmental clauses in trade agreements with New Zealand would … Read more

Insurance Sector – ICNZ welcomes Govt’s Climate Adaptation response

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Source: Insurance Council of NZ The Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to introduce legislation to Parliament this year on a Climate Adaptation framework and prepare New Zealanders for the impact of climate change on lives, property and communities. “New Zealanders need certainty about the way … Read more

Final step underway to decide council election boundaries

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Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s final proposal for representation arrangements will soon be considered by the Local Government Commission, taking Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland one step closer to confirmed electoral boundaries and the total number of elected members for the October 2025 elections. A public hearing on 4 February at Auckland Town Hall is where the … Read more

Barnardos decision reversed

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour has intervened in Oranga Tamariki’s review of social service provider contracts to ensure Barnardos can continue to deliver its 0800 What’s Up hotline.“When I found out about the potential impact to this service, I asked Oranga Tamariki for an explanation. Based on the information I have … Read more

Customs’ levies bill passes first reading

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Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make revenue collection on imported and exported goods fairer and more effective had its first reading in Parliament, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today.“The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill modernises the way in which Customs can recover the costs of services that are needed to efficiently … Read more

US now New Zealand’s second largest export partner – Stats NZ media and information release – Overseas merchandise trade: December 2024

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Source: Statistics New Zealand US now New Zealand’s second largest export partner – 30 January 2025 – The United States (US) was the second largest export destination for New Zealand goods in 2024, with a total value of $9.0 billion, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The US overtook Australia but remains behind … Read more

New school lunch programme serves up first healthy lunches

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today visited Otahuhu College where the new school lunch programme has served up healthy lunches to students in the first days of the school year. “As schools open in 2025, the programme will deliver nutritious meals to around 242,000 students, every school day. On today’s … Read more

EPA – Rangitane maritime development declined COVID fast-track consent

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Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has declined resource consent to construct a public boat ramp facility at Rangitane, Kerikeri. Far North District Council and Far North Holdings Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The decision comes 209 working days after the application was lodged with the Environmental … Read more

Two to front court after plans spiked 

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man who drove a stolen car recklessly from Bombay to Hamilton has had his plans spiked. At about 8.15pm, officers observed the stolen Honda as it entered the South-Western Motorway at speed. Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, Waitematā CIB, says a short time later the Police Eagle helicopter … Read more

Universities – Remarkable climate solutions nominated for this year’s Earthshot Prize – Vic

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Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington An ocean remediation project, a predator-free blueprint, cleaner greenhouses, and a clean technology pioneer are the nominees put forward this year by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to be considered for one of five £1,000,000 ($1.9m NZD) 2025 Earthshot Prizes. The Earthshot Prize finds and grows the … Read more

Business – Clear the queue to boost innovation and primary sector – BusinessNZ

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Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ strongly backs Animal and Plant Health NZ’s call for a sensible and modern approvals process for innovative plant and animal products, to unlock greater economic potential for the primary sector and boost economic growth. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says our current system is too slow, too costly and uncertain. “Some multinational firms find … Read more

Police make arrest over Ōkaihau hit-and-run

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One man has been charged over a fatal hit-and-run in Ōkaihau on Tuesday night. An investigation has been underway since the teenage cyclist was allegedly struck by a vehicle on Settlers Way. Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry, of Northland CIB, says there has been a strong public response following … Read more

Release: Govt soft on prosecuting migrant exploitation

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government’s big talk on combatting the exploitation of migrant workers has been exposed as a sham today. “Hardly a week goes by without shocking new cases of migrant workers being exploited by unscrupulous employers. It beggars belief the Government only prosecuted four cases in the courts over one … Read more

Palmerston North Police make arrests after three violent incidents

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Palmerston North Police have made arrests following three violent incidents across the city this month. In the last few weeks, Police have arrested three men aged 22 to 26 following two serious assaults at two bars, and a violent incident outside a petrol station. In the early hours of … Read more

Real Estate – $3.61M price gap between Auckland suburbs | NZ property extremes revealed – RealEstate.co.nz

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Source: RealEstate.co.nz New data shows vast variations in property prices within main centres 30 January 2025 – New data from realestate.co.nz highlights striking million-dollar price gaps between the highest and lowest-priced suburbs across New Zealand’s main centres1. Auckland City saw the most dramatic contrast, with a $3.61 million gap in 2024 between Herne Bay’s average … Read more

Wooden Snake and crypto market prospects from global broker Octa

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2025 – This week, China and the world are celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Wood Snake. According to Chinese tradition, the snake represents intelligence and transformation, often symbolizing mystery and wisdom. Wood adds the qualities of growth and flexibility. … Read more

TCMA joins Saraburi Province to mark one year anniversary of progress “SARABURI SANDBOX” Thailand’s first low-carbon city

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2025 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and cement manufacturers with fully support to Saraburi Province, government agencies, private sectors, and civil society to present the one-year anniversary of progress of SARABURI SANDBOX, Thailand’s first low-carbon city. The initiative is set to advance … Read more

Health – Increase in Closed Books No Surprise to General Practice Owners – GenPro

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Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The increasing number of general practices closing their books to new patients is no surprise to the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro). New research from Victoria University of Wellington, published in the Journal of Primary Health Care, found that more general practices than ever are closing their books, with … Read more

The EM DISTRICT Bangkok Unveils Spectacular Chinese New Year Celebrations with 3,000 Panda to Mark 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Friendship

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2025 – The EM DISTRICT Bangkok is thrilled to announce an extraordinary Chinese New Year celebration in honor of the Golden Year of Friendship between Thailand and China. This milestone marks 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, blending cultural traditions … Read more

Man arrested following unprovoked assault in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: A man has been arrested following an assault at a Palmerston North Park this afternoon, Wednesday 29 January. About 1pm, Police responded to a park on Dogwood Way following reports one person had received injuries consistent with a stab wound following an unprovoked … Read more

SH15 to remain closed overnight

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 29 January 2025 3:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 15 between Maungatapere and Otaika will remain closed overnight as NZ Police investigations into the unexplained death of a motorcyclist continue. Detours remain in place via State Highway 14 and … Read more

Road blocked, SH30, Bennydale

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 30 is blocked after a truck rolled dislodging a powerline around 12:56pm. The driver received minor injuries. The road is expected to remain blocked for the next 1-2 hours and motorists are advised to take an alternate route.  ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre  MIL OSI

Make a splash at these toddler pools this summer

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Source: Auckland Council As Auckland temperatures rise, many tots and toddlers will enjoy cooling off in one of the regions’ pools this summer – even if they haven’t learnt the word pool yet. There are many toddler-friendly pools around Auckland ready to help your child make a splash, helping them to stay cool, learn life-long … Read more

Update on Grey Lynn intentional damage

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A woman allegedly responsible for a raft of smashed windows will be out of the community for at least three months. Police have been investigating recent reports of wilful damage on Sackville Street in Grey Lynn. On Monday, frontline Police located a 39-year-old Grey Lynn woman and charged her … Read more

Health – College of GPs welcomes newest GP and rural hospital medicine trainees

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Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the 221 year 1 registrars who have started their journeys to becoming specialist general practitioners or rural hospital doctors. Of this group, 201 registrars are starting on the General Practice Education Programme (GPEP) and 20 are starting on … Read more

Activist News – The government has begun to “go through the motions” of questioning Israeli soldiers at the border but it’s just a “look busy” policy – too little too late! – PSNA

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   The government has begun questioning Israeli soldiers about their military service in Gaza at the New Zealand border as revealed in a Times of Israel story today which says:   “New Zealand’s government immigration authority has begun to require Israelis applying for a visa to report details of their military service … Read more

Social Issues – IHC urges collective fix to address root causes of child poverty

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Source: IHC IHC is urging policymakers, educators and the community to come together to address the root causes of poverty and ensure that no child is left behind, including children with an intellectual disability. A new survey from KidsCan has found that thousands of children in New Zealand are beginning the school year without essential … Read more