Government Agenda – Health Infrastructure Plan ushering in privatisation of the health system – PSA

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Source: PSA The PSA strongly opposes moves signalled in the Government’s Health Infrastructure Plan to use public-private partnerships to build new hospital buildings and car parks. Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says the plans’ references to using public-private partnerships and long-term leases to provide health infrastructure is alarming. “The … Read more

Greenpeace pledges continued fight against seabed mining as Australian miners lodge EPA application

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says it will continue the fight to stop seabed mining starting in Aotearoa after Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) announced it has reapplied to the Environmental Protection Authority via the Fast-Track Act to start seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight. Greenpeace is urging the EPA to throw out the seabed mining application without delay. … Read more

Release: Govt doesn’t know how to fund new hospitals

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s health infrastructure plan is big on promises but coy on where the money is coming from. “Simeon Brown says that more than $20 billion is needed but says nothing about where that will be magicked up from,” Labour leader Chris Hipkins said. “Labour had a plan to fix … Read more

Release: $10 million for only 215 students in charter schools

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party That equates to about $46,500 per student in charter schools compared to about $9000 per student in a state school. “Only in David Seymour’s world does it make sense to pour millions into a failed experiment for a couple hundred students yet restrict funding for school lunches for hundreds of … Read more

Serious crash: East Coast Road, Stillwater

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are attending a serious crash in Stillwater this afternoon. At around 2.35pm, a crash involving a car and truck was reported at the intersection of Jackson Way and East Coast Road. The driver of the car is currently in a critical condition. The Serious Crash Unit is deploying … Read more

Cyclone Tam makes for challenging driving

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With severe weather arriving ahead of the busy Easter holiday period, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising road users in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, to be prepared and take extra care on the roads. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast, with MetService issuing a severe … Read more

Crayon’s Biennial Future of Operations Study Uncovers What is Driving SMB IT Spend in APAC

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Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2025 – ​Crayon, a global leader in IT services and innovation, today announced the latest release of its biennial Future of Operations study of SMB decision makers. The Future of Operations: Advancing AI-Driven Innovation and Cloud Agility for Small and Medium Sized Businesses, … Read more

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

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Source: Auckland Council Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Friday 31 May 2025. The Symposium is a day where the Manukau Harbour, with its immense value, the challenges it faces, and the extraordinary … Read more

Courts’ caseflow management going digital

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Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis will soon be able to file and track their court cases online as the Government signs off the business case to finally go digital, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister Nicole McKee say. “The new online portal will provide a source of trusted information, and users will receive consistent, … Read more

Fatal crash: Temple View

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Temple View earlier today. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash on Tuhikaramea Road at about 10:30am. One person died at the scene, a second person received minor injuries. The road remains closed, while a scene … Read more

Power lines down, Silverdale

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are advising power lines are currently down on Hibiscus Coast Highway in Silverdale. Lines have come down between the interesections with East Coast and Tavern roads.  Eastbound and westbound traffic is being diverted via East Coast Road and Tavern Road. Lines contractors are on site. We advise motorists … Read more

SH29 Tauriko Enabling Works project driving towards major milestones 

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users will be enjoying 2 new Tauriko West intersections by May, as part of the State Highway 29 (SH29) Tauriko Enabling Works project.  NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that a new intersection in Tauriko Village, near where the former service station was, will open with a temporary … Read more

Recognising Purpose-Driven Excellence: ACES Awards 2025 Opens Nominations for the Philippines’ Most Visionary Leaders and Companies

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Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2025 – In a region rich with ambition, the Philippines continues to lead with sustainability and purposeful leadership. The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards has officially opened Wave 2 nominations for its 2025 edition – inviting Filipino companies and leaders to … Read more

Kawakawa homicide: Name release

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can today release the name of the man who was located deceased in a vehicle in Kawakawa on 13 April. He was 63-year-old Archibald McKenzie, of Te Ti Mangonui. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston says: “A 49-year-old man will reappear on 2 May in the Whangārei High Court, charged … Read more

Speech to Business Canterbury – 16 April 2025

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Source: ACT Party Introduction Thank you very much to Leeann and the team for hosting me here at Business Canterbury. I say it every time but I’ll say it again: we need to celebrate business in this country. Too often, when a business makes a profit, people jump to the conclusion that someone, somewhere must … Read more

Leaner Reserve Bank should restore inflation-fighting focus

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Source: ACT Party ACT is welcoming the Government’s announcement of a 25 percent reduction in budgeted operational funding for the Reserve Bank, which aligns with the commitment in our coalition agreement to narrow the Reserve Bank’s remit and focus on price stability. ACT Leader David Seymour says: “Under Labour, the Reserve Bank used its resources … Read more

Fatal crash, Tangoio

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Tangoio this morning. The crash involving two vehicles was reported to Police just before 9am. One person died at the scene, three others were transported to hospital, two with serious injuries and one with moderate … Read more

Weather – Cyclone Tam brings rain, wind and coastal hazards to New Zealand – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Wednesday 16th – Friday 18th April – As Cyclone Tam approaches Aotearoa New Zealand from the north, the two-pronged weather event brings both heavy rain and strong winds, with impacts from the one likely to intensify impacts from the other. Warnings and Watches have been updated, with more areas added. … Read more

Health Advisory: Waitematā Hui for Health – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation On Wednesday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) members who work at North Shore and Waitakere hospitals will engage with local leaders and politicians about the dire state their local hospitals and the public health system. Like many hospitals North Shore and Waitakere are struggling with under-resourcing … Read more

SH1 Central North Island now smoother and safer

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Source: New Zealand Government In great news for Kiwi road users, the first season of the country’s most ambitious road maintenance project ever has seen 119 lane kilometres of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Tīrau and Waiouru rehabilitated or resealed, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “As this huge maintenance effort comes to an end, I … Read more

Consultation open on changes to emergency management legislation

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is seeking public feedback on options to strengthen New Zealand’s overarching emergency management legislation, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. “The Government is committed to strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management system and ensuring that it can meet the growing risk we face from severe weather events … Read more

Economy – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Five Year Funding Agreement published

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand  16 April 2025 – The Minister of Finance has today published the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Five Year Funding Agreement (FYFA). The FYFA sets the RBNZ’s core operating expenditure from 1 July 2025 through to 31 June 2030.   The FYFA has been set at $750m, with some elements … Read more

Tuhikaramea Road, Temple View closed following crash

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Tuhikaramea Road, Temple View is closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported at 10:30am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place at the intersection with Collins Road (south) and Kahikatea Drive (north). The road is expected to be closed for a … Read more

Reserve Bank funding reduction agreed

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government and the Reserve Bank board have agreed a funding agreement that will reduce budgeted operating expenses for the bank by about 25 per cent in the coming year.“The new five-year agreement reflects the need for all government entities to identify cost savings and demonstrate value for money, Finance Minister … Read more

Welcome insights to make hospitality thrive

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Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed a report from the Restaurant Association and Hospitality New Zealand on steps to support the hospitality sector to thrive. “It’s fantastic to see the insights and ideas discussed at last year’s Hospitality Summit now presented as actionable solutions in this report,” Louise Upston … Read more

Transport and Legislation – Ending ACC discount for safe truck drivers is a backwards move

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers, saying the move will jeopardise road safety. The ACC Fleet Saver package closes to new entrants from 1 July this year and will end … Read more

Easter – Watch out for public holiday surcharges on Easter Sunday – Consumer NZ

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Source: Consumer NZ Before you head out to celebrate this Easter, Consumer NZ wants to make sure you aren’t stung with Easter Sunday surcharges. Consumer NZ is sharing a timely refresher on the rules about public holiday surcharges as we head towards Easter and Anzac Day. Jessica Walker, acting head of research and advocacy at … Read more