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Source: Porirua City Council Heroes can be found in the most unlikely places, and on Sunday 2 March you’ll be able to find loads of them at Porirua City Council’s free Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki/Children’s Day event. Celebrations of the annual day recognising our tamariki will run from 11am-3pm at Ngāti Toa Domain. The theme … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Women giving birth are older than ever recorded – 18 February 2025 – The median age of women giving birth in Aotearoa New Zealand has reached 31.5 years in 2024, according to data released by Stats NZ today. The median age of 31.5 years is the highest since records began in … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand National population estimates: At 31 December 2024 (2018-base) – 18 February 2025 –National population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Key factsAt 31 December 2024: the estimated resident population of New Zealand was 5,356,700 (provisionally) there were 2,693,400 … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ The latest Consumer NZ Sentiment Tracker results reveal that New Zealanders continue to grapple with financial uncertainty and growing concerns about healthcare services. 39% of respondents identified healthcare as a key issue, up from 27% in October 2024 and 23% a year ago. Healthcare is now the second-biggest concern, growing rapidly, … Read more
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Data released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows that fewer people accessed specialist mental health and addiction services in the year from July 2023 to June 2024 than in previous years. Recently available data shows a decrease of over 3,000 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are continuing to search for Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where his vehicle was located burnt out on a Tolley Road farm in Ngaroma on 18 January. Police coordinated a search of that area where his … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 18 February 2025 Opening dates are staggered between 13 to 28 May to give people making multiple bookings a better chance of securing their preferred slot. DOC has upgraded the booking system, so it is easier for people to use. This includes implementing a queue system on opening days, to smooth … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man has been arrested following the death of another man in Hawke’s Bay Sunday night, 16 February. Detective Inspector Martin James said a homicide investigation was launched after a 33-year-old man was pronounced deceased in Hawke’s Bay Hospital around 11pm, after he was brought into the hospital following … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Bannockburn Road, Nevis, Central Otago. Emergency services were alerted to the crash around 10pm. The rider was located in a critical condition and later died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination, and … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 29 seconds ago EIT has educated generations of locals and this year will celebrate 50 years of providing quality tertiary education and skills training to Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. Originally planned to be a university, what arose from a gifted piece of land in Taradale was the Hawke’s … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 18 February 2025 An independent panel of experts has assessed all 20 frog species and sub-species found in New Zealand, and one newt. Four species have declined in status, and none have improved. Dr Rhys Burns, DOC’s lead on the assessment panel, says Hamilton’s frogs and one subspecies of Hochstetter’s frog … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new university programme will help prepare PhD students for world-class careers in science by building stronger connections between research and industry, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti says. “Our Government is laser focused on growing New Zealand’s economy and to do that, we must realise the potential of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura: Police acknowledges the release of a comprehensive report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) which looks at the policing of public protests in New Zealand and makes several significant recommendations. Police has worked closely with the IPCA on this review, which … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Regular users of State Highway 6 between Rai Valley and Hira need to be ready for three weeks of night closures starting next week. Resurfacing and maintenance work is scheduled for the Whangamoa Saddle from 23 February until 13 March. During this time State Highway 6 between Hira and Rai … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be carrying out maintenance and repairs on Span 1 of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, which is located over Te Onewa Pā/ Stokes Point Reserve. Work began yesterday (Monday 17 February) and will continue through to January 2026. Works will be carried out Monday to … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Indoor facilities, courts, changing rooms – these are just a few examples of the essential infrastructure needed to provide an optimal sport and recreation experience for Aucklanders. The sports organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau who want to develop their facilities can now apply for a slice of $9.5 million funding through Auckland Council’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, Counties Manukau East: Police are aware of plans for a funeral procession heading through Counties Manukau today. We will have staff in the area monitoring to ensure the safety of the community and to monitor traffic movement. Antisocial or unlawful behaviour and … Read more
Source: ACT Party “ACT enthusiastically welcomes a debate on shuttering redundant government entities,” says ACT Public Service spokesperson Todd Stephenson after the Public Service Commissioner raised the prospect publicly. “For households and businesses in an economic slump, cancelling old subscriptions is a financial no-brainer, and it’s time for the Government to run the ruler over … Read more
Source: Auckland Council In times of crisis, local communities come together to help each other out, and they play a critical role in emergency responses. That’s why Auckland Emergency Management has empowered 19 local boards across the region to be emergency ready, by developing emergency readiness and response plans. From Franklin Local Board in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 1, Karo Drive in the Wellington CBD will be getting some much-needed TLC next week. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island / Top of the South, say it will be the latest piece of urban State Highway 1 in the capital to feel the benefits of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding of more than $14 million to replace the main water supply and ring mains in the main building of Auckland City Hospital.“Addressing the domestic hot water system at the country’s largest hospital, which opened in 2003, is vitally important to ensure reliable water … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – Sorra.net, a beauty tech startup from Hong Kong Science Park, held its inaugural annual awards at the end of 2024, aiming to identify the most popular beauty products of the year through authentic user reviews. The theme of Sorra.net’s 2024 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – At 70 degrees north latitude in the Arctic Circle, where temperatures plunge to -30°C, the harsh environment provides the ultimate test for vehicle performance. The challenging terrain further intensifies the rigorous test of vehicle features. The Jetour T2 has set a … Read more
Source: Green Party The Government’s newly announced funding for biodiversity and tourism of $30-million over three years is a small fraction of what is required for conservation in this country. “Touting this funding announcement as a win for biodiversity is frankly embarrassing, given the deep cuts made to conservation last year,” says the Green Party … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – In the Arctic Circle, the JETOUR T2 faces tough challenges, proving its off-road capabilities in extreme cold and harsh terrain. The Arctic’s rugged geography, with snowfields, mountain roads, ice crevasses, and muddy paths, poses significant risks, such as skidding, imbalance, getting … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Luxury hotel earns another prestigious accolade for its exceptional service and world-class facilities BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury urban oasis operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has built on its recent One Michelin Key … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 17 February 2025Last updated 17 February 2025 Print Share This page contains the dates for Single Data Return (SDR) and Indicative Enrolment Collection (IND) for 2025.This page contains the dates for Single Data Return (SDR) and Indicative Enrolment Collection (IND) for 2025. All tertiary education organisations (TEOs) that receive Delivery at … Read more