ChildFund – Make the Case for Aid or Have It taken away

Source: ChildFund New Zealand President Trump has issued an immediate stop-work order for all USA funded aid projects to align aid budgets with his foreign policy agenda. This will cause chaos and suffering across the world, and will impact on some ChildFund New Zealand programmes and partners, says CEO of ChildFund NZ, Josie Pagani. “It isn’t … Read more

PM emphasises importance of growth in 2025

Source: New Zealand Government For the Government, 2025 will bring a relentless focus on unleashing the growth we need to lift incomes, strengthen local businesses and create opportunity.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today laid out the Government’s growth agenda in his Statement to Parliament.“Just over a year ago this Government was elected by the people of … Read more

Tax Issues – Overwhelming support for Capital Gains Tax welcomed – TJA

Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 28 January 2025 – A new survey showing strong support for a capital gains tax among workers has been welcomed by Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA). TJA chair Glenn Barclay said the latest Council of Trade Unions (CTU) Te Kauae Kaimahi Mood of the Workforce survey showed almost 90 per cent … Read more

Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February

Source: Auckland Council A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025. As a proud Strategic Partner, Auckland Council is calling on all Aucklanders to join the vibrant festivities in support of rainbow communities across our region.  The month-long festival kicks off on 1 February … Read more

Housing Sector – Affordable housing project for Wānaka seniors receives $100k grant

Source: Queenstown Lakes Housing Community Trust (QLCHT) A Wānaka housing project that will provide affordable rentals to seniors has received a $100,000 grant from a local trust that assists people in need in the Upper Clutha. The housing project, which is being developed and managed by Queenstown Lakes Housing Community Trust (QLCHT), received the six-figure … Read more

Awards and Recognition – Site Safe Announces 2025 Health and Safety Award Finalists

Source: Site Safe Site Safe today announced the finalists for its 2025 Health and Safety Awards, celebrating excellence in workplace safety across Aotearoa New Zealand. The finalists, representing a diverse range of industries, will now compete at the largest health and safety event of the year, the Evening of Celebration, for top honours at a gala … Read more

Second arrest over Middlemore firearms incident

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A second person has appeared in court over a firearms incident at Middlemore Hospital earlier this month. An investigation has been ongoing since 4 January, when a firearm was allegedly fired from a vehicle. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers says the Counties Manukau Offender Prevention Team executed a search warrant … Read more

Have you seen Thomas Basire?

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Hutt Valley man who has been missing for two months. Thomas Basire, 28, was last seen near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave, walking on the stop bank towards Petone on 24 … Read more

Fatal crash: SH1, Wellsford

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wellsford this morning. The crash occurred at around 8.20am on State Highway 1, involving a truck and vehicle. Sadly, the driver of the vehicle has died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has been examining the scene … Read more

Parliament must condemn hateful ‘hotline’ targeting Israeli visitors

Source: ACT Party Responding to the Palestinian Solidarity Network’s ‘hotline’ for reporting Israeli soldiers holidaying in New Zealand, ACT MP Simon Court says: “John Minto and his followers, in their pursuit of Israeli tourists, would create a real-life version of the Hunger Games movies. Their undisguised antisemitic behaviour is not acceptable in a liberal democracy like New … Read more

The State of the Nation

Source: ACT Party The Haps Public hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill have begun. David Seymour kicked off proceedings, throwing down the gauntlet on equal rights and fielding questions from hostile MPs. His submission to the Justice Committee is a must-watch. Even people who say there should be no bill seem to want the debate. … Read more

Reminder: State Highway 1 Blenheim roundabout resurfacing to begin next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Two busy Blenheim roundabouts will be resealed next week. The State Highway 1/State Highway 6 Nelson Street roundabout will be the first to be resurfaced with night works planned from Sunday, 2 February until Tuesday, 4 February, between 7 pm and 5 am. During this time the roundabout will be … Read more

Crash closes access to State Highway 2 at Silverstream

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 28 January 2025 9:32 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Access to and from State Highway 2 is following a crash on Silverstream Bridge this morning. The incident was reported around nine am this morning. While State Highway 2 remains open, Silverstream Bridge is closed to traffic in both … Read more

Employment indicators: December 2024 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: December 2024 – 28 January 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the December 2024 month (compared with the November 2024 month) were: all industries – up 0.1 percent (2,615 jobs) to … Read more

Business Appointments – Fusion5 appoints CEO for New Zealand

Source: NZ news tips Message: 28 January 2025 – Wellington, New Zealand. Australasian business solutions company Fusion5 has announced the appointment of Kristy Brown as Chief Executive Officer for its New Zealand operations. The appointment will see Fusion5 Australia and New Zealand led respectively by Sven Martin and Kristy Brown. Martin took on the initial Australia/New … Read more

Fire Safety – Restricted fire season begins for Porirua and Kāpiti Coast

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas from 8am today, until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire must go to checkitsalright.nz and apply for a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. … Read more

Events – Firefighters Compete at UFBA South Island Waterway Challenge

Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer already and they all require one thing – lots of water and brave people to put it there! Firefighting relies on timing, technical expertise, and … Read more

Crash blocks Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Fergusson Drive is currently blocked near the Silverstream Bridge following a crash. The two-vehicle crash occurred just before 9am. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Information sought following incident in Palmerston North bar

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are investigating a reported stabbing in Palmerston North last night and would like to speak to witnesses. Police were called to a bar on Main Street about 11:30pm, after reports of an altercation between a small group of people. Upon arrival one person was located with a stab … Read more

“Something is very wrong in our society and economy” – NZCTU Workforce Survey shows people fear for future

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Insecurity in work, housing, and health among working people has emerged as the key finding from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi’s 2025 annual Mood of the Workforce survey. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff says the survey, which polled more than 1900 people, shows immense … Read more

Dou Yee Enterprises Partners with BIOVIA to provide LIMS and ELN Software Solutions in Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – Dou Yee Enterprises, a prominent global player in high-tech manufacturing and precision engineering, has entered into a strategic partnership with BIOVIA a leader in scientific software solutions. Through this collaboration, Dou Yee will serve as a reseller of BIOVIA Laboratory Information Management … Read more

Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines celebrates milestones, thanks media and content creators at annual Pasasalamat event

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines kicked off 2025 with its annual Pasasalamat event on January 27th at the historic Centro de Turismo Intramuros. Celebrating the vital role of media professionals and content creators, the evening reflected on TPB’s key achievements … Read more

Weather News Update – Sunny Interlude Before Midweek Rain – MetService

Source: MetService UPDATE: Covering period of Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January – MetService is forecasting a quieter weather day on Tuesday before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, the North Island gets a reprieve from the muggy conditions of the past … Read more

Name Release, Fatal crash, Winton Lorneville Highway

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now confirm the name of the woman who died following a two-vehicle crash on Winton Lorneville Highway, Tuesday 21 January. She was Thachawalai Youngdaeng of Thailand. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are … Read more

Release: Nicola Willis prioritises visitors over everyday Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Labour Party In her first announcement as Economic Growth Minister, Nicola Willis chose to loosen restrictions for digital nomads from other countries, rather than focus on everyday Kiwis. “The fact that Nicola Willis is offering benefits to visitors that she won’t even allow New Zealanders, shows exactly where her priorities lie,” Labour’s … Read more

Weather News – Sunny Interlude Before Midweek Rain – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January – MetService is forecasting a quieter weather day on Tuesday before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, the North Island gets a reprieve from the muggy conditions of the past weekend, … Read more

Curtain lifted on illegal cannabis operation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Sergeant Adam Elder, Alexandra Police: A man is before the courts after the curtain was lifted on his cannabis growing operation in Roxburgh, Central Otago. On Friday 17 January Police executed a search warrant at a Roxburgh house, and inside Police located five indoor tents which housed … Read more