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Source: New Zealand Labour Party Winston Peters is shopping for smaller ferries after Nicola Willis torpedoed the original deal, which would have delivered new rail enabled ferries next year. “Instead of scoring two ferries for $551 million, Winston Peters has informed us he will progress with two smaller ferries but has no contract, or costs,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is encouraging New Zealanders, particularly in rural areas, to share their views on proposed regulations to improve the management of farm plastic waste, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says. “The proposal – an industry-led initiative – would bring the existing Agrecovery and Plasback programmes into a single national recycling system, … Read more
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announces the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Coutts ONZM as Chair-elect of Mainland Group, the proposed divestment entity of Fonterra’s global Consumer business. An internationally recognised director and executive, Liz is currently Chair of ASX and NZX-listed companies EBOS Group Ltd (ASX/NZX:EBO) and Oceania Healthcare Limited … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A section of State Highway 11 near Haruru has been closed due to a fatal crash. Police are in attendance at the crash involving a truck and vehicle on Puketona Road / State Highway 11. The crash was reported at 2.27pm. Sadly, the driver of the vehicle has died … Read more
Source: Heritage New Zealand A new episode of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s Aotearoa Unearthed series of podcasts looking at archaeology in New Zealand is now available to download. Entitled Queerying Archaeology, podcast host Dr Rosemary Baird talks with the organisation’s Policy Team Archaeologist Victoria Trow, about how taking a queer feminist approach to archaeology … Read more
Source: Port Marlborough Port Marlborough is pleased to acknowledge the Government’s announcement today with the news that cabinet has confirmed the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029. For the past 15 months following the cancellation of the iReX project, Port Marlborough has collaborated with government to develop options that will ensure … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Online casinos are illegally targeting Māori through influencer content – and Hāpai Te Hauora is backing the DIA’s crackdown as a crucial first step in protecting our communities. Recent reports have revealed a surge in Māori influencers being used to promote online casinos – a tactic that directly exploits Māori communities already … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 31st March – Thursday 3rd April – As another month with below-average rainfall comes to a close, MetService is forecasting a wet and warm second half of the week. This is as a large weather system approaches from the Tasman Sea, bringing with it much-needed rainfall to parched areas … Read more
Source: Workers First Union Despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue through mediation, IPL continues to offer the bonus only to non-union employees, a decision that Workers First says is unlawful under the Employment Relations Act 2000. “Our members are taking strike action today after being denied the same rights as their colleagues because they’ve chosen … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation On Tuesday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) BUPA members will be making a stand on behalf of their communities over fears planned restructuring will harm the safety of residents. The rally is part of a response to proposed nationwide changes by BUPA and other major aged … Read more
Source: Walk Without Fear Trust The Walk Without Fear Trust strongly supports the Government’s newly announced sentencing reforms aimed at ensuring real consequences for serious crime and repeat offending. The Trust, which advocates for safer communities, justice for victims, and proportionate, meaningful consequences for offenders, believes the reforms are a vital step toward deterring repeat … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The first results from the 2025 National Road Freight Survey show that 79 per cent of road freight industry participants agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that “the delay in replacing the Cook Strait ferries is a major risk for the road freight industry and New Zealand economy”. … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 31 March 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is opening access to its Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) following a comprehensive public consultation. On 27 March 2025 the Reserve Bank Board approved revised access criteria for the ESAS, the payments and settlement system used … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing for information from the public in relation to a number of serious assaults in Hastings. Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley says Police were called to a disorder involving a large number of people fighting on King Street at around 3.30am on Sunday 30 March. “Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislander connecting New Zealanders and their goods. Cabinet today agreed the package which Mr Peters says will deliver the appropriate ships and infrastructure for the job at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2, Waikino is curerntly closed while emergency services respond to a crash. The two-vehicle crash happened near School Road, and was reported just before 1pm. Initial indicications are that there are serious injuries. Detours are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 17 December 2021Last updated 17 December 2021 Print Share This section provides information to help you submit your December 2021 Single Data Return (SDR). It also contains a summary of changes for the April 2022 SDR.This section provides information to help you submit your December 2021 Single Data Return … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 30 March 2022Last updated 30 March 2022 Print Share This section provides information to help you submit your April 2022 Single Data Return (SDR). It also contains a summary of changes for the April 2022 SDR.This section provides information to help you submit your April 2022 Single Data Return … Read more
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia kotahi mai ki te ao nei Kia kotahi mai ki te whenua nei Kia kotahi mai ki nga wai e rere nei Kia kotahi mai ki te hauora Ko te whakakotahitanga a te hāpori o Kaitaia, te kaupapa o te rā, anei e tū ake te whakatinanatanga o te … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Te Kūiti’s Great New Zealand Muster is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the sheep and the farmers, and the invaluable role they play in our communities and regional economies, says Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson. Mr Patterson, known as the ‘Minister for Wool’, joined the front of the Great NZ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Motorsport fans heading to the 2025 ITM Taupō Super 440 event next month should plan ahead and be prepared for heavy traffic on the roads as people and vehicles converge in the central North Island. The event will be held at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 11 to Sunday … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government should work with other countries to press the Myanmar military regime to stop its bombing campaign especially while the country recovers from the devastating earthquake. “Labour welcomes the Government’s contribution of $2 million to earthquake relief efforts but it is imperative there is international pressure on the junta … Read more
Source: Auckland Council With over 100 books in 10 languages, Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and writing in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves. Currently running in several schools in Tāmaki Makaurau, South Auckland writer and teacher David Riley leads … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s announcement that it will consult on improvements to the highly productive lands policy, acknowledging the need for a more targeted and practical approach. “The highly productive lands policy was well-intentioned but is causing difficulties for some farmers,” says Federated Farmers elite soils spokesperson David Birkett. “While we … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 31 March 2025 – Today the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Te Pūtea Matua appeared before the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) for their banking inquiry and discussed the wide range of initiatives underway to support and improve competition in the banking sector. Chair Neil Quigley, Acting Governor Christian … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA has agreed with Health NZ Te Whatu Ora that the planned restructure of three directorates will stop and that the litigation relating to these restructures is withdrawn. The restructuring of the National Public Health Service and two directorates in the Planning Funding and Outcomes business unit – Data and Analytics and Community … Read more
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners Hires Brian Senior and Gretta Svendsen to Double-Down on Public Sector and Accelerate Growth SAP NEWSBYTE – March 31, 2025 – SAP today announced it has strengthened its leadership team in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) with two strategic appointments, accelerating momentum in one of its fastest-growing cloud markets. Brian … Read more