New guidance for adventure activity and outdoor recreation providers – managing the risks from natural hazards

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 April 2025 WorkSafe has created new guidance to help adventure activity operators and outdoor recreation providers manage risks from natural hazards such as flooding, landslips, and snowfall. The guidance is relevant for: Adventure activity providers Outdoor recreation providers like schools and tertiary education providers, sports clubs, and recreation venues. Adventure … Read more

Beachside burglars land in court

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A pair of alleged thieves responsible for a string of burglaries in the beachside suburb of Piha are now facing court. Between late January and 10 April, Police has received 14 reports relating to burglary, theft and suspicious activity in the Piha area. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector … Read more

Evnia Partners with Ground Zero Gaming for Exclusive 2025 Season Collaboration

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Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Philips Evnia is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Ground Zero Gaming for the 2025 esports season. This collaboration marks a monumental step in shaping the future of competitive gaming, where both entities combine their strengths to push the boundaries … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Celebrates Earth Month by Transforming Main Street Taxi

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – In celebration of Earth Month this April, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) proudly highlights its continued environmental initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability. HKDL has been committed to adopting renewable energy and recently took innovative steps to convert a vintage amusement … Read more

Release: More must be done to stop children going hungry

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party More children are going hungry and statistics showing children in material hardship continue to get worse. “I’m worried about children in this country, who seem to be becoming more and more of an afterthought by the day,” Labour child poverty reduction spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. “The Government has reversed the … Read more

Ground broken on the first ‘Making Space for Water’ flood resilience projects

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Source: Auckland Council Today marks a major milestone in Auckland’s flood recovery programme, with the official groundbreaking of the first flood resilience (blue-green) projects under Auckland Council’s Making Space for Water programme. The two Māngere projects, including replacing a busy bridge and lifting New Zealand’s largest sewerage pipe, will significantly reduce flood risk for hundreds … Read more

ANZAC Day Events – Art of Remembrance 2025: ANZAC Tribute to New Zealand’s Nurses

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Source: Lindsay Stanley, for Art of Remembrance event on Anzac Eve Annual commemorative event at Kāhui St David’s to mark Anzac Eve with a moving musical tribute featuring Soprano Felicity Tomkins, Michelle Thorne, and friends.   A bronze plaque honouring the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps will be unveiled. 11 April 2025 – Auckland, New … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Gore

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Gore on Saturday 5 April. He was 18-year-old Cyris Michael Wakefield, of Charlton, Gore. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Police are working to determine the circumstances of … Read more

Media advisory: Police Media Centre closing at 6pm, Saturday 12 April

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The Police Media Centre will close at 6pm on Saturday 12 April due to staffing constraints. Prior to that time, we will be operating with reduced staff numbers and prioritising urgent/serious incidents. After 6pm, information on any significant public safety issues will be released proactively. The centre will reopen … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Linton

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on Tennent Drive/SH57, southwest of Linton on 21 March. He was 64-year-old Patrick Arundel-Lambert from Cloverlea. Police extend our condolences during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more

Upwell Scaffolding for Safe and Reliable Access Solutions

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Upwell Scaffolding, a proudly New Zealand-owned business, is quickly becoming a trusted name in the scaffolding industry, offering dependable and tailored access solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across the region. Upwell Scaffolding stands out for its commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and on-time project delivery. Whether … Read more

Auckland overnight motorway closures 13 – 17 April 2025

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Thursday, 17 April 2025. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday. Daily updated closure information(external link) Unless otherwise stated, closures … Read more

New High Court Judge appointed

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Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Simon Mount KC as a High Court Judge. Justice Mount graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Laws in 1996 and a Master of Laws in 2000, having been a High Court judges’ clerk from 1995-1996. From 1997-1999 Justice Mount was a … Read more

Greens continue to call for Pacific Visa Waiver

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Source: Green Party The Green Party recognises the extension of visa allowances for our Pacific whānau as a step in the right direction but continues to call for a Pacific Visa Waiver.  “The Greens continue to call for our Pacific neighbours to be granted Visa Waiver status as a necessary step to strengthen and honour … Read more

Police acknowledge sentence of Jimmy Heremaia

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Jimmy Heremaia in the High Court at Napier today. We are pleased to see justice done for Ariki’s family, who have been such fierce advocates for her since her death. We know no sentence … Read more

Health AWARDS – ProCare and Unitec recognise Top Pacific Nurses

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Source: ProCare ProCare in partnership with Unitec, is pleased to announce the winners of the Top Pacific Nurse award for the 2024 academic year – Katerina Alapae and Seluvaia Havea. The winners were presented their awards at the Pacific Graduation Dinner on Thursday 3 April, where graduates who had completed the Pacific Nursing programme were … Read more

Health – Nelson’s hands-on message to Te Whatu Ora over patient safety – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation More than 200 people are expected to make a chain around Nelson Hospital on Saturday, to demand a new hospital immediately and enough staff to care for the community. Nelson residents will go hand-in-hand with unions New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO), Public Service Association (PSA) and … Read more

New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – Stats NZ media release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – 11 April 2025 – Total glacier ice volumes in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased by 42 percent between 2005 and 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “This 22 km3 decrease between 2005 and 2023 is equivalent to 37 percent of … Read more

New partnerships for social housing

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).“In Budget 2024, the Government committed $140 million in new funding for 1,500 new social homes to be provided by CHPs. We are on track to … Read more

Man arrested after Kawerau station damaged

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Kawerau Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Al Fenwick: A 30-year-old man has been taken into custody following an incident in Kawerau this morning. About 2.50am, a person attempted to gain entry to the Kawerau Police Station, where an officer was inside, by smashing windows and attempting to … Read more

Have your say on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill

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Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Justice Committee is calling for submissions on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill with a closing date of 11:59pm on 22 May 2025.MIL OSI MIL OSI

ACT welcomes wider recognition of New Zealand’s veterans

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Source: ACT Party Responding to changes announced today to recognise more former defence personnel as veterans, ACT Veterans spokesperson Mark Cameron said: “This is a long overdue gesture of respect for those brave men and women who stepped up for our country. “For too long, the definition of a ‘veteran’ under the law has been … Read more

Release: Longer wait for treatment under National

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party New Zealanders have waited longer to get an appointment with a specialist and to get elective surgery under the National Government. Health data released today shows the Government is failing to ensure New Zealanders can get hospital treatment when they need it. “National’s chaotic job cuts and underfunding have taken … Read more

More children going hungry under Coalition govt

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Source: Green Party The Government yesterday released its annual child poverty statistics, and by its own admission, more tamariki across Aotearoa are now living in material hardship. “The Government should be ashamed of the fact that more children are going without enough food and bare essentials under their watch,” says Green Party Social Development spokesperson … Read more

Auckland insights from the 2024 Quality of Life survey

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Source: Auckland Council Detailed regional results from the 2024 Quality of Life survey are now available, providing more insight into how Aucklanders are faring. The survey is carried out every two years and collects information on a range of current and topical issues relevant to wellbeing. 2,524 Aucklanders aged 18 and over took part last … Read more

More former defence personnel to be recognised as veterans

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government will introduce legislation to recognise more former soldiers, sailors and aviators as veterans and will establish a new national day of tribute, commemorated by an annual awards ceremony, Veterans Minister Chris Penk has announced.“The Government takes seriously its responsibility to honour and uphold the legacy of our veterans. We’ve … Read more

New mental health and addictions facility officially opened in Whangārei

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Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today officially opened Manaia House, a new community mental health and addictions facility in the heart of Whangārei. “Today marks a significant milestone for the Whangārei community and the wider region, who will soon be able to access mental health … Read more