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Source: New Zealand Labour Party Kiwis aren’t feeling any better off despite figures showing a very slight growth in GDP in the December quarter. “Let’s not pretend this means life is getting easier for most people, New Zealand’s economy still shrank overall in 2024,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “The construction sector, which is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey attended a sod turning today to officially mark the start of construction on a new mental health facility at Hillmorton Campus. “This represents a significant step in modernising mental health services in Canterbury,” Mr Brown says. “Improving health infrastructure is a … Read more
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that the economy grew by 0.7% ending the very deep recession seen over the past year, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “Even though GDP grew in the three months to December, our economy is still 1.1% smaller … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People traveling northbound on State Highway 1 Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata – Transmission Gully need to be ready for night-time resurfacing works this weekend. From 5 pm on Sunday, 23 March through to 6 am on Monday, 24 March, road workers will complete resurfacing works north of the Waitangirua … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed confirmation the economy has turned the corner. Stats NZ reported today that gross domestic product grew 0.7 per cent in the three months to December following falls in the June and September quarters. “We know many families and businesses are still suffering the after-effects of … Read more
Source: Kiwibank – Analysis by Jarrod Kerr My odds are stacked, I’ll go back to black – Amy Winehouse Red, black, red, and now back in black. We are crawling out of recession. After some painful falls in activity over the second half of last year, the Kiwi economy ended 2024 on a better note. … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) scientists are part of an international team developing a low-cost diagnostic tool that could significantly improve food crop production in developing countries. The rapid test uses a combination of chemistries to identify plant disease and will allow growers to remove unhealthy plants in the field … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway in the country – has been completed this week as part of a wider programme of work aimed at improving the safety and resilience of … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A $4 million donation from Canadian philanthropist John McCall MacBain has boosted a major scholarship programme for exceptional postgraduate students with the potential to be future leaders for New Zealand. It will ensure the programme can continue long-term, potentially forever. The endowed donation was announced at the launch of the … Read more
Source: Auckland Council HER festival is hosting a celebration of Myers Park. Bring your daughters, mothers, aunties and female friends! Sparkling with new light projections, art, birdsong, dancing, inspiration and 344 trees (24 newly planted), the park is the venue for Into the Night on Saturday 5 April from 4pm until 10.30pm. With enhanced park … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The journey to Whangamatā for Beach Hop this year should be smooth cruising with the majority of road maintenance works completed in the Coromandel. The event starts on Wednesday 26 March finishing up in Whangamatā on Sunday 30 March. “Any ongoing work will be paused on the cruise route for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules has delivered specialised medical chairs to Samoa. The five bulky chairs are designed for patients receiving chemotherapy or dialysis treatment and were donated by Christchurch’s Forté Health Hospital. The delivery was facilitated by Rotary New Zealand. The Hercules left RNZAF Base … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says that New Zealand dairy has been linked to deforestation inside the wildlife reserve featured in David Attenborough’s orangutan documentary, Secret Lives of Orangutans. The organisation says that it is deeply concerned by news that two companies exporting to New Zealand have been sourcing palm kernel from a mill known to be … Read more
Source: Fonterra Operating profit: NZ $1,107 million, up 16% Profit after tax: NZ $729 million, up 8% Earnings per share: 44 cents per share, up 10% Return on capital: 10.2% down from 13.4% Interim dividend, fully imputed: 22 cents per share Forecast Farmgate Milk Price range narrows: NZ $9.70 – $10.30 per kgMS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Dental Association The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) encourages Kiwis of all ages to use World Oral Health Day as an opportunity to commit to better oral health habits. “Small daily actions can lead to a lifetime of healthier smiles and improved overall health and well-being,” says NZDA Colgate Oral Health Promotion Manager, … Read more
Source: ASB ASB has today reduced several of its fixed home lending rates by up to 20 basis points, marking the bank’s fifth fixed rate mortgage drop in 2025. ASB is reducing its 6-month rate by 10 basis points from 5.89% to 5.79%, while the longer-term 4-and-5-year rates have dropped to 5.59% and 5.69% respectively. … Read more
Source: Robert Half 81% of New Zealand workers are concerned about redundancies occurring at their company in 2025 37% of workers prioritise their job security ahead of pay this year To prepare for possible redundancy, 47% of workers are pursuing further training to improve their marketability, while 54% are passively looking for a new job … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Loburn on 1 March He was 66-year-old Wayne Charles Harrison also known as Harry, from Richmond, Tasman Police extend our condolences to his friends and family. Enquiries to determine the … Read more
Source: InternetNZ A recent Internet Insights survey conducted by InternetNZ has revealed that a large majority of New Zealanders (68%) are worried about the potential malicious use of AI and the lack of regulation surrounding it. While only 10% of respondents expressed more excitement than concern, 44% reported feeling more concerned than excited. InternetNZ Chief Executive … Read more
Source: InternetNZ New Internet Insights research released by InternetNZ shows a massive number of New Zealanders are concerned about young children accessing inappropriate content online. A staggering 71% of New Zealanders surveyed said they are either extremely or very concerned about young children accessing inappropriate content – making it the top concern for the fifth year … Read more
Source: InternetNZ InternetNZ’s annual insights survey has revealed that misinformation remains a top concern for New Zealanders online for the sixth consecutive year. The results from a survey of 1001 New Zealanders showed that misleading or inaccurate information is a cause of significant concern for 61% of the population, with an additional 26% being somewhat concerned. … Read more
Source: InternetNZ A recent InternetNZ survey has found that only a third of New Zealanders know where to report harmful, dangerous, or concerning online content. Internet Insights, an annual survey, revealed that only 35% of people know which organisations, websites or agencies to go to if they need to report something. The percentage has dropped for … Read more
Source: InternetNZ A study commissioned by InternetNZ found that New Zealanders are spending more time online than ever, with 50% of respondents spending four or more hours of their leisure time on the Internet each day. Internet Insights is an annual survey of New Zealanders’ habits, concerns and awareness of the online world, and has seen … Read more
Source: CoreLogic As more new and existing borrowers begin to benefit from lower mortgage rates following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) cutting cycle, market turnover levels and property values should continue to trend higher in the coming months. The ‘Chart of the Month’ from CoreLogic NZ’s March Housing Chart Pack looks at RBNZ … Read more
Source: Office of the Ombudsman Outgoing Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says stiffer penalties may be needed for government agencies that persistently delay the release of official information. Mr Boshier has today released a report about his reflections over the past nine years, on the Official Information Act 1982, along with separate investigations into seven agencies, and … Read more
Source: InternetNZ Nearly half of New Zealanders who have the option to work from home would like to do so more, however the actual number of people working remotely is decreasing. This is according to the latest Internet Insights annual survey conducted by InternetNZ. Vivien Maidaborn, CEO of InternetNZ, believes that while employers are reconsidering work-from-home … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says relations between New Zealand and the United States are on a strong footing, as he concludes a week-long visit to New York and Washington DC today.“We came to the United States to ask the new Administration what it wants from New Zealand, … Read more