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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that essential maintenance work will take place overnight on State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound between Fanshawe Street and Greenlane interchange on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April between 10pm and 5am. There will be a full closure of southbound lanes from … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation “The people have spoken, and it is a big fat no to that bill,” says New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku. Parliament’s Justice Committee has released its report into the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and has recommended it does not proceed. … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands Limited in its recall of Pams brand Afghan Oat Baked Bars as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). “The concern with these oat bars is that some metal from manufacturing equipment may have got into the product during the production … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Judith Collins will travel to the United States next week to attend the 40th Space Symposium.“I’m looking forward to returning to the Space Symposium to continue championing New Zealand as the place to do space-related business,” Ms Collins says.“The Symposium draws companies and government representatives from around the world, … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 04 April 2025 Tēnā koutou katoa It’s great to see so many people here interested in tourism that’s sustainable for the environment and the communities we live in. The Government is focused on economic growth – tourism on the land that DOC manages is a key part of that. I know … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – On April 4, 2025, OH!SOME officially enters the Vietnam market, with its very first store opening at Crescent Mall in Ho Chi Minh City. OH!SOME OH!SOME, as a one-stop trendy retail brand, benefits from primary business focus on fashion … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can advise one person has died following a collision between a train and vehicle in Penrose. The crash occurred at the level crossing on Maurice Road at around 2pm. Sadly, despite medical assistance the sole occupant of the vehicle has died at the scene. No injuries have been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s constant restructuring is not only putting the lives of patients at risk but is traumatising staff, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO). Chief executive Paul Goulter says NZNO members are disillusioned as critical events and serious issues continue to occur daily … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Almost 12 years after the passing of Herds of Special Interest (HOSI) legislation, the formal process that will look into designating New Zealand’s first HOSI has begun, Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has announced. “Hunters are one of the biggest conservation tools we have in New Zealand, and we are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a collision between a train and vehicle on Maurice Road in Penrose. The incident occurred near the intersection with Station Road at around 2pm. Emergency services are responding to the scene. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area. Further information will be released as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Following a post-mortem examination, Police can confirm the death of a man in Northland, Wellington is being treated as a homicide, and we are appealing to the public for information. The deceased is 65-year-old Simon Bird, who lived at the Albemarle Road property … Read more
Source: Whitireia and WelTec On Wednesday 2 April Whitireia and WelTec proudly celebrated the achievements of graduating ākonga (students) from the School of Health and Wellbeing, Pacific Health, Social Practice, and Te Wānanga Māori at a ceremony held at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. This special occasion marked the first of two graduation ceremonies in April, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force Twelve further factors, in addition to the direct causes, have been identified as contributing to the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, the final Court of Inquiry report has found. Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui ran aground with 75 people on board in Samoa whilst conducting a hydrographic survey of … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: December 2024 quarter – 4 April 2025 – Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: December 2024 quarter presents information on one subset of Māori businesses that contribute to our country’s economy. This release includes data on Māori authorities and related businesses. It … Read more
Source: NIWA March was dry for most parts of New Zealand, and warm for the South Island, according to the Monthly Climate Summary issued by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). Below normal rainfall or well below normal rainfall was observed across much of the North Island, and northern, western and inland parts … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to check their smoke alarms are working when daylight saving ends on Sunday 6 April. Community Education Manager Tom Ronaldson says the routine for New Zealanders on Sunday morning is simple – wake up after enjoying an extra hour’s sleep, and check … Read more
Source: Hutt City Council Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says securing funding and signing final agreements for the transformational Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi project is a once-in-a-generation deal for the city. “We’ve pushed hard to get this over the line, and today, we can say with confidence: funding is secured, agreements are signed, … Read more
Source: Save the Children Food cuts this month and an earthquake that has devastated Myanmar and parts of Thailand will exacerbate living conditions for more than 110,000 refugees living along the Thai-Myanmar border and could force some children out of school, Save the Children said. Due to budget shortfalls, The Border Consortium (TBC), a government and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – VinFast will make its first appearance at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 as the event celebrates its 20th anniversary, showcasing its growing commitment to the Philippines’ electric vehicle market amid the country’s push for sustainable transportation. At MIAS 2025, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who was killed on West Coast Road, Sheffield on Tuesday. He was Robert Alexander McKinley, aged 66, of Ikamatua. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family at this difficult time. The crash remains under investigation. … Read more
Source: ACT Party “The Treaty Principles Bill Select Committee report confirms what ACT has long said. There are no good arguments against people being equal, and more people making bad arguments does not improve them,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “They came in their thousands to oppose the Bill, but only succeeded in showing why … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 4 April 2025 11:56 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises road users that State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range is closed until further notice between Valley View Road and Soldiers Road. A truck carrying a hazardous substance understood to be chlorine, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency More road improvements are coming for Wairarapa with three major road rebuild projects and resurfacing works planned over the next three months. Work is planned for Greytown, Carterton, and Masterton from April through until mid-June, weather permitting. View larger map [PDF, 365 KB] These will be road rebuild works and … Read more
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 Friday, 11 April 2025. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday. Daily updated closure information(external link) Unless otherwise stated, closures … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Check against delivery.Kia ora and thank you so much for inviting me here today. It’s great to be with you all.Can I start by thanking Fran O’Sullivan for her hard work in organising and supporting this annual event and the also NZME for sponsoring the event as always. I’d also like to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Strong interest in the development of a refreshed New Zealand disability strategy has been welcomed by Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston. Membership of the strategy working groups was announced today, drawn from the disabled community, industry and government agencies. The groups will develop actions in the five key areas of education, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 4 April 2025 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi People traveling on State Highway 10 at Kaeo are asked to drive with care, with low lying areas of the state highway expected to flood with the ongoing rain and incoming tide. Where possible, people are asked to delay … Read more