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Source: New Zealand Government This week marks a significant step in the delivery of healthcare services for the northern region with the opening of the final ward of Tōtara Haumaru, the country’s newest hospital facility on Auckland’s North Shore Hospital campus, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This facility has a critical role in reducing waitlists for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today acknowledged the resignation of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, and thanked her for her service. “Diana was appointed in November 2022, having acted in the role from July 2022. She played a key role as the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The driver of a stolen vehicle has landed in court after a search of the vehicle he was driving found a number of zip-lock bags containing methamphetamine. At about 10.25pm, Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling on Dawson Road, Ōtara. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector … Read more
Source: Samsung Samsung ships over 38 tons of e-waste to New Zealand for responsible recycling AUCKLAND, NZ – February 14, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that it has fulfilled its commitment to addressing the growing e-waste crisis in the Pacific Islands. In partnership with Blue Orca and Echo, Samsung New … Read more
Source: IHC New Zealand Funded annual health checks for people with intellectual disability will prevent more than 100 deaths a year and significantly reduce hospital admissions, saving $16.5 million annually – more than enough to cover the $13 million cost of the checks themselves, says IHC New Zealand. In a New Zealand Medical Journal article … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended. Fireworks will also be prohibited in Strath Taieri, which … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers are reminded to allow extra time travelling on SH1 through Timaru over the next few months as work starts on a new Timaru District Council watermain near the Showgrounds on Monday, 17 February. Evans St, between Grants Road and Waimataitai Street, is the area affected. (See map below). The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Key maintenance works will see upcoming closures on two busy Auckland state highways. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) asks people to plan ahead and allow additional time for their journeys if traveling during these works. State Highway 1 – Central Motorway Junction night closures (10pm to 5am) A full … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Roading crews are making good progress on the SH2 road rebuild (rehabilitation) in Waipawa between Victoria Street and Tamumu Road. The first stage of work, installing kerb and channel, has now been finished with more than 360 metres of concrete poured in the installation. The focus now shifts to the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency When the sun continues to shine, road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty are continuing to make significant progress on many worksites. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and its contractors are completing an ambitious programme to improve safety and resilience of the state highway network, making the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis thought it was the perfect time to celebrate today, while 230 people lost their jobs. Her press release titled ‘Manufacturing increase welcomed’ landed as the people of Tokoroa are only just coming to terms with the closure of the Kinleith paper mill. “Talk about tone deaf. People … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party It’s been revealed that Muslim students have been misled on the Government’s school lunches, which were claimed to be halal. “It’s unacceptable that our Muslim students were served a meal that David Seymour’s lunch provider said was halal, when it fact it wasn’t,” Labour’s Ethnic Communities Spokesperson Jenny Salesa said. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Officers who attempted to stop a vehicle in Drury have taken a homemade weapon off the streets after the driver fled from Police. At about 2.50pm yesterday, Police signalled for a vehicle on Great South Road to stop, however it failed to do so and continued on towards Papakura. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – Energea has introduced three tech kits to keep you powered for life in motion: the Essential Kit, Travel Kit, and Voyager Kit. Offering a powerful arsenal of tech solutions for digital nomads, these three uniquely tailored packages are perfect for content creators, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Statement attributable to Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura: Police is issuing a statement of record regarding a media report concerning a private trip to China by Police staff in late 2024. A media report claims the tour was organised by a government entity and a dinner was hosted by a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Māori tourism now contributes more than $1 billion a year to economic growth, boosting jobs and incomes across the country, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.Released today at Te Pā Tū, the tourism business of Tauhara North No. 2 Trust near Rotorua, the Value of Māori Tourism report shows Māori tourism … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand. Some of the ornate elements present today were part of the earliest purpose-built arcade in the country dating back to 1899. A jewel of Auckland’s retail heritage at 233 Queen Street, the arcade has caught the … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Watercare’s Central Interceptor project has passed an historic milestone with the southern half of the 16.2 kilometre tunnel (Blockhouse Bay south to Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant) going live. Watercare is now one step closer to the goal of cleaner waterways and beaches for central Auckland. A formal event was held on 14 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Location: Waitematā The 22-year-old woman reported missing from West Auckland this morning has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank those members of the public who provided information, which assisted in locating her. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL OSI
Source: Green Party The hundreds of jobs lost needlessly as a result of the Kinleith Mill paper production closure will have a devastating impact on the Tokoroa community – something that could have easily been avoided. “If our regions are to not only survive but thrive, they are going to need much more support than … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Food prices increase 1.9 percent in January – 14 February 2025 – Food prices across Aotearoa New Zealand rose 1.9 percent in January 2025, following a 0.1 percent increase in December 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. This is the largest monthly rise in the cost of food … Read more
Source: PSA The resignation of director-general of health Dr Diana Sarfati is a further symptom of the Government’s chaotic mismanagement and underfunding of the health system, the PSA says. PSA Acting National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says Dr Sarfati’s resignation will create more turmoil in an overstretched health system being put under further pressure by the Government’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can advise that the section of the Southern Motorway closed after this morning’s fatal crash has reopened. Southbound lanes have been closed for much of the morning near the Greenlane interchange on State Highway 1. Police acknowledge the public’s understanding with the closures, as it has been a … Read more
Source: Te Pati Maori Today Te Pāti Māori MP for Te Tai Tokerau, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, released her members bill that will see the return of tamariki and mokopuna Māori from state care back to te iwi Māori. This bill will establish an independent authority that asserts and protects the rights promised in He Whakaputanga and … Read more
Source: Etu Union Union members are devastated to learn that Oji Fibre Solutions is set to close the paper manufacturing operations at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa. The closure will result in the loss of at least 230 jobs, with significant downstream impacts on the wider local community. E tū senior delegate Ian Farall believes the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government continues to tear apart New Zealand’s health leadership, sacking or forcing the resignation of our top medical experts. “I am concerned to hear of the resignation of the Director-General of Heath Dr Diana Sarfati today,” acting Labour health spokesperson Peeni Henare said. “Christopher Luxon thinks a purge of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed a lift in manufacturing activity, saying it is further evidence that the economy has started to turn around. The BNZ and Business NZ today reported their performance manufacturing index (PMI) had risen to its highest level since September 2022.“The increase from 46.2 in December to … Read more