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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing an additional $3 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to secure more business events for New Zealand, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “On top of my recent Tourism Boost announcements for a new Australia campaign and a regional fund, we’re giving … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2025 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first global newswire, has been honoured with OPPO’s prestigious ‘Partner of the Year’ award for the second time, following its exemplary performance in OPPO’s rigorous annual vendor evaluation system. Media OutReach Newswire achieved an exceptional … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is launching a petition calling on the Government to extend visa-free travel to visitors from Pacific Island nations. “Aotearoa is part of the family of Pacific nations, and we must remove unfair barriers to entry for our Pacific whānau,” says Green Party spokesperson for Pacific Peoples Teanau Tuiono. “We … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 1, just north of Makirikiri Road, has reopened. The road closed following a 2-vehicle crash just after midday. Detours were available. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is thanking drivers for their support during the closure and is advising people to drive to the conditions and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Interested in what’s happening on the Takitimu North Link project? You’re invited to a community open day to find out about current construction progress and get all the latest news. The Takitimu North Link project team are opening their doors to the public on Saturday 29 March between 10.30am and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Overnight stop/go and lane changes on State Highway 22 between Pukekohe and Paerātā Rise got underway last night, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors complete works to connect a temporary road bypassing construction of the SH22 Paerātā roundabout. Work to connect the temporary road to the existing state … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa · New Zealand This morning a petition signed by almost 13,000 people calling on the Government to abandon plans for corporate tax cuts was delivered to Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis. (ref. https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/say-no-to-corporate-tax-cuts?utm_source=taxjusticeaotearoa ) A recording of the online delivery event is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIl7Ro0CR3c Speakers include: TJA chair Glenn Barclay … Read more
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) The announcement that Government will lower the National Bowel Screening Programme age from 60 to 58 for all New Zealanders still puts us behind other developed countries and, by creating a universal screening age, will exacerbate health inequities for Māori. Te Whare Piki Ora o Māhutonga – the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 March 2025 – On 16 February 2025, more than 800 people gathered at the Creative Secondary School campus in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, China to celebrate the schools’ anniversaries. Participants included school board members, students, parents, alumni, and staff. The event aimed … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2025 – Singapore-based family-run farm and online grocery store, Good Farmer, has officially launched its new grocery shopping website. With a focus on natural ingredients and thoughtfully curated products, the platform aims to simplify grocery shopping while maintaining farm-to-table freshness. Good Farmers Family-Approved Fresh … Read more
Source: Family First Media Release – 10 March 2025 The Midwifery Council have published their third attempt at a Midwifery Scope of Practice, and they continue to cancel common sense and biology. The latest proposal was sent out for feedback last Thursday – ironically, two days before International Women’s Day. They say in their introduction … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2025 – Since June 2024, JustMarkets, a globally recognized broker, has completely transformed its mobile app for traders to access markets with more ease and efficiency. Latest updates have positioned the app as a must-use platform for intuitive experience and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s next large-scale mining operation is on track to begin commercial production by next year, creating 250 local jobs and contributing $350 million to the Coalition Government’s goal of doubling mineral exports revenue to $3 billion by 2035, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. The Snowy River underground gold mine project … Read more
Source: Auckland Council What causes a sinkhole or a tomo? Sinkholes, also known as ‘tomo’, form when soil under the ground surface is eroded by water. This can happen naturally or as a result of human activities. In some cases, they occur naturally due to underground springs or streams. For example, lava tunnels can collapse, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Kris Payne A Hawke’s Bay man is before the courts facing a number of charges, including drug related, after he was arrested following a vehicle stop last week. On Friday 7 March, Police executed an armed vehicle stop on State Highway 50 near … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Hutt Road near the Petone Overbridge. The crash involving a bus and a van was reported at about 10:20am. The road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. No injuries have been reported. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New York and Washington DC later this week for discussions on world affairs and to continue to build New Zealand’s ties with the United States. Mr Peters will hold meetings with members of the Trump Administration including Secretary of State … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today welcomed the publication of Pharmac’s Consumer Engagement Workshop Report. “Increasing availability of medicines has always been a priority of mine. For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr … Read more
Source: ACT Party The Haps The world keeps changing, as Free Press surveyed last week. So far, trade wars have not affected New Zealand or interrupted our usual diet of domestic political stories about lunches and Wellington gossip. That could change quickly and we’ll be watching closely for trade trouble coming to our farmers and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Roading crews resealing parts of State Highway 2 south of Hastings are now working between Waipawa and Pakipaki. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is asking drivers to expect delays to their journey times through this area, with stop/go traffic management in place from today until next Saturday 15 March – … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Mairehau, Christchurch last night. Emergency services were called to an address on Innes Road around 9:15pm. Upon arrival, a man was located with critical injuries. Despite urgent treatment, he … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa A petition signed by more than 10,000 people calling on the government to scrap plans for corporate tax cuts will be delivered at a public online event this Monday morning. (ref. https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/say-no-to-corporate-tax-cuts ) Speakers include economist Ganesh Nana and the event will see the official delivery of the petition, which urges … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2025 – In 2025, global markets are navigating a phase of economic uncertainty as potential inflationary pressures induced by trade tariffs, shifting central bank policy, and geopolitical risk shape trading conditions. Traders who integrate fundamental analysis into their strategies can navigate these … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will get major infrastructure projects underway faster by speeding up land acquisition and delivering fairer payments for landowners, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Land Information Minister Chris Penk say. “The Government is committed to a strong pipeline of critical infrastructure projects to boost economic growth and productivity. While the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Initiatives announced this week underscore the Government’s commitment to fix New Zealand’s broken healthcare system, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“We are relentlessly focused on improving health outcomes and ensuring Kiwis have access to timely, quality healthcare.“That’s why we are spending more on health than ever before – a record $30 billion … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Police have determined that there were no suspicious circumstances relating to the death of a man in Wairoa on Wednesday 5 March. Emergency services had been called to the Lucknow Street address about 4pm, and the man was pronounced dead at the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government International Women’s Day is a great opportunity for businesses to use the Gender Pay Gap Toolkit to drive down the gender pay gap, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says. “The gender pay gap sits at 8.2 percent and the Retirement Commission has found a 36 percent gap in the amount women … Read more