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Source: Zero Waste Network The Waimate incinerator project will not proceed as planned. The sale and purchase agreement for the land has lapsed, and the landowner has said the incinerator does not meet its plans for future growth. The incinerator “Project Kea” by South Island Resource Recovery Ltd has been opposed by the Zero Waste … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New resilience work recently got underway on State Highway 1 in Marlborough, south of Blenheim at Dashwood. The start date for the second stage of this work has now been brought forward to start on Monday, 17 February to help avoid the upcoming grape harvest, says NZ Transport Agency Waka … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to rebuild a section of State Highway 2 (SH2) at night near Snodgrass Road has finished 2 weeks ahead of schedule, with the team wrapping things up last week. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) would like to thank people for their patience and our contractor Fulton Hogan for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 11 February 2025 12:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Two stretches of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing overnight for 4 nights next week for resurfacing. The stretch between Prebensen Drive and Taradale Road will be resurfaced first, overnight on 17 and 18 February (next … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The State Highway Summer Maintenance programme remains in full swing with State Highway 1 between Newlands and Tawa the next in line for attention over the next month. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Wellington / Top of the South for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says to date it has … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay today hosted a Lamb barbecue to mark National Lamb Day (15 February 2025) for farmers, industry representatives, MPs, and media at Parliament. “As we celebrate National Lamb Day, parliament honours the legacy of early sector pioneers and acknowledges the hard work and resilience of our farmers, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) New Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online. Today is Safter Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences. To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our partner … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Andrew Saunders: A 34-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Turipapa Tukere, who died following an altercation in Ngāruawāhia on 27 December. The man was arrested this morning, following two search warrants in Hamilton carried out with the assistance of … Read more
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation It takes a special kind of human to load up a small motorbike, with a top speed of 80 km/hr, and head off from one end of the country to the other. But that’s exactly what an intrepid group of self-described “Mild Hogs” all on the wrong side of 50, are doing … Read more
Source: Save the Children Save the Children is searching for passionate young changemakers to join Generation Hope New Zealand, an inspiring youth leadership programme that empowers rangatahi aged 14 – 18 to take action for children’s rights and global issues. Now more than ever, young people need the support, skills, and opportunities to make their voices … Read more
Source: Ministry of Social Development People in the disability community are invited to have their say in a six-week consultation that begins this week and runs until 24 March 2025. Disability Support Services was transferred from the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) last year, after an Independent Review recommended … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Research on the impacts of Covid-19 highlights high death rates among Pacific people in Aotearoa and the need to provide better support in the future. A report has just been publicly released – Pacific contribution to the New Zealand COVID-19 response – Strengths, Weaknesses and Missed Opportunities. It notes that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 11 February 2025 9:25 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Contractors will soon be carrying out essential repairs to the State Highway 2 (SH2) rail crossing near the Hewletts Road/Maunganui Road/Golf Road roundabout. Due to the nature of the repairs, and to enable them to be completed in shortest … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 10 February 2025 5:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises the eastward shift of the two southbound lanes on State Highway 1 between the BP motorway service centre and Drury Interchange previously planned for tonight as part of the SH1 Papakura to Drury … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are making good progress with the investigation into the circumstances that led to a woman being found in a Christchurch park with critical injuries. The woman was found at the Richmond Village Green on Wednesday 5 February. She was transported to hospital, where she remains. Her condition is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the new daily attendance dashboard is now live. “The attendance dashboard will facilitate the daily recording and publication of student attendance,” says Mr Seymour. “This is an example of Phase 2 of the government’s Attendance Action Plan to ensure that schools, the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Detective Sergeant Stacey Bailey-Tran: Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old woman in relation to a fatal vehicle incident on Nuffield Avenue, Marewa on 27 December 2024. The woman was arrested in Hastings yesterday afternoon. She is due to appear in the Napier District Court on 20 … Read more
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) One month in and QV operation manager James Wilson says 2025 is already shaping up to be an intriguing year for the housing market – though you wouldn’t necessarily know it from looking at our latest figures. The latest QV House Price Index shows that residential property values have once again … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BA DEN, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newsdwire – 10 February 2025 – During the recent Lunar New Year, images capturing packed crowds at the foot of Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh resembling an emotive abstract painting, have created a sensation. These photos, shared hundreds of thousands of times by Vietnamese social media … Read more
Source: ACT Party The Haps The country turned 185 on Thursday, but not everyone wanted to celebrate and debate. David Seymour’s address is here. They turned their backs and took his microphone, but nobody actually tried to argue that division based on ancestry is better than liberal democracy. Spaghetti Government Just over a year ago the New … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings Limited (HKSE: 242) today announced a management agreement with Xi’an Yang’s Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (Xi’an Yang’s Real Estate) to open its first Artyzen Hotels and Resorts luxury … Read more
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury For many decades, Ara Institute of Canterbury has enjoyed strong connections with Lanzhou City University in Gansu province, north-west China. The relationship grew out of the sister-city relationship between Christchurch and Gansu Province. Lanzhou City, on the banks of the Yellow River is the capital of the province. During a visit … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – DFI Retail Group (‘the Group’) today announced the appointment of Yoep Man (Yoep) as Chief Executive Officer for 7-Eleven for South China, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, effective immediately. In his new role, Yoep will lead the strategic direction and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Special Minds is proud to introduce a new platform in Singapore that offers a much-needed solution for families with children and youths who have special or learning needs. As the country’s first platform dedicated to 1:1 special needs matching, Special Minds provides … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Go-to Print Singapore, formerly known as Mandarin Art Printing, a trusted name in Singapore’s printing industry, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary. As it marks this milestone, the company reflects on its journey from a traditional offset printer to a modern, customer-focused printing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Helping the Public Understand Legal Definitions and Consequences of Criminal Charges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – HKFindLawyer.com, a leading legal information platform, has launched a Criminal Offences Glossary to help the public better understand various criminal charges under Hong Kong law. This new resource provides … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cutting of digital staff in our health system will put patients at risk and leave hospitals vulnerable to cyber-attack. Feedback from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora staff on proposed redundancies in data and digital staff reveals deep concerns about a ‘fail early, fail often, succeed over time’ strategy. … Read more