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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has acknowledged today’s High Court decision which saw Janet Dickson’s claims in her case against the Real Estate Agents Authority dismissed.“As a matter of principle, Mrs Dickson chose not to complete the compulsory professional development topic Te Kākano (The Seed) – which introduced real estate professionals … Read more
Source: ACT Party Responding to Te Pāti Māori’s call for an unelected Te Tiriti Commissioner to veto legislation from Parliament, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “ACT would like to thank Te Pāti Māori for being so honest about the fact they don’t support rule by elected Parliament. Ironically, they’ve shown voters electing the next Parliament what’s at … Read more
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) 4 February 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is concerned about any reports of unsafe drone operations near Auckland Airport which have the potential to delay flights. “Unauthorised drone activity is careless and can present a danger to both aviation and public safety,” says Dean Winter, DCE. The CAA … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have put a halt on an alleged crime spree in east Auckland, valued in the thousands. On Monday afternoon, Police caught up with the offender in the Botany area and have so far laid 15 charges. Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, Counties Manukau East Intelligence Manager, says it is … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2025 – VAIO Corporation (Headquarters: Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, President & CEO: Masaki Yamano, hereinafter referred to as “VAIO”), today announced its re-entry into the Singapore market through a partnership with Unified-1 Solutions Pte. Ltd. as the official authorised distributor of VAIO products. This … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Two men have been arrested in relation to the death of a man on Church Street, Ōpōtiki on Saturday morning. Yesterday evening, a 31-year-old patched Mongrel mob member was arrested and charged with murder. He appeared in court this morning and … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Make the most of summer with Auckland Council’s Pool and Leisure Centres, suitable for all ages and comfort levels. Whether you’re after an outdoor pool surrounded by nature, a safe and relaxing ‘women only’ space for working out, a dedicated room for martial arts, or an award-winning fitness instructor to keep you … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Exotic caulerpa can travel quickly over long distances on vessels and equipment, and that’s why it’s been found around the Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf and parts of the Coromandel in popular anchorage locations. It’s a changing situation. By knowing the rules, and where exotic caulerpa has been found, you can help … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises road users to plan ahead for upcoming chipsealing work on State Highway 10 between Mangonui and Taipa, starting Thursday 13 February. Work will be carried out at night over 7 nights, with stop/go traffic management in place, to minimise disruption for road users. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Two new board appointments will bring infrastructure governance experience and capability to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. “The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission is responsible for important work to improve New Zealand’s infrastructure system, including developing the National Infrastructure Plan to be delivered this year. “The Government … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are responding to a serious assault in Birkenhead this afternoon. Just after 2pm, a man was located with injuries on Birkenhead Avenue by a member of the public. Waitematā Field Crime Manager, acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison says an investigation is now underway to determine what has occurred. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Kāinga Ora’s turnaround plan will refocus the agency on its core mission of building and managing government-owned social housing in a financially sustainable way, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.“Kāinga Ora is an important Crown entity, with assets of $47 billion and over $2.5 billion of expenditure each year. It currently owns … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Whānau across the country will benefit from greater access to affordable homes thanks to accelerating $200 million Government investment in Māori housing, says Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. The Minister today announced $200 million in funding will be accelerated into Māori housing projects across the country that will enable the delivery … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Eagle-eyed patrols got more than they bargained for after spotting a wanted man, allegedly carrying a machete down the inside of his pants. Police staff patrolling as part of Operation Waitangi noticed the man, who had a warrant for his arrest, walking along Selwyn Street, Paihia on Sunday afternoon. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Inglewood this morning. The crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle was reported just after 8am. Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene. The road has since reopened. Inquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. … Read more
Source: Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka US climate scientist Professor Alan Robock will deliver a public lecture on 10 February 2025 about the environmental and human impacts of a nuclear winter. Professor Robock is a distinguished professor of climate science in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers University in New Jersey, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, Hutt Valley Area Investigations Manager: Police are appealing for the publics assistance to identify an associate of a Hutt Valley man, missing for over two months. 28-year-old Tom Basire, was last seen wearing the clothing pictured, walking towards Petone on the stop … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man has been charged with murder over a Maungatapere teenager’s death in Otaika last week. Several search warrants have been carried out over recent days in the homicide investigation into the death of 18-year-old Kyle Jenkins. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, of Whangārei CIB, says a person … Read more
Source: ACT Party The Government has been getting it in both ears over new climate commitments it’s made under the Paris Agreement. James Shaw and Jacinda Ardern signed us up to impossible targets. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts is trying to make them workable. As ACT’s Agriculture and Rural Communities spokesman, I’m writing to say: We’ve … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 04 February 2025 So far, 10 chicks have fledged in the wild meaning the tiny juvenile shorebirds have grown strong enough to fly and survive on their own. Crucially, another eight chicks have been successfully hand-raised at Auckland Zoo through DOC’s ongoing partnership with the facility. Although this is promising progress … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Northland Police are calling on all motorists to prioritise safety ahead of Waitangi Day commemorations. In the lead up to Thursday 6 February, Police have been out and about in the community actively ensuring motorists are doing their part in keeping our roads safe. Northland Road Policing Manager, Inspector … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A search is ongoing for a man reported missing on a jetski yesterday. The man left the Tasman District yesterday morning set for Plimmerton, north of Wellington, but did not arrive as expected. Police and SAR teams have been conducting a water search with the assistance of Coastguard and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Despite being confronted every day with people in genuine need being stopped from accessing emergency housing – National still won’t commit to building more public houses. “Chris Bishop is full of it. It is completely heartless and out of touch of him to be comfortable with people sleeping in cars … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Government is giving up on growing the country’s public housing stock, despite overwhelming evidence that we need more affordable houses to solve the housing crisis. “The Government has given up on the housing crisis, using the review into Kāinga Ora to push their privatisation agenda,” says the … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents up in Otago in 2024, down in all other regions – 4 February 2025 – There were 33,600 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended December 2024, down 9.8 percent compared with the year ended December 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council You can expect another awesome Waitangi Day event in Porirua. Waitangi Day at Te Rauparaha Park on Thursday 6 February, runs from midday to 5pm and will feature live music performances from homegrown talent PERE and Kings. Also hitting the stage will be Swiss, The Voice Australia’s Roland Williams, Ella Monnery and … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council It’s an election year, and we’re asking people in Porirua to show how much they care about their city. This year you’ll decide who represents you around the Council table. There will also be a poll on whether the city should keep its Māori ward. There are three phases to an election … Read more