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Source: ACT Party The Haps Public hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill have begun. David Seymour kicked off proceedings, throwing down the gauntlet on equal rights and fielding questions from hostile MPs. His submission to the Justice Committee is a must-watch. Even people who say there should be no bill seem to want the debate. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Two busy Blenheim roundabouts will be resealed next week. The State Highway 1/State Highway 6 Nelson Street roundabout will be the first to be resurfaced with night works planned from Sunday, 2 February until Tuesday, 4 February, between 7 pm and 5 am. During this time the roundabout will be … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 28 January 2025 9:32 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Access to and from State Highway 2 is following a crash on Silverstream Bridge this morning. The incident was reported around nine am this morning. While State Highway 2 remains open, Silverstream Bridge is closed to traffic in both … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: December 2024 – 28 January 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the December 2024 month (compared with the November 2024 month) were: all industries – up 0.1 percent (2,615 jobs) to … Read more
Source: NZ news tips Message: 28 January 2025 – Wellington, New Zealand. Australasian business solutions company Fusion5 has announced the appointment of Kristy Brown as Chief Executive Officer for its New Zealand operations. The appointment will see Fusion5 Australia and New Zealand led respectively by Sven Martin and Kristy Brown. Martin took on the initial Australia/New … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas from 8am today, until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire must go to checkitsalright.nz and apply for a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. … Read more
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer already and they all require one thing – lots of water and brave people to put it there! Firefighting relies on timing, technical expertise, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Fergusson Drive is currently blocked near the Silverstream Bridge following a crash. The two-vehicle crash occurred just before 9am. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are investigating a reported stabbing in Palmerston North last night and would like to speak to witnesses. Police were called to a bar on Main Street about 11:30pm, after reports of an altercation between a small group of people. Upon arrival one person was located with a stab … Read more
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Insecurity in work, housing, and health among working people has emerged as the key finding from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi’s 2025 annual Mood of the Workforce survey. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff says the survey, which polled more than 1900 people, shows immense … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – Dou Yee Enterprises, a prominent global player in high-tech manufacturing and precision engineering, has entered into a strategic partnership with BIOVIA a leader in scientific software solutions. Through this collaboration, Dou Yee will serve as a reseller of BIOVIA Laboratory Information Management … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines kicked off 2025 with its annual Pasasalamat event on January 27th at the historic Centro de Turismo Intramuros. Celebrating the vital role of media professionals and content creators, the evening reflected on TPB’s key achievements … Read more
Source: MetService UPDATE: Covering period of Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January – MetService is forecasting a quieter weather day on Tuesday before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, the North Island gets a reprieve from the muggy conditions of the past … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now confirm the name of the woman who died following a two-vehicle crash on Winton Lorneville Highway, Tuesday 21 January. She was Thachawalai Youngdaeng of Thailand. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party In her first announcement as Economic Growth Minister, Nicola Willis chose to loosen restrictions for digital nomads from other countries, rather than focus on everyday Kiwis. “The fact that Nicola Willis is offering benefits to visitors that she won’t even allow New Zealanders, shows exactly where her priorities lie,” Labour’s … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January – MetService is forecasting a quieter weather day on Tuesday before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, the North Island gets a reprieve from the muggy conditions of the past weekend, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Sergeant Adam Elder, Alexandra Police: A man is before the courts after the curtain was lifted on his cannabis growing operation in Roxburgh, Central Otago. On Friday 17 January Police executed a search warrant at a Roxburgh house, and inside Police located five indoor tents which housed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5 near Matea Road, Waipunga, Taupō District. The crash was reported around 4pm. Initial indications suggest at least two occupants are in a moderate to serious condition. The road is closed while emergency services work at the scene between … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Peter Smallfield, Invercargill Police: Two young people are facing Youth Court in Invercargill after a series of burglaries in a stolen car overnight. A Mazda vehicle was stolen from a Kingswell address in the early hours of the morning by two people, who later pulled up … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a report of a crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1 north of Marton, reported shortly after 2pm. Indications are that there have been serious injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) As thousands of children prepare to head back to school, Police are urging parents to be diligent with their privacy settings before posting photos and videos online. The start of the school year is often memorable, and many people like to mark the occasion by sharing images of their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes students back to school with a call to raise attendance from last year. “The Government encourages all students to attend school every day because there is a clear connection between being present at school and setting yourself up for a bright future,” says Mr Seymour. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is relaxing visitor visa requirements to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting New Zealand, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford and Tourism Minister Louise Upston say. “The change is part of the Government’s plan to unlock New Zealand’s potential by shifting the country onto a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – As the festive season of Lunar New Year approaches, JustMarkets invites traders in Indonesia and Malaysia to celebrate with exciting opportunities and incredible prizes. The promotion was created for traders to showcase their skills and aim for rewarding trading experiences — … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the two people who died following a two-vehicle crash on Milford Clandeboye Road near Temuka last week. Benjamin Joseph Downes, aged 32, died in the crash on 22 January. Shakana Ackroyd, aged 19, was critically injured and subsequently passed away in hospital on 24 January. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The opening of Kāinga Ora’s development of 134 homes in Epuni, Lower Hutt will provide much-needed social housing for Hutt families, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.“I’ve been a strong advocate for social housing on Kāinga Ora’s Epuni site ever since the old earthquake-prone housing was demolished in 2015. I was pleased … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation A spike in asthma-related hospitalisations is expected as children flock through school gates for the start of a new year. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is encouraging everyone to be aware of the symptoms of an asthma attack and how to respond, with hospitalisations from attacks at their highest during … Read more