Minister to represent New Zealand at key labour conference

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Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister and Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden will travel to Geneva this month where she will represent New Zealand at the International Labour Conference.  Minister van Velden will speak at the plenary session and participate in the Asia Pacific Labour Ministers meeting. There will also be an important standards-setting discussion on platform-based workers that New Zealand will participate in.  “This conference is…

More trades academy places for young people

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Source: New Zealand Government More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and industry experience while still at school, with the Government doubling the number of trades academy places available, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Education Minister Erica Stanford say. “This Government backs the trades. We know that for many young…

Improving services for disabled people and carers

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Source: New Zealand Government Disabled people and their carers will see further improvements to disability support services with a new community consultation, and work about to get underway to provide better support for family carers, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says.  “Disabled people, their carers and families deserve services that work well in everyday life,”…

The 1st Taiwan International Plant-Based Festival Launches in Singapore: Showcasing Taiwan’s Sustainable and Creative Farming and Aesthetics Through Mango Pineapples and Orchids

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – To position Taiwan’s premium agricultural products as high-end choices in global markets, Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the renowned Taiwanese pure-vegan fine-dining brand, YM Spring, to co-organize the inaugural “Taiwan International Plant-Based Festival” in Singapore. Running for four months from … Read more

Council voting to be restricted to elected members

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Source: New Zealand Government Only elected councillors will be able to vote on council committees, in a move that strengthens democratic accountability, Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced today. “Councillors are directly accountable to voters for their decisions. We are amending the Local Government Act 2002 so only elected members hold voting rights at council…

Taupō photo comp winner lands a season licence

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 June 2026 The image submitted by experienced trout angler Karl Sawyer shows him proudly holding a huge rainbow trout caught at Lake Otamangakau, within the Taupō Fishing District. Karl has been fishing the Taupō area for 30 years and enjoys the challenges and opportunities the fishery provides. “Every year…

Name release: Fatal crash, Howick

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick on 26 May. He was Tyler Halliday, 21, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.…

Homicide investigation launched after woman’s death

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police have commenced a homicide investigation, following an Opononi woman’s death over the weekend. The investigation is in its early stages, with a 26-year-old man appearing in the Whangārei District Court today for murder and arson. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston says Police enquiries began after a Toyota SUV was located…

Marsden Point Rail Link progresses

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters has welcomed KiwiRail identification of three potential construction partners for delivering the ‘design sprint’ needed for the Government to proceed with funding a cost-effective Marsden Point Rail Link. “This 19-kilometre railway is needed. It is blindingly obvious that Northport requires a rail connection like every other…

Health – Safe Sleep Day 2026: Making Every Sleep a Safe Sleep

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Source: Hapai Te Hauora Safe Sleep Day 2026 is bringing focus to one of Aotearoa’s most devastating and persistent public health issues – the ongoing loss of pēpi to SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy). Around 40-60 babies die from SUDI each year in Aotearoa. Māori and Pacific pēpi continue to be disproportionately affected, with the … Read more

Amnesty International – Major cross-sector coalition calls for Government action on online harm

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Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Major Aotearoa New Zealand businesses, media organisations, professional bodies and community organisations have joined together to call on the Government to strengthen tech accountability for online harm. This includes stronger digital accountability measures, including new transparency and accountability requirements, and an independent regulator with powers to oversee and enforce them. … Read more

Tech Events – Epson to showcase sustainable print and immersive display solutions for future-ready classrooms at EDUtech 2026

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Source: Epson On stand 313 from 3-4 June at the ICC Sydney – Epson will attend EDUtech 2026 at ICC Sydney, unveiling an integrated line-up designed to help schools and universities advance digitisation, creativity and inclusion across teaching and campus operations on stand 313. Attendees can experience live demos of Epson’s WorkForce Enterprise AM-C4000 and WorkForce … Read more

Climate – Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook June-August 2026

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Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for June to August 2026 is attached. Highlights: – The heavy rain events New Zealand has experienced over the past year are expected to become less frequent over the coming months. Areas impacted by these events are expected to shift to drier-than-usual conditions. These drier-than-usual … Read more

Advocacy – I Walked Through Palestine – PFNZ

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) Maher Nazzal – Walking into Palestine is not just a journey across geography it is a confrontation with memory, identity, and everything you were told, and everything you discover for yourself. The first thing that stays with you is the wall. It does not feel like a distant … Read more

Animal Welfare – VAWA releases world-first code of ethical conduct for virtual fencing

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Source: Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa VETERINARIANS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE AOTEAROA (VAWA) RELEASES WORLD-FIRST CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR VIRTUAL FENCING As global adoption of virtual fencing technology rapidly expands, VAWA publishes a landmark standard and calls for the industry to self-regulate. Dunedin, New Zealand – Today, VAWA has released its Code of Ethical Conduct for … Read more

Deep South’s mega marine life gets historic new protections

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 June 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation The Government has completed the final steps to establish five new marine reserves as part of the South-East Marine Protection network, protecting 308 square kilometres of unique marine habitat and sea life. “This is a significant step forward for conservation in…

Advocacy – Pickets at Fiji High Commission and Consulate – and around the world – Tuesday

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA is to picket the Fijian High Commission in Wellington and Consulate in Auckland tomorrow at 12.30pm (June 2) to protest at Israel opening its first Pacific Islands’ Embassy in Suva. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says it is acting in solidarity with a call from the Fijians … Read more

Fonterra – Chief Innovation and Brand Officer Komal Mistry-Mehta to leave Fonterra

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Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announced that Chief Innovation and Brand Officer, Komal Mistry-Mehta, has decided to leave the Co-op in October 2026, concluding a 15-year career with the business. Fonterra CEO Richard Allen acknowledges Komal’s significant contribution to Fonterra. “Komal has been central to driving Fonterra’s innovation, digital and brand agenda during her time as … Read more

New social homes for autistic people

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Source: New Zealand Government Housing Minister Chris Bishop welcomes the opening of seven new social homes in Tauranga designed specifically for autistic people. The homes are the first to be delivered by Autism NZ’s community housing provider Equity House, and are among the 1,500 new social homes funded by the Government through Budget 2024. “It’s…

Vinpearl Expands Partnerships In The Philippines, Strengthening Brand Presence Across Southeast Asia

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Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire– 2 June 2026 – Vinpearl Joint Stock Company has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with CAITO and Klook, partners with extensive networks and influence in the travel and digital tourism sectors in the Philippines and across the region. The agreements aim to enhance Vinpearl’s brand presence … Read more

New name for Otago’s marine reserve network

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 June 2026 Source:  Joint media release DOC and Kāi Tahu The five new marine reserves, due to come into effect next month, will protect special and unique marine habitats and marine life along the Otago coast. Together they will cover 308 square kilometres or four per cent of the Otago…

Economy – Cash consultation alternate formats and additional information published – Reserve Bank

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 2 June 2026 – Alternate formats of the Keeping Cash Local consultation document and survey – in NZSL, Braille, Easy Read, Audio and Large Print – are now available for disabled people and their communities to have their say. We have also published additional information in response to questions asked … Read more

Road closed, Okaeria Road, Maramarua Forest

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Source: New Zealand Police Okaeria Road is closed following a crash in Maramarua Forest this morning.  Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at around 9.40am.  One person is reported to have received injuries. The road is closed, and will be for some time while the road is cleared. Motorists are advised to take…

Powering up data-driven social investment

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s largest research database is set for a major upgrade to support smarter, evidence-based decisions and build better futures for New Zealanders, Minister of Statistics Scott Simpson says.  The Government has committed $57.7 million over four years through Budget 2026 to modernise the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) to meet growing…

Travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is joining partners including Australia and the European Union in placing travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “These travel bans are targeted at three individuals who have actively worked to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, including through violence,” Mr Peters says. …