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Source: PSA Maxim Institute report should be wake up call for Govt A new report warning that AI risks replacing public servants and undermining democracy should be a wake-up call for a government that last week rammed under urgency a law enabling automated welfare decisions. “Even a conservative think tank is now saying what we’ve been … Read more
Source: Auckland Council The Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel is set to make an outsized contribution to the quality of water in the city’s prized Waitematā Harbour. With more than 3200 kilometres of diverse coastline, an abundance of beaches and three harbours, Aucklanders are spoilt for choice. Swimming, sailing, surfing and jumping into the sea from…
Source: maiastudio.co Tērā te Auahi premieres at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre in Rotorua from 10–14 June. A powerful new theatrical work from Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa will bring one of the most significant historical events in Aotearoa to the stage this June. Tērā te Auahi shares the story of the 1886 Tarawera … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – FOTILE, a global leader in high-end kitchen appliances, has announced that its brand-new image counter under the dealer channel “BUILT-IN PRO” located at MegaBox, Kowloon Bay, will hold its grand opening on June 18 to celebrate FOTILE’s 30th anniversary. This … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Expressway is currently blocked in Huntly following a crash. The two-vehicle crash near the Gordonton Road on-ramp was reported just after 2pm. No injuries have been reported. The road is currently blocked northbound, motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit Australia this week for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting and a range of other high-level bilateral and business-focussed engagements. “Australia is our only formal ally, our most important economic partner, the place a number of Kiwis call home, and a holiday destination for many…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), today announced the launch of the Asia Pacific Infrastructure Innovation Index 2026, a new thought leadership report examining how the infrastructure industry across the region is prioritizing innovation … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 June 2026 This information is for businesses that were inspected by former compliance certifier John Hickey and his company, Accreditation Limited. What happened? John Hickey and a colleague sent draft compliance certificates to businesses following inspections. The draft certificates carried no legal status but closely resembled official certificates. This led…
Source: New Zealand Government A seasonal closure covering thousands of square kilometres of deepwater fishery east of the South Island will protect spawning orange roughy and help the stock recover, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Last year, I made a significant cut to the commercial catch limit for East and South Chatham Rise (ESCR)…
Source: New Zealand Police A swift build and a stunning result ushers in a new era of policing in Taradale. Today New Zealand Police has officially opened the new Taradale Police Station on Gloucester Street, Napier, which provides a modern workspace for up to 50 Police staff. Police chose modular construction for the two-storey station…
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A Nelson hunter who has spent years advocating for hunters will receive an Outdoor Access Champion Award from the Outdoor Access Commission, Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa. Richard Wells, previously a board member of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) and current Chair of its National Access Committee, … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council is currently projecting on average a zero per cent increase to non-water rates for existing ratepayers in its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan, down from the almost 4 per cent increase that was previously proposed. Rates for the 2026/27 year will also have the charges for water removed, which will … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Available for republication – Prison conditions and the treatment of prisoners in Aotearoa New Zealand have attracted scrutiny from international watchdogs, including a United Nations’ torture prevention body. Researchers say one challenge is the absence of a comprehensive prison law resource – a gap they hope to help address. University … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Benjamin Barrett who has been reported missing from Russell. The 58-year-old was last seen in Matauwhi Bay on 26 May at around 11.30pm. Benjamin lives aboard his boat ‘Reremoana’ in Matauwhi Bay and is believed to have left the boat in his dinghy. The dinghy…
Source: Auckland Council Waharoa, a deeply valued and admired artwork by celebrated artist the late Selwyn Muru (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kurī, Ngāti Muri Kahara, Ngāti Rehia, Te Whakatōhea) has been carefully restored by Auckland Council’s Public Art team. Originally created in 1990 and positioned at the entrance to Te Pokapū (Aotea Centre), Waharoa is now…
Source: Media Outreach MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of Masar Destination, has announced the receipt of two letters of award for the development of the Hindawiya West and Hindawiya South sites – adjacent to Masar … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Education Erica Stanford today welcomed David Ferguson’s appointment as Chief Executive and Chief Review Officer of the Education Review Office. ERO plays a vital role in evaluating education policy and assessing whether it is effective, as well as how well schools are performing. “We need to make evidence-based education…
Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 will fund mandatory training for 20,000 core children’s workers and improve system capacity to protect children at risk of harm, Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says. “In September 2025 our Government accepted all the recommendations from the report by the late Dame Karen Poutasi and committed to an…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon face fewer unnecessary barriers to proving who they are under a refreshed anti-money laundering Identity Verification Code of Practice announced today by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. The majority of the Code will come into force on 1 July 2026,…
Source: New Zealand Government A remediation project to clean up two former landfill sites in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has been completed this week, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced today. The $3.32 million remediation project removed about 2500 cubic metres of waste from the sites that had been used as…
Source: Green Party The Green Party says this Government has nearly halved funding for food banks in Budget 2026, extending the $15 million in annual support for just one more year before cutting it to $8 million a year from 2027, at the very moment demand has never been higher. “Food banks are the last lifeline for…
Source: New Zealand Police A security guard has been charged following a serious assault outside a central Auckland bar overnight. Senior Sergeant Shaun Richardson, Auckland Central Area Response Manager, says around 1.38am Police responded to reports of an assault on Karangahape Road. “Witnesses called Police after seeing a security guard allegedly punch the victim in…
Source: New Zealand Police Centennial Highway is currently blocked northbound near Johnsonville following a crash. Just before 11:30am, Police were notified that a ute towing a caravan had rolled just before the Johnsonville Road turn-off. No injuries have been reported. The road is expected to be closed for some time. Motorists are advised to avoid…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 June 2026 Kea are an endangered native parrot and one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They are a protected species found along the mountain ranges of the South Island, including down to the coast. In Golden Bay, kea numbers are steadily increasing, and people are having…
Source: New Zealand Government It’s been a bumper few months for events, with multiple world-class fixtures confirmed under the Government’s Events Attraction Package, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “Earlier this morning it was announced globally that New Zealand will host the inaugural Snow League World Challenge at Cardrona in September. I’m looking forward…
Source: New Zealand Government Our most vulnerable, children and young people with high support needs, will receive a boost in support thanks to Budget 2026. This government is investing in better help for high support needs young people and their families. Minister for Children Karen Chhour says, “we’re seeing a seeing an increase in the…
Source: New Zealand Government The South Island’s first Rural Training Hub, that will grow a pipeline of doctors, nurses and midwives for rural New Zealand, will soon be working on the West Coast, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “The Rural Training Hub shows the Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building the…