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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighting is continuing at Walter Peak, where changeable winds are creating additional challenges for crews working on steep slopes. District Commander Blair Kiely says that crews are making progress with about 15 percent of the perimeter secured, but there is a significant amount of work still to be done. … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 7 October 2026 Tax reform group Tax Justice Aotearoa is extremely concerned about the announcement that Inland Revenue (IRD) will “need to operate within a 20% reduction” to their baseline budget in 2028/29, resulting in cuts to jobs. “You can’t reduce staffing by up to 20% over three years and expect … Read more
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand The Prostate Cancer Foundation welcomes Labour Leader Chris Hipkins’ pledge to support a prostate cancer screening pilot, the same day the National Party made the same commitment in its health policy announcement. The positions of the two major parties, confirmed publicly during the leaders’ election debate last night, mean … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 October 2026 The review will assess how effectively the reserve is achieving its objectives, and identify opportunities to improve management, visitor experiences, education, research, protection of marine life, and partnerships with tangata whenua. A survey is now open for anyone who uses, values, or enjoys the reserve to share…
Source: The Treasury The Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for year ended 30 June 2026 will be published to the Treasury website at 1pm tomorrow (8 October 2026). When published, these will be available shortly after 1pm. The audited results are reported against forecasts based on the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update … Read more
Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation | Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri 7 October 2026 Government money for mental health and addiction, announced today, will go straight into building local capacity to support people who want to address substance use. The Drug Foundation is one of several NGOs set to get support through the third … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police believe a select few have information on the circumstances around a woman’s death on Waiheke Island earlier this year. Those people are being asked to come forward to assist the Police investigation into the death of Chantelle McLaughlin-Middlemiss on 2 June 2026. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area…
Source: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga October 7 The addition of Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House to Aotearoa New Zealand’s World Heritage Tentative List is an acknowledgement of its international significance according to Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, which manages the historic site. “We’re delighted that the review panel has concluded that adding Kate … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 October 2026 Sarah Meadows, the Department of Conservation’s International Manager, says inclusion on the Tentative List is an important milestone towards becoming an official World Heritage site. “World Heritage status is one of the most prestigious international recognitions a place can receive. It is reserved for sites considered to…
Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First has officially released its party list, presenting a formidable lineup of experienced, talented, and principled leaders ready to put New Zealanders First. # Name Electorate 1 Rt Hon Winston Peters List Only 2 Hon Shane Jones Northland 3 Hon Casey Costello Port Waikato 4 Hon Mark Patterson…
Source: New Zealand Hair and Beauty Industry Training Organisation (HITO) Throughout September and October, HITO celebrated it’s return to industry ownership with stakeholders at events across New Zealand. Over drinks and nibbles, hairdressers, barbers, and beauty therapists connected with industry professionals, local schools, and HITO representatives to mark a new chapter of industry training for … Read more
Source: Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa London, 6 October 2026 Insurance bodies representing Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand gathered in London today to announce the formation of the Four Nations Insurance Alliance, established to confront the rising risks threatening economic resilience across these four nations. Together, … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Right now about 266 million people face acute food insecurity, 117 million have been displaced by war and conflict, and more than 400 million children live in extreme poverty. “This is not the time in history for our Prime Minister to follow President Trump’s deadly playbook, and cut our aid budget,” … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: September 2026 quarter – information release 7 October 2026 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key facts At 30 September 2026, the estimated number of: … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: September 2026 quarter – information release 7 October 2026 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. Visit Stats NZ website to read the full … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our atmosphere and climate 2026 – information release 7 October 2026 New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our atmosphere and climate 2026 presents information on the state of New Zealand’s atmosphere and climate. Our atmosphere and climate 2026 – Tō Tātou Kōhauhau Āhuarangi Hoki, a three-yearly update … Read more
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi says the Prime Minister’s story in last night’s leaders’ debate, about meeting a woman saving $7,000 a year on her mortgage, shows how out of touch he is with the hardship facing working people. “Let’s be honest – meeting one woman who is…
Source: New Zealand Government The first sod has been turned on the Waikare Gorge realignment project between Wairoa and Napier, which will lead to a safer and more resilient highway for freight and communities, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The nearly 4km realignment, on State Highway 2, will ultimately support economic growth across the East Coast,”…
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden announced that Aspeq Limited has been selected to provide the in-person citizenship test which will become part of the citizenship by grant process from late 2027. “Selecting a provider for the design phase is an important step towards implementing the test,” says Ms van…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to back community organisations to deliver faster access to support, more frontline workers and a better crisis response, with 22 NGOs set to receive support through the third round of the Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund. “Before coming into office, we committed to delivering…
Source: Global Sustainable Transition Alliance, WRAP and Wageningen University & Research The Global Sustainable Transition Alliance (GSTA) is creating an international GHG product footprinting standard for the global food and beverage sector. WRAP and WUR call on businesses to join the alliance and help build a stronger and more consistent GHG footprinting standard with GSTA. … Read more
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Wednesday 7 October 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand needs a long-term plan to grow and retain the surgical workforce needed to provide timely care to people across the country, says the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). RACS is calling on political parties to commit to planning, growing and retaining … Read more
Source: deVere Group October 6 2026 France’s borrowing costs smashing through 5% is the starkest sign yet the world’s debt order has flipped, with rich nations now paying the kind of price once reserved for serial defaulters like Argentina. This is the warning from the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands with Palestinians in Aotearoa and around the world, remembering generations of dispossession and struggle, honouring those who have been lost, and reaffirming the Palestinian people’s enduring demand for freedom, dignity and justice. Palestinian history did not begin yesterday, and it will not end … Read more
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Government mandated funding cuts that will see Inland Revenue’s budget slashed by 20% over three years leaves an axe hovering over the jobs of hundreds of workers, the PSA says. An intranet message to Inland Revenue staff from Commissioner Peter Mersi said that the cumulative savings … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighting resumed at Walter Peak at 7am today, with air and ground operations underway. Four helicopters equipped with monsoon buckets are cooling hotspots and dampening the fire perimeter, with a fifth helicopter used as an aerial platform to direct the air attack. There are 11 firefighters on the ground, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Traffic management is in place after a large truck and trailer unit rolled at Taylorville, Grey District, this morning. The crash was reported about 5.20am, at the intersection of Taylorville Road and Taylorville-Blackball Road. No other vehicles are involved, and the driver of the truck received only minor injuries. Motorists in…