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Source: New Zealand Government More than 70 new social homes will be delivered in Northland by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing, and we’re determined to deliver it better. That means building the right homes, in the right places, with the right support, for the people most … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging for sightings of a grey ute in relation to Aydan, 39, who went missing over eight weeks ago. Last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton on Sunday 17 August, Aydan was believed to be driving his 2016 grey Mazda ute, registration QYA209. Detective Sergeant Jonathan Carter said both Aydan’s family, … Read more
Source: Quotable Value Ōpōtiki District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been prepared for 6,178 properties on behalf of Ōpōtiki District Council by Quotable Value (QV). They show the total rateable value for the district is … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 October 2025 – In a keynote address at the Citi Australia & New Zealand Investment Conference, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Chief Economist Paul Conway reflected on lessons learned from monetary and fiscal policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Conway emphasised that in normal times, monetary and fiscal … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns, primarily served by career firefighters, to remain extra careful during the career firefighters’ full withdrawal of labour between 12pm and 1pm on Friday 17 October 2025. “We will answer 111 fire calls and respond to fires … Read more
Source: Quotable Value Hurunui property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been prepared for 8,920 properties on behalf of Hurunui District Council by Quotable Value (QV). They show the district’s total rateable value is now $10,717,916,350, with … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jun 2025, 09:00 Background In 2021, a government agency mailed a client’s health information to the wrong address. The agency had the correct street but had misidentified the house number. The agency had the incorrect address in its systems as the verified address for the client, because a staff member had … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 October 2025 Initial results are in from the August aerial 1080 operation to protect the critically endangered pukunui. Monitoring shows feral cats and possums have been reduced to such low levels that they were undetectable for at least three weeks after the operation. The 40,000 ha operational area includes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Women on the Kāpiti Coast now have easier access to breast screening with the opening of a new fixed site in Waikanae, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women’s Minister Nicola Grigg announced today. “This is a significant step forward for women in Kāpiti,” Mr Brown says. “Until now, the Kāpiti Coast … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The first step of the nationwide breast screening age extension is underway, with women aged 70 and 74 now eligible for free screening, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women’s Minister Nicola Grigg say. “Breast cancer remains the most common cancer affecting New Zealand women,” Mr Brown says. “Expanding free breast screening … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Highway 1 Rolleston Access Improvements project will provide safer, easier and more efficient transport connections for people and businesses in the Selwyn district, the fastest growing district … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it has released an investor presentation for the Citi Australia & New Zealand Investment Conference 2025, which is available on the Company’s website (https://www.paladinenergy.com.au/investors/asx-announcements/). For further information contact: About Paladin Paladin Energy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to the discovery of a body on the Te Atatū Peninsula inlet. A member of the public reported seeing a body in the water between 500m to 1km north of the bridge on SH16, near the Te Atatū Peninsula off-ramp, about 7.35am. The tide has since receded, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston has welcomed significant progress in preparing Kiwi job seekers for work, with a big jump in targeted case management. “The Ministry for Social Development is very firmly focused on putting job seekers first, and matching them with prospective employers,” Louise Upston says. “This … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Dr Mark Hickford has been appointed as a member of the Law Commission for a five-year term and will serve as the President for the next six months, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Dr Hickford has outstanding legal credentials and I am delighted to welcome him to the Commission. “Not only … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government 99 new social homes will be delivered in Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing, and we’re determined to deliver it better. That means building the right homes, in the right places, with the right support, for the people … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 October 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has reviewed the frequency of its monetary policy decision announcements. Chief Economist Paul Conway says the Reserve Bank’s primary consideration when scheduling monetary policy decisions is data availability, to enable decisions to be made with as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The hospitality industry employs 145,000 people and is key for New Zealand’s economic growth. The Ministry for Regulation will conduct a sector review into the $15.7 billion industry to fix what matters for hospitality operators and their patrons, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston say. “The … Read more
Source: NZ Police Association Welcome to the 90th Annual Conference of the New Zealand Police Association. Let me begin by acknowledging the wise, dedicated and, at times, persecuted, former members who laid the foundation for this association. Their hard mahi built the organisation we are proud to be part of today. To the Minister of Police, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Four Auckland properties valued at approximately $36 million have been restrained under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 following a two-year investigation. This week, the Commissioner of Police initiated civil proceedings pursuant to the Act against five people and one company connected to the Honey Bear methamphetamine laced beer manslaughter and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government KiwiRail directors Rob Jager and Bruce Wattie will complete their service on 31 October 2025, and two new directors have been appointed from 1 November 2025, Minister for Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. “KiwiRail must deliver the goods, so it is pleasing the former acting chair Mr Jager and chair … Read more
Source: Woolworths NZ 15 October 2025 Woolworths NZ is proud to announce all its eggs on-shelf are now 100% cage-free and that it is also the first national retailer to achieve this milestone. Woolworths NZ Managing Director Sally Copland says Woolworths NZ’s commitment to animal welfare is a fundamental part of their commitment to the communities … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The latest research from the Education Review Office (ERO) shows the Government’s decision to mandate structured literacy and introduce structured mathematics was right, as student engagement and ability improves. “For decades we’ve seen a decline in achievement and an equity gap that has continued to grow. This report confirms we are … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 October 2025 Called Te Pū Hono, the cadetship jobs will provide hands-on experience in a range of skills needed to thrive as a ranger. The first intake of 10 cadets will be based in DOC’s Renwick Base in Marlborough for the 30-month programme, starting in January 2026. Applications open … Read more
Source: WEL Networks WEL Networks has unveiled a new We.EV energy hub in Waihi that incorporates battery storage with a high-capacity Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, capable of fast charging four EVs simultaneously. For users, the experience is seamless as the chargers are equipped with contactless payment terminals and are integrated with the We.EV app. Co-funded by … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand A new report has outlined the likelihood of gradual long-term warming of the waters around New Zealand, and an increase in short-term heat events, under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios. New Zealand’s ocean temperatures are rising and marine heatwaves – periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures which persist for five or … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 15 October 2025 Two new reports reveal WorkSafe’s frontline activity is making a tangible difference to the factories, farms, forests and construction sites of New Zealand. The Impact and Effectiveness Monitor, carried out by Research New Zealand, surveyed 700 businesses after they were visited by WorkSafe. It found: 73% of businesses … Read more