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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Most takahē chicks hatch between October and December, but we celebrate the hatch-day for every takahē on 1 October. This shared hatch-day helps us track the population consistently, with last season’s chicks being officially added to the tally when they turn one. Last year, this brought the population to an … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 1 October 2025 After the call for nominations in July, three existing board members have been reappointed to the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners. Brian Bouzaid, Bernie O’Leary, and Mark Pizey were reappointed by WorkSafe for a period of three years. They all bring a high level of experience in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a sudden death on Mount Taranaki. One person was reported missing in the area on 30 September at 1pm, and sadly, was found deceased just after 5pm. The public can expect a visible Police presence in the area today and possibly tomorrow as Land Search and Rescue … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency As State Highway 2 recovery work nears completion in and around Devil’s Elbow, a stretch of the road will close overnight later this year for culvert (large pipe) repairs. As State Highway 2 recovery work nears completion in and around Devil’s Elbow, a stretch of the road will close overnight … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Highlights: – A La Niña Watch is in effect– A minor sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event developed over the South Pole in September, with possible impacts including wetter conditions over parts of New Zealand for the coming weeks– Sea surface temperatures cooled markedly around New Zealand during September– Air temperatures … Read more
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Zero Waste Aotearoa marked the international day of action against incineration on Tuesday 30 September. This action is part of our call to the central government to institute an immediate moratorium on waste-to-energy incineration. In the European Union as part of the day of action, 156 civil society organisations have issued … Read more
Source: CompanyData.com Small Country, Big Growth – Amsterdam, September 22, 2025 – New Zealand is seeing a surge in foreign-owned companies. Recent data from CompanyData.com shows strong growth. From 5,060 in 2015 to 9,583 in 2025: an 89.4% increase. This sharp rise highlights New Zealand’s growing role as a strategic hub for the region. New … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Chinese courts are systematically weaponizing vague national security and public order laws to silence human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today in a new report exposing the judiciary’s central role in sustaining the Beijing authorities’ crackdown on fundamental freedoms. The research briefing, How could this verdict be ‘legal’?, published on China’s National … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Association Awards Advanced Security Group is delighted to be recognised as winners in three distinguished categories at the 2025 New Zealand Security Industry awards. The post Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ A New Zealand energy strategy draws closer with the release of the long-awaited electricity market review and government action plan, the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says. Acting Executive Director Ben Young says BEC welcomes two new workstreams created by government to deliver on their proposed policy changes, aimed at increasing investment in energy security … Read more
Source: EMA The EMA says the government’s response to today’s Frontier Economics report announcement on the electricity market was almost predictably underwhelming, given a number of recommendations in the report were never likely to go ahead. The government has rejected eight of the 10 recommendations from the much anticipated and delayed release of the report, commissioned … Read more
Source: Greenpeace The energy policy initiatives announced by the Luxon Government today are a desperate attempt to revive fossil fuels, which have spectacularly failed to provide New Zealand with cheap or reliable energy, and which are destroying the climate. The Luxon Government today announced its long awaited energy initiatives, which included Government subsidies for a fossil … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Resource consent has been granted for three experimental Northland ‘ocean gardens’ that will be used for research that ultimately aims to feed whanau and repopulate local fish and seafood stocks. Applicants NgātiWai Ki Whangaruru Whenua Topu Trust, Kaingahoa Marae and the Otetao Reti Marae applied as a group to the Northland Regional … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Vaping is a growing public-health issue across Aotearoa-particularly for Māori-with the rapid uptake among rangatahi the biggest concern. To confront this challenge, Hāpai Te Hauora is launching Blocktober. This is the first dedicated vapefree month in Aotearoa with a rangatahi-focused campaign tackling the issue head on. The campaign will tour six regions … Read more
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch New Alcohol Healthwatch campaign launching in October highlights the link between alcohol and cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This digital campaign will share content across a range of platforms (including Tiktok and Reddit) and partner with influencers to talk about the issue. “We have a simple goal,” says campaign lead Sarah Sneyd. … Read more
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa acknowledges the Government’s response to the electricity market review conducted by Frontier Economics, calling it a measured and pragmatic package that strikes the right balance between stability and action. Chief Executive John Carnegie says the decision not to embark on wholesale reform will provide the sector with the predictability … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are releasing CCTV images from the last known sighting of missing 17-year-old Marley. It shows Marley on Whitewash Head Road, Scarborough on Friday 26 September at 2:55pm. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge says Search and Rescue teams are continuing their search over the coming days, which will be focused on the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New investment to grow the physiotherapy workforce will ensure better access and shorter wait times for orthopaedic care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Ensuring all New Zealanders can access timely, quality healthcare is a priority for our Government,” Mr Brown says. “The new Musculoskeletal (MSK) orthopaedic pathway, introduced in August 2024, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has today confirmed seven new appointments to key Māori entities, bringing leadership, expertise and experience to the organisations to further support Māori development. “The governance roles announced today will help advance te reo Māori revitalisation, strengthen the Waitangi Tribunal, and realise the social and economic potential … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Bylaws for nine existing mātaitai reserves along the West Coast will support local communities and kaitiaki to protect local fisheries for today’s fishers and future generations, says Allen Frazer, Manager Inshore Fisheries South, Fisheries New Zealand. “The new bylaws were made by the tāngata tiaki/kaitiaki (guardians) of the mātatai … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 October 2025 “We decided on these prices after comprehensive market research, and engagement with Treaty Partners, stakeholders, and the community at these two sites” says Director of Heritage and Visitors, Catherine Wilson. “The outcome is a pricing proposal which we think is fair and reasonable.” The pricing structure aims … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 October 2025 The artifacts included metal wheels, axles and chain associated with the mine. The area is a popular tourist attraction in the Buller and showcases the old mine site, including the well-known Denniston Incline. Many of the weathered artifacts remain at site and hint at the living and … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 October 2025 A new 42 m suspension bridge across the Routeburn River is now open, reconnecting the popular Lake Sylvan Track after the previous bridge was damaged in a significant storm in 2020, repaired, and then swept away in another storm in 2023. Department of Conservation Whakatipu Wai Māori … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for RMA Reform, Minister of Agriculture, and Minister for the Environment have set clear expectations to all Regional and Unitary Councils to take a pragmatic approach when issuing consents, ahead of the transition to the new planning system. “Ministers continue to receive concerning reports of councils across the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new system for delivering home care services for older people, focusing on restorative care, begins in the South Island today. “This is one of a series of improvements being made to the current aged care system, backed by a significant increase in funding, to support improved care and the aged … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has assured the power companies in which it is a majority shareholder that capital is available to support investment in critical electricity infrastructure. “Reliable and affordable energy is key to New Zealand’s prosperity,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Energy powers every part of our economy, from households to high-value … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The intersection of Duke Street and River Road is currently closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 7am. Initial indicators are there have been critical injuries. The intersection will remain closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene. Motorists … Read more