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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling the final report into banking competition a major step forward for rural New Zealand – and a vindication of the farming sector’s concerns. “This is the most significant progress we’ve seen in a generation on rural banking issues,” Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Federated Farmers fought hard … Read more
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to remove Brooke van Velden as Minister of Employment Relations and Safety, following her recent comments that politicise the Employment Relations Authority and breach the Cabinet Manual. The NZCTU will also lodge a complaint with the Attorney General on the grounds that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Cristina Sanders on winning the NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025. Cristina Sanders will use the award to continue research into her time-travel story of colonial governor, … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Following last night’s One News story about an overweight farm tractor and trailer and subsequent comments from Transport Minister Chris Bishop, road freight association Transporting New Zealand says it agrees those rules need to be reviewed – but it can’t just be a case of ‘anything goes’. Chief Executive, Dom Kalasih … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council In a climate change success story, Porirua City’s Pātaka Art + Museum has moved from a gas boiler to a more cost-effective electric heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The HVAC system took 16 weeks to put in and was completed on 11 August. It replaces the old-fashioned gas boiler Pātaka … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2025 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology has introduced RA Rack Attach to the server industries. RA Rack … Read more
Source: Fontera Fonterra has agreed to sell its Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion NZD Sale is subject to certain conditions, including Fonterra farmer shareholder approval, separation of the businesses and receipt of regulatory approvals Farmer shareholder vote to occur in late October or early November with Notice of Meeting to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police An intersection on State Highway 56 in Opiki, Horowhenua is blocked as emergency services respond to a single-vehicle crash. It happened shortly before 1:20pm at the intersection with Poplar and Tane Roads. The vehicle involved was on fire, however this has now been extinguished. There have been no injuries reported. Motorists … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, in Washington this week to express New Zealand’s concerns over US tariffs, and the disadvantage this creates for Kiwi exporters in relation to other countries, many of whom subsidise their production. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: Hamilton Police are seeking information on a serious assault that has left a youth in critical condition in Waikato Hospital. A 17-year-old male was stabbed during an altercation outside an address on Slim Street, Melville around 5pm yesterday. Approximately seven people are thought to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A driver wanted by Police is now facing a raft of charges after allegedly failing to stop in Waterview last night. At about 10pm, a motorways unit signalled for the driver of a Lexus travelling on State Highway 20 to stop, however it failed to do so and allegedly took off … Read more
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to remove Brooke van Velden as Minister of Employment Relations and Safety, following her recent comments that politicise the Employment Relations Authority and breach the Cabinet Manual. The NZCTU will also lodge a complaint with the Attorney General on the grounds that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the investment case for the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, with construction starting in November on this crucial Road of National Significance (RoNS). The Board has endorsed the investment case and approved more than $600m to four-lane the most … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the release of the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) Inquiry into banking competition today. The inquiry examines banking competition with a focus on business and rural banking, as well as lending to Māori entities. This work will support the Government’s continuing efforts to improve competition … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being asked to avoid the Auckland city bound link of the North-Western motorway. A section of SH16 has been closed citybound to the Port and emergency services at the scene. A person has died and the link to the Port has been closed. The Serious Crash Unit is at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston today announced the appointment of five new members – and one reappointment – to the New Zealand Tourism Board. “I’m pleased to welcome Chris Roberts, Jane Patterson, Jonathan Cameron, Piers Bebbington and Kevin Malloy to the Board,” Louise Upston says. “They each bring a wealth … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses its strong support for the New Zealand government’s decision to join 26 other nations in urging Israel to allow “immediate and independent” foreign media access to the Gaza Strip. This welcome move marks a critical step toward transparency amidst an escalating humanitarian … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s emergency services are getting digital technology that will rapidly speed up the process for locating people at risk, say Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. The new technology, the Device Location Information (DLI) service, can be used by emergency services to locate the mobile phone … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A truck crash is causing delays on the North-Western Motorway near Whenuapai this morning. The sole truck involved has collided with a barrier on westbound lanes on SH16, at around 8.40am, before the Brigham Creek Road roundabout. The truck driver is currently in a critical condition. Emergency services are still tending … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising that a section of the North-Western Motorway is being closed following an earlier truck crash. SH16 is being closed in both directions between Hobsonville and Brigham Creek Roads. Significant delays are expected while the truck is removed and debris cleared. Diversions are in place. Please allow additional time … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Speed limits on some parts of various Waikato state highways are being reviewed and public consultation opens today, running through to 3 October 2025. Under the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024 (the Rule), NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is proposing changes to speed limits on some sections of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A mandatory target to speed up building inspection wait times comes into force today, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced. “We know that standalone residential houses typically require around twelve building inspections during the building process,” Mr Penk says. “Waiting for those inspections is one of the biggest frustrations … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will be able to enjoy the beautiful Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki for generations thanks to support from a unique statutory body, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The four Crown appointments to Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi, the governance group who will act as the human face and voice of Te Kāhui Tupua, are: … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Shovels will be in the ground faster for critical infrastructure projects following the passing of the Public Works Act Amendment Bill today, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Land Information Minister Chris Penk say. “Infrastructure projects drive economic growth, create jobs, and lift productivity. That means businesses can pay higher wages and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Neilson Street, Onehunga yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash, between a vehicle and cyclist, just before 3pm. Unfortunately the cyclist died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene, and the circumstances of the crash are under investigation. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 August 2025 The Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC), established under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, provides independent advice to the Minister of Health on major public health challenges. ‘Determining our Future’ is the first major report on determinants of health and equity in Aotearoa in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Implementing the Core Strategy of “Single Brand, Multi-Categories, Diversified Channels” | Excelling Through Professionalism, Strengthening Strategic Foundations FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS In the first half of the year, the Group recorded the following operating results: – Revenue rose by 3.3% to RMB14,817 million; gross profit margin declined by 0.4 percentage points to 50% – … Read more