New Leadership Network Members to Grow New Zealand’s Success in Asia – Asia NZ Foundation

Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono will welcome 41 new members into its Leadership Network this October. The Foundation’s Leadership Network is a platform for graduate and early-to-mid career New Zealanders to develop leadership skills, expand their knowledge of Asia and build valuable links across the Asia region. Each … Read more

PSA takes legal action to protect support workers in South Canterbury

Source: PSA Legal action is underway to protect the pay and conditions of 18 support workers in South Canterbury who have had to transfer to a new employer. The PSA has filed urgent legal action with the Employment Relations Authority seeking a determination that 18 Timaru based care and support workers can seamlessly transfer to the … Read more

Health organisation concerned by findings linking gas stoves to childhood asthma cases

Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is concerned by new research showing that household gas stoves may be contributing to thousands of childhood asthma cases every year. A new report, commissioned by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), reveals that more than 3,200 new childhood asthma cases each year in New … Read more

Civil Defence – Digital billboards to deliver weather warning information during emergencies

Source: NEMA   Thanks to a joint initiative between NEMA and MetService, digital billboards across New Zealand will now display MetService’s real-time warning information during severe weather events. Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) screens will act as an important addition to the country’s existing emergency communications channels.   New Zealanders already receive information about severe weather warnings … Read more

Aviation Sector – CAA welcomes three new Board members

Source: New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority The Associate Minister of Transport, James Meager, today announced three new Civil Aviation Authority Board members. CAA Board Chair, Mark Darrow, says the new appointments bring in the right skills at the right time. “I’m pleased to be welcoming individuals who will strengthen the Board’s aviation experience and add … Read more

Legislation – Privacy Amendment Act passes

Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner The Privacy Commissioner says the Privacy Amendment Act, which has just become law, will increase transparency and help New Zealanders to better exercise their privacy rights. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says that the important change in the Privacy Amendment Act is the addition of new Information Privacy Principle 3A (IPP3A). … Read more

Appointments – Reserve Bank NZ Board welcomes new Governor and extension of current Governor’s term

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 24 September 2025 – The RBNZ Board has welcomed the appointment of a new Governor following a robust and extensive recruitment process. The Minister of Finance announced Dr Anna Breman as Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand for a five-year term from 1 December 2025. RBNZ Governor … Read more

New Reserve Bank Governor appointed

Source: New Zealand Government Dr Anna Breman, the First Deputy Governor of Sweden’s central bank, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced today.  “Dr Breman comes to New Zealand with an impressive blend of technical skills and organisational leadership experience. She has been … Read more

Rural health roadshow lands in Te Kūiti

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Te Kūiti today as part of the Rural Health Roadshow. “Te Kūiti is the tenth roadshow stop. I started the roadshow in Levin and have since visited Wairoa, Wānaka, Ōamaru, Hanmer Springs, … Read more

He poroporoaki ki a Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, KNZM

Source: New Zealand Government Tongariro te maunga Taupō te moana Te Heuheu te tangata! Whekuwheku ana te whenua i te tāhekenga o hūpē me roimata, haehae ana te manawa i te ngau o te aroha, hotuhotu ana te ngākau i te kaponga ōu e te kupenga a Taramainuku. Kei konei mātou, kua taka a roto … Read more

Next stop: Court

Source: New Zealand Police Local Police expertise and a decision to breach bail has led to the recovery of a firearm, and a date back in court for one man. Early Tuesday morning, one of our Henderson Beat Team members was out conducting mobile patrols In New Lynn and spotted a male behind the wheel … Read more

Remembering fallen officer Lyn Fleming at Police Remembrance Day

Source: New Zealand Police On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day on the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of police.  Sadly this year will be the first time Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s name will be read as the 34th name on the Roll of Honour, which … Read more

Pharmac saves money to spend on new medicines

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased to see Pharmac negotiating savings to increase medicines access.  “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour … Read more

New appointments to Civil Aviation Authority Board

Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of three new members to the Civil Aviation Authority’s Board will bring fresh expertise and leadership to the entity, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. Mr Meager has appointed Mike Schubert and Peter O’Regan for three-year terms, beginning 8 October 2025. Mel Templeton has also been appointed as a … Read more

Pharmac proposes funding five medicines and more convenient treatment options to ease pressure on health services

Source: PHARMAC Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus SC) for multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term condition where the immune system attacks the central nervous system, causing a range of symptoms that can get worse over time. Ocrelizumab is already funded as an intravenous (IV) infusion for people with relapsing remitting and primary progressive MS. The proposal … Read more

Raumanga house fire being treated as suspicious

Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei detectives have commenced an investigation into an early morning house fire in Raumanga. Police were called to Raumanga Valley Road at around 6.20am. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says the fire is being treated as suspicious, as enquiries get underway. “All five occupants were asleep at the time and were … Read more

New threat facing our native fur seals

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 September 2025 The virus, a divergent strain of canine distemper virus (CDV), has been linked to disease and mortality in kekeno. Current evidence suggests this virus is not likely to represent a new introduction to New Zealand, but rather a previously undetected strain. There is no known human health … Read more

Privacy Amendment Act passes

Source: Privacy Commissioner 24 Sept 2025, 09:00 The Privacy Commissioner says the Privacy Amendment Act, which has just become law, will increase transparency and help New Zealanders to better exercise their privacy rights.    Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says that the important change in the Privacy Amendment Act is the addition of new Information Privacy … Read more

Police seeking information on illegal dirt bike riders in Belmont

Source: New Zealand Police Porirua Police are seeking information about a group of five males who regularly ride dirt bikes from Waitangirua or Cannons Creek, across iwi land, into Belmont Park and then Belmont Farm. The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees. Their behaviour on the … Read more

Excellent progress on ACOP education and guidance

Source: Maritime New Zealand Education resources and guidance are key parts of implementing the Approved Code of Practice for Loading and Unloading Cargo at Ports and on Ships (ACOP). We’re making excellent progress on the first e-learning modules. These are about risk management from workers’ perspectives, and include: understanding risk management in the workplace understanding … Read more

Trip limits to protect Akaroa Hector’s dolphins

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 September 2025 Banks Peninsula and Akaroa Harbour are a stronghold for the threatened Hector’s dolphin, which is mostly found around the coast of the South Island. The sheltered harbour is ideal to see the dolphins, especially over the summer months when they visit in greater numbers to feed and … Read more

Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed changes to the Holidays Act that will provide sick, bereavement and family violence leave from day one of employment, remove the unfairness for those returning from parental leave, increase casual loading, and provide for pay statements. However, some workers lose out in the changes proposed including … Read more

Just What the Customer Ordered – and other advice

Source: NZ Department of Conservation DOC Visitor Centres are more than just starting points for outdoor adventures. They’re places where visitors can plan their trips, learn about the natural and cultural history of Aotearoa, and connect with knowledgeable rangers who know their local landscapes inside out. Increasingly, they’re also becoming hubs for conservation action — … Read more

Scam victim numbers down, but losses up, reports Banking Ombudsman

Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme The Banking Ombudsman Scheme helped more than 5,800 bank customers and facilitated compensation or refunds totalling more than $2 million according to its latest annual report. The most common complaints were about personal transaction accounts, property lending and credit cards. Complaints and disputes were up 4 per cent and 7 per cent … Read more

ECOVACS Launches DEEBOT X11 Family with PowerBoost Technology in the APAC Region, Revolutionizing Smart Cleaning with Unmatched Power and Runtime

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – ECOVACS, a global leader in intelligent home robotics, unveiled its flagship DEEBOT X11 Family for the first time in the APAC region. The prestigious regional launch event brought together over 600 guests, including key distributor partners, leading influencers, and … Read more

DOC pricing proposal for Aoraki car park

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 September 2025 This car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park provides access to several popular day and overnight walks such as Hooker Valley Track, Kea Point Track, and to Mueller and Hooker huts. The White Horse Hill Campground next to the carpark is DOC’s most visited campground. The proposal … Read more

NZ-AU: Innovation Beverage Group Enters into Letter of Intent for Potential Merger with BlockFuel Energy, Inc.

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SEVEN HILLS, Australia, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd, (“IBG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, today announced it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for a … Read more