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Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has declared a state of local emergency for the Canterbury Region, to assist in the response to the current severe weather. The Minister signed the declaration at 03:24pm today. “I have made this declaration as the Canterbury Mayors have not yet been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced five new appointments and three reappointments to the governing councils of Lincoln University, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. “Universities and wānanga have critical responsibilities in the education and development of talent this country needs. To enable this … Read more
Source: PSA Tomorrow health and ACC workers say loud and clear the time to value us is now Tomorrow’s strikes will be sending the Government a loud and clear message that it must invest in health workers and the public health system. Around 18,000 health and ACC workers who are PSA members, will strike tomorrow, joining … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 October 2025 Source: Waikato-Tainui and University of Waikato The two scholarships were established in 2024 through a partnership between University of Waikato, Waikato-Tainui and Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation. Both scholarships were created in memory of two highly respected kaumaatua; Pokaia Nepia and Takiri mai te ata Turner. Fondly … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage As a mark of mourning and respect, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Thursday 23 October 2025 to mark the funeral of former Prime Minister the Right Honourable Jim Bolger. This instruction applies to all Government Departments, buildings and naval vessels … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Electricity Authority Chair Anna Kominik has announced her resignation, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “I want to acknowledge the work Ms Kominik has led over her tenure and thank her for her contribution. As chair, Ms Kominik has led significant reforms in the electricity sector and I am confident they will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are aware of strike action planned in central Auckland tomorrow, which is expected to cause significant disruption on the roads. The rally is due to start about midday at Aotea Square, and will include a march down Queen Street to Te Komititanga Square, where the event will conclude. Motorists are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour has today announced the achievement of a reduction of harm in state care residences, the first reduction of its kind in New Zealand’s history. “I am grateful to be able to confirm the first ever reduction of harm within Youth Justice and Care and Protection … Read more
Source: Airways New Zealand Airways New Zealand today welcomed the appointment of Darin Cusack as the new Chair of the Airways Board and Danny Tuato’o as the new Deputy Chair, effective from 31 October 2025. Darin is currently Deputy Chair of the Airways Board and brings extensive experience in aviation, transport and tourism. He has … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Kaikoura fires Eleven crews, including heavy machinery and dangerous tree fellers, are working across a large area of Kaikoura Flats to continue active firefighting and strengthen containment lines around each of the Kaikoura fires before the wind is due to pick up this afternoon. There have been two helicopters assisting … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd OctoberAt 9:59am MetService escalated the Severe Weather Warnings in Canterbury, including Christchurch, Wellington, and South Wairarapa to Red Warnings for Damaging Winds in consultation with the respective regional councils. All MetService warnings have the potential for impacts, but Red Warnings are reserved for the most … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington and Hawke’s Bay Districts have enforced a total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks from midday today until 8am on Monday 27 October. It comes as winds are forecast to exceed 100km/hr in many places, with high temperatures and low humidity creating very high … Read more
Source: New Zealand Super Fund The release of the Guardians’ Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2025 is an opportunity to review the events of the past 12 months and to consider what we have done and continue to do to prepare for the years ahead. Future focused is one of the Guardians’ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a distinctive container we believe may help us with our enquiries. At 2.30am on Thursday 2 October Emergency Services responded to the house fire … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Lee Kum Kee, the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments is inviting food lovers to experience fortune and prosperity via its “Unlock 1888 Good Fortune” Lucky Draw, which runs nationally from 13 October to 23 November 2025. Above: Mimi Wong, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are urging those who know what happened to him to speak to us. Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of 29 September, and Police continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to his death, says … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government State-Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has today announced two leadership appointments to the Airways Corporation of New Zealand. Effective 31 October 2025, current Deputy Chair Darin Cusack will assume the role of Chair, following the retirement of outgoing Chair Denise Church. Danny Tuato’o, a current Director, will step into the role … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand has welcomed Government moves to tighten transport service license (TSL) rules, but is urging Parliament to go further to raise industry standards, including stopping suspended operators setting up phoenix companies to dodge regulators. The Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill would modernise how TSLs are enforced across freight, passenger, … Read more
Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced a NZD 75 million investment to expand butter production at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, as part of the next phase of strategic investments by the Co-op signalled in its FY25 Annual Results. CEO Miles Hurrell says the Co-op plans to invest up to $1 billion … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk caused by the next wave of the severe gales forecast to hit the South Island. Winds are forecast to exceed 100km/hr in many places, … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Cook Islanders holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana”, have confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, protesting the emerging threat of seabed mining. Four activists in kayaks paddled alongside the Nautilus, which has spent the last three weeks on a U.S. funded research expedition surveying mineral nodule fields … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Scientists have used drones to video green turtles feeding in New Zealand waters for the first time. Rangaunu Harbour in Northland was surveyed last summer to assess the feasibility of aerial drones for monitoring green turtles. Earth Sciences New Zealand fisheries scientist Dr Brit Finucci says they found a potential of … Read more
Source: Heritage New Zealand Two South Island heritage icons have been proposed for the country’s highest heritage status – and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga wants your feedback. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch and the Ōamaru Historic Town Centre and Port have been nominated for National Historic Landmark status – and … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 22 October 2025 – Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) is criticising the attacks on tax transparency and other retrograde measures contained in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill, currently before the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. The proposals to repeal s.17GB of the Tax Administration Act, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police With Labour weekend fast approaching, Northland Police are reminding road users there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving. Police will be out on the road at any location and at any time, with the clear intention to stop and prevent unsafe driving behaviour. Northland Road Policing Manager, Inspector John Fagan, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have recovered firearms, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle, and filed a raft of charges against the self-proclaimed victim. The 36-year-old Burwood man now has a date with the courts following the convoluted incident, which allegedly played out early Tuesday morning. About 5.30am, the man rang … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up reforms to accelerate sustainable construction in New Zealand, as a new building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels comes into force. “By supporting sustainable building practices, we can create warmer, healthier homes, reduce power bills and build stronger, more resilient communities across New Zealand,” Building and … Read more