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Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage today released a summary of the submissions received on the Government’s recent proposed changes to media regulation and content production. The Ministry received 197 submissions in total, with 103 of these submissions representing organisations. “Thank you to everyone that provided feedback to the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is today announcing it will no longer use the informal name of Te Puna Aonui and will adopt its legal name: the Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence. “This decision reflects the reality … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council After years of protecting and reinvigorating the vast and variable whenua of their beloved Te Aupōuri, Oranga Whenua Oranga Tangata Taiao’s hard mahi has paid off, winning two top awards at this year’s Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards. Te Rūnanga Nui O Te Aupōuri’s kaitiaki arm, Oranga Whenua … Read more
Source: People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity, formed by 10 former women MPs, has today provided an update on progress and released its Terms of Reference, following the Committee’s first meeting. “We are thrilled that hundreds of New Zealanders have already sent in submissions and taken the time to … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation 3…2…1, Boom! Counting down to the kākāpō breeding season Image credit: DOC. After a four-year wait, the Kākāpō Recovery team is thrilled that breeding will return in 2026. Together with our Treaty Partner Ngāi Tahu and National Partner Meridian Energy, we’re preparing for what could be the biggest boom in … Read more
Annual enterprise survey: 2024 financial year (provisional) – information release 27 June 2025 The annual enterprise survey (AES) is New Zealand’s most comprehensive source of financial statistics covering more than 500,000 businesses. It provides annual information on the financial performance and financial position for industry groups operating in New Zealand. Key factsProvisional results for all AES … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s work to deliver better public services for New Zealanders is paying dividends for people working to gain their driver licence, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “National average wait times are now just four days for a full licence test and seven days for a restricted licence test, down from a peak … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation With a bumper breeding season forecast for kākāpō in 2026, we explain why eradicating introduced predators from Rakiura/Stewart Island is critical, so this iconic parrot has space to grow along with other threatened species. Kākāpō used to thrive here on Rakiura. We want to make it safe for them to … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025 Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching Refugee English Fund (Refugee English) Fund delivery, and our monitoring of their performance. This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025 Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) delivery, and our monitoring of their performance. This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025 Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching – Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ELT ILN) delivery, and how we monitor their performance. This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025 Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page covers reporting and monitoring requirements for Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Schools funding. This page covers reporting and monitoring requirements for Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Schools funding. Reporting If you receive ACE (Schools) funding, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Canterbury’s Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre has been allocated permanent test flight airspace, giving advanced aviation companies the freedom to safely trial next-generation technologies, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) permanent special use airspace designation for Tāwhaki anchors Canterbury’s growing reputation as a national hub for space … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed in principle to an investment and implementation roadmap to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system so it can manage major to severe emergencies, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. “This roadmap is part of our response to the Government Inquiry into the North Island … Read more
Source: PHARMAC New GLP-1 agonist (Wegovy) approved for use in New Zealand. Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) approved for use In June 2025, Medsafe approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for use in New Zealand for weight loss. Semaglutide has been approved to treat type 2 diabetes, under the name Ozempic, since 2023. Datasheet for Wegovy | Medsafe [PDF](external link) Consumer … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A game of stuck in the mud has ended in court for one rider after he attempted to evade Police during the early hours of this morning. Just before 4.30am, a Police unit observed a motorbike with false number plates travelling along Bruce McLaren Road, Henderson. Waitematā West Area Commander, Inspector … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today marked the beginning of construction on the new Sir Mark Dunajtschik Mental Health Centre in Lower Hutt. Joined by Hutt South MP Chris Bishop, the Ministers took part in a sod-turning ceremony to celebrate the start of a project … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency UPDATE 8:20 am:Bad weather and flooding are causing further state highway closures in the top of the South Island this morning. Drivers must stay off weather-affected highways while they remain closed and avoid any unnecessary travel. Nelson/Tasman Flooding has closed State Highway 6 between Belgrove and Richmond. State Highway 60 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 60, Belgrove to Richmond is closed. State Highway 60, Richmond to Collingwood, including Takaka is closed. Police request the public to restrict any unnecessary travel in the Nelson Bays area. Use headlights and drive to the conditions. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Jade Hamlyn Beazley, 40, who has a warrant to arrest and is wanted by Police. He is wanted in relation to a number of offences and Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Beazley is known to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray: One person has died, and another is in a critical condition following an incident in Manurewa overnight. A critical incident investigation is now underway, which will establish the full circumstances of what unfolded. At about 1am, a Police unit was travelling … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel in the Nelson Bays area this morning. The area is being hit by adverse weather conditions with flooding across the area and road closures likely. Especially avoid: Belgrove, Wakefield, Brightwater, Richmond, Whakatu Drive, Appleby, Redwood, Riwaka. In extreme conditions, please limit yourself to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Continued Gross Profit Margin and Net Operating Cash Flow improvements albeit difficult market conditions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2025 – HONMA Golf Limited (“HONMA”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEx stock code: 6858), one of the world’s most prestigious golf brands, announces its consolidated annual … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa Tax Justice Aotearoa has welcomed the release of Inland Revenue’s draft Long Term Insight Briefing, which looks at the possible future directions for New Zealand’s tax system. The discussion document suggests a stable core structure of main bases that “comprehensively taxes the factors that are sought to be taxed”, coupled with … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2025 – Global electronics manufacturer GREE has officially launched its Singapore branch, marking a key milestone in its expansion in Southeast Asia. GREE was recognised as the global leader in split air conditioners in 2024 by Euromonitor International. Widely recognised as the global market … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2025 – A new food factory hub, EcoFood@Mandai, has officially launched in Singapore’s northern region, bringing purpose-built factory units to a wide range of food and beverage (F&B) businesses. Strategically located in the Mandai industrial zone, this development aims to serve as a functional … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable, with devastating effects on people’s lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland offers hope for an effective treatment. Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people’s lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University … Read more