Māori tamariki and rangatahi in the Oranga Tamariki System are still being failed

Source: State Care survivor and advocate, Ihorangi Reweti Peters The outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the Oranga Tamariki system report, found that tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau are still over-represented and drastically let down within the system. The first report on the performance of the Oranga Tamariki system for … Read more

Media advisory: Search for missing Christchurch woman

Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon regarding the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge will speak to media at 2.30pm in central Christchurch. We ask those media interested in attending to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz. Further details will be provided to … Read more

Solar on Farms: Unlocking farm cost savings

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts has announced the Government’s new Solar on Farms initiative, which will support farmers in taking the next step towards installing solar and battery systems, helping them reduce energy costs, increase on-farm resilience, and allow farmers to gain greater control over their power use, leading to increased efficiency … Read more

Report on outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori in the oranga tamariki system – a story of consequence

Source: Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor In the first of a new annual report series – Outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the oranga tamariki system – Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor found tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) Māori and their whānau are over-represented in the oranga tamariki … Read more

Zero Waste – Petition launched as Inquiry looms

Source: Zero Waste Network On the eve of a major Board of Inquiry that will assess if a large-scale rubbish incinerator proposed for Te Awamutu can go ahead, the Zero Waste Network and allies are launching a new petition to keep the country incinerator-free. “We want central government to ban new waste incinerators at a … Read more

New Zealand Grass-Fed certification to take on global competitors

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is raising its game on the global stage with a new Grass-Fed certification scheme to help our red meat and dairy producers go head-to-head with competitors in premium international markets, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays. “International consumers are increasingly willing to … Read more

Momentum Energy Teams Up with Solargain to Empower Australian Homes and Small to Medium-sized Businesses with Solar and Battery Energy Solutions

Source: Media Outreach MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2025 – Momentum Energy has partnered with Solargain, a leading provider of solar PV and battery storage solutions, to accelerate the adoption of clean, renewable energy solutions in Australia. This partnership aims to make solar technology more accessible to homeowners and small to … Read more

Momentum Energy Partners with Goodbye Gas to Drive Home Electrification in Victoria

Source: Media Outreach MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2025 – Momentum Energy, who retails both gas and electricity in Victoria, has a partnership with Goodbye Gas to help Victorian households transition to energy-efficient, all-electric living. This collaboration is designed to assist homeowners to lower their energy costs over time and reduce … Read more

Sweet Police work aids Auckland driver

Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking and a priority transport of chocolate has aided the recovery of an Auckland motorist.  Police in central Auckland received information about a man who appeared intoxicated, getting into a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says frontline staff attended just after 3pm on Union … Read more

Radiology backlog cleared at Taranaki Base Hospital

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the clearance of a significant radiology backlog at Taranaki Base Hospital, calling it a practical outcome that puts patients first. “In March, more than 6,000 x-ray reports were sitting unprocessed at Taranaki Base Hospital. That was causing unacceptable delays for patients needing diagnosis and treatment,” … Read more

Innovative pasture project to drive farmgate returns

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a $17 million partnership with farmers to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability by identifying the most resilient, high-performing pastures for New Zealand conditions, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays.  Minister McClay confirmed the Government will invest $8.269 million in the Resilient Pastures project through Budget … Read more

Health – No pregnancy warning labels on alcohol

Source: Alcohol Healthwatch – 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label, shows new report. – 16% of alcohol products with the correct label have it hidden on the bottom of the packaging where it is less likely to be seen. Every baby deserves the best possible start in life. But new report by Alcohol Healthwatch of … Read more

Health – Holding a mirror up to the mental health and addiction system

Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission “Our new system performance monitoring report highlights the need for faster improvements to address declining mental health and wellbeing,” said Karen Orsborn, CEO of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The System Performance Monitoring Report released today by Te Hiringa Mahara outlines progress toward improving … Read more

International travel: April 2025 ? Stats NZ information release

International travel: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 267,300 in April 2025, an increase of 42,200 from April 2024. The … Read more

International migration: April 2025 ? Stats NZ information release

International migration: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the April 2025 year compared with the April 2024 year were: migrant arrivals: 145,000 (± 1,100), down 27 … Read more

Saying yes to more housing

Source: New Zealand Government City-shaping changes are coming to New Zealand’s largest city, ensuring that Auckland can fully harness the economic growth benefits of the new City Rail Link, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. The Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill (the Bill) has been reported … Read more

Appeal for information on missing person

Source: New Zealand Police New Plymouth Police are working to locate missing person Jan. Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3 near the intersection of Thomason Road, between Egmont Village and New Plymouth at around 11am yesterday. She was last seen wearing long pants and a green jacket. Police have serious concerns … Read more

Applications open for $30 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund

Source: New Zealand Government Applications have opened for a $30 million fund for projects that will enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections and help boost economic growth, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced. The Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund was established through the Government Policy Statement on land transport. Funding will be … Read more

Wear your gear, Police urge motorcyclists

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Bay of Plenty Police are urging motorcyclists to ensure they’re wearing appropriate safety gear before going for a ride, after recent crashes in the region. We are seeing more instances where riders are not wearing the correct protective equipment, including … Read more

Primary Sector-Government partnership to boost rural health and resilience

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up support for rural New Zealand with a $4 million Rural Wellbeing Fund to expand investment in community-based initiatives, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays. “The establishment of this fund is a result of advocacy by Federated Farmers Chair, Wayne Langford, who has … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN announces proposed convertible notes offering

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (ACN 629 842 799) (“IREN”) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $450 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2029 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified … Read more

Responding to requests for a child or young person’s personal information

Source: Privacy Commissioner This guidance aims to help agencies respond appropriately to requests for personal information about children and young people.  The guidance covers: Information Privacy Principle 6 (IPP 6) of the Privacy Act 2020. Who can make an IPP 6 request for information about a child or young person. Requests made by parents, legal … Read more

New Zealand Veterinary Association Award Evening

Source: New Zealand Government Good evening,It’s a real privilege to be here with you tonight, among people who play such a vital role in the wellbeing of our animals, our communities, and our economy. Veterinarians are essential to New Zealand. Upholding our global reputation for world-leading animal welfare standards, something we are known for and … Read more

Foreign Minister focuses on Pacific resilience during visit to France

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has taken part in two major international events in Nice, France this week, focused on Pacific resilience, prosperity and security.  The sixth Pacific-France Summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, took place in Nice overnight.  “The Summit brought together Pacific countries for discussions with France on regional … Read more

NZ places travel ban on extremist Israeli politicians

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the UK and Norway in placing travel bans on two extremist Israeli politicians, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  The bans will prevent Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from travelling to New Zealand.  “Our action today is not against the Israeli people, … Read more

Global Industrial Property Enters New Phase as Supply Chains Shift and Landlords Expected to Gain Ground

Source: Media Outreach The Logistics Real Estate Market on the Chinese Mainland Shows Signs of Stabilization Amid Ongoing Consumer and Industrial Demand HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) has published its inaugural global logistics and industrial outlook, ‘Waypoint 2025‘, which highlights a significant shift … Read more

GSM officially launches Green GSM – The first electric taxi brand in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 –Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) today officially launched Green GSM, the first all-electric taxi service in the Philippines. The launch marks GSM’s entry into fourth international markets, following Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia, and represents a significant milestone in … Read more