Open Polytechnic connection blooms at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

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Source: Open Polytechnic Open Polytechnic was well represented at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2025 recently, by Megan Parker, Academic Staff Member in floristry for the distance learning organisation, along with former horticulture graduate and well-known landscape designer Bayley LuuTomes. While Megan, who was head judge, enjoyed working alongside various inspiring floral designers on … Read more

Northland News – Follow kauri dieback hygiene protocols, NRC urges

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Source: Northland Regional Council Visitors and locals in Northland are being urged to follow simple hygiene protocols to protect the region’s iconic native forests from kauri dieback. Jack Craw, chair of the Northland Regional Council’s Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party, says kauri dieback remains one of the most significant threats to native forests. Councillor Craw was … Read more

Fish & Game reforms to modernise organisation

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Source: New Zealand Government Reforms to modernise and strengthen Fish & Game New Zealand will improve the national management of hunting and fishing resources and advocacy, while maintaining local control over local fishing and hunting rules, Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has announced.  “I want to make it as easy as possible for Kiwis … Read more

Road Closure, State Highway 1, Cambridge

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Source: New Zealand Police The north bound carriage way of State Highway 1, south of Cambridge is closed. A vehicle crash has ocurred and is blocking the north bound carriageway. The road closure is expected to last for at least 45 minutes, until the road is cleared of vehicles and debris. ENDS MIL OSI

Road Closure SH2 (Matawai Road) Gisborne to Opotiki

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Matawai Road, between Gisborne (from the intersection with Back Ormond Road) and Opotiki has been closed. Multiple slips along the length of the road will need to be cleared. Roading crews have been deployed to assess and clear the obstructions. There is no time scale available for this … Read more

NZ-AU: FioBit: Earn Free Crypto with a Trusted US Cloud Mining App – 2025 Passive Income Strategy for Cryptocurrency Investors

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Australia, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cloud mining is emerging as the best passive income strategy of 2025. Without needing any mining hardware or technical expertise, you can achieve automated online mining to generate stable returns. FioBit, as a leading Bitcoin mining company, offers a rare, secure investment choice for Bitcoin … Read more

Tongariro Northern Circuit makes way for new hut

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 June 2025 The Department of Conservation is working with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to replace Oturere Hut. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring, and Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts will remain bookable online through the DOC website. Department of Conservation Operations Manager Libby O’Brien says it’s a unique opportunity … Read more

Fatal Crash – Stillwater

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Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash yesterday evening in Stillwater, Auckland. Two cars collided on East Coast Road just before 7pm. Sadly one person has died at the scene. Another person suffered moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit attended and an investigation is underway. Our thoughts and sympathies are with … Read more

Education – Open Polytechnic launches new Introduction to Generative AI micro-credential

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Source: Open Polytechnic A new micro-credential developed by Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s specialist online learning provider, in conjunction with Spark, offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to understand and utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Introduction to Generative AI micro-credential, now open for enrolment, provides ākonga (learners) with an introductory understanding of how generative artificial intelligence can … Read more

NZNO backs people’s pay equity select committee

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Representing a third of the pay equity claims scrapped by the Coalition Government, NZNO is throwing its full support behind the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity. Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) had 12 pay equity claims being progressed across the health sector … Read more

Transporting NZ – Mid-term pass mark for transport but Govt must try harder

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says the Coalition Government is making good progress on transport, halfway through their first term and six months since Minister Chris Bishop was appointed to the portfolio. However, the road freight body is warning that ongoing ferry delays and roading cost pressures are shaping up as … Read more

University Research – Multiple sclerosis prevalence on the sharp increase: study – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in New Zealand increased by a third between 2006 and 2022, according to research from the University of Auckland. The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in New Zealand has sharply risen since 2006, especially in some communities, according to a University of … Read more

Culture and Heritage – Manatū Taonga releases draft report on culture in a digital age

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Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has released a draft Long-term Insights Briefing – a futures-thinking report – on culture in the digital age. A Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) provides analysis and information about medium and long-term tr MIL OSI

Healthline celebrates its 25-year anniversary of trusted service and impact – and launches a GP booking initiative

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Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa An estimated 3.45 million people have contacted Healthline since it launched 25 years ago Whether it is for a 2am check on their baby’s continuous crying, a rash on an arm, or information about where to get more help, the people of Aotearoa know they can rely on the free, 24/7, trusted support … Read more

Local News – Porirua’s BizFest announces two outstanding speakers

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Source: Porirua City Council One of New Zealand’s most iconic athletes will be speaking at Porirua’s BizFest on 1 July, joining the founder of an international dance company who grew up in Cannons Creek. BizFest 2025: Kōpū i te pae – Light up the Horizon will take place on 1 July, a day that aims to inspire and … Read more

New Zealand’s population likely to reach 6 million before 2040 – Stats NZ media and information release: National population projections: 2024(base)–2078

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New Zealand’s population likely to reach 6 million before 2040 – media release 4 June 2025 The population living in Aotearoa New Zealand is likely to grow from 5.3 million currently to eclipse 6 million by 2040, according to projections released by Stats NZ today. Two-thirds of that growth is likely to come from net international … Read more

Local News – The Wellington Water Committee welcomes new Directors to Wellington Water’s Board

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Source: Hutt City Council The Wellington Water Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors to the Wellington Water Board. Wellington Water Committee Chair and Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says the new appointments strengthen the board’s overall depth of experience. “We were looking for directors in key areas of expertise and skills … Read more

French authorities block Greenpeace ship from participating in UN Ocean Conference

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Source: Greenpeace French authorities have blocked Greenpeace International’s ship Arctic Sunrise from entering the port of Nice, where the “One Ocean Science Congress” and the UN Ocean Conference are being hosted. This was retaliation against Greenpeace France, highlighting the weaknesses of the French network of Marine Protected Areas last month in the Mediterranean Sea, in an … Read more

Construction Sector – Construction cost growth flatlines as industry slowdown persists

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Source: Quotable Value The latest figures from QV CostBuilder show construction costs overall have barely risen in the second quarter of 2025, amidst an ongoing downturn for the industry.  The average cost of building a standard one- or two-storey 150/230m² home in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin or Palmerston North has rose just 0.1% in the … Read more

Energy Sector – Meridian appoints new General Manager

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Source: Meridian Energy 4 June 2025 – Meridian Energy has appointed Rory Blundell to the newly created role of General Manager, Strategy and Portfolio. Rory is currently Meridian’s Group Strategy Manager and starts his new position with immediate effect. Rory brings over 20 years of New Zealand electricity sector experience to his new role, having previously … Read more

First Responders – Waitangi Bridge ship fire update #2

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have brought the fire on The Tui in Paihia under control this morning. Community Risk Manager Mitchell Brown says the fire began on the ship, which had been converted into a building on land next to the Waitangi Bridge. “Sadly, the structure is about … Read more

Banking – ASB drops mortgage rates for the seventh time this year

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Source: ASB ASB has today reduced several of its fixed home lending rates by up to 20 basis points, marking the bank’s seventh fixed rate mortgage drop in 2025. ASB has also lowered some of its term deposit rates by between 5 and 20 basis points. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says … Read more

Banking – ASB Business Survey: The impact of Trump’s tariffs, according to Kiwi businesses

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Source: ASB Research released today by ASB, supported by Talbot Mills Research, shows Kiwi businesses see US tariffs as more impactful than Covid-19 or the Global Financial Crisis.  More than 300 business leaders, including CEOs and founders, contributed to the study, giving their insights on President Trump’s recently announced trade policies.   Two-thirds (67%) of … Read more

Consumer NZ – The sale of a top-rated power company signals a shrinking market

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Source: Consumer NZ Flick Electric has been rated New Zealand’s top power company in Consumer NZ’s latest energy retailer survey — coinciding with its sale to gentailer, Meridian. Flick Electric has been named New Zealand’s top-rated power company in Consumer NZ’s latest energy retailer survey – but the win comes with an unexpected twist.   … Read more

Education – Kilikiti bats bring Ara campuses together for Samoa Language Week

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Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Samoan kilikiti pate (cricket bats) specially hand crafted and decorated by students will be at the centre of Gagana Samoa (Samoa Language Week) celebrations at Ara Institute of Canterbury. In a first for Ara, a tournament will take place bringing together teams from across the institute to play the Pacific nation’s … Read more

Privacy Commissioner – Supermarket trial of FRT: Inquiry results announced

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Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has found that the live facial recognition technology model trialled by Foodstuffs North Island is compliant with the Privacy Act. However, his Inquiry report released today, shows that any business considering or using FRT needs to make sure it sets things up right to stay within … Read more

Government Cuts – Government guts WorkSafe – CTU

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Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety’s announcement today on gutting WorkSafe’s enforcement capability signals a return to a failed approach, that will weaken our health and safety system, said the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi. “A soft approach to poor health … Read more