Northland Regional Council News – 23 June 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS LIVESTREAM Northland Regional Council’s Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards are happening this Thursday, 26 June, celebrating the incredible people and organisations making a real difference for Northland’s environment. Their dedication and mahi are helping our environment thrive, and we deeply value their contributions. THINKING ABOUT STANDING FOR COUNCIL? Are … Read more

Two arrested following aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests following an aggravated robbery in New Lynn this morning. At around 8.30am, Police attended a Parker Avenue convenience store. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says two offenders have entered the store, one armed with a knife. “The offenders have jumped over the counter and … Read more

New licence system for Taupō trout fishery

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 June 2025 DOC Senior Community Ranger James Barnett says the new platform will provide enhanced features at no extra cost to anglers. “The old system served us well but was based on old technology and was becoming expensive to run and maintain. The new platform offers anglers an improved … Read more

Weather News – Rain and wind to mark the end to the school term – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 23 – Thursday 26 June – A week that is starting dry and calm for most, is set to feature heavy rain and strong winds. This will bring a reprieve to the very cold and frosty mornings that many places have seen in the recent past. Apart from a few … Read more

Ombudsman – Increase in awareness of whistleblowing legislation – latest survey

Source: Office of the Ombudsman Awareness is at an all-time high of the law that allows people to report serious wrongdoing in the workplace and provides protection to whistleblowers. Today is World Whistleblowing Day and the Office of the Ombudsman has released an annual poll that shows 36 percent of people know about the Protected Disclosures … Read more

Meth and MDMA seized in joint Police/Customs investigation

Source: New Zealand Police NZ Police and Customs have disrupted a Wellington-based syndicate dealing a variety of drugs into the community, seizing 23 kilograms of methamphetamine and more than 1000 MDMA pills. Over the past month a joint NZ Police and New Zealand Customs investigation – Operation Armani – identified a group smuggling significant amounts … Read more

Flood of interest to invest in New Zealand

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is attracting new migrants to bring their capital, experience and skills to New Zealand with a flood of formal interest in the new ‘golden’ visa. Since only April – less than three months – Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has received 189 applications for the Active Investor Plus visa, significantly … Read more

Release: Minister should fess up on cuts

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Simeon Brown needs to be honest about how much more money he expects Health New Zealand to cut from its budget to get back in the black. “National has chosen to underfund our health system and expects Health New Zealand to make even more cuts – but won’t say how … Read more

Federated Farmers CEO Terry Copeland steps down

Source: Federated Farmers Long-serving Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland is stepping down from his role at the end of this month. “Terry has been the leader we needed in a crisis. He was the man who kept us together through the toughest times, through the Mycoplasma Bovis incursion and then COVID, through droughts, fires and … Read more

Takanini assault: Clarification

Source: New Zealand Police Police are issuing a clarification regarding an assault in Takanini yesterday. While the incident took place on the grounds itself, it occurred at a sports complex located next to the Takanini Sikh Temple, not in the temple itself. ENDS. Nicole Bremner/NZ Police  MIL OSI

Local Government – Local authority elections coming – strong candidates needed – BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ With two weeks until nominations open for this year’s local authority elections, the Local Government Business Forum is encouraging strong candidates to stand for election. “Given the importance of local government to New Zealand, it is essential that councils are well-governed,” Forum Chair Matt Cowley said. “Council decisions on spending, rating and regulation are … Read more

Update: New Independent Information and Debate Platform PodTalk.Live calls for Foundation Members

Source: NewzEngine.com – Immediate Release Source: Multimedia Investments Ltd After a successful beta-launch in April PodTalk.live is now ready to invite people in New Zealand to register as foundation members. Foundation members are free to join the post and podcast social platform. The Foundation Membership soft-launch is a great opportunity for founders to help shape a … Read more

Former director of fishing company jailed for 16 months over illegal fishing

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The former director of a fishing company who knew fish was being caught and landed illegally for profit, has been jailed for 16 months. Glen Owen Wright (37), former director of All Weather Fishing Company Limited, was sentenced in the Auckland District Court last week (Thursday 19 June 2025) … Read more

Advocacy – Will Invercargill Join Councils Taking Ethical Stand on Illegal Israeli Settlements? – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Invercargill City Council is set to vote on Tuesday on a change to its procurement policy to exclude companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The proposal was brought by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. If adopted, Invercargill would become the … Read more

Research – NZ’s Elite Athlete Breaking Point Research to be Shared with Five Eyes Nations

Source: Impact PR for Vantaset A world-first performance transformation framework developed in New Zealand from research into the psychological breaking point of elite athletes has caught the attention of police forces in North America and the United Kingdom, with a number of trials in discussion. The move follows the inking of long-term contracts with global … Read more

Investigations continuing in Takanini assault

Source: New Zealand Police Police are following positive lines of enquiry into an assault at a Sikh Temple in Takanini on Sunday evening. Two people were treated for minor injuries following the incident which occurred at around 5pm at the Takanini School Road site. “An offender entered the temple and approached a man known to … Read more

New Zealand horticulture sector set to reach record high

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s horticulturalists are breaking new ground with exports tipped to surpass $8 billion for the first time, Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg says. “New Zealand’s horticulture sector is poised for impressive growth, with export revenue forecast to hit a record $8.5 billion by 30 June 2025,” Ms Grigg says. “That’s … Read more

Advocacy – Yousef M. Aljamal visit to Aotearoa New Zealand – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is delighted to announce the visit to Aotearoa New Zealand by Palestinian journalist and author Yousef Aljamal. Yousef will address public meetings across the country as well as talking with faith communities, trade union representatives and media organisations.   Yousef will be here from 16 to 30 June … Read more

Banking and Finance – ASB makes further drops to interest rates

Source: ASB ASB has today reduced five of its fixed home lending rates by up to 16 basis points, including two of its most popular terms. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “We know there are many New Zealanders looking to refix their mortgage or take on the significant title of homeowner … Read more

Banking Appointments – ASB appoints Frank Jasper as Chief Investment Officer

Source: ASB   ASB has appointed Frank Jasper to the new role of Chief Investment Officer (CIO), strengthening ASB’s in-house investment management expertise.   Frank has a proven track record of success as an investment manager, including time as a Senior Portfolio Manager and then Chief Investment Officer at Fisher Funds, with more than 20 … Read more

Energy Sector – Ten years on: Young energy leaders raise the profile

Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s brightest young energy professionals are focused on raising their collective voice and bringing the energy sector closer together. After a decade of fostering connection and careers within the energy sector, the Young Energy Professionals Network (YEPN) welcomes two new co-Chairs, Beca’s Industrial Energy Lead Andrew Wallace and Aurecon’s Lead Energy Consultant Danielle … Read more

Safer Boating Forum “Maintaining unity”

Source: Maritime New Zealand More than 50 members – the largest turnout to date – gathered to reflect on the progress made in implementing the Recreational Craft Strategy 2023–25 and to plan for the months ahead. Maritime NZ’s Harm Prevention Lead – Recreational Craft, Victoria Slade, says one of the standouts of the day for … Read more

More tāmariki Māori to learn in safe, warm & dry classrooms

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is enabling more tāmariki access to full immersion learning in safe, warm and dry classrooms. A $28 million investment will deliver 20 new classrooms across four Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education kura and the commencement of a permanent site for a kura north of Auckland – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāringaomatariki. The … Read more

New Zealand announces further aid for Ukraine

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of support for Ukraine ahead of this week’s NATO Summit in the Hague.    “New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Its war of self-defence is well into its fourth year and our condemnation of Russia’s illegal … Read more

Man charged in relation to Pakuranga stabbing

Source: New Zealand Police A man is expected in Manukau District Court tomorrow [Monday] in relation to the stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets yesterday. Following enquiries by staff, the 23-year-old handed himself in to Police at the Manukau Police Station this evening. He faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily … Read more

Te Kuaka Condemns Illegal US Strike on Iran and calls on NZ to pledge non-participation in a US-led war on Iran

Source: Te Kuaka Spokesperson, Dr Arama Rata Te Kuaka, an independent organisation advocating for a progressive and principled New Zealand foreign policy, expresses grave concern over the United States’ unprovoked bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. This attack constitutes a clear violation of international law and the sovereignty of states. This act of aggression was conducted without … Read more

Key Findings from the “Hong Kong Vitiligo Patients and Caregivers Survey” Released for “World Vitiligo Day”

Source: Media Outreach Patients Demonstrate Significant Knowledge Gaps in Treatment Options, Leading to Lost Hope and Treatment Discontinuation Over 70% of Vitiligo Patients Desire Skin Repigmentation; New Topical Therapy Introduced in Hong Kong Shows Encouraging Results HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June 2025 – In observance of World Vitiligo Day (June … Read more