Parliament Hansard Report – Motions — Rt Hon Jim Bolger—90th Birthday – 001495

Source: New Zealand Parliament MOTIONS Rt Hon Jim Bolger—90th Birthday SPEAKER: Members, on 31 May this year, the Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ celebrated his 90th birthday. Jim Bolger was a member of this House from 1972 to 1998. He served as Leader of the Opposition and was Prime Minister for seven years, before his … Read more

Outstanding New Zealanders honoured

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has congratulated the 2025 recipients of King’s Birthday Honours. “Every person on this list has made New Zealand a better place.  “Locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally they are the proof that individual actions build a strong and thriving country. “I am inordinately proud that twice every year, … Read more

Tineco Updates S9 Line-up with S9 Artist Steam Floor Washers for an Even Better Cleaning Experience

Source: Media Outreach Tineco launches the S9 Artist Steam—the latest addition to their best-selling S9 lineup. Experience the ultimate clean with this innovative floor washer, where cutting-edge technology meets energy efficiency and sleek design for unmatched performance. To complement the launch, exclusive brand-led promotions will be available on selected online platforms for purchases made on … Read more

Government guts WorkSafe

Source: NZCTU 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 and safety was a critical failing that … Read more

More to the case following traffic stop

Source: New Zealand Police Night shift staff pursued a lead that led to a great catch for Mt Wellington Police this morning. At around 3.20am, units were patrolling near Penrose Road when they stopped a vehicle. “Once stopped the officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from inside,” Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, … Read more

Vietnamese Agri Trade Mission to Iowa

Source: Media Outreach IOWA, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2025 – A delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam led by Minister Do Duc Duy began a trade mission to the United States, with the first stop being Iowa. Welcoming and working with the delegation, on the side of … Read more

Police urge public to be aware of recent card skimming incidents

Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging members of the Wellington community to be aware of recent card skimming incidents, taking thousands of dollars from victims. Wellington District Operations Manager, Acting Inspector Tim McIntosh says Police have seen an increase in the number of victims losing large amounts of money due to card skimming incidents. … Read more

Teen makes tracks to court

Source: New Zealand Police A teenager’s tearing up of a rugby club’s fields has taken a turn for the worst. The 19-year-old has swapped the keys to his new pride and joy for a court appearance. Kumeū Police got onto the case after locals awoke to the Kumeū Rugby Club fields torn up early on … Read more

Luxon must end climate denial speculation

Source: Green Party The Greens welcome the open letter from world-leading climate scientists to the Prime Minister, urging his Government to abandon any plan to water down climate targets. “Christopher Luxon must end any further speculation that his Government is on the climate denial bandwagon. After wasting a year playing around with the mythical ‘no … Read more

Man nabbed on North Shore

Source: New Zealand Police A man is facing at least 18 charges after a string of alleged offending across the North Shore area in recent months. Waitematā East Police caught up with the man and he is custody until his next court date later in June. Businesses and commuters have been the alleged targets of … Read more

Community-led projects get a boost from Ngā Hapori Momoho grant allocations

Source: Auckland Council A range of projects led by community groups have been allocated a share of $303,119 from Auckland Council in the latest round of Ngā Hapori Momoho | Thriving Communities grants for 2024/2025, approved by the Community Committee on 27 May. ​The grants support regional goals in the council’s Ngā Hapori Momoho | … Read more

Update: Muriwai sudden death

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now provide a brief update into a sudden death in Muriwai earlier this morning. A person’s body was located after a car fire was reported on Jack Butt Lane. Police can now advise enquiries are being made on behalf of the Coroner in this matter. ENDS. Jarred Williamson/NZ Police … Read more

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders – Funding eligibility

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Eligibility criteria If you are approved to provide work-based delivery, AEWV holders that undertake work-based learning with you may be eligible for TEC funding. To be eligible, they must: For more information about ‘domestic student’ requirements, see: Other valid domestic enrolments Which programmes are funded? TEC publishes a list of funded … Read more

Views sought on new Building Product Specifications

Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Dr Dave Gittings, Manager, Building Performance and Engineering, said: “This new document streamlines the process for those looking to use proven and tested overseas products, knowing they will be accepted through the consenting system.” “The draft Building Product Specifications document released today contains specifications and overseas standards … Read more

Road cone digital hotline opens

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 3 June 2025 Concerns about road cone use anywhere in New Zealand can now be reported to WorkSafe New Zealand through a new digital hotline on the WorkSafe website. The hotline is part of a 12-month pilot, brought about by work health and safety reforms announced by the Government(external link), to … Read more

Indicative allocations by year

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 3 June 2024 Last updated 3 June 2024 Print Share The indicative allocation is our early estimate of each tertiary education organisation’s on-Plan funding. It indicates what you could receive for the following year if your Investment Plan is approved for funding. The indicative allocation is our early estimate … Read more

Rural leader on a mission to help farmers minimise waste

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The focus of the workshops will be about getting farmers to think about their purchasing decisions. Instead of opting for products that could be wasted after a single use, she is encouraging farmers to choose sustainable products with Agrecovery stickers signalling they’re part of a recycling scheme. Trish said her … Read more

Police attending sudden death in Muriwai

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a car fire in Muriwai this morning. Fire and Emergency advised Police of the fire on Jack Butt Lane at 8.34am. The fire has been extinguished and a person’s body has been located next to the vehicle. The immediate area has been cordoned off for a … Read more

Building consent system productivity on the rise

Source: New Zealand Government Processing delays for building consents and code compliance certificates have dropped since the Government began publicly releasing council performance data, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.   “One of the most common frustrations I’ve heard from tradies and aspiring homeowners since becoming Minister is how long it takes to get the … Read more

State Highway 1, Clarence closed

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Clarence is currently closed near Clarence Valley Road due to a vehicle fire. The fire was reported at around 6:20am. No injuries have been reported. Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

WorkSafe makes significant shift to rebalance its activities, launches road cone hotline

Source: New Zealand Government WorkSafe makes significant shift to rebalance its activities, launches road cone hotline       As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agency to one that engages early to support businesses and individuals … Read more

VinFast sets new record at IIMS Surabaya 2025 with four awards, VF 3 named “Best EV City Car”

Source: Media Outreach SURABAYA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2025 – VinFastannounces it has secured four prestigious awards at the Indonesia International Motor Show Surabaya (IIMS Surabaya) 2025. Achieving decisive victories in four key categories, voted on by both the Organizing Committee and show attendees, VinFast has solidified its reputation, standing, and … Read more

Natascha Thomas is the new PDLN President

Source: Media Outreach Annual conference of the international network for the legally compliant marketing of media content in Warsaw BERLIN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 2 June 2025 – The international PDLN network has elected Natascha Thomas as its new president. She succeeds Javier Diaz da Olarte, from CEDRO, Centro Español de Derechos Reprográficos. Thomas has … Read more

Jollibee Continues Stellar Growth Across Southeast Asia, Strengthens Leadership in Key Markets

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2025 – Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Group, continues its remarkable growth across Southeast Asia, recording strong sales performance and store expansion across key markets in the region. In Q1 2025, the brand achieved an impressive 27.8% systemwide sales growth across its … Read more

HKSTP Brings Talent and Enterprise Recruitment Drive to Beijing

Source: Media Outreach Showcasing Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Opportunities at Tsinghua and Peking University HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is actively expanding efforts to attract talent and enterprises to Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) sector. From 18 to … Read more

Serious crash, Clyde Street, Hamilton East

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash near the intersection of Clyde and Fox Streets, Hamilton East, involving a car and a pedestrian. Police were called about 7.12pm.  Initial indications are the pedestrian has received critical injuries.  The road is closed, with diversions in place. Please avoid the … Read more

King’s Birthday rail closure – Critical upgrades to prepare for CRL

Source: Auckland Transport Date: 27 May 2025 Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 30 May to Monday 2 June, say Auckland Transport and KiwiRail. The work is happening across the Auckland rail network to get ready for the opening of the City Rail … Read more