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Source: New Zealand Government An independent rapid review into the effectiveness and efficiency of Sport New Zealand has been released today. “I am very pleased with the findings of the review,” Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell says. “The review highlights the effectiveness of Sport New Zealand as a Crown Entity, and I remain supportive … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Kia ora koutou, I hope everyone has been able to catch that first glimpse of snow dusting our mountains. This autumn I’ve been enjoying tidying the garden, planting and ticking off some DIY around the house. I’m pleased to introduce two new recruits to Kaikōura. Jemima Gardiner-Rodden is our new … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 28 May 2025 Financial help is available to replace log burners with new, cleaner forms of heating as thousands of wood burners around Canterbury are set to expire by the end of 2027. When Lorraine and Gerald Brown discovered they had to replace the log burner that had kept … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – According to Coinbase’s April 2025 Monthly Outlook, the total crypto market capitalisation (excluding Bitcoin) has fallen by 41% from $1.6 trillion in December 2024 to $950 billion in early April 2025. This was the sharpest decline in over two years, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today released its latest State of Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Report. The report shows that CDNetworks’ security platform intercepted 887.4 billion web attacks targeting applications and APIs in 2024, marking … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Wellington Regional Hospital is set for a major upgrade, with a new emergency department and 126 additional beds and treatment spaces to be delivered as part of the Government’s $1 billion Budget 2025 hospital infrastructure investment, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced.“This is a major investment in emergency and acute care … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis can look forward to further falls in interest rates following today’s Monetary Policy Statement, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 3.5 to 3.25 per cent, the sixth consecutive reduction since August last year. “A lower OCR means lower interest rates … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s responding to rapid population growth in Canterbury with a $161 million investment into school property, delivering close to 2,500 student places in the region’s growing school network. “The Selwyn community has been loud and clear, they don’t have enough classroom space to keep up with demand. We are acting … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on the country’s largest kaupapa Māori community disability provider Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau Trust to accept an Employment Relations Authority (ERA) Facilitator’s recommendation to settle a collective agreement. Te Roopu Taurima operates residential whare in Te Tai Tokerau/Northland, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Waikato, Waitaha/Canterbury, and a residential mental health whare in Whangārei. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The 2024 Tactical Options Report (TOR) finds the use of force by New Zealand Police remains low, consistent with previous years. “It’s reassuring that even with an increase in our interactions with the public, we haven’t seen an increase in the need to use tactical options,” says Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle. … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 May 2025 Last updated 28 May 2025 Print Share This page contains key resources for Single Data Returns (SDRs) and Indicative Enrolment Collections (INDs) for prior periods. This page contains key resources for Single Data Returns (SDRs) and Indicative Enrolment Collections (INDs) for prior periods. MIL OSI
Source: Open Polytechnic Around 1150 graduates from throughout Aotearoa New Zealand received their diplomas and degrees from the Open Polytechnic, the nation’s specialist provider of online learning either at graduation ceremonies in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or in absentia, in May 2025. Four years ago, during the COVID-19 restrictions, Wellington graduate speaker Sarah Beets, from Upper … Read more
Source: UNICEF AMMAN, 27 May 2025 – Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder “In a 72-hour period this weekend, images from two horrific attacks provide yet more evidence of the unconscionable cost of this ruthless war on children in the Gaza Strip. “On Friday, we saw videos … Read more
Source: Save the Children Air raid sirens forced children in Ukraine to miss an average of one in every five school lessons during the past academic year that ends this week with pupils preparing the third consecutive summer under war, Save the Children said. In some regions, pupils missed over half of their classes during the … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The road freight industry is warning the poor state of New Zealand’s roads are having a serious impact on the safety of road users. And there are major concerns delays over replacements for the Interislander Cook Strait ferries could have a big negative flow-on effect for the economy. Billy … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council A programme giving schools the opportunity to learn more about their local natural environment and the importance of healthy waterways is proving popular. The Streamside Education programme, run by Porirua City Council Parks Education Advisor Natalie Packer, is flexible and can support what students are learning in the classroom. Since launching the … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes today’s announcement by Minister for Regulation Hon David Seymour that Cabinet has approved the revocation of the outdated Health (Hairdressers) Regulations 1980. Small business owners in the hairdressing and barbering sector will no longer have to operate under unnecessary regulations, including mandatory chair spacing and regulated lighting levels, with dogs banned from … Read more
Source: World Vision An orange glow will light up across Aotearoa on the evening of 13 June, as 63 iconic Kiwi landmarks show their support for the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge, the nation’s largest youth fundraising event. This is the fifth year that a multitude of New Zealand’s most recognisable monuments will shine orange … Read more
Source: Unitec Unitec and Hebei University of Engineering (HUE) are launching a joint degree programme in Data Science and Big Data Technology to begin delivery in September this year. The degree gives learners the opportunity to complete the first three years of the programme in Hebei before sitting the final year in Tāmaki-Makaurau – Auckland. Graduates … Read more
Source: NordVPN New Zealand ranks 100th out of 253 countries, with 77.5 million leaked cookies — over 6 million of which are still active and tied to real user activity. According to the latest research by cybersecurity company NordVPN, New Zealand has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 100th … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Pacific Wardens will continue to support safer, stronger communities with a funding boost through Budget 2025, announced Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti. “Pacific Wardens are a trusted and vital presence in our communities — helping to keep our streets safer, our young people supported, and our neighbourhoods connected,” says Dr Reti. … Read more
Source: Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) House prices are becoming more affordable, with section prices down 15% ($35,000) from their mid-2022 peak. However, the high cost of building continues to make new builds inaccessible for many, according to the latest data from the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ). These findings have … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Rewards Customers with 8x AEON Points, Real Cashback, Grand Prizes and Neko Missions Gamification KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – AEON Bank, Malaysia’s pioneer Islamic digital bank, commemorates its first anniversary on 26 May. In conjunction with this milestone, the bank extends its appreciation to its … Read more
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 28 May 2025 TWO OUT OF THREE PARENTS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN SUPPORT BAN A new poll has found increasing support for a ban on social media for children under 16, and decreasing opposition. In a poll by Curia Market Research and commissioned by Family First NZ, 1,000 respondents were … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Record global sales and strong grower returns from Zespri confirm that New Zealand’s horticulture sector is back on track and growing fast—driven by hardworking growers and a Government focused on lifting productivity and cutting red tape. “This week’s announcement by Zespri of more than $5 billion in global sales for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers are delivering record-breaking red meat export sales and driving strong farmgate returns to the rural economy Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “March was a standout month for our red meat exporters, with a record $1.26 billion in export sales—a 34 per cent increase on March … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Sri Lanka have committed to further boost bilateral cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Our governments are investing more in ties between Sri Lanka and New Zealand because we want to get more out of them, for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” Mr … Read more