Energy Sector – Ara Ake launches $1 million National Flex Discovery Fund to boost flexibility innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Source: Ara Ake Ara Ake, New Zealand’s national energy innovation centre, has announced the launch of the National Flex Discovery Fund, which offers up to $1 million in grants to accelerate the development and visibility of flexible energy resources across the country. The Fund reflects Ara Ake’s commitment to accelerating the commercialisation of emerging energy solutions … Read more

Track upgrade for Nikau Walk

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Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date:  26 May 2025 Nikau Walk, on the northeastern side of Pirongia Forest Park, provides access to the Kaniwhaniwha campsite and caves, as well as the Pahautea Hut and Pirongia summit further afield. DOC Waikato Biodiversity Ranger Cara Hansen says the track is vital for DOC staff … Read more

Woman to appear in court following crash, Christchurch

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Source: New Zealand Police A woman is before the courts following a serious crash in Christchurch. On Saturday 24 May, Police received a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at around 2.15pm. Upon arrival on Fitzgerald Avenue, emergency services located a child with critical injuries and an adult with serious injuries. … Read more

Increased transparency for Government accounts

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is amending the Public Finance Act to prevent future governments concealing the extent of fiscal risks in government accounts, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  The change is included in legislation introduced to Parliament on Saturday evening to enhance the transparency and accountability of the public … Read more

New sanctions drive benefit accountability

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets From today, beneficiaries failing to meet the obligations they agreed to can expect two new measures to encourage people off welfare and into work. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says the Money Management and Community Work Experience sanctions can apply to a first obligation failure … Read more

Fatal crash, Castlecliff

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Castlecliff this afternoon. The crash, involving a dirt bike and a parked vehicle on Seafront Road, was reported to Police at around 4:10pm. The rider died at the scene. Seafront Road has since reopened. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. … Read more

Africa – Tanzania’s New Foreign Policy Reaffirms Pan-African Leadership and Vision for Intra-African Cooperation

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SOURCE: Tanzania Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation To strengthen implementation, President Samia called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation to engage retired diplomats in training current officials, ensuring that Tanzania’s envoys are equipped to promote national interests globally DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, May 24, 2025 – In a … Read more

Protest Event – Keep Space for Peace Call at Space Summit at Sydney’s ICC

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Source: World BEYOND War Australia Space Summit Protest Action8.00am-9.00amTuesday 27 May 2025Outside ICC 14 Darling Drive, Sydney. There has been a call to ‘Keep Space for Peace’ at the beginning of the fourth Space Summit at Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC)  beginning Tuesday 27 May. Those concerned about the unprecedented role of satellite technology in … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand to assist in NSW flood response

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will send six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales. Four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison Officers will depart New Zealand early next week following a formal request for assistance from the New South Wales State Emergency … Read more

Government Sacrificing Hapū, Iwi Tiriti rights for Offshore Profits

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Source: Te Pāti Māori is demanding to know how the government can justify fast tracking a replica of a seabed mining application that was already rejected by the supreme court in 2021. “Trans-Tasman Resources, a company with no operational experience, is back to the table with the same outdated and incomplete data the Supreme Court … Read more

Man charged in relation to Kaikohe death

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy – Far North Area Manager Investigations Police investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe on Wednesday have charged a 45 year old man with her murder. Police were called to an address on Tawanui Road on Wednesday night where the girl was … Read more

Serious crash – Dannevirke

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross   Emergency services are in attendance following a serious crash on Victoria Avenue in Dannevirke. Police were called just after 9.30am this morning after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. At this stage it appears one person has suffered critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit … Read more

KiwiSaver changes to bolster next generation

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Changes to KiwiSaver in Budget 2025 mean young people today will retire with more savings and more financial security, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Using the Sorted website’s comparative calculator, you can see that with the Government’s KiwiSaver changes an 18-year-old today earning $48,000 a year, and … Read more

Witnesses sought after series of assaults in Gisborne

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Source: New Zealand Police Gisborne Police are appealing for witnesses to a series of assaults which occurred yesterday afternoon in the central city. The incident occurred around 1.30pm on Saturday 24 May and involved several people being assaulted in and around Gladstone Road and Lowe Street. A 26 year old man will appear in the … Read more

Fatal crash, Number 1 Line, Manawatū

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Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a truck crash on Number 1 Line, Longburn, Manawatū this morning. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at 9.20am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and towing is being arranged to remove the truck from the crash site. Enquiries into the circumstances of … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 22 May 2025 (continued on Saturday, 24 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001486

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11; New Zealand First 8. Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 15; Te Pāti … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Social Assistance Legislation (Accommodation Supplement and Income-related Rent) Amendment Bill — In Committee—Clauses 1 and 2 – 001485

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11; New Zealand First 8. Noes 55 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 15; Te Pāti … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Point of Order – 001484

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities POINTS OF ORDER Recall of the Speaker—Closure Motions and Party Votes Hon KIERAN McANULTY (Labour): Point of order. I apologise to the Minister; however, this is the first opportunity we’ve had to raise this point of order, given that we’ve just come out of committee. … Read more

David Seymour: Budget Day Speech 2025

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Source: Mr Speaker, Intro I rise on behalf of the ACT Party in support of this Budget. Let’s start with some simple truths about all Government Budgets. When the Government spends, it takes from the firms, farms, and families that make up our great country. A dollar spent by the Government can’t be spent by … Read more

ACT welcomes authorisation for inquiry into social media harm, urges caution on blanket ban

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Source: “ACT welcomes Parliament’s decision to authorise a Select Committee inquiry into the harms of social media on young people, as we proposed,” says ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar. Dr Parmar sits on Parliament’s Education and Workforce Committee, and last week wrote to the Committee Chair with ACT’s proposal for an inquiry. “We now have … Read more

Budget 2025 saves to invest in what matters

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Source: “ACT has ensured Budget 2025 saves money to invest in essential services and support economic growth,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “ACT would support leaner spending still, but our influence has ensured this Budget grows government at less than half the rate of inflation. When the government’s share of spending reduces, there is more left … Read more

An unexpected ACT Party Achievement

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Source: The Haps It’s all on. On Tuesday Parliament will see a lengthy debate on the Privilege Committee’s report into Te Pāti Māori’s haka hijinks, with the Committee recommending one and three-week suspensions for the offenders. Thursday will see the Coalition Government’s second Budget, pulling back spending so that the rest of the economy has … Read more

ACT welcomes urgent care boost made possible by savings across Government

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Source: Responding to the Health Minister’s announcement of a Budget boost to after-hours healthcare, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “This is what we can achieve when we prioritise spending. Kiwis will spend less time waiting at A&E because we’ve got a Government with the backbone to save money and reinvest in the front-line services we … Read more

Man arrested after shots fired on Karangahape Road

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Source: New Zealand Police A 21-year-old man is facing serious injury and firearms-related charges after an incident in central Auckland early today. At around 3.50am Police attended an incident on Karangahape Road where several shots were fired. As a result two persons received injuries to their leg and foot which required medical attention. A short … Read more

Auckland’s Northern Gateway Toll Road to go to 110 km/h

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets A new 110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 (SH1) for the Northern Gateway Toll Road, from north of Orewa to south of the Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels, will come into effect from 26 May, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Economic growth and productivity are a priority … Read more

Hong Kong and Middle East: Partnering for Success

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 May 2025 – Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, hailed as a “success” his recent visit to the Middle East (May 10-15), where he led a delegation of more than 50 business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong … Read more

Breaking Boundaries with the AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project

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Source: Media Outreach Leading Educational Experts Convene at Knowledge Exchange Festival 2025 Navigating Collective Creative Futures through Arts Education HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 May 2025 – To foster greater understanding and facilitate dialogue on creative teaching and learning among stakeholders in education and the arts, AFTEC, with funding from The … Read more