Carta receives Financial Services Permission from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, unlocking new phase of growth in MENA’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Ecosystem

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Source: Media Outreach RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 May 2025 – Carta, the software platform purpose-built for private capital, today announced its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from ADGM’s Financial Services Authority (FSRA), unlocking a new phase of growth in Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This milestone significantly advances Carta’s global … Read more

Police advise vigilance with building site property

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are issuing a reminder to the Rodney community to be vigilant with items being stolen from building sites and new builds. Waitematā North Police have seen an increase in Gas califonts being stolen recently. Area Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant Roger Small says they are simple to remove and easy to … Read more

Strengthening rural resilience & celebrating Rural Women

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is backing the grassroots work of Rural Women New Zealand – the people who support and connect rural families, communities, and businesses across the country. Budget 2025 includes a $250,000 investment for the 2025/26 financial year to help the organisation expand its reach during its … Read more

Arts Grants – Applications open for cash grants to support NZ writers

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Source: NZSA Applications are now open for the CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants to help writers research a fiction or non-fiction writing project. Kua tuwhera ināianei ngā tono mō ngā Karāti Rangahau o te CLNZ | NZSA hei āwhina atu māu e rangahau tō hinonga, tō kōrero paki, tō kōrero pono rānei. Four grants valued … Read more

Backing catchment groups to drive productivity & resilience

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is backing farmers to lift on-farm productivity and improve land management through investment in catchment groups that support practical, locally-led solutions. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment and Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says Budget 2025 commits $36 million over four years through MPI’s On … Read more

Tackling wilding pines to boost resilience

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is tackling the spread of wilding pines and backing rural resilience with a 20 per cent increase in funding this year – taking the total direct investment this coming year to $12 million.  Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay, and Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says … Read more

Backing the future of A&P shows

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is securing the backbone of rural New Zealand by supporting the volunteers and communities that bring A&P shows to life, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says.Budget 2025 delivers $400,000 over four years to support more than 90 A&P shows across the country, providing each with a … Read more

New fund to back rural wellbeing programmes

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is investing in the wellbeing of rural communities through a new fund that backs practical, on-the-ground programmes designed to build resilience and support the 360,000 hard working men and women who power our primary sector.  Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says Budget 2025 provides $2 million … Read more

PSGF to driving farm & forest gate returns

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is investing $246 million in a new fund over four years through Budget 2025 to supercharge growth and productivity in New Zealand’s world-leading food and fibre sector, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today. The new Primary Sector Growth Fund (PSGF) replaces the former … Read more

Ruahine Forest Park: A Collaborative Path to Restoration |

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Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Ruahine Forest Park’s majestic beech forests and delicate understories are home to taonga species, yet these ecosystems are under pressure from browsing wild deer. But a new approach is taking root—one that brings communities, iwi, hunters and conservationists together to restore this cherished place.  ??? ” … Read more

Government Cuts – Government Abandons Māori and Pacific Whānau Through Kāinga Ora Cuts – PSA

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Source: PSA The Government’s decision to slash over 620 jobs at Kāinga Ora is another devastating blow to vulnerable communities, especially Māori and Pacific whānau who are overrepresented in the housing crisis. The cuts include essential frontline roles, such as those in call centres and tenant support, who work every day with whānau in desperate need … Read more

Budget 2025 – Reverse Robin Hood Budget steals from working people

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Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Budget 2025 takes $12.8bn from low-income, female dominated workforces to prop up the Government’s failed economic policies, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “The Government has promised this would be a growth budget, yet it has effectively cut the wages of low-income women workers. We know that one of … Read more

Weather News – Weather set to turn on Sunday – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 22nd – Monday 26th May – Weather set to turn on Sunday: •    Foggy and frosty in places this morning (Thursday)•    Settled weather for most to end the work week•    Potentially severe weather from Sunday•    Warmer nights early next week Most of New Zealand will … Read more

Growing a productive & resilient rural sector

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is sharpening its focus and support for New Zealand’s world-leading food and fibre producers through Budget 2025 – backing the growth and resilience of our largest and most Important sector. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says Budget 2025 confirms $4.95 billion in continuing baseline funding over … Read more

New Parole Board chair appointed  

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Retired High Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue has been appointed chairperson of the New Zealand Parole Board, Attorney-General Judith Collins announced today.  “I welcome the appointment of someone with Justice Doogue’s legal acumen and administrative experience to this demanding role,” Ms Collins says.   Justice Doogue began her legal career with Cairns … Read more

Budget 2025 – Patient fees could rise 10 percent or more after déjà vu Budget ignores general practice – GenPro

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Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association says patient fees could rise by 10 percent or more this year just to cover costs after the Budget did nothing to fix a funding and retention crisis in primary healthcare. GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers said the Budget was a missed opportunity and … Read more

Budget 2025 KiwiSaver changes set to leave more New Zealanders better off in retirement – Retirement Commission

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Source: Retirement Commission Te Ara Ahunga Ora The Retirement Commissioner welcomes news the Government is making changes to KiwiSaver which early estimates suggest will leave more New Zealanders with more money saved for their retirement. Announced in the Budget 2025, employee and employer contributions to KiwiSaver will move to 3.5% from 1 April 2026 and … Read more

Budget 2025 – Drop in the bucket for Government but kick in the guts for Kiwi men – Prostate Cancer Foundation

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Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation will continue the fight to save men’s lives after the Budget failed to fund an early detection pilot for prostate cancer. President Danny Bedingfield said “we have been talking to the last government and now the new government for the last two years on funding two regional … Read more

Have your say on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill

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Source: Media Release On behalf of:    Finance and Expenditure Committee For release:     23 May 2025 Have your say on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment BillThe Chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for submissions on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty … Read more

Erica Stanford – Growing and strengthening the education workforce

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is ensuring more Kiwi kids benefit from quality teaching and leadership in the classroom by growing the number of teachers and backing school leaders through Budget 2025. “We know the most important part of a child’s education is the quality of the teacher in front … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill (No 2) — In Committee—Part 2 – 001483

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities Part 2 Amendments to other enactments CHAIRPERSON (Maureen Pugh): Members, we now come to Part 2. This is the debate on clauses 17 to 30, to the “Amendments to other enactments”. Part 2 contains changes to the KiwiSaver regime as well as changes to the … Read more

Retail activity up in the March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: Retail trade survey: March 2025 quarter

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Retail activity up in the March 2025 quarter – 23 May 2025 – The total volume of retail sales in New Zealand increased by 0.8 percent in the March 2025 quarter compared with the December 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Figures are adjusted for price inflation … Read more

Police shut down drug operations across Kumeū

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have uprooted several illicit drug operations nestled amongst the community in Northwest Auckland. In the past week, Police have recovered nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis, 40 grams of cocaine and made three arrests. Waitematā North Area Commander, Inspector Mike Rickards says local Police have been targeting large cannabis grow house … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 22 May 2025 (continued on Friday, 23 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001482

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities Hon SIMON WATTS (Minister of Revenue): Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Look, a very good morning, everyone. Welcome back to the growth Budget, and what a great Budget it is. I don’t mind doing a basic lesson in what depreciation is for the member … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill (No 2) — In Committee—Part 1 – 001481

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities Hon SIMON WATTS (Minister of Revenue): Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Look, a very good morning, everyone. Welcome back to the growth Budget, and what a great Budget it is. I don’t mind doing a basic lesson in what depreciation is for the member … Read more

City centre opens up for more homes and jobs

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Taller buildings and increased development capacity are on the way for Auckland’s city centre, following Auckland Council’s decision to accept recommendations that will help deliver more homes, more businesses, and better access to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.   The decision was made by Auckland … Read more

More Supercars for New Zealand

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Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) More Supercars for New Zealand | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Published: 23 May 2025 The Government is investing $5.9 million from the Major Events Fund to support Supercars events in both Taupō and Christchurch for the next 3 years. On this page The 2024 … Read more