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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government has cut $1 billion from the emergency housing budget on the false pretence that demand is reducing, while also ending contracted emergency housing from December this year. “The Government promised New Zealanders that those in genuine need would get access to emergency housing but the Budget shows … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government should hang its head in shame after a budget that takes a knife to more Māori programmes. “In Budget 2024 more than $300 million was cut from Māori specific initiatives – Te Arawhiti, The Māori Health Authority, and Māori TV. Budget 2025 cuts even deeper with around $750 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police performing routine breath testing in East Auckland last night bagged a whole lot more than expected. Just after 6.30pm, officers signalled for a driver to slow down to be breath tested at a checkpoint on Dawson Road. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says Police immediately noticed … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets A second round of the hugely successful Supercars events will be held in Christchurch from next year with support from the Government’s Major Events Fund. “For more than 20 years Supercars Championship events have played an important role showcasing our beautiful country to an international audience and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – As COOFANDY celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, the brand has reached an exciting new milestone: The COOFANDY Men’s Short-Sleeve Casual Shirts have earned Silver Awards at both the 2025 Berlin Design Awards and the 2025 New York Product Design … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – Zeagoo has been awarded the Silver Prize at the 2025 Berlin Design Awards for its signature women’s bomber jacket—an achievement that underscores the brand’s rising prominence in contemporary fashion. As one of the industry’s most respected honors, the Berlin Design Awards … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Chemin is a key pillar in enabling TDCX to tap $1 trillion AI services opportunity Brings together more than 50 technologists from 18 countries to accelerate AI adoption SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – Mr. Laurent Junique, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TDCX, a leading global business … Read more
Source: Media Outreach YUYAO, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – From May 22 to 25, the fourth China-Central and Eastern European Countries Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair will be held in Ningbo, a port city in Zhejiang Province, eastern China, according to the event’s executive committee. The event showcases a … Read more