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Source: New Zealand Police Police has today released a suite of resources to help increase awareness about what to do in the unlikely event of an active armed attack in a crowded place. Police is the lead agency of the Crowded Places Strategy. This work is about protecting the lives of people working in, using … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to fund a new brand of methylphenidate to help address ongoing supply issues and provide more treatment options for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If approved, the proposal would see Methylphenidate Sandoz XR funded from 1 December 2025. This is a generic equivalent to … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background information about avian influenza and this consultation There are various strains of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). The strain that is the subject of this consultation is HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b. If this virus arrives in New Zealand and becomes widespread in wild birds, it’s unlikely we’ll be … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience and disaster recovery are central priorities for this Government. My visit to London is an opportunity to promote New Zealand’s leadership in these areas, and … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Fed-up locals are rallying outside Environment Canterbury this morning, handing back contaminated drinking water in protest at years of council inaction that has left rural families unable to safely drink from their kitchen tap. Greenpeace’s Canterbury-based spokesperson Will Appelbe says “Today, we’re delivering nitrate contaminated drinking water from homes across the region to the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stamping out another payment pain point – extending its surcharge ban to foreign issued cards and commercial cards to make life easier for businesses and consumers, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson announced today. “The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill passed its first … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The 2024/25-2026/27 Rail Network Investment Programme has been finalised, providing $1.360 billion over three years with infrastructure investment that backs provincial New Zealand, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. “When the taxpayer builds an asset, we expect it to be used for the benefit of our economy and not wasting away on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of a new safety campaign guides Kiwis on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “The campaign communicates three easy steps for people to follow that will help them stay safe in the unlikely event of … Read more
Source: Impact PR New OECD data shows NZ’s economy will take more than 30 years to double in size unless major structural and cultural changes are made to how organisations operate. The modelling shows New Zealand’s real GDP, currently at US$216 billion, is not expected to double until 2055.[1] While the nation’s economy is projected … Read more
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Gen Digital Norton Deepfake Protection on Intel processors accelerates real‑time protection against AI-powered scams AUCKLAND – 17 September 2025 – Norton, a leader in Cyber Safety and part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), has teamed up with Intel® to provide powerful detection against AI-powered scams on the newest generation of … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Spring has sprung, and with it comes the annual surge in sneezing, wheezing, and asthma flare-ups as unsettled weather drives pollen into the air. This year’s season is already proving unsettled, with strong winds and fluctuating temperatures stirring up allergens – and more change is on the way. Asthma and Respiratory … Read more
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 16 September 2025 Family First NZ has written to the Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey requiring an explanation of why the Government continues to fail to take action on the findings of the Ministry of Health’s Evidence Brief which clearly indicates that the use of puberty blockers must … Read more
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to help the Tokoroa community after Carter Holt Harvey confirmed the likely closure of the plywood plant in the town. “This is another body blow to a community already reeling from the loss of jobs at the OJI Fibre plant. 100 … Read more
Source: Retirement Commission The Retirement Commission has released new analysis revealing the gender retirement savings gap cannot be attributed to a single cause but emerges from cumulative disadvantages across women’s lifetimes. The comprehensive report, compiled by Martin Jenkins to support the Retirement Commission’s 2025 Review of Retirement Income Policies, delves into how key events and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm in relation to an incident in Hobsonville, Auckland, around 4.40pm yesterday, 16 September. The man will be appearing in the Waitākere District court later today. Police believe this is an isolated incident and reassuring … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: “Vapes and Energy Drinks”: Combining the 90s and the Now Vapes and Energy Drinks introduces a new album that bridges New Zealand’s hip hop legacy across generations. Blending boom-bap rhythms and storytelling flow of the 1990s with the modern production, and melodic hooks of today’s scene, the project reflects homage … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a car and truck on Central Boulevard, Silverdale. Police were called to the scene around 6.50am, where one person is in a critical condition. Central Boulevard has been closed, with Police advising motorists to avoid the area. WorkSafe have been advised. The Serious … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission What is Tahatū Career Navigator? Tahatū Career Navigator is the Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC’s) new career planning website for all New Zealanders. It is the next generation of the careers.govt.nz website, refreshing the best of its content, tools and functions. Tahatū Career Navigator offers an interactive experience to help people figure … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 3 November 2016 This page sets out the first step for a tertiary education institution (TEI) developing a business case for an investment. A TEI wishing to develop and submit a business case must first send us a scoping document for the proposed investment. This may be accompanied by … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 4 February 2021 Advice for TEOs on training staff in privacy practice. All staff should be trained in privacy practice. However, different staff will have different training needs depending on how much personal information they manage in their day-to-day job. All staff should understand the basics, ie, the information … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 6 March 2025 We have now published our refreshed Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance (the Framework). The Framework describes the Tertiary Education Commission’s processes for managing educational delivery and performance where it needs to improve. We have now published our refreshed Response Framework for Educational Delivery and … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Vimms Enterprise Limited in its recall of a batch of Deep brand Green Garlic due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Deep brand Green Garlic (340g) with a use-by date of 29 NOV 2026 and a batch marking of IN25151K is affected by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked a roundabout in Cannons Creek this morning. The crash happened about 6am, at the Warspite Avenue/Mungavin Avenue roundabout. One of the vehicles was wanted in relation to a ram raid at a Newlands service station that occurred about 5am. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Iwi and Māori health providers are struggling to attract and retain nurses because of poor pay and short-term government funding arrangements, a new Infometrics report prepared for Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has found. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says Iwi and Māori health providers are key … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand’s hospitals were short an average of 587 nurses every shift last year, a new Infometrics report prepared for Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has found. It found on average between 2022 and 2024 the country’s hospitals were short 635 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) nurses … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Cancer, heart and trauma patients have faced the most understaffed wards and emergency departments over the past three years, a new Infometrics report prepared for Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has found. NZNO President Anne Daniels says cancer and cardiovascular wards were the most understaffed with … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – AlphaMove, a Malaysian blockchain startup building a public, permissionless ecosystem for Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, has signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Guangxi Research Department, under the Nanning Provincial Government of China. The signing took place during the 3rd … Read more