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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule. The council’s ongoing focus on value for money and cost-effectiveness is part of a savings programme to help reduce the burden on general … Read more
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age While professional athletes are in training across the world ahead of the next Winter Olympics, to be held in Italy during early 2026, New Zealand drivers are being reminded not to race on the roads this winter. Colder temperatures are already being felt across the South Island, increasing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Step Inside a World of Anime Collectibles, Disney Magic, Travel Must-Haves, DIY Inspiration, and Unique Gifts SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – OH!SOME, the trendy retail brand popular in Southeast Asia, has officially opened its doors at Suntec City Mall. Known for its stylish and carefully curated global … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Catherine Savage has been appointed as a Director of Kiwi Group Capital Ltd (KGC) from 20 May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown announced today.“Catherine Savage is a distinguished business leader with over 30 years’ experience spanning public and private sectors across … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets These recommendations follows the Speaker’s ruling on 10 December 2024 that a question of privilege arose from the actions of the Hon Peeni Henare, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi following the first reading debate on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill on 14 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced the launch of “TechConnect”, a 12-month co-incubation programme designed to empower local and global startups seeking to establish and scale their presence in the Hong Kong … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Alex Skinner has been appointed as Chair of Quotable Value (QV) from 1 June, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says.QV is New Zealand’s largest provider of rating valuation and property services.“Alex Skinner has been a valued member of the QV Board since 2019, contributing significant governance … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets While the punishments recommended by the Privileges Committee will remain as they are, the House’s vote on the report will take place following the Budget, says Leader of the House Chris Bishop. “The actions that led to these punishments were unprecedented in their disrespect for Parliament and … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities PETITIONS, PAPERS, SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND INTRODUCTION OF BILLS SPEAKER: A petition has been delivered to the Clerk for presentation. CLERK: Petition of Social Justice Aotearoa requesting that the House initiate a select committee inquiry into the performance and structure of the Independent Police Conduct … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Devonport-Takapuna is gearing up for a decade dedicated to growing more trees after the local board agreed to produce a 10-year plan to boost green spaces in the area. The decision to develop a 10-year Ngahere (forest) Action Plan follows a report that looked … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Three Wairoa men are before the courts following three separate, unrelated incidents in the town over the weekend. The first incident occurred in Ruataniwha Road at around midday on Saturday 17 May, when a man allegedly presented a firearm. Soon after, … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets POST-CABINET PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday, 19 May 2025 PM: Welcome. Hey, well, kia ora, good afternoon, everyone. Before I begin, can I just congratulate the legend that is Ardie Savea and just say how fantastic it is that he’s won the Super Rugby player of the tournament before … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the Queen and pray for guidance in … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the Queen and pray for guidance in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Discovery Channel announces the premiere of Taiwan Revealed: AI Technology Island, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan). This brand-new documentary, which offers an insight into Taiwan’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies, premieres on the Discovery … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise a leading provider of secure networking and communication solutions enabling organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness, announced today a strategic partnership with PT World Infinite Network (PT WIN). ALE has appointed PT WIN as Value-Added … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s decision to cut women’s pay could result in an exodus of palliative care nurses from the profession. “Hospice nurses were just weeks away from having their years-long pay equity claim settled when the Government cruelly cut women’s pay equity for their Budget,” Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is quietly cutting more services for women, this time it’s ACC support for survivors of sexual abuse and pausing the expansion of a major sexual violence prevention programme. “Continuing the Government’s disturbing pattern of undermining support for women and sexual violence survivors, ACC Minister Scott Simpson has indicated … Read more
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Budget 2025 will need to include $2 billion in additional operational funding this year just for the public health system to stand still. “Year on year specialists in our public hospitals are being asked to do more and more,” says ASMS policy director Harriet Wild. “If we do not see … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to deliver on National’s pre-election promise to change KiwiSaver rules to help young farmers get their foot on the farming ladder. On the eve of the 2023 election National pledged that, if elected to Government, they would allow young farmers to use their KiwiSaver to buy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A group of young people had their plans foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre last night. Mall security reported a burglary taking place at 8.15pm. “A group of offenders were seen breaking into a mobile shop inside Sylvia Park,” Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy … Read more
Source: GenPro The General Practice Owners Association is welcoming a $41 million a year uplift in funding for urgent and after-hours care services and hopes the government’s newly proactive approach to supporting family doctors continues in Thursday’s Budget. “The after-hours and urgent care system is under considerable stress – about 10 urgent care services closed … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand May 19, 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand – In a clear act of defiance against international humanitarian obligations, the occupying state has permitted only nine aid trucks to enter the Gaza Strip — covering both the devastated north and south. This paltry number of trucks represents a deliberate and … Read more
Source: Green Party A new report from Aotearoa Educators’ Collective, released today, has confirmed what teachers, students, and whanau have been calling out for years–our learning support system is overstretched, underfunded, and simply not working. “This report paints a stark picture of systemic strain, with those working in learning support being pushed to breaking point,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard: A man has been arrested in relation to an assault in Hawke’s Bay last month in which cyclists competing in a race were pelted with glass bottles. On the afternoon of Saturday 19 April, the occupants of a black ute were seen on Mutiny … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Disability and activity limitations: 2023 Census – 20 May 2025 – Disability and activity limitations: 2023 Census provides information through the release of 52 new Aotearoa Data Explorer tables and a report Using data from the Household Disability Survey and the 2023 Census. Disability and activity limitation statistics provide important insights about … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made arrests following an early morning burglary at a Devonport apartment building. Two offenders were seen allegedly breaking into the Queens Parade complex just before 2am. Waitematā East Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant CJ Miles says Police quickly deployed into the area. “Our staff were on scene quickly and … Read more