Government backs commercial forestry with practical rule changes

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking firm action to ensure commercial forestry – one of New Zealand’s most productive and sustainable export sectors – is not stifled by red tape and inconsistent council rules Minister of Forestry Todd McClay announced today.  Public consultation opens this week on proposed amendments to the National Environmental … Read more

Enhanced mental health crisis support in Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today attended the official opening of a new mental health service, Waiorua.  “It is fantastic to be in the Hawke’s Bay today to open this new service that will offer an alternative safe space to go for adults while they are in their time of need … Read more

Horticulture certificate at EIT helps two T&G leaders grow their careers

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago T&G Global employees Grace Rehu and Sam Carter are combining hands-on work with classroom learning as they grow their careers through study at EIT. Both are graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) at the Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale and credit the practical, … Read more

New science fund to boost Māori economy

Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka have today announced He Ara Whakahihiko – a new, consolidated fund designed to unlock the economic potential of Māori-led research and innovation.  This forward-focused initiative brings together and streamlines previous funding mechanisms to deliver more targeted, impactful … Read more

Enabling more housing: National direction on granny flats and papakāinga

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to address the country’s housing crisis through the biggest package of proposed changes to national direction in New Zealand’s history, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) … Read more

Making it easier to consent quarries and mines

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has opened public consultation on the biggest change to national direction in New Zealand history, with proposals to make it easier to consent quarries and mines to enable more infrastructure development. National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that inform how councils … Read more

Government launches consultation on freshwater national direction

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today opened public consultation on options to reform New Zealand’s freshwater national direction Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announced today.  National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that inform how councils develop and implement local plans … Read more

Consultation opens on sweeping overhaul of primary sector regulations

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has opened public consultation on the biggest package of changes to national direction under the RMA in New Zealand history, with proposals to streamline or remove many of the burdensome regulations holding our primary sector back from growth, say RMA Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment … Read more

Electrifying growth: Infrastructure and energy RMA national direction open for consultation

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to address the country’s infrastructure deficit and energy shortage through a series of important changes to national direction under the RMA, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Energy Minister Simon Watts. National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) … Read more

Have you seen Linda?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding Linda Wolfgramm, who has been reported missing in central Auckland. The 60-year-old woman was last seen at an address on Anzac Avenue at 6am today. At the time she was last seen she was wearing black adidas track pants with a white … Read more

$266 Million to Expand Early Intervention and Clear Waitlists for Children with Additional Needs

Source: New Zealand Government “Every child deserves the chance to thrive and today I’m proud to announce a $266 million investment in Budget 2025 to clear waitlists, expand the Early Intervention Service, and reach thousands more children with the support they need to succeed,” Education Minister Erica Stanford says.  “For too long, families have faced unacceptable … Read more

Excellence celebrated at first-ever Minister for Manufacturing Awards

Source: New Zealand Government Exceptional Kiwi businesses and outstanding individuals who are driving industry productivity, innovation and job creation have been honoured at New Zealand’s inaugural Minister for Manufacturing Awards.  “Manufacturing fuels the economy by contributing over 8.4 percent to New Zealand’s GDP, generating more than 250,000 jobs and reinforcing our position as a global competitor,” … Read more

More regional events to get funding boost

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is driving economic growth in the regions by investing $2.6 million in 152 regional events, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “I’m thrilled with the variety of exciting events on offer, encouraging more New Zealanders to enjoy and explore our beautiful country beyond the main centres,” Louise Upston … Read more

Shoplifter lands in custody after thorough Police work

Source: New Zealand Police A sticky-fingered thief almost bagged nearly $1000 worth of groceries before Police tracked him down in Auckland last week. It’s led to Police laying charges for a wider spate of offending valued at over $10,000. At around 9am on Saturday 24 May Police received a report of a male shoplifting from … Read more

IPCA recommends Police improve investigative interviewing training

Source: Independent Police Conduct Authority 29 May 2025 The Independent Police Conduct Authority has completed a review of the Police’s use of the Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method and found that, although it was a laudable attempt to enhance officers’ investigative interviewing skills, its implementation fell short in several respects. The Authority’s … Read more

Police response to IPCA report into Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Commissioner Richard Chambers: Police acknowledge and fully accept the findings and recommendations of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into Police’s use of the Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method. The CIPEM interviewing programme was implemented in 2018 with the knowledge and support of the Police … Read more

Speech to the Australasian Railways Association RailNZ 25 conference

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. Thank you for the invitation to address this conference. Foreign Affairs responsibilities require us to be elsewhere today, so it is with regret that this address to you all must be delivered in this format. Let us begin by acknowledging the board members and management of the Australasian Railway … Read more

$59 million boost to ensure completion of Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown today announced an additional $59 million in funding for the Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment, ensuring Stage Two is completed by the end of 2025. “This redevelopment is a critical investment in modernising healthcare for the people of Taranaki,” Mr Brown says. “The additional $59.2 million is required … Read more

Implementing the ACOP: education, guidance, inspections

Source: Maritime New Zealand The Port Health and Safety Leadership Group enthusiastically welcomed the Approved code of practice for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships (ACOP) when it came into effect late last year. The Leadership Group has made implementing the ACOP one of its top priorities so that it is widely … Read more

DOC reveals surprising toilet paper stats

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 May 2025 The North Canterbury ranger’s job is to not only clean public toilets at DOC sites but also replace the toilet paper. Now DOC has revealed how much toilet paper was ordered by regional offices around Aotearoa for the 2024/2025 period, a whopping 15.5 million metres nationally. That’s … Read more

Fatal crash: Halswell Road, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Christchurch last week has died. The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by the car in Halswell Road at around 10.45am on 23 May. Sadly he passed away in hospital on 24 May. … Read more

NZ-AU: VIMB Emerges as Premier Agent for Vanuatu Citizenship

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Photo Courtesy of: VIMB PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following a comprehensive review by the Government of Vanuatu into the operations of all Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) agents, VIMB Vanuatu has emerged as one of the few agents fully compliant with the new regulatory requirements. The company … Read more

Remarks to press following bilateral with Nepal MFA Deuba

Source: New Zealand Government [Remarks during press engagement in Kathmandu with the Foreign Minister of Nepal, Dr Rana Deuba, Kathmandu, Nepal] Thank you Foreign Minister Deuba for the warm welcome to Nepal. We are very pleased to be here on this historic occasion; the first visit by a New Zealand Foreign Minister to Nepal and, … Read more

NZ-AU: MMA.INC and UFC Gym Group Celebrate Sold-Out Inaugural Finale Fight Night at Flagship Huntington Beach, California Gym

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia, UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson and Jiu Jitsu world champions Kade and Tye Ruotolo and other combat sport luminaries attend, highlighting the rising prestige and reach of MMA’s expanding global platform The event is the first of many aimed at launching branded programming, amateur fight events, and … Read more

Johnson Electric reports results for the year ended 31 March 2025

Source: Media Outreach Group sales US$3,648 million – down 4% compared to the prior year Gross profit US$843 million or 23.1% of sales (compared to US$851 million or 22.3% of sales in the prior year) Adjusted EBITA US$344 million or 9.4% of sales (compared to US$343 million or 9.0% of sales in the prior year) … Read more

Vinfast showcases the VF 6 right-hand drive for the first time at IIMS Surabaya 2025

Source: Media Outreach SURABAYA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – VinFast has announced its participation in the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) Surabaya 2025, where it will feature the largest booth at the event. Significantly, the VF 6 B-segment SUV will be showcased for the first time in Indonesia, expanding VinFast’s … Read more

AECOM ‘On Track to the Future’ at Asia Pacific Rail 2025 with Digital and Sustainable Rail Solutions

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is proud to participate as Gold Sponsor and Operators Lounge Sponsor at Asia Pacific Rail 2025. This premier industry event, held at BITEC, Bangkok from May 28-29, 2025, brings together visionaries and innovators to … Read more