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Source: The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA AUCKLAND – 15 May 2025 – New national data from The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s leading workplace drug tester, shows methamphetamine (meth) is growing and making up a disproportionate share of non-negative workplace drug test results. The proportion of meth detections has jumped since the start of … Read more
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 15 May 2025 – The US-Israel proposition to control the distribution of supplies under the guise of humanitarian aid raises grave humanitarian, ethical, security and legal concerns, says international medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF). Making aid conditional on forced displacement and vetting of the population … Read more
Source: Skills Group Skills Group – Ignite and Growing Future Farmers (GFF) have developed a new training programme to meet the learning and development needs of young sheep and beef farmers. Pending NZQA approval, the first cohort is set to begin as early as July 2025, with the Level 4 programme offering a next-step pathway … Read more
Source: ExerciseNZ As the colder months settle in across Aotearoa, ExerciseNZ is encouraging Kiwis to take stock of their winter wellness routines — with a special focus on a crucial yet often overlooked pillar of health: sleep. New research from Uppsala University, published in Biomarker Research (April 2025), reveals that just three consecutive nights of … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Food prices increase 3.7 percent annually – 15 May 2025 – Food prices increased 3.7 percent in the 12 months to April 2025, following a 3.5 percent increase in the 12 months to March 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the grocery food group and … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand National population estimates: At 31 March 2025 (2023-base) – 15 May 2025 – National population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in Aotearoa New Zealand. With the release of Estimated resident population (2023-base): At 30 June 2023 on 16 April 2025, we revised … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Births and deaths: Year ended March 2025 – 15 May 2025 – Births and deaths releases provide statistics on the number of births and deaths of people resident in New Zealand that are registered during a given period, along with selected fertility and mortality rates. They may differ from statistics presented … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Car insurance premiums have surged in the past 2 years but switching providers could save you hundreds of dollars, says Consumer NZ. Vanessa Pratley, investigative writer at Consumer NZ, says its annual car insurance survey found premiums have increased by as much as 46% since 2023. Pratley points to inflation and … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Te Rauparaha Arena was jam-packed for the second Porirua Careers Expo on Tuesday. More than 3300 rangatahi from across the city, and wider afield, came through the Arena during the day, taking up the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and education providers and potentially kickstart their career journey. There were 90 … Read more
Source: PSA The Government’s squeeze on funding public services will see a hollowing out of the Department of Conservation’s Regional Operations teams around the country. In a change proposal released today, DOC is proposing to use natural attrition to cut 68 team leader level roles over the next few years, about five per cent of the … Read more
Source: Workers First Union MEDIA RELEASE ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE ON VIETNAM The 50th anniversary of the end of the War on Vietnam will be commemorated in Wellington on Friday, 16 May 2025. 30 April 1975 saw the “fall of Saigon” that brought an end to this horrendous war. Former members and supporters of the … Read more
Source: PSA The Auditor-General’s report into Oranga Tamariki’s provider contracts lays bare the reckless way the Government ordered cuts without regard to how children would be harmed. In 2023 the Government ordered a 6.5% cut of Oranga Tamariki’s overall funding, triggering a chaotic review of contracts with hundreds of community service providers – some even told … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a large fire involving hay bales in Winslow, Ashburton around 11.30pm last night. Incident Controller Carrie Swanson says that at its peak, the fire was fought by 11 fire crews and additional support staff. “Thanks to the hard mahi of our crews, … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA strongly opposes final decisions released by Health New Zealand for the following teams: Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management (PSC&HTM), Planning, Funding and Outcomes, and Audit, Assurance & Risk. “These decisions include the possible loss of specialists procurement, auditing and health innovation and improvement,” Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 15th – Monday 19th May – Wet and windy South Island on Saturday, rain crossing North Island on Sunday. Cloud and showers in the west, sunny in the east to end the work weekHeavy rain and strong winds expected to move up the country over the weekend Yellow Heavy Rain … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will return the Marlborough South area to an open fire season from 8am on Friday, 16 May, until further notice. An open fire season means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency. All Department of Conservation land will remain … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA is taking Health NZ Te Whatu Ora to the Employment Relations Authority to stop another round of job cuts to key teams that support frontline health services. The litigation covers the proposed restructures of Audit, Assurance and Risk, People and Culture, Finance, and Communications and Engagement. “These are damaging cuts of key … Read more
Source: World Vision World Vision New Zealand is urging the government to prioritise Pacific prosperity and resilience with strong investment in climate finance and foreign aid as part of Budget ’25. The aid agency’s National Director, Grant Bayldon, says in challenging geopolitical times, it is vital the government invests in the Pacific region to ensure … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ New information from the World Energy Council shows affordability, carbon pricing, and demand management are the top energy concerns in New Zealand. The 2025 Country Issues Map is out now. The report surveyed energy leaders across the wider energy sector to get a snapshot of what keeps them awake at night, and busy during … Read more
Source: The bill seeks to give effect to certain matters contained in Te Pua o Te Riri Kore, the Ngāti Hāua deed of settlement of historical claims. Te Pua o Te Riri Kore was signed on 29 March 2025 by the Crown, the Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust (the mandated entity for Ngāti Hāua), and Te … Read more
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is gearing up for an intense 48-hours of work in early June to replace a culvert under SH6 at Te Kuha in the Lower Buller Gorge. The work will require a full closure of the highway for 48 hours – from 7am … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has announced the election of four newly-elected members, re-election of four existing members, and appointment of two new members to the ISCA Council, which is the governing body of ISCA to approve major policy decisions … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Social Security Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament today expanding the welfare Traffic Light System that launched in August 2024. “This bill brings new tools to ensure beneficiaries stay on track with their obligations to find or prepare for work if they are … Read more
Source: 14 May 2025 Check out the latest guidance and resources, and a number of upcoming courses and conferences to help you ensure a healthy and safe work environment for you and your workers. In this edition: New tools for musculoskeletal risks New hazardous substances guidance Hazardous substances: how to use the quantity-ratio sum (QRS) … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Five Tairāwhiti marae impacted by the North Island weather events of early 2023, are moving to safer locations with support from the Crown,” said Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery and Tama Potaka, Minister for Māori Development. “The Marae Trustees of Puketawai, Hinemaurea ki Mangatuna, … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Te Tai Rāwhiti – East Coast whānau will enjoy greater access to modern housing thanks to a Government-Iwi partnership that will deliver 150 affordable homes, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. The Government is partnering with East Coast Iwi collective Toitū Tairāwhiti in a $75 million development … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua is closed following a serious crash. It happened around 3pm and involved two vehicles. Traffic is being diverted off State Highway 2 at Bridge Road to the south, and Mangahao Road to the north. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. There are serious injuries … Read more