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Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The 2025 Budget has missed an important opportunity to recognise the value that the general practice and primary care workforce can have on improving the health outcomes of New Zealanders. The bulk of healthcare happens in the community by specialist GPs and primary care teams, not in the hospitals. … Read more
Source: CTU A group of 10 former women MPs from across the political spectrum announced today that they have a formed the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity to examine the Government’s changes to the Equal Pay Act. It will serve as an extra-parliamentary committee tasked with considering public submissions and independently examining the new … Read more
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) The Bill, which is expected to be passed by the end of the year, will exempt granny flats of up to 70 square metres from needing a building consent if it’s a simple design, meets the Building Code and built by authorised building professionals. The consent … Read more
Source: Ara Ake Ara Ake, New Zealand’s national energy innovation centre, has announced the launch of the National Flex Discovery Fund, which offers up to $1 million in grants to accelerate the development and visibility of flexible energy resources across the country. The Fund reflects Ara Ake’s commitment to accelerating the commercialisation of emerging energy solutions … Read more
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 26 May 2025 Nikau Walk, on the northeastern side of Pirongia Forest Park, provides access to the Kaniwhaniwha campsite and caves, as well as the Pahautea Hut and Pirongia summit further afield. DOC Waikato Biodiversity Ranger Cara Hansen says the track is vital for DOC staff … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A woman is before the courts following a serious crash in Christchurch. On Saturday 24 May, Police received a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at around 2.15pm. Upon arrival on Fitzgerald Avenue, emergency services located a child with critical injuries and an adult with serious injuries. … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is amending the Public Finance Act to prevent future governments concealing the extent of fiscal risks in government accounts, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The change is included in legislation introduced to Parliament on Saturday evening to enhance the transparency and accountability of the public … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets From today, beneficiaries failing to meet the obligations they agreed to can expect two new measures to encourage people off welfare and into work. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says the Money Management and Community Work Experience sanctions can apply to a first obligation failure … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Castlecliff this afternoon. The crash, involving a dirt bike and a parked vehicle on Seafront Road, was reported to Police at around 4:10pm. The rider died at the scene. Seafront Road has since reopened. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. … Read more
SOURCE: Tanzania Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation To strengthen implementation, President Samia called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation to engage retired diplomats in training current officials, ensuring that Tanzania’s envoys are equipped to promote national interests globally DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, May 24, 2025 – In a … Read more
Source: World BEYOND War Australia Space Summit Protest Action8.00am-9.00amTuesday 27 May 2025Outside ICC 14 Darling Drive, Sydney. There has been a call to ‘Keep Space for Peace’ at the beginning of the fourth Space Summit at Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC) beginning Tuesday 27 May. Those concerned about the unprecedented role of satellite technology in … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will send six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales. Four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison Officers will depart New Zealand early next week following a formal request for assistance from the New South Wales State Emergency … Read more
Source: Te Pāti Māori is demanding to know how the government can justify fast tracking a replica of a seabed mining application that was already rejected by the supreme court in 2021. “Trans-Tasman Resources, a company with no operational experience, is back to the table with the same outdated and incomplete data the Supreme Court … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy – Far North Area Manager Investigations Police investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe on Wednesday have charged a 45 year old man with her murder. Police were called to an address on Tawanui Road on Wednesday night where the girl was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross Emergency services are in attendance following a serious crash on Victoria Avenue in Dannevirke. Police were called just after 9.30am this morning after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. At this stage it appears one person has suffered critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Changes to KiwiSaver in Budget 2025 mean young people today will retire with more savings and more financial security, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Using the Sorted website’s comparative calculator, you can see that with the Government’s KiwiSaver changes an 18-year-old today earning $48,000 a year, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Gisborne Police are appealing for witnesses to a series of assaults which occurred yesterday afternoon in the central city. The incident occurred around 1.30pm on Saturday 24 May and involved several people being assaulted in and around Gladstone Road and Lowe Street. A 26 year old man will appear in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a truck crash on Number 1 Line, Longburn, Manawatū this morning. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at 9.20am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and towing is being arranged to remove the truck from the crash site. Enquiries into the circumstances of … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11; New Zealand First 8. Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 15; Te Pāti … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11; New Zealand First 8. Noes 55 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 15; Te Pāti … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities POINTS OF ORDER Recall of the Speaker—Closure Motions and Party Votes Hon KIERAN McANULTY (Labour): Point of order. I apologise to the Minister; however, this is the first opportunity we’ve had to raise this point of order, given that we’ve just come out of committee. … Read more
Source: Mr Speaker, Intro I rise on behalf of the ACT Party in support of this Budget. Let’s start with some simple truths about all Government Budgets. When the Government spends, it takes from the firms, farms, and families that make up our great country. A dollar spent by the Government can’t be spent by … Read more
Source: “ACT welcomes Parliament’s decision to authorise a Select Committee inquiry into the harms of social media on young people, as we proposed,” says ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar. Dr Parmar sits on Parliament’s Education and Workforce Committee, and last week wrote to the Committee Chair with ACT’s proposal for an inquiry. “We now have … Read more
Source: “ACT has ensured Budget 2025 saves money to invest in essential services and support economic growth,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “ACT would support leaner spending still, but our influence has ensured this Budget grows government at less than half the rate of inflation. When the government’s share of spending reduces, there is more left … Read more
Source: The Haps It’s all on. On Tuesday Parliament will see a lengthy debate on the Privilege Committee’s report into Te Pāti Māori’s haka hijinks, with the Committee recommending one and three-week suspensions for the offenders. Thursday will see the Coalition Government’s second Budget, pulling back spending so that the rest of the economy has … Read more
Source: Responding to the Health Minister’s announcement of a Budget boost to after-hours healthcare, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “This is what we can achieve when we prioritise spending. Kiwis will spend less time waiting at A&E because we’ve got a Government with the backbone to save money and reinvest in the front-line services we … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 21-year-old man is facing serious injury and firearms-related charges after an incident in central Auckland early today. At around 3.50am Police attended an incident on Karangahape Road where several shots were fired. As a result two persons received injuries to their leg and foot which required medical attention. A short … Read more