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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) olice can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Glenross on 29 March. He was 32-year-old Robert Douglas Ralston, from Wakari, Dunedin. Our thoughts remain with those close to him at this difficult time. A 31-year-old man is due to reappear in the … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT Building and Construction spokesperson Cameron Luxton is welcoming the Government’s announcement of a new opt-in scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and the setting of a mandatory target to slash building inspection wait times. “New Zealand’s overreliance on councils in consenting and certification results in bottlenecks and … Read more
Source: Skills Group As the education landscape continues to evolve, experts are urging tutors and educators to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity to achieve teaching excellence and better support the diverse needs of students. Over 100 tutors from across the country recently participated in a special training forum on the subject hosted by … Read more
Source: NZ Principals Federation Principals across the country welcome the Minister’s announcement today, that the Government will be paying Teacher Registration and Practicing Certificate fees ($550.00 every three years), from July 2025. “Principals welcome this initiative,” said Gavin Beere, who heads up the NZPF Executive Pou on policy. “We are optimistic that it will attract more … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Movement controls have been lifted from Mainland Poultry’s Hillgrove Farm in Otago, after the successful eradication of H7N6 strain of high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) says Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) chief veterinary officer Dr Mary Van Andel. When HPAI H7N6 was detected in poultry at the property in early … Read more
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) “The Government’s decision to pay our Teaching Council fees indicates that it realises it needs to do everything it can to keep teachers in the profession in the midst of a chronic secondary teacher shortage. Paying teachers’ Teaching Council fees lets teachers know their professional expertise is valued and … Read more
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased the Government is progressing with a self-certification scheme that makes plumbers accountable for their work, rather than relying on council inspectors. “We have been advocating for years that plumbers and drainlayers should be able to self-certify, just as gasfitters – who are also plumbers in most … Read more
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased the Government is progressing with a self-certification scheme that makes plumbers accountable for their work, rather than relying on council inspectors. “We have been advocating for years that plumbers and drainlayers should be able to self-certify, just as gasfitters – who are also plumbers in most … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed on a new scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and will set a mandatory target to tackle building inspection wait times, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Making it easier and more affordable to build opens the door to homeownership for more … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company today announced the appointment of Michael O’Kronley as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 19, 2025. With a strong technical foundation in engineering, Mr. O’Kronley brings over 30 … Read more
Source: ACT Party Auckland Council’s plan to set up a co-governed committee to manage the Waitākere Ranges shows why Kiwis need councillors who believe in democracy, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Waitākere Ranges belong to all Aucklanders, and should be managed democratically. But Auckland Council’s plan would see unelected decision-makers closing tracks and dictating … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Sometimes to uncover Auckland’s past, you need to dig deep. Just ask Chris Mallows, Team Leader Cultural Heritage Implementation in Auckland Council’s Heritage Unit. He’s part of a team of archaeologists unearthing the fascinating history of Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland’s rich and varied landscape – encompassing coastland, forest, wetlands, maunga and volcanic fields … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Hunkin: Police investigating the disappearance of missing mother Leonie Emery in 2018 are encouraging people to watch Monday night’s Cold Case episode on TV One. Leonie who was just 25 years old when she disappeared without a trace seven years ago, leaving … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the Philippines will this week sign an agreement to enable the two countries’ militaries to work more closely, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. Ms Collins will travel to the Philippines today to sign the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, which highlights the importance New Zealand places on working … Read more
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today launched a campaign to ban the import, supply, and use of engineered stone in Aotearoa New Zealand. “We are urging the Government to do the right thing and save workers’ lives by banning … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com After a successful beta-launch in April PodTalk.live is now ready to invite people to register as foundation members. Foundation members are free to join the post and podcast social platform. The Foundation Membership soft-launch is a great opportunity for founders to help shape a brand new, vibrant, algorithm-free, info discussion and debate social … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing New Zealand’s teaching workforce by funding teacher registrations and practising certificates, acknowledging the vital role educators play in driving positive change in classrooms. “We know the most important aspect of a child’s education is the quality of the teacher in front of them. Teachers have stepped up … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand energy professional Esther Tomkinson has been selected to join the World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders Programme. Esther Tomkinson is a Sustainability and Strategy Analyst at Mercury Energy and Co-Chair of the Young Energy Professionals Network of the BusinessNZ Energy Council. The Future Energy Leaders Programme is a global network of young … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will revoke the restricted fire season in all of Hawke’s Bay at 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 April, until further notice. This means permits approved by Fire and Emergency are no longer needed for open air fires across the whole district. The areas this change … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway One, near Greta Valley, is blocked following a three-vehicle crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash between Scargill Valley Road and Motunau Beach Road at around 4.20pm. One person is reported to have critical injuries at this time. The road is blocked, and motorists … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party This Anzac Day, Labour recognises veterans and the service they have given to our country. “We back the people who have served our country, on deployment or supporting operations here at home,” Labour veterans’ affairs spokesperson Greg O’Connor said. “On this day we recognise the sacrifices they have made and … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 April 2025 AI-driven hazard detection is coming to timber manufacturing, thanks to a new agreement worth nearly half a million dollars between WorkSafe New Zealand and a major player in the wood processing industry. Claymark, New Zealand’s largest manufacturer and exporter of premium pine products, is putting $481,000 into a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government There are few battlegrounds as ingrained in New Zealand’s history and identity as this place. The very name “Chunuk Bair”, like the name, “Gallipoli” resonates with New Zealanders at home, so very, very far away.The thousands of our men who spilled blood on this soil mean a part of our country … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour is calling on local leaders to join the Government in driving up school attendance, citing it as a foundation for community and national success. Seymour has written to all mayors across New Zealand urging them to use the Government’s new daily school attendance dashboard to raise awareness … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade and Investment Hon Todd McClay will today welcome Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, His Excellency Eng Abdulrahman A. AlFadley, to New Zealand.Minister AlFadley is leading a delegation of more than 35 senior Saudi officials and business people to Auckland for the 9th New Zealand–Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission—a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey is pleased to announce today that the Women’s Refuge is the latest recipient of the Government’s Mental Health and Addiction Innovation Fund. “Women’s Refuge do incredibly important work in our communities. They provide a safe space for women and children experiencing family violence, some of whom … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died, and another has been seriously injured following a crash on Lake Sumner Road this morning. Police were called to the crash at around 11.30am. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. Another person received serious injuries. The Serious Crash … Read more