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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline. While the risk posed to the public is low, the council is taking all necessary precautions and removing the material from affected beaches. The largest amounts … Read more
Source: Download a PDF version of our Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance (PDF 191 KB) What is our Response Framework? The Response Framework describes how we manage educational delivery and performance where it needs to improve. It provides an overview of the types of responses the TEC uses to manage delivery and performance, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised of delays on State Highway 2, Aongatete after a truck broke down. Reports came in to Police around 8:15am, of the incident in the northbound lane about 500m north of Wright Road. There are no injuries but motorists are advised there is significant traffic build-up as a result, … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Minister for Infrastructure has referred the first two non-listed projects into the Fast-track approval process under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. “The Fast-track Approvals Act contains two pathways for projects to enter the Government’s new one-stop shop approvals process. “The first pathway, Schedule 2 of the … Read more
Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is consulting on proposed changes to how sheep and beef cattle are farmed in New Zealand. NAWAC has reviewed the existing code of welfare for sheep and beef cattle and wants your feedback. The committee is proposing several updates to minimum standards and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: I appreciate the resignation of Jevon McSkimming raises questions, but the criminal investigation cannot be compromised by commenting on the circumstances of it at this point. However, I can say that I have always made it very clear that trust and confidence in Police … Read more
Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say New Zealand Food Safety invites you to submit feedback on the proposed changes to the: Simply Safe & Suitable template Food Control Plan (FCP) Food Notice: Food Service and Food Retail Business Food Control Plan templates issued under section 39. This consultation would be of particular interest to food businesses … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash just before 7.30am. One person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the … Read more
Source: The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has sent an open letter to the Government objecting to its decision to block the NZCTU and other unions from attending the Budget lock-up on 22 May. “We object in the strongest possible terms to the Government’s decision to bar the NZCTU from the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation is continuing into the death of a man on 9 May, at a rural property in Parakao. Police can today name the victim as Geoffrey Wayne Ware, aged 55, who lived at the Mangakahia Road address. “We would like to extend our condolences to Mr Ware’s whānau and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at a residential address in Randwick Road, Lower Hutt. At around 8pm last night Police were called to the address where a 50-year-old man was located in a critical condition with injuries consistent … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A patched gang member has been rolled after allegedly stealing tobacco pouches from Clover Park stores on multiple occasions. Police have been investigating concerns raised by retailers on the Dawson Road shopping strip, in relation to thefts from their stores. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says Police … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has today released an app to verify international digital credentials, Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston say. “NZ Verify/Whakatūturu App will initially be used to verify select international mobile drivers’ licences, meaning visitors can rent a car or check … Read more
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 12 May 2025 Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport service has been made permanent. The service was first introduced in June 2020 and now forms part of our continuous programme for public transport in Timaru. “After a successful trial, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police had all the bases covered after an offender stole pizzas in central Auckland on Monday night. At around 9pm, the victim was walking to her accommodation with recently purchased pizzas on Mayoral Drive. Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzalff, says the male offender approached the woman. “He initially asked … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets More than 80 per cent of New Zealand children are now fully immunised by 24 months of age – the highest rate since early 2022, recent Health New Zealand data provided to Health Minister Simeon Brown shows. “This is a welcome step forward. Just seven months ago, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made several arrests and impounded vehicles following a gang tangi in Gisborne, attended by up to 400 gang members and associates. The significant operation saw local Police supported by staff from neighbouring Districts including the Police Eagle helicopter, Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk said. “Our focus today was … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager will consider formally designating wapiti deer as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, which could cover more than 190,000 hectares. It is the second HOSI to be considered this year, following launch of the sika deer HOSI process in … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines In a once weed-ridden and forgotten corner of Māngere, something remarkable is flourishing. On the unused land of a former Kāinga Ora housing site, the Māngere Community Enviro Hub is now sprouting with fresh produce to feed the community. The hub, on the corner … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is turbocharging student achievement in maths by ensuring extra help is available at every stage of primary and intermediate schooling, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “Proficiency in maths is such an important foundation of success in life. Every child deserves the opportunity to be confident … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a fatal collision between a shared cycle and a car in Martinborough on Thursday 13 February 2025 have concluded their enquiries into the crash. One person was killed in the collision. Three other people, also on the bike, suffered serious injuries. Police can confirm no one will be charged … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – Gyeonggi Provincial Government’s Sudden Cancellation Raises Concerns of Bias and Violation of Rights An administrative decision by a South Korean government agency sparked international controversy, raising concerns about religious freedom. On November 27, religious leaders and opinion leaders delivered a joint protest statement to the Government of the Republic of Korea condemning … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – South Korean local government cancels international event with 30,000 participants from 78 countries, causing international damage. On October 29th, an administrative decision by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, a South Korean government agency sparked international controversy, raising concerns about religious freedom and causing substantial financial loss. The “Religious Leaders Forum and 110,000 Graduation … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – Shincheonji Church of Jesus are in the face of legal pressure, following the sudden cancellation and banning of the use of their venue of choice for their annual graduation ceremony for their theology school, Zion Christian Mission Centre. Shincheonji allege that Gyeonggi Tourism Organization have committed unconstitutional acts of the sudden blockage … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man remains in hospital in a critical condition following a fatal ATV crash at a residential property on French Pass Road, Karapiro yesterday. Police can now confirm the person who died was a child. Two other children were also flown to hospital and are now in a stable condition. Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police moved swiftly to keep motorists in Counties Manukau safe yesterday by activating a plan co-ordinating road patrols and the Eagle helicopter. A dirt bike rider who allegedly ignored a warning about dangerous driving was one of two people later arrested. Police stopped and spoke to the rider in Manurewa … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines This update is our first in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks. In the two years since the Auckland storms impacted 79 regional park tracks, … Read more