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Source: PSA – More than 90% of those losing their livelihoods are women workers Two weeks after their pay equity claim was cancelled, dozens of underpaid, mostly women frontline workers at the Department of Conservation (DOC) are now facing redundancy. In a change proposal released today, DOC is looking at another round of job cuts, as … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Limited fish before the ramp Our central biodiversity advisor Martin Rutledge, who led the project and assisted the trust with resource consent, said before the ramp was built surveys showed only tuna/eel and one red finned bully was found upstream of the weir. “There wasn’t the usual range of species … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police investigating the death of a Horeke man are seeking information from the public in the case. Today, Police are also formally releasing the victim’s name. Daniel Hepehi, also known as Danny Whiston, was found with critical injuries at a property in Waikerikeri Road in the early hours of May … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Forestry and Trade Minister, Todd McClay has today announced a new Cooperation Arrangement between New Zealand and Viet Nam that will grow timber exports and remove potential trade barriers for our forestry sector. The arrangement will see New Zealand’s radiata pine recognised under Viet Nam’s evolving timber construction standards, opening more … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand dairy farmers are ending the 2024/25 season on a high, with increased production and record milk prices delivering real gains to the rural economy and every Kiwi household, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Dairy exports are a cornerstone of New Zealand’s economy, contributing $4,700 for every New Zealander. This … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025: Trade conflict between the US and China and growing shadow fleet add to substantial challenges for the shipping industry. Despite geopolitical headwinds: only 27 large ships lost worldwide in 2024, down by more than 20%, the industry’s lowest-ever total. Progress made on traditional risks such as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Nelson courthouse to reopen to public after seismic upgrade Work to address a potentially critical seismic risk at Nelson courthouse is now complete, and the building is expected to reopen to the public on Wednesday, June 4. The Ministry of Justice vacated the courthouse in February after an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: media release archive Media release archive This is the media release archive for releases 2017 and earlier. For current news, please see the main media release section. Satisfaction with our services remains high 21/12/2017, 2:20 pm Over 80% of people coming to court are highly satisfied with how … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: news section News See the latest updates on news and events around the Ministry. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try our media release section or news archive. Budget 2025 22/05/2025, 9:00 am Budget 2025 contains significant investment in our core institutions – courts, the justice … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Shift stock, not slop: minimise effluent spills this Moving Day | Environment Canterbury Date: 27 May 2025 With this in mind, we recommend farmers follow the Ministry of Primary Industries’ Code of Welfare for transporting stock within New Zealand. The code recommends that farmers: stand animals off green feed for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Samsung puts customers’ lifestyles and viewing experience front and centre with its 2025 TV lineup, including Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, and Lifestyle TVs. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2025 – Samsung Electronics Singapore unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 lineup of AI-powered TVs and soundbars at the … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Up to $29 million worth of aid provided by New Zealand is held up on the Gaza border by Israel, says the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. (ref. https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/middle-east/israel-hamas-conflict ) PSNA says this aid is loaded on some of the 9,000 aid trucks sitting ready to try to lift the Israeli … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament RACHEL BOYACK (Labour—Nelson): Thank you, Madam Speaker. It’s the first opportunity I’ve had to take a call on this bill and I want to talk to some of the impacts it’s going to have on my community. The first comment I want to make is that this bill is a mean-spirited … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH (Green): Make no mistake, if the Minister was actually serious about improving the accuracy of the Ministry of Social Development entitlement assessments, she would be investing in the front line and supporting them adequately, rather than continuing to undermine them and pushing through more and more decisions to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament 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 Māori 6. Motion agreed to. CHAIRPERSON … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament 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 Māori 6. Motion agreed to. CHAIRPERSON … Read more
Source: New Zealand Parliament 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. We would have had the opportunity … Read more
Source: Etu Union A new report from E tū and international tax watchdog CICTAR has raised serious questions about whether aged care giant Bupa is shifting profits offshore to avoid paying its fair share of tax in Aotearoa. E tū is calling for urgent reform and transparency in aged residential care funding, following the revelations … Read more
Source: Etu Union E tū is slamming the Government’s announcement that it will make it harder for workers to claim pay equity, describing it as an attack on women and a green light to pay them less for work of equal value. The changes, announced by Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden, will raise the … Read more
Source: Etu Union E tū, Aotearoa’s largest private sector union, is condemning Budget 2025 as a direct attack on working people, particularly women in frontline care and community services. The Government has slashed nearly $13 billion that would have gone to pay equity claims, gutting the mechanism that ensures fair pay for women in undervalued, … Read more
Source: Etu Union E tū, New Zealand’s largest private sector union, welcomes the overwhelming defeat of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill in Parliament yesterday. The bill, which sought to redefine the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, was rejected by 112 votes to 11. E tū President Muriel Tunoho expressed immense pride … Read more
Source: Etu Union E tū is calling for a Special Conference to be held online on Thursday, 26 June 2025, at 7:00 PM. Purpose of the Special Conference E tū is required under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 to register a new set of rules. The National Executive established a Constitutional subcommittee in late 2023 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand will deliver a significant increase to primary care funding following investment in Budget 2025, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Primary Care is critical to delivering better health outcomes for all New Zealanders but has not received the investment needed in recent years. That is now changing,” Mr Brown … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology April 10, 2025 EIT is set to join Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand (WILNZ) in hosting the annual Work-Integrated Learning International Conference, bringing together educators, researchers, and industry leaders from across Aotearoa and beyond. To be held on April 15 and 16 at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale, the two-day … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police District: Waikato The bridge on Cobham Drive is blocked due to a three-vehicle crash. At around 1:20pm emergency services received reports of the crash in Hamilton East. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says proposed changes to the rules for hazardous substances will give industry a clearer path for making use of new chemicals in New Zealand. “We welcome today’s announcement from Ministers about enhancements following the Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review,” says EPA Chief Executive Dr Allan Freeth. … Read more
Source: Sensible Sentencing Trust The Sensible Sentencing Trust is appalled by the disturbing reports that New Zealand Police have issued a directive to staff to avoid investigating shoplifting cases under $500, or online fraud under $1,000, among other crime thresholds. Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson Louise Parsons condemned the directive as “an outrageous and dangerous move,” … Read more