Making a difference for young New Zealanders

Source: New Zealand Government New reporting out today shows that while most young Kiwis are doing well, further progress is needed so all children and young people thrive. Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says the Annual Report on the Child and Youth Strategy / the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and the Child Poverty Related … Read more

Families and households in the 2023 Census – further insights into how we live – Stats NZ media and information release: Families, households, and housing: 2023 Census

Source: Statistics New Zealand Families and households in the 2023 Census – further insights into how we live – 10 April 2025 – Today’s release of 2023 Census data includes more detailed information about families and households, and the people within them. This information is widely used for many different purposes and helps inform planning … Read more

Local News – Mayor Campbell Barry announces that he won’t be seeking re-election – Hutt City

Source: Hutt City Council Campbell Barry has announced today that he will not seek a third term as Lower Hutt’s Mayor. During his mayoralty, Barry has delivered on major commitments including the re-building of Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness after its sudden closure in 2019, record investment and delivery in water infrastructure and rolling out a … Read more

Fire Safety – Changes to fire and fireworks restrictions in Otago

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in parts of Otago from 8am on Thursday 10 April, until further notice. The Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs zones move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season, which means people can light open air fires if … Read more

Local News – Nominations now open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council is calling for nominations for the city’s highest honour. The Porirua Civic Awards recognise locals who have made a significant contribution to the Porirua community by their personal leadership, inspiration, sacrifice or commitment to a cause. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says volunteers are at the heart of our community … Read more

Children speak out: What tamariki and rangatahi really want from a safer internet – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children Almost 1,000 children and young people across Aotearoa New Zealand have had their say on online safety in a new survey conducted by Save the Children and Netsafe – and the results send a clear message: children want to be heard and informed, as well as protected. The survey, launched in the … Read more

ACT MP welcomes step towards greater freedom over Easter

Source: ACT Party ACT MP Cameron Luxton is congratulating Kieran McAnulty after his Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last night. 
“It would give us a little more freedom over the Easter weekend, allowing pubs and … Read more

Delivering a world-leading education system

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further steps to deliver a world-leading education system by introducing the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) to Parliament.“We have an unrelenting focus on lifting student achievement and attendance so parents can have confidence their child has the foundations to succeed. This Bill will help achieve … Read more

Hysan Place Presents “Threads of Beauty” Celebrating Self-Love

Source: Media Outreach Charlotte Tilbury and WOKE UP LIKE THIS Introduce Pop-up Stores Curated selection from Aesop, BEYORG, Burberry Beauty, Chloé Atelier des Fleurs, DFS, L’Artisan Parfumeur and Slowood HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2025 – This April, Hysan Place presents “Threads of Beauty,” a campaign dedicated to celebrating self-love. … Read more

Off ‘ya bike: Driver gets ride impounded

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man on a moped who failed to stop for Police will have to find another way of getting around town after his scooter was impounded. Just after 1am, Police on patrol in Wesley noticed a suspicious moped driving around the area and signalled for it to stop. Auckland … Read more

Successful end to fruit fly response on Auckland’s North Shore

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland North Shore suburb of Birkdale have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner North. The decision to end the operation follows 7 weeks … Read more

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Source: Auckland Council Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Āwhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.   Covering over 22 hectares of landscape the community-led group, supported by Franklin Local Board funding, is focused on caring for and planting native trees, pest … Read more

Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms

Source: Auckland Council In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley were impacted by flooding, with over 350 homes assessed for safety, and almost 100 homes that had safety access restrictions. There were also a number of Kāinga Ora homes affected by flooding, increasing the overall number of homes impacted in these communities.  The … Read more

Decision to increase medicines access

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to widen access to four medicines, for a further six health conditions, including cancers, from 1 May 2025.“Pharmac operates independently, but it must work within the budget constraints set by the government,” Mr Seymour … Read more

Vehicle crash MacKenzie District on Tekapo-Twizel Road

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are aware of a crash on Tekapo-Twizel Road Pukaki, MacKenzie District at about 10.15am this morning. A campervan and car have collided. The road is closed and at least one person appears to be injured. Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the road is re-opened. ENDS … Read more

Expanded emergency department at Auckland City Hospital will see capacity increase

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Auckland City Hospital’s newly refurbished adult emergency department. “This ED is one of the busiest in the country, seeing around 80,000 adult patients per year,” Mr Brown says. “Having a functional, fit-for-purpose emergency department is essential for any hospital, particularly one that experiences … Read more

PPTA Te Wehengarua Farewells Melanie Webber

Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) E te mareikura, e Melanie, ngā huruhuru o te whare o Te Wehengarua  Nā te ngākau aroha koe i ārahi kia tāea ai e tātou o Te Wehengarua kia eke panuku. Nā tōu rangatiratanga i ea ai te whakatauki “Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora … Read more

Have Your Say: Help shape the future of Auckland’s downtown wharves

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders are being invited to find out more about proposed plans to improve public access and activity on Auckland’s waterfront. Transformation of the central wharves for Aucklanders and visitors will provide significant civic, cultural and economic benefits across the region. The goal is to improve public access and activity on the waterfront … Read more

Manakau overbridge resurfacing planned for State Highway 1

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The Manakau rail overbridge on State Highway 1 is about to get a new road surface ahead of the Easter break. Road crews will be completing this work on the night of Wednesday, 16 April between 9 pm and 4:30 am. State Highway 1 is heavily used and there are … Read more

NZ, Colorado to cooperate on space, science

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the State of Colorado have agreed to deepen relationships and offer opportunities in aerospace, quantum and geothermal technologies and beyond, Space Minister Judith Collins says.Ms Collins signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Colorado State Governor Jared Polis while attending the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.“Today marks a … Read more

Speech on foreign affairs and trade

Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora and good morning everyone.Before I start, can I acknowledge the Wellington Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to speak to all of you this morning.It comes at a difficult time for the global economy, with rising rhetoric, escalating tariffs, and the prospect of further retaliation to come.I had originally … Read more

Auckland University of Technology to offer new psychology training

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says that the government’s work to strengthen New Zealand’s mental health and addiction workforce continues to build momentum, announcing today that the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is joining the work to develop the training for the new associate psychologist role.“Demand for mental health and addiction … Read more

Police acknowledge IPCA report into fatal fleeing driver incident

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to a fatal fleeing driver incident in June 2024. The fatal crash occurred on Lambie Drive, Manukau on 17 June after a stolen vehicle was signalled to stop, but failed to do so and ended up … Read more

Not Just a Sporting Event, but Also a Technological Test: Insights into the World’s First Human-Robot Co-Run Marathon

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – A scene even science fiction has yet to depict—humans and humanoid robots running side by side in a half-marathon — will become reality on ​April 13 in Beijing E-Town. Every spring, marathons sprout across China like bamboo shoots after rain. In … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2025 quarter

Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2025 quarter – information release 9 April 2025 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. CategoriesMIL-OSITagsMIL OSI MIL OSI

New publishing date for Productivity statistics: 1978?2024

New publishing date for Productivitystatistics: 1978–2024 9 April 2025 The productivity statistics release due tobe published on 16 April 2025 has been rescheduled and will now be publishedon 16 May 2025. Ends For media enquiries contact: SandiReily, Wellington, 021 285 9191, media@stats.govt.nz The Government Statistician authorises allstatistics and data we publish. If you wish to … Read more

Hong Kong Interior Design Week 2025 Highlight: Urban Reflection Exhibition Unveiled in Milan to Celebrate Hong Kong’s Interior Design and Manufacturing Talents

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – To celebrate the remarkable achievements of Hong Kong’s interior design industry and promote its international reputation, the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA) proudly presents the third edition of Hong Kong Interior Design Week 2025, with the Cultural and Creative … Read more