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Source: New Zealand Labour Party Thousands of New Zealanders’ submissions are missing from the official parliamentary record because the National-dominated Justice Select Committee has rushed work on the Treaty Principles Bill. The committee finished more than a month ahead of the 14 May deadline set by Parliament with the report expected to be presented and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 3 April 2025 2:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Drivers travelling between Upper Hutt and Wairarapa need to be prepared for delays as emergency services and contractors attend a crash scene near Kaitoke. The southbound lane of State Highway 2 is closed near Waterworks Road following a two-vehicle … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Neswire – 3 April 2025 – ASG2 Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Aspire, a Singapore-headquartered all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, today announced that it has secured the Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The licence will enable Aspire to better serve … Read more
Source: Samsung Boost multitasking and creative expression like a pro with Intelligent Features on the new Tab S10 FE additions AUCKLAND, New Zealand – April 4, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, offering new entry points to the Galaxy ecosystem on a premium … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household net worth little changed in December 2024 – 3 April 2025 – Household net worth showed little change in the December 2024 quarter, up $834 million to $2,440 billion, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Net worth is the value of all assets owned by households less the … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household income and saving increase in the December 2024 quarter – 3 April 2025 – New Zealand household net disposable income rose 1.5 percent to $59.4 billion in the December 2024 quarter. The main driver of this increase was a rise in the income of self-employed business owners up 6.5 percent, … Read more
Source: AgResearch Co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries will be challenging, but is achievable, a review has found. In a just-published article in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, leading researcher and Chief Technical Officer for AgResearch subsidiary Grasslanz Technology, John Caradus, looked at the issue through … Read more
Source: Save the Children GAZA, 2 April 2025 – About 130 children are being born daily in Gaza as Israeli authorities’ total siege on supplies enters its second month, putting mothers and newborns at risk as medical and food supplies run out and a lack of flour closes all bakeries , said Save the Children. There are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s announcement of 10 percent tariffs for New Zealand goods entering the United States is disappointing for exporters and consumers alike, with the long-lasting impact on prices and inflation still unknown. “The Government’s strategy of keeping its head down has not given New Zealand any advantage over our competitors,” Labour … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 3rd – Monday 7th April – It has been a wet 18 hours across much of the country, and MetService is forecasting further heavy rain as a widespread weather system moves through. The top of the South Island—Tasman, Buller, and Marlborough—is in line for the highest rainfall accumulations. After a … Read more
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission At the five- year mark, the Access and Choice Programme has proved to be a valuable addition to the mental health, addiction and wellbeing support services available to people throughout the country. Today Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission released a report … Read more
Source: EMA The move to greater use of Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) as tools for health and safety compliance will allow businesses to confidently mitigate hazards and risks, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). Following the advice contained within these practical guidelines will give businesses confidence that ‘reasonably practicable’ steps have been met. “It … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says a sharper focus on Approved Codes of Practice will make health and safety management stronger and simpler. Approved Codes of Practice will become more important under coming changes to health and safety legislation, and complying with a Code will be sufficient for a workplace to be deemed to be complying with its … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Too many households are paying more than they need to for power. With significant energy price increases looming, Consumer NZ calls on New Zealanders to check for cheaper options to help offset higher bills. With rising energy costs, New Zealanders are facing a challenging winter. Price increases are already being implemented, with … Read more
Source: GenPro General practice owners encourage Health Minister Simeon Brown to read and act on a report which lists the many benefits of investing in primary healthcare. The NZ Initiative report correctly concludes that a strong, accessible, and equitable primary care system will improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance the quality of life … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is applauding the Government’s moves to reduce paperwork, ambiguity, cost and duplication in health and safety regulation. “We’re very much on board with the Government’s direction of travel with the health and safety re-set announced this week,” the federation’s workplace safety spokesperson David Birkett says. “It’s been a bone of contention … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New data highlights that while the Government’s commitment to health targets continues to stabilise the health system, increased service delivery is required to get on top of waitlists, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Ensuring all Kiwis have access to timely, quality healthcare is a priority for the Government. I am encouraged by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says opening a second multi-million dollar funding round for regional tourism will drive economic growth. “We know a successful tourism and hospitality sector is crucial for growing our economy,” Louise Upston says. “Tourism is a crucial part of this Government’s focus on economic growth, with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government “Today the U.S. has announced a 10 per cent tariff on all imports of good, with many countries facing much higher tariffs on a reciprocal basis. New Zealand exporters will face a 10 per cent tariff rate from this weekend. While this is a significant development, New Zealand remains competitive against other exporters … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police will hold a stand-up today in relation to the death of a man in Northland, Wellington. Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard will speak to media in Wellington at 4pm. Please RSVP to media@police.govt.nz by 3pm for further details and to confirm your attendance. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 03 April 2025 CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, monitoring and regulating the international movement of items made from protected species. CITES ensures the long-term survival of these species is not threatened. Mark Ryan, DOC’s Border Operations Team Lead, says the recently … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT is welcoming the passage of the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, which delivers on ideas ACT campaigned on in 2023. “Finally, we’re liberating builders and tradies to make use of materials widely approved overseas,” says ACT Housing and Construction spokesperson Cameron Luxton, who is also a … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau. The ongoing renewal of Northcote is enabled by the Auckland Unitary Plan, boosting housing capacity and delivering more choices including apartments and townhouses near public transport hubs and town … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be carrying out safety improvements on the State Highway 1 (SH1) Mt Wellington southbound on-ramp from late April until July 2025. Improvements will include an additional lane to merge with the existing two lanes on the southbound on-ramp and reinstating the signalised pedestrian … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With wet weather approaching the top of the South Island, hitting Westland and Buller districts from Thursday, drivers are urged to take extra care on the roads, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The MetService has issued multiple weather warnings. “Most significant impacts on the West Coast are expected … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Your views sought Ngā tāngata kaitiaki ō Te Hikutū (Te Hikutū Hapū) has applied for a mātaitai reserve (“Te Mātaitai ō Te Hikutū”) in the southern part of the Hokianga Harbour, Northland. Fisheries New Zealand invites submissions from persons having a fishing interest in the stock or stocks in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming Cabinet’s decision to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from two recognised overseas jurisdictions. This change is included in the Medicines Amendment Bill (the Bill), which amends the Medicines Act 1981. The pathway will be in … Read more