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Source: New Zealand Government In the first twelve months of the Government’s flagship Priority One policy, nearly 1000 families with more than 2,124 children have been moved from dank emergency housing motel rooms to secure, stable homes. “The largescale use of emergency housing was one of the biggest public policy failures in New Zealand history. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A combination of freezing temperatures, fog, hoar frosts and black ice means challenging conditions for travel on State Highways 8 and 80 over the next few days, with the biggest concern being drivers not adapting to the conditions. “On SH8 in particular, there are many sheltered areas where build-up of … Read more
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury When Kiss Me Kate hits the stage at Papa Hou Theatre in the heart of Christchurch next week, audiences will experience a show polished by an internationally acclaimed director-choreographer duo. Ara Institute of Canterbury’s National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts (NASDA) has brought in US-based stage superstars Diane Laurenson and … Read more
Source: PSA Hard on the heels of the cancellation of pay equity claims for thousands of hospital, health and community support workers, the Government’s announcement today that they’re dropping the Te Mauri o Rongo Health Charter is another callous twist of the knife, the PSA says. Minister Simeon Brown’s suite of changes to the Pae Ora … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force New Zealand’s Chief of Army, Major General Rose King, and Australia’s Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, combined for a joint visit to Timor-Leste last week. The two chiefs met with senior Ministry of Defence and Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) members to discuss shared security priorities and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term since Term 1 2024 record higher attendance than the same term of the previous year. In Term 1 of 2025 65.9 per cent of students attended school regularly, an increase of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new CT scanner is a game-changer for Invercargill and surrounding areas. It will provide faster, more accurate diagnosis for a wide range of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the new International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on biological hazards that would strengthen worker protections. “This Convention provides a comprehensive framework for preventing and managing biological … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading data centre service provider headquartered in Singapore, today published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report details progress toward STT GDC’s ESG targets, as well as its three main ESG … Read more
Source: PSA Tomorrow at 8.30am, workers will rally outside Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to protest a proposal to cut 16% of its workforce. The proposed cuts would decimate teams who maintain Te Ara Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, and produce education programmes and resources about the dawn raids, the 28th Māori Battalion, New Zealand’s … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council CITYLINK BUS BIKE RACKS CityLink’s bus fleet has been fitted with new safety-compliant bike racks, so passengers can bus their bike again from Monday 16 June 2025. The new bike racks have been installed following safety and compliance concerns raised in discussions between NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and the Bus and … Read more
Source: UNICEF NEW YORK, 15 June 2025 – “This weekend’s surge in violence across the Middle East signals a dangerous escalation. Children are once again paying the ultimate price. “Since Friday, an intense military escalation in the region has seen strikes on Iran and Israel hit residential areas, killing and injuring civilians – including children – … Read more
Source: PSA The Government’s Cabinet-approved amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act represent yet another attack on Māori aspirations for equitable health outcomes and self-determination the PSA says. The sweeping changes announced by Minister of Health Simeon Brown on 14 Pipiri (June) 2025 are regressive and undermine the intent and spirit of Te Tiriti o … Read more
Source: Media Outreach XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – “Straits Financial Forum: Taiwan Enterprise Development Forum,” an essential event of the 17th Straits Forum, was held in Xiamen on June 14th. With the theme of “Cross-Strait Financial Integration and Technology Empowerment,” it focused on the collaborative innovation of fintech and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta over the weekend to strengthen trade access to Indonesia and create new opportunities for New Zealand’s red meat and dairy exporters, Agriculture and Trade Minister, Todd McClay announced today. “Indonesia is an important growth market for dairy and meat products … Read more
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the new International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on biological hazards that would strengthen worker protections. “This Convention provides a comprehensive framework for preventing and managing biological workplace health and safety issues,” said NZCTU President … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – PTT Lubricants, a flagship business under OR (PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited), is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and service excellence with 30% market share in Thailand. PTT Lubricants has a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree” or “the Group”) is pleased to host the second instalment of Two Rivers, a photography exhibition by Paris-based Singaporean photographer Melisa Teo, at Singapore’s largest shopping mall VivoCity. (From left) His Excellency Mr Stephen Marchisio, Ambassador of France to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police An Auckland teenager is without wheels and will face charges after a patrol detected him at driving at dangerous speeds. It could have been a different story. A Motorway Patrol unit on the Southern Motorway saw the vehicle being driven at high speed at around 11pm on Sunday. Sergeant Chris Mann … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey are marking National Volunteer Week by recognising the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to New Zealand’s health system, including this year’s recipients of the Minister of Health Volunteer Awards. This year’s theme – Volunteering weaves us together – highlights the power of … Read more
Source: PSA The Government’s shameful attack on the rights of women workers just got more brazen with its plan to cut back sick leave entitlements for part-time workers. “Many of our members work in female dominated professions like care and support, and many are part-time workers, so once again we see the Government’s priorities laid bare … Read more
Source: RealEstate.co.nz New Zealand’s national average weekly rent is on the decline, leaving tenants better off with a potential saving of $1,400 per year. Latest data from realestate.co.nz shows the national average rent in May fell to $633 per week, a drop of $27/week or 4.1% compared to the same time last year. Further insights … Read more
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Fresh from refusing to condemn Israel for its egregious war crimes of industrial-scale killing and mass starvation of civilians in Gaza, our Foreign Minister has outdone himself with the most craven of tweets on Israel’s massive attack on Iran. Winston Peters has said he is “gravely concerned … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 16th – Thursday 19th June – A frosty start to the week, but rain is on the horizon. • Cold, clear nights bring widespread frosts for much of the country• Sunny days for most, foggy mornings for some• Showers linger in the north before clearing• Wet weather returns from … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 16 June 2025 Last updated 16 June 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025. The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025. MIL … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe. Phil Wilson, chief executive of Auckland Council, says he’s extremely pleased the council and police have formalised their working … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to stand up for workers’ rights for once and rule out reducing sick leave entitlements. “This Government for the wealthy keeps finding new ways of eviscerating workers’ rights and tilting power to employers,” says the Green Party spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety, … Read more