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Source: Privacy Commissioner 13 Jun 2025, 13:00 The Privacy Act applies to any person, organisation, or business that collects and holds personal information about other people. This includes social clubs, charities, societies, and community groups regardless of the age of its members. Personal information held by these clubs needs to be collected, stored, and used … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government His Excellency Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, and Rt Hon Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, convened the 12th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on 13th June 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Ministers welcomed meeting in person, underscoring the importance of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Bridging French and Hong Kong innovation ecosystems to supercharge global tech development HONG KONG SAR / PARIS,FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is leading 18 of Hong Kong’s brightest innovators in AI and robotics, healthtech, greentech and fintech in its … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Road Closure. Lorna Street, New Plymouth. Emergency services are reponding to an incident in Lorna Street, reported at 3.20pm. There is not believed to be a risk to the wider community but Police request the public stay away from the area. The road is closed from Devon St. West to David … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Carey Priest, Two men are before the courts following two incidents in Marton. At approximately 10pm on 10 May, Police were called to an alleged aggravated robbery at a commercial premises on Broadway. After closing and securing the premises, the employee was confronted by the alleged offender … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government At least four new rapidly deployable relocatable inpatient units will be rolled out across the country to ensure hospitals can continue delivering care to patients while major infrastructure projects are underway, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “These new inpatient units – part of the Government’s $1 billion Budget 2025 investment in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tackling talent shortages in manufacturing and boosting New Zealand’s economic recovery by fast-tracking residency for skilled tradespeople. “We know how important skilled workers are to the resilience of the manufacturing sector. When we don’t have enough people to fill these roles, productivity slows, business growth stalls and the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Assistant Commissioner Deployment Tusha Penny Police can today confirm preliminary findings of an audit into the application of recruitment standards for police officers. The audit followed the discovery in April that discretion had been applied to some applicants who failed the Physical Appraisal Test (PAT) but were accepted into … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a crash on Stanley Road South, Te Aroha. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 1:40pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place at McCabe Road and Waihou Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach All countries under DHL Supply Chain APAC are now certified DHL Supply Chain Japan becomes the newest office to achieve certification SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2025 – DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® across Asia Pacific. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2025 – Momcozy, a global leader in mother and baby care, proudly announced that its Mobile Flow™ Hands-Free Breast Pump (M9) has been honored with the Kind + Jugend ASEAN 2025 Innovation Award, recognized for its industry-leading design, smart features, and expert-backed support … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Steph McDaniel: Police have arrested a 44-year-old Christchurch man who has evaded Police since August last year. The man, a known gang associate, had made significant efforts to avoid arrest, including breaching his conditions, failing to appear in court and frequently changing vehicles and addresses. Following an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized nearly 500 firearms from a property in Gore – a shocking discovery that is believed to be one of New Zealand’s largest seizures of weaponry. Police are now piecing together exactly how the man came to be in possession of so many firearms, and have begun the process … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Liz Gellert as an Associate Judge of the High Court. Associate Judge Gellert graduated from the University of Auckland in 2003 with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts. She was a law clerk with David Williams KC before joining … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency “With the snow continuing to fall and roads becoming extremely icy at nights, our teams made good calls to do some overnight closures between Fairlie and Twizel in recent days,” says NZTA system manager Mark Pinner. “While we know these closures can be disruptive for some, I have no doubt … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has received more than 2,250 submissions on the proposed Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed of Acknowledgement following public consultation in April and May this year. The proposed Deed – between Auckland Council, Te Kawerau ā Maki, and the Department of Conservation – would set out a framework for working together … Read more
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) New Zealand’s residential uptake of rooftop solar is lower than many other countries. In order to shift the tide, the Government is making changes to: Expand the permitted voltage range from +/- 6% +/- 10% – this will help manage the changing flow of electricity sent back … Read more
Source: Press Release Service One week into voting for New Zealand’s 2025 Tree of the Year, and the competition is already taking root in the hearts of Kiwis nationwide and abroad. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a celebration of the iconic trees that shape our landscapes, memories, and … Read more
Source: NZSA The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o Aotearoa. Ka taea … Read more
Source: PSA The ability of New Zealanders to access and better understand New Zealand’s history will be undermined by proposed cuts to the workforce at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. The agency is proposing a net loss of 24 roles or 16% of the workforce. This follows Budget cuts which slashed funding by $8 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for electricity networks, so Kiwis with solar panels can send more power back to the grid. Changes are being made to clarify that a building consent is not needed to install rooftop solar panels on existing buildings. Councils will be required to process … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson. State housing agency Kāinga Ora announced today that from next month, a new supplier agreement will deliver woollen carpets for the fit-out of new state homes. “The decision … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering 32 more safe, warm and dry classrooms and a major school redevelopment for Kiwi kids living in the Central North Island. “As communities continue to grow, we remain committed to future-proofing our education system so parents have certainty about where to send their child to school. We’re … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A successful programme to help Māori health providers lift childhood immunisation rates will be renewed, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Immunising our Tamariki programme, originally launched in 2023 by Hon Dr Shane Reti, invested $50 million in Māori health providers to deliver targeted, community-based immunisation outreach. It aims to lift … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Auckland’s own Fairy Tree, nestled in the heart of the Domain, is currently languishing in last place in the 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition—but there’s still time for a fairy-tale comeback. The towering Moreton Bay fig, with its sprawling buttress roots and sun-dappled canopy, has been a place … Read more
Source: Ora Pharm Launches collective solution to meet needs of European customers Leading medicinal cannabis company Ora Pharm heads to Europe this week as part of a unique trade mission to promote New Zealand pharmaceutical products based on cannabis in the fast-growing European market. “European Cannabis Week is a huge opportunity to showcase New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis industry … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with implementation across a third and final group of districts from Monday. This includes: • Health NZ districts: Northland, Taranaki, Whanganui, and MidCentral • Police districts: Northland, Central • Health NZ specific areas: Tokoroa and Taumarunui … Read more