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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS GREG O‘CONNOR (Assistant Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities OBITUARIES Peter Malcolm Hilt SPEAKER: Members, I regret to inform the House of the death on 19 April 2025 of Peter Malcolm Hilt, who represented the electorate of Glenfield from 1990 to 1996. He chaired the Government Administration Committee, was a member of the Justice … Read more
Source: ACT Justice spokesman Todd Stephenson is disappointed, but not surprised, at the Green Party’s plan to release criminals in order to partially fund their latest socialist manifesto. “Buried in their proposed budget is a $770 million ‘saving’ from ‘averting increase in prisoner numbers’ – with no further explanation. “That’s just doublespeak for opening the prison … Read more
Source: “The Greens’ proposal to blow out the national debt to 54 percent of GDP shows why we need financial literacy in schools,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Anyone with a mortgage understands that when you’re deep in debt, you end up spending so much on the interest that you can’t cover the essentials. We’re … Read more
Source: ACT Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton is welcoming the Hunting and Fishing Minister’s moves toward designating wapiti as a Herd of Special Interest in Fiordland National Park, calling it a win for conservation, regional tourism, and common sense. “The Fiordland Wapiti Foundation has spent years doing what government departments struggle to do. They manage the herd, trap … Read more
Source: ACT is welcoming confirmation that public service reform will put merit, not identity, at the heart of what it means to be a public servant. “If you’re vying to become a public service boss, it shouldn’t matter whether you’re brown, white, or blue. What matters is whether you are competent to deliver the services we expect … Read more
Source: ACT has formally invoked the “agree to disagree” provisions of its coalition agreement in relation to the firearms registry, Nicole McKee says. “Earlier this month, I asked Cabinet to consider that the recent review of the firearms registry did not meet the commitment in ACT’s coalition agreement. I also asked that a more thorough … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Nayland Road is closed while Police respond to an incident in the area. Cordons are in place at Songer Street and Whakatu Drive. Some nearby schools have been placed into lockdown as a precaution. There is not believed to be any threat to public safety at this time. Members of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government finally admitted late last night that roughly 180,000 people will be affected by its decision to halt pay equity claims. “Last week the Government killed 33 pay equity claims, pushing the law change through under urgency, with the clear intention of paying for their budget off the backs … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nearly a quarter of the money spent on the Government’s flagship FamilyBoost policy has gone to administration, not to families to help with childcare. So far, the scheme has cost $62 million, $14 million of which is administration costs. “That is taxpayer money that isn’t helping families with childcare, … Read more
Source: UNICEF Wednesday 14th May 2025 – New Zealand has ranked fourth lowest out of 36 OECD and EU countries for child well being in a new report just released by UNICEF. For mental wellbeing, New Zealand was the lowest ranking country, in 36th place out of 36 countries with available data. New Zealand showed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has joined 18 other nations for a large French-led multinational training exercise scenario of a hypothetical cyclone striking the islands of Wallis & Futuna. Exercise Croix Du Sud was based in New Caledonia, about 1900km southwest of Wallis & Futuna, and involved about … Read more
Source: CTU This Thursday 15 May at 8am a delegation of working women and their whānau will attend a multigenerational pay equity forum at Parliament to share the impacts on their lives of the Government’s decision to gut the Equal Pay Act. The event will be hosted by Labour and the Greens in the Labour … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Frontline attendance services will receive a significant funding boost so they can support more schools and reach double the students, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. Budget 2025 includes a $140 million package to improve attendance over the next four years. This includes around $123 million for … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – On October 25th Lee Man-Hee, the Chairman of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, conducted internationally broadcasted seminar in regards to the “Testimony of the Fulfilment of Revelation” in Masan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. With over 16,000 participants including 100 pastors and numerous journalists in attendance, this publicized event hosted at Masan Church was … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – On September 18, the “10th Anniversary of the HWPL September 18 Peace Summit” was broadcasted in over 40 countries and attracted approximately 100,000 people at the HWPL Peace Training Institute in Gyeonggi-do, Korea, where the anniversary was held. Hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), under the United Nations … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – Selaks, a pioneer in New Zealand’s wine industry, proudly unveils Selaks Origins Breeze 5%, a revolutionary addition to its portfolio. Launching this August, Selaks Origins Breeze 5% makes its timely debut following Dry July, pioneering Selak’s first ever 5% alcohol offering in New Zealand. Each bottle promises an easy-drinking experience with just … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – Itasca, Illinois – June 3, 2024 – Robertshaw, a global leader in control components for the appliance industry, announced a significant milestone today – expanding their reach into the New Zealand market through a partnership with System Control Engineering, a leading provider of industrial automation and control solutions. Paul Rimes, Executive General … Read more
Source: Order Paper for Wednesday, 12 May 2025 2.00pm Death of former member The Speaker informed the House of the death on 19 April 2025 of Peter Malcolm Hilt. Members stood as a mark of respect. Introduction of bill The introduction of the Legislation Amendment Bill was announced. Oral questions Question Time is in progress. MIL … Read more
Source: Save The Children The war in Gaza and Israeli authorities’ total siege on the entry of aid and goods have pushed families to take unimaginable measures to survive, says Save the Children. Without urgent action to end the siege and to allow food and medicine into Gaza, one million children are at risk of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police It’s never a dull day on the beat, and Sunday night was no different in East Auckland. Police were called by a member of the public after they spotted a horse galloping along Ravello Rise, Flat Bush. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says two officers nearby attended … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Bitcoin Mining Expansion Paused at 52 EH/s Progressing Debt Financing Workstreams SYDNEY, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN”), today provided a business update and strategic outlook, highlighting momentum in its AI/HPC segments and an evolving capital allocation strategy aligned with current market conditions. … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Assay results for 756 samples from the first 11 core and reverse circulation holes, has been received following the completion of the 2024 drilling campaign. Assays show elevated rare earth mineralization from surface to depths of at least 300m. Significant results include: HC24-RM035: 299.1m @ 4,393 ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Innovative Herbal AI Technology Merges with Nature’s Essence, Redefining the Standards of Health Sydney, Australia, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Driven by an unwavering spirit of innovation and excellence, HerbClever proudly announces the official launch of our latest creation – the Ganoderma IMMPRO Series. This groundbreaking product marks a new milestone … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights 11 HQ holes completed with a total length of 1,585m (5,309 feet). 12 Reverse Circulation (“RC”) holes completed with a total length of 1,031m (3,381 feet). Two core holes drilled to 300m indicate rare earth mineralization and deposit remaining open at depth. Samples have been collected, logged and shipped to ALS … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”) an international energy transportation services company, announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has scheduled the Company’s 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) to be held on September 6, 2024, at 5:00 … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) TORONTO, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BHP and Lundin Mining Corporation (Lundin Mining) have agreed to jointly acquire 100% of Filo Corp., a Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) listed company, through a Canadian plan of arrangement (Filo Acquisition). Filo Corp. owns 100% of the Filo del Sol (FDS) copper project. BHP and … Read more