NZDF’s Obscene military spending plans – Peace Action Wellington

Source: Peace Action Wellington Monday 7 April 2025 – “The just announced plan to spend $12 billion on weapons is a shocking waste. It shows both that there is plenty of money for desperately needed infrastructure, and that this government’s priorities are entirely in the wrong place. It also shows that this government has no plan … Read more

Speaker communities helping to revitalise te reo Māori

Source: Rata Foundation Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui is on a mission to foster and promote te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui, or across the top of the South Island. The organisation, based in Motueka, provides low-cost immersion teaching and learning courses, programmes, activities and gatherings … Read more

Northland Regional Council News

Source: Northland Regional Council NO BUSES – APRIL 2025 HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS A reminder that there will be no CityLink Whangārei or BusLink bus services on the upcoming public holidays on Friday 18, Monday 21 and Friday 25 April. This applies to all CityLink routes and the Far North Link’s Kaitaia – Mangonui route. Additionally, … Read more

Fire Safety – Fire season changes – Te Tai Tokerau Northland District

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Most of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Te Tai Tokerau Northland District will transition to a restricted fire season from 11.59pm tonight (Monday, 7 April), until further notice. The Muri Whenua Zone, Northland Islands and Public Conservation Land will remain in a prohibited fire season. Details for these areas are … Read more

Federated Farmers Statement: ‘Law-breaking’ Greenpeace must lose charity status

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to immediately strip Greenpeace of their charitable status, following the activist group’s illegal occupation of Port Taranaki this week. “There is no way Greenpeace should be eligible for charitable status when they’re engaging in illegal activity like this,” says Federated Farmers spokesperson Richard McIntyre. “They may … Read more

Government Cuts – Govt must reverse cuts to civilian workforce if Defence spend up is to be effective – PSA

Source: PSA The PSA is calling on the Government to reverse its planned deep cuts to the civilian workforce if it is serious about ensuring our Defence Force can meet our security threats. The Government today announced a $12 billion dollar investment in defence capability over the next four years. But at the same time NZDF … Read more

First Responders – Christchurch industrial fire update #2

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire in the industrial building in Bromley, Christchurch, has been contained to the building of origin and has not spread to any surrounding buildings. Incident Commander Dave Key says the fire is not extinguished and is deep seated. “We will have a presence at the site overnight as it … Read more

Agriculture Research – Climate change conditions impacting critical element for plant growth, fertiliser need

Source: AgResearch Rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are altering phosphorus (P) available for plant growth, potentially leading to costly and unnecessary fertiliser application by farmers. New research published in the Global Change Biology journal by scientists from AgResearch and Lincoln University has found that the test used in New Zealand to estimate the … Read more

Employment Issues – Personal finance helpline advisors to strike against unfair pay system that means they can’t budget for themselves – PSA

Source: PSA FinCap workers are set to strike against an obscure pay structure that’s leaving them in financial uncertainty – despite working for a financial wellbeing charity. Members of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi will strike tomorrow – Tuesday 8 April – from 12pm to 2pm. They’re calling on FinCap to abandon a confusing … Read more

Finally, NZ can be taken seriously on defence

Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Government’s Defence Capability Plan, ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “This is a major win for New Zealand’s security and a testament to ACT’s push for a robust defence posture. We’ve campaigned for two percent of GDP on defence for years, and today’s plan finally delivers. “The global situation is … Read more

Thai Night 2025 Elevates Thai Entertainment on the Global Stage at FILMART

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, successfully hosted Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive 2025 at JW Marriott Hong Kong during FILMART 2025, reinforcing Thailand’s position as a global hub for the film and entertainment industry. … Read more

DFI Launches 2024 Sustainability Report

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group) is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining the Group’s ongoing commitment and progress in sustainability across Asia. DFI Retail Group Sustainability Report 2024 In 2024, DFI demonstrated strong … Read more

Cordons in place Rata Street, New Lynn

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have closed a section of Rata Street, New Lynn following an ongoing Police incident. Rata Street is blocked from Binsted Road to Great North Road. Cordons are in place and the road has been closed as part of enquiries to locate four offenders who fled from Police. Motorists … Read more

Horse riding trails to try in Auckland

Source: Auckland Council Where can you enjoy the best views in Auckland without wearing out your walking shoes? From a horse of course! There are several parks and beaches in Tāmaki Makaurau where riding is permitted with an Auckland Council horse riding pass. From wild west coast beaches to epic tracks with views over Hauraki … Read more

Police make arrests following Ōtara aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police were quickly on the scent of two offenders following an aggravated robbery at an Ōtara dairy. Investigators are also making good progress in identifying other offenders involved. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Paea, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a group of six offenders entered the East Tamaki Road dairy … Read more

Q2 plan continues relentless focus on growth

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is today announcing a further 38 actions it intends to take in the three months ahead to grow the economy and make life better for Kiwis, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “There are positive signs of the economic turnaround this Government was elected to deliver, and our latest quarterly … Read more

Update: Fatality following fire, Ashburton

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police and Fire investigators have completed a scene examination at the scene of an Ashburton house fire in which a person was located, deceased, on Sunday 6 April. The circumstances of the fire have been determined to be not suspicious and the death has been referred to the Coroner.  … Read more

Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging expands commitment to serve customers in Asia-Pacific Region with its sterile barrier medical packaging products

Source: Media Outreach Expanding Regional Expertise and Localized Solutions to Meet the Growing Demands of Asia-Pacific Healthcare. CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND US – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak®“), a leading global manufacturer of packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced it is enhancing … Read more

Time for branch resolutions against charter schools

Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) Applications are now open for state schools to convert to charter schools, so it is imperative for PPTA Te Wehengarua branches to meet and pass a resolution against being converted to a charter school. Ngā mihi nui to the approximately 70 branches that have passed your resolution – great work! The resolution against charter school conversion affirms … Read more

Update in Manurewa homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have made good progress in the homicide investigation launched in Manurewa over the weekend. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, of Counties Manukau CIB, says the investigation has been looking into a disorder which occurred at the time the victim was injured. Police attended Marr Road after midnight on … Read more

TDCX acquires Open Access BPO to capitalize on global shift towards strategic outsourcing

Source: Media Outreach Adds delivery locations in Davao, Manila and Taipei Eyes opportunities to support foundation model and autonomous vehicle companies SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – TDCX, an award-winning digital customer experience (CX) solutions provider for technology and blue-chip companies, today announced its acquisition of Open Access BPO, a United … Read more

Teenager faces drugs charges after failing to stop

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A Kerikeri teenager has fast-tracked himself into court on serious drugs charges after failing to stop for Police. After 7pm on Sunday, a frontline unit in Kerikeri came across a vehicle travelling at excessive speeds. Relieving Far North Area Commander, acting Inspector Kylie Newton says the unit signalled for … Read more

Safety improvements planned for State Highway 2, Upper Hutt

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Upper Hutt residents and regular travellers between the Hutt Valley and the Remutaka Hill on State Highway 2 can look forward to safer travels in the future. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Transport Alliance Manager, says safety improvements and road rebuild work are planned near Totara Park from late April until late … Read more

Golf Road roundabout gets into the swing of it

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Resurfacing work on Hewletts Road is progressing well and due to be completed next week. The last piece of the puzzle is the Golf Road roundabout nightworks, due to start Sunday 13 April. For 2 nights, Sunday 13 and Monday 14 April, between 8pm and 5am, the Golf Road roundabout … Read more

Agriculture – Molesworth TB success 40 years in the making – OSPRI

Source: OSPRI New Zealand OSPRI New Zealand and Molesworth Station operator Pāmu Farms of New Zealand (Landcorp Farming Limited) are celebrating the success of four decades of determined effort, as New Zealand’s largest working farm has its cattle herd free of bovine tuberculosis (TB) for the first time in 37 years. This milestone comes after Molesworth … Read more

Weather News – Stormy start to the week, then a fine finish – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 7th – Thursday 10th April – Rain, possible thunderstorms and hail, and strong winds sweep across Aotearoa New Zealand today (Monday) and Tuesday, associated with a series of cold fronts. These fronts will bring a distinct drop to temperatures ahead of some settled weather to end the working week. … Read more

Group’s plan gets spiked by Eagle eyed officers

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A vehicle stolen from a church carpark and spotted by Police in Flat Bush has slammed the brakes on one group’s plans. At about 9.15pm, officers on patrol in East Auckland observed a vehicle travelling on Murphys Road, which had previously been reported as stolen from a church car … Read more