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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: March 2025 quarter – 7 April 2025 – National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key factsAt 31 March 2025, the estimated number of: private dwellings is … Read more
Source: Auckland Council As Auckland Council’s storm recovery office wraps up assessing 3500 homes affected by 2023 storms, the focus now shifts to delivering solutions — including completing a programme of 1200 voluntary buy-outs for those in high-risk homes. “It’s been a massive, complex and emotional journey — especially for those waiting to find out … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Last month the Waitākere Local Board approved, in principle, the relocation of slip material currently stored at Pōhutukawa Glade in Karekare, to Waitipu Park, near Te Henga. AT contractors removed and temporarily stockpiled around 2275m3 of slip material from Karekare at Pōhutukawa Glade to facilitate road network repairs in the area following the … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections. The rates-funded rubbish collection is part of a regionwide move to a standardised waste service for Auckland. From Tuesday 3 June, Auckland Council will begin delivering bins ahead … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 7 April 2025 – Licensed non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs) in New Zealand can apply for ESAS access now The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is welcoming applications to the Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) under new access criteria announced on 31 March 2025. The application … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – Huatai Securities recently hosted a FinTech knowledge-sharing session with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The event aimed to share forward-looking perspectives on financial technology and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in an increasingly AI-driven … Read more
Source: Green Party Read the Green Party’s differing view on the Treaty Principles Bill, prepared by Tamatha Paul. Treaty Principles Bill – Differing View – Green Party Aotearoa Prepared by Tamatha Paul, Wellington Central MP Te Tiriti is tapu. It is a sacred covenant that carries characteristics of mutual benefit, good faith, permanence, mutual respect, … Read more