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Is Video Killing The Public Radio Star?
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:29:05 +1300 | Tom Frewen
The next government’s broadcasting and media minister, if this outmoded cabinet portfolio survives the election, will face the challenge of untangling the unholy mess that Labour’s three broadcasting ministers have made of state-owned television ...More >>
On Chaotic Coalitions, Drinking Water And Useless Debates
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:16 +1200 | Gordon Campbell
This week’s ONE News-Verian poll had the National/ACT coalition teetering on the edge of being able to govern alone while - just as precariously – having its legislative agenda vulnerable to a potential veto by Winston Peters in the House. So close, but ...More >>
Peter Hughes A Strong Advocate For Public Services And Public Service Workers
Thu, 7 Sep 2023 18:19:44 +1200 | Public Service Association
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes is a strong advocate for a strong public service that delivers results for New Zealanders and strengthens democracy, the PSA says. Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced he will retire ...More >>
On Using Contractors As An Election Bogey
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:58:01 +1200 | Gordon Campbell
The demonising of consultants and contractors in the public service assumes that their functions can readily be added to the work burdens of the existing permanent public sector staff without there being any cuts to the range or the quality of social ...More >>
On National’s Selling Of Its “Social Investment” Policy
Wed, 8 Feb 2023 11:57:34 +1300 | Gordon Campbell
There’s a 19th century flavour to National’s “social investment” strategy, in that it aims to seek capital from philanthropists and charitable organisations – some of them having their own religious agendas- to fund and deliver the provision ...More >>
ACT Claims FFP Extension Is Unavoidable
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:40:16 +1200 | ACT New Zealand
“Figures collected by ACT show the avalanche of consents David Parker is going to inflict on councils to meet Freshwater Farm Plan requirements, his only option is to extend the deadline,” says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. ...More >>
Metlink Trains And Buses Free On Christmas Eve, Day, And New Year’s Eve
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:38:36 +1200 | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink trains and buses will be free this year on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve for all passengers in the Wellington region. The three fare holidays were approved by the Greater Wellington Transport Committee today as a gestureMore >>
Pharmac Releases Interim Response Following Pharmac Review
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 06:18:47 +1200 | PHARMAC
6 September 2022 As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency, Te Pātaka Whaioranga - Pharmac has today shared their interim response to the Pharmac Review. It includes initial steps it has taken, as well as future projects and initiatives it intends ...More >>
New Expectations To Empower Survivors Of National Disasters
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:05:41 +1200 | New Zealand Government
New expectations for government agencies to better support families and communities affected by future national disasters Co-authored by survivors of Pike River, Aramoana, Cave Creek, the CTV Building, March 15th, Whakaari/White Island, forestry deaths, ...More >>
New Expectations To Empower Survivors Of National Disasters
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:04:20 +1200 | New Zealand Government
New expectations for government agencies to better support families and communities affected by future national disasters Co-authored by survivors of Pike River, Aramoana, Cave Creek, the CTV Building, March 15th, Whakaari/White Island, forestry deaths, ...More >>
Green Party Stands With Firefighters
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:31:09 +1200 | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) to agree to improve the pay and conditions of our professional firefighters who are on the front line risking their health and life to protect New Zealanders. FENZ’s failure to ...More >>
Fire Appliance Failures Hampered Attack On Christchurch Inferno
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:39:56 +1200 | New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union
FENZ’s failure to have reliable and maintained fire appliances was again exposed last night during the inferno at a scrap metal yard in Woolston. Firefighters arrived to an escalating event with neighbouring properties at risk as fire balls billowed ...More >>
New Water Services Regulator Shines Light On Drinking Water
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:24:16 +1200 | Taumata Arowai
Bill Bayfield, Chief Executive of Taumata Arowai the new water services regulator, today announced the publication of its first Annual Drinking Water Regulation Report. “While we have only been the drinking water regulator for a short time, we are ...More >>
New Water Services Regulator Shines Light On Drinking Water
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:23:42 +1200 | Taumata Arowai
Bill Bayfield, Chief Executive of Taumata Arowai the new water services regulator, today announced the publication of its first Annual Drinking Water Regulation Report. “While we have only been the drinking water regulator for a short time, we are ...More >>
Rob Forlong To Head Predator Free 2050 Limited
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:44:46 +1200 | Predator Free 2050
Predator Free 2050 Limited has appointed Rob Forlong as its new CEO. Rob has recently completed two terms as Chief Executive of Whangārei District Council, where he contributed to Whangārei becoming a significant metropolitan local authority with strong population ...More >>
Lack Of Commuter Rail Funding Inexcusable As Nearly Half Of Capital Connection Services Disrupted
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:26:05 +1200 | Gwynn Compton
With nearly half of scheduled Capital Connection services since Monday 13 June having been bus replaced, delayed, or operating at reduced capacity due to mechanical issues, Kāpiti Coast commuter rail campaigner Gwynn Compton has called out the Government’s ...More >>
NZ Post Stamps Celebrate Te Kura’s 100th Anniversary & Historic Partnership
Wed, 1 Jun 2022 11:26:25 +1200 | NZ Post
NZ Post’s newest stamp recognises our association with New Zealand’s largest school Te Kura Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The Te Kura 100 stamp issue out today (1 June) pays homage to the early decades ...More >>
Landcorp Land Better Off With Kiwi Farmers
Sun, 29 May 2022 13:07:14 +1200 | ACT New Zealand
“State-owned enterprises shouldn’t be competing with Kiwi businesses, and there’s no greater example of this than Landcorp,” says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. “The Government has no business being in farming, it’s interfering ...More >>
Govt To Participate In Air New Zealand Capital Raise
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:13:08 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to support Air New Zealand as the majority shareholder by committing to participate in the national carrier’s proposal to raise capital and accelerate the recovery for the airline and the New Zealand economy. “We are ...More >>
Govt To Participate In Air New Zealand Capital Raise
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:12:34 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to support Air New Zealand as the majority shareholder by committing to participate in the national carrier’s proposal to raise capital and accelerate the recovery for the airline and the New Zealand economy. “We are ...More >>
