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Canterbury Mayoral Forum Takes Stock Of Achievements Made Halfway Through Triennium
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 1:38 pm | Canterbury Mayoral Forum
In a report published in the middle of the local government term, the Forum has highlighted its achievements against the aims of their Plan for Canterbury 2023-25. More >>
Deployment Of 500 Concentrates On Beat Teams And Cracking Down On Gangs
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
As part of our long-term planning, we have been considering how to best deploy these additional staff. Community reassurance and visibility, and tackling gangs, are two of our main priorities,” says Commissioner Coster. More >>
Auckland SeaLink Ferry Workers To Strike Over Growing Wage Gap
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 12:47 pm | First Union
Justin Wallace, FIRST Union organiser, said workers had not received improvements to wages and conditions that get them in line with what had been provided by Auckland Transport to other contracted ferry services, and it has made the membership feel ... More >>
Roll Out: Police Operation Aims To Disrupt Crime In Flat Bush
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Rakana Cook, Counties Manukau East’s Area Prevention Manager, says the local community would be aware of a spike in burglaries and vehicle crime and Police are committed to a prevention focussed operation to address the issue. More >>
Library Workers Call For Councils To Come To The Table To Close Illegal Pay Gap
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 12:14 pm | PSA
The PSA and the councils worked together to assess whether the workers’ roles were undervalued, following the process set out in the Equal Pay Amendment Act. More >>
Council Urges Carparking Courtesy Ahead Of Fines Rise
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 11:41 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
Parking restrictions are in place to give everyone a fair go at using car parks so they can shop and use facilities in our district. Council enforcement officers are particularly focused on ensuring cars are not parked where they cause safety issues ... More >>
Community Projects Turning Trash Into Treasure Thanks To Stratford District Waste Levy Fund
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 11:40 am | Stratford District Council
The initiative’s already having an impact on waste minimisation, with the reductions set to continue now that new community tools and infrastructure are in place. More >>
The Reserve Bank Engineered Recession
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 11:36 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Reserve Bank must accelerate its program of reducing the official cash-rate in the light of continuing weakness in the economy and an expectation that third quarter CPI will fall under 2.5%. More >>
GDP Numbers Show Economic Worries Are Real And Need A Solution
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 11:32 am | NZCTU
The fact that we are back again in economic decline should be of real concern to those in charge of the economy, and should cause a rethink. More >>
Government Extends Funding For Growing Up In New Zealand
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 11:04 am | University of Auckland
The Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) study, a comprehensive longitudinal research project that has tracked the lives of more than 6,000 young New Zealanders since 2009, has secured further government funding to continue its work. More >>
Secretary For Regulation Appointed
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 10:41 am | Public Service Commission
Ms Gráinne Moss is currently the Acting Secretary for Regulation, a role she has held since 1 March this year. She was previously the Chief Executive and System Lead, Pay Equity at the Public Service Commission from April 2021 to February 2024. More >>
Well-off NZers Would Pay More Tax In Other Countries: New Research
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 7:53 am | Tax Justice Aotearoa
Rashbrooke’s work is also in line with previous research on upper-spectrum tax rates in New Zealand, which has shown that our tax system asks very little of its highest earners. More >>
New Zealand Sees Significant Decline In Community Resilience
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 6:40 am | Lloyd's Register Foundation
The findings come from the latest edition of the World Risk Poll Resilience Index, produced by Lloyd’s Register Foundation using data gathered by Gallup as part of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll. More >>
$350 Entrust Dividend A Welcome Windfall In Cost Of Living Crisis
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 6:33 am | Entrust
The payment of $350 is the annual dividend arising from Entrust’s majority shareholding in listed energy company Vector. More >>
They Save, We Pay – Council United Against Hospital Cuts
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 7:31 pm | Dunedin City Council
Hospital cuts hurt our people, they hurt jobs, they hurt communities, they hurt education and business, they hurt Dunedin and our region. It’s vital the government hears this message from our community loud and clear. Keep your hospital promise. More >>
Cross-sector Group Working To Improve Future Land Use
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 7:16 pm | Gisborne District Council
The purpose of the Group is to develop methods and guidance to help transition steep erosion-prone land to a more sustainable permanent vegetation cover, to try and hold the soil in place and thereby significantly reduce the impacts of forest harvest ... More >>
More Strong Winds Predicted For Auckland Tomorrow
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 7:07 pm | NZTA
Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge. More >>
More Than 6,500 Kiwis Demand Answers From IRD At IRD-Leak.nz
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
This is the biggest breach of taxpayer privacy in New Zealand’s history, and we are only hearing crickets. Why hasn’t the Minister fronted on this yet, is he on holiday? More >>
Youth Hub Christchurch To Proceed With Building Events Centre Thanks To Council Funding
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 6:55 pm | Youth Hub Christchurch
The Hub is expected to deliver more than 8000 connection points with young people aged between 10 and 24 annually once open. More >>
Stronger Push For Responsible Cat Ownership Likely To See More Councils Require Microchipping & Desexing
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 6:45 pm | Companion Animals NZ
While CANZ have always encouraged responsible pet ownership as a voluntary practice, these new regulations are an essential step forward for the welfare of New Zealand’s feline population. More >>
Cultural Climb Experience To Rise Above Rapids
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 6:43 pm | Waka Pacific Trust
Participants of all ages and fitness levels can experience a climbing course that also includes a trust jump, pole walk staircase, and a “walk the plank” feature, all while being securely double-harnessed to guide wires. More >>
Kenepuru Road Resident-only Restriction To Be Partly Lifted - MDC
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 6:35 pm | Marlborough District Council
Currently Kenepuru Road between Linkwater to the heads and its side roads are restricted to residents, emergency and essential services only. More >>
Police Appealing For Information After House Fire, Motueka
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Police
As the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, Police would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone with videos, photos, CCTV or dashcam footage of the fire prior to the arrival of emergency services. More >>
Police Seek Couple Who Spoke With Missing Man Bret Hill
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
We would like to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in the vicinity of Hillside Drive, who may have recorded Bret’s movements around 5.30pm. More >>
Eastbourne Summer Pool To Stay Open Longer Thanks To Community Partnership For Volunteer Lifeguards
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 3:32 pm | Hutt City Council
The trained volunteers will assist at the pool during the last month of the season, replacing those regular lifeguards who return to school or university during this time and are unavailable for work. More >>
Man Sentenced For Starvation And Neglect Of His Dog
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 3:29 pm | SPCA
A male black labrador retriever cross dog called Sole was discovered at a property after a member of the public expressed concern for the dog in June 2023. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Leaders Call On NZTA To Unlock Funding For Local Road Recovery
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 3:15 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Recovery Agency
Hastings Mayor, Sandra Hazlehurst says with an estimated $1.1 billion worth of damage to the local roading network caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, rebuilding from this event remains a top priority for councils – and community affordability is also a key ... More >>
A Brief History Of Federated Farmers
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 2:42 pm | Federated Farmers
In the aftermath of World War 2 a significant milestone was reached as the New Zealand Farmers Union and the Sheep Owners’ Federated merged into one organisation: Federated Farmers. More >>
Federated Farmers Celebrates 125-year Legacy
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 2:34 pm | Federated Farmers
The federation’s roots go back to 18 September 1899, when the first Farmers’ Union branch was formed in Kaitaia by Northland dairy farmer Thomas Portland Smith. More >>
Auckland Businessman Sentenced Following Customs Tobacco Case
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
Further investigations linked the man and his company to a further 12 air freight consignments adding to 229.4 kilograms of chewing tobacco. The consignments were imported using multiple names and addresses in an attempt to avoid detection. More >>
Maunganui Road Upgrades Help Our Community Safely Get From A To B
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 1:05 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council’s Service Transformation Lead, James Jacobs, said the purpose of the upgrades is to improve connectivity, safety and provide viable multi-modal options for the area. More >>
Council Keen To ‘fetch Feedback’
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:33 pm | Hamilton City Council
Consultation opens today for the review of the three Hamilton City Council documents, which outline rules and guidelines for the keeping of animals, bees and poultry in Hamilton. More >>
Burglars Swap Copper For Steel
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Police
The two alleged offenders were found trying to conceal themselves underneath the Waitangi Bridge. More >>
Man Dies After Being Swept Away Near Rapahoe, Grey District
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Police
The man was recovered from the water and brought to shore, where CPR was performed. Tragically the man was unable to be revived. More >>
Dangerous Drive Across Auckland Ends In Charges
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The Police Eagle helicopter had deployed and monitored the bike travelling north on the Southern Motorway, joining the North-Western Motorway. More >>
New Era Blooms For Beloved Hamilton Gardens
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:19 pm | Hamilton City Council
The large vertical posts, inspired by traditional Maaori gardening tools (maara kai), form a palisade around the courtyard, protecting the precious gardens within. More >>
ORC Holding Public, Extraordinary Meeting On Friday
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:15 pm | Otago Regional Council
The extraordinary meeting was arranged under appropriate standing orders following a request received from Councillor Malcolm and signed by Councillors Wilson, Noone, Laws and Kelliher. More >>
Community Rally To Save Elderly Driver At Intersection Collision
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 11:54 am | New Zealand Police
The van driver failed to comply with the red traffic signal and collided with an oncoming vehicle which had the right of way. More >>
Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors’ Week Celebrates International Day Of Older Persons
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 11:49 am | Wellington City Council
The theme for this year is Tō Tātou Wāhi - Our Place, and Wellington City Council has collaborated with community centres, libraries, community gardens and Age Concern to bring a programme of mostly free events and activities to Pōneke for the week. More >>
Police Continue Investigating Spate Of Tikipunga Vehicle Fires
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 11:41 am | New Zealand Police
“I’m asking those that live in Tikipunga, or those passing through, to be extra vigilant around this time period,” he says. More >>
Quarterly Current Account Deficit $7.2 Billion
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 11:05 am | Stats NZ
“In the June 2024 quarter, New Zealand continued to issue bonds to overseas investors, which further added to the amount of interest paid on all issued bonds,” senior manager Stuart Jones said. More >>
Government Should Intervene To Protect Local Manufacturing Jobs
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 10:46 am | NZCTU
“It’s devastating that so soon after the news about the Ruapehu mills, we are now seeing another pulp and paper mill go under, and around 75 job losses,” said Wagstaff. More >>
INZ Encourages Early Applications For Student Visas
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 10:44 am | Immigration NZ
“We strongly encourage students to get their applications in three months prior to their intended travel dates. It’s important you make sure you have all the required documents and meet our thorough funds assessment in your application. More >>
Oji’s Penrose Mill Confirms Closure, With 75 Workers Facing Redundancy
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 10:39 am | First Union
Today’s news follows confirmation last week that Winstone Pulp International (WPI) will close its two Ruapehu mills and make over 200 workers redundant. More >>
Council Releases Deep Dive On Aquifers
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 10:32 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council
The state-of-the-art airborne electromagnetic technology survey (known as SkyTEM), captured raw data across 8000-line kilometres of flightlines, to an average depth of 300 metres. More >>
Shannon Community Achieves Record Low Water Consumption
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 10:28 am | Horowhenua District Council
For the first time since records began, Shannon’s reticulated water network has met performance measures under the Infrastructure Leakage Index – a worldwide benchmark for water supply networks. More >>
Govt Must Return Automotive Training To Industry - Taskforce
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 10:08 am | Motor Trade Association
A taskforce of 20 automotive industry organisations, led by the Motor Trade Association (MTA), has given the Minister a blueprint of the future of automotive training, in a post-Te Pkenga world. More >>
Consumer NZ Welcomes Charges Against Jetstar For Allegedly Misleading Passengers About Their Rights
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 10:02 am | Consumer NZ
“In the interim, we are very happy the Commerce Commission has stepped in and is holding Jetstar to account for allegedly misleading passengers.” More >>
Pricey Arrest In St Lukes
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
The 19-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court today, charged with theft. More >>
ComCom Alleges Jetstar Misled Consumers About Compensation For Flight Delays And Cancellations
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 9:31 am | Commerce Commission
ComCom GM Competition, Fair Trading, and Credit, Vanessa Horne, says Kiwi consumers have rights under aviation law, and the Commission believes Jetstar’s communications likely discouraged consumers from seeking compensation they were entitled to, and ... More >>
Waikato To Auckland: Pair Arrested After Failing To Stop
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 9:25 am | New Zealand Police
The 29-year-old man driving, and a 17-year-old male passenger were both taken into custody without further incident. More >>
Workplace Death, Peake Road, Cambridge
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 8:26 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the address around 12:30pm. More >>
IRD Data Leak: Taxpayers' Union Launch Tool For Taxpayers To Find Out Whether Their Personal Data Has Been Exposed
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:59 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Instead of respecting taxpayer privacy, IRD extracted the data from the tax system, shared it with their 'marketing department' and deliberately sent it onto social media companies. More >>
No Time To Waste This Clean Up Week
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:37 pm | Taupo District Council
More than five trillion pieces of rubbish in the ocean alone is one sign it’s time to get stuck into Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Clean Up Week. More >>
A Day Of Action For Climate Justice: Youth Demand Government Accountability
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:36 pm | School Strike 4 Climate NZ
On Friday, 27th September, people across New Zealand will mobilise for a climate strike, calling on the Government to take urgent action to safeguard their future. This day of action is about more than just demanding climate justice—it is a stand ... More >>
Acorn Foundation Announces $3.2M In Community Funding
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:32 pm | Acorn Foundation
Applications received for Acorn’s unrestricted grants increased by 40% this year, reflecting the funding challenges faced by the community sector in 2024. More >>
CCTV Sought Of Missing Upper Hutt Man
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Police
His disappearance is out of the ordinary. Police are also asking members of the public to check their own properties, if safe to do so, and call us if there are signs that Mr Hill may have been there. More >>
Road Closure, King Edward Street, Motueka - Tasman
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Police were alerted to the fire on King Edward Street about 4.40pm. There are no reports of injuries, and all occupants of the house have been accounted for. More >>
Government Urged To Keep Hospital Promise
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 6:02 pm | Dunedin City Council
Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich and New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation (NZNO) delegate Linda Smillie present the petition to Minister of Health Hon Dr Shane Reti in Wellington today. (Photo/Supplied) Dunedin (Tuesday, 17 September 2024) – The Dunedin City ... More >>
Extreme Online Safety Wānanga To Protect Mokopuna Tamariki
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 5:18 pm | Te Whariki Manawahine o Hauraki
The rise and rise of online abuse has led to the hāpori of Hauraki to hold dedicated wānanga so whānau can tool up to counter the escalating threatening and predatory behaviour that’s occurring on the web. Netsafe and Te Pūkotahitanga, the tangata ... More >>
