Moth aerial operation - decision in the morning.
A decision on whether to go ahead with the aerial operation to wipe out the painted apple moth will be made at 4.30am tomorrow morning. The weather forecast is for improving conditions for Wednesday.
Gordon Campbell: On Labour Refusing To Lead A Progressive Drugs PolicyOnce again, Labour has chosen not to use (a) its parliamentary majority and (b) the huge mandate it was given at the last election in order to (c) bring about progressive social change. Once again, Labour seems to regard its main purpose for being in power as being to keep National and Act out of power. Will Labour for instance, overhaul our out-dated, unsafe, and unjust laws on drugs? No, it will not... More>>
Climate Change: Emissions Report Shows Urgent Action Needed
Every part of Government will need to take urgent action to bring down emissions, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw said today in response to the recent rise in New Zealand’s greenhouse emissions. The latest annual inventory of New ... More>>
Government: The Duke Of Edinburgh
9 April 2021 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today expressed New Zealand’s sorrow at the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen at this profoundly sad time. On behalf of the New ... More>>
Government: Delivers Next Phase Of Climate Action
The Government is delivering on a key election commitment to tackle climate change, by banning new low and medium temperature coal-fired boilers and partnering with the private sector to help it transition away from fossil fuels. This is the first ... More>>
Police: Police Accept Findings Of IPCA Report Into Photographs Taken At Checkpoint
Police accept the findings of a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) relating to photographs taken at a checkpoint in Northland. On November 16, 2019, Police set up a checkpoint down the road from a fight night event in Ruakaka ... More>>
Health: Drug-Testing Law To Be Made Permanent
Interim legislation that is already proving to keep people safer from drugs will be made permanent, Health Minister Andrew Little says. More>>
World Travel: New Zealand Temporarily Suspending Travel From India - PM Jacinda Ardern
Travel into New Zealand from India - including for New Zealand citizens and residents - is being temporarily suspended because of high numbers of Covid-19 cases. More>>
