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Press Release – Kāpiti Coast District Council A $29.2 million government contribution to infrastructure that will enable approximately 1000 new homes to be built in Ōtaki is a ‘transformational investment’ for a community facing significant housing stress says Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K. Gurunathan. The funding, delivered over the next 10 years through Kāinga Ora’s […]

Report from LDR by Moana Ellis The future for local government rests on partnership, including with Māori and central government, says Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby. “It’s not about power and control anymore. To make things happen, we partner with – or should – with mana whenua, community, central government, businesses and the […]

Report from RNZ Māori councillors have detailed the torrents of abuse and racism they say they face in their role. It is something Local Government New Zealand says it has to confront as it tries to make councils more diverse. It was felt by Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul (above) during her first campaign in […]

News from NZ Government Alastair Carruthers has been appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) with his term starting 1 October. “Alastair brings significant leadership experience, a wealth of film and screen sector knowledge, and a necessary understanding of the industry, which will all stand him in good stead in his new […]

News from Kāpiti Coast District Council Covid-19 and the winter flu are continuing to have an impact on the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s ability to provide services and community facilities, because staff need to isolate at home. From today, the Waikanae Service Centre will be closed for at least a week to enable resources to […]

News from NZ Police Marine Drive in the Eastbourne area was closed this morning because of waves breaking over the road. And Willis Street in Wellington was closed to traffic and pedestrians between Mercer Street and Boulcott Street, due to concerns about the stability of a window in a building. The street later reopened after […]

Press Release – Ministry For Culture And Heritage Applications are now open for two annual history grants administered by Manat Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage: Ng Krero Tuku Iho, Piki Ake! Kake Ake! Oral History Grants and the Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants . Manat … Applications are now open for two […]

Press Release – ANZ Bank ANZ is urging Kiwi businesses to see the Pacific as a business opportunity, not just a holiday destination, as it partners with NZTE on a series of trade webinars focusing on the region. At the latest session on Samoa, ANZ Samoa Country Head, Bernie … ANZ is urging Kiwi businesses […]

20 July, 2022 Adaptability – in both playing conditions and playing styles – will be key for the top four teams still gunning for the Celebration Box Netball NZ U18 Champs title. Christchurch A Red, Wellington A Black, Hamilton City A and ...

Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Police have today arrested a fourth man for the murder of 48-year-old Mark Hohua in Whakatāne. Mr Hohua died in hospital early on June 19 from injuries sustained the previous evening. The 43-year-old man is due ...

Biosecurity New Zealand has spoken directly to its Australian counterparts, who have confirmed no live foot-and-mouth disease virus has been found on food there, says Deputy Director General Stuart Anderson. “Australian officials said today ...

I didn’t think Local Government New Zealand (an organisation that previously was very well respected, and I even was a guest speaker at) could shoot itself in the foot even more than they have over Three waters, but they have managed it. The start of their troubles was when for some moronic reason they signed […]

The strong involvement of wāhine Māori revealed in new Te Puni Kōkiri research shows the benefits of supporting Māori business, according to Minister of Māori Development Willie Jackson. The research, in the second Te Matapaeroa report, finds ...

The Government is allowing wealthy individuals to ‘purchase’ residency while entrenching a system that keeps low-waged workers on a precarious and temporary status, the Green Party says. “The Government is essentially maintaining its open door ...

The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) through its Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (M&E) has been consulted by the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) on 14 July 2022 on the Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Analysis ...

Hamilton City Council cannot support Government’s Three Waters Reform and has called for the legislation enabling the reform to be withdrawn. In a unanimous decision at today’s meeting, Council approved a submission to the Parliamentary select committee ...

The release of the Next Gen Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been met with praise for its extensive range of features, bold new look, and fuel economy. This has come at a time where petrol prices across the globe, including here in Aotearoa, have reached ...

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Kia ora koutou katoa and thank you for the invitation to speak to you all today. I would like to acknowledge Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby, and Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene, and ...

Hon Willie Jackson Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development E mara a Riki, ko koe tērā i tu mai i mua ra, hei pou matakana mo mātou te hunga noho taone, arā ko Tamaki Makaurau. Nāu ano i mātua mai te haumarutanga o ta tātou ...

The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) is urging coastal residents in Wellington and the Wairarapa, as well as anyone planning to travel around the region, to be aware of the heavy swells and severe weather expected from tomorrow ...

Highways affected by the recent flooding over Te Waipounamu are now reopening as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews clear slips and re-establish single lane access in a few places. Hard on the heels of this storm, MetService has snow warnings for ...

Whānau Āwhina Plunket will be hosting The Ultimate Soiree fundraiser in the Public Trust Hall, Wellington, September 10. Guests will be treated to a world of wonderful live art and entertainment with an array of gourmet food; champagne; cocktails and ...

Villagers from Yadua Village are offering Ashley a warm “BULA” welcome to Fiji. The man at the forefront of New Zealand's Covid-19 response, Dr. Ashley Bloomfield, is stepping down from his role as Director-General of Health, opting to spend some ...

The New Zealand Government is failing to meet minimum standards to prevent people-trafficking and slavery, according to the US Trafficking in Persons report released today. The annual report released by the United States State Department reviews human trafficking ...