“A report released this morning about the Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill backs up the concerns of every submitter on the legislation,” says ACT Children’s spokesperson Karen Chhour. “The report says this Bill risks creating a "vicious cycle" ...
A line-up of superstar players is now confirmed and in less than a month Kiwi darts fans will again be making the pilgrimage to Hamilton for the New Zealand leg of the World Series of Darts – the TAB New Zealand Darts Masters, at Claudelands’ GLOBOX ...
The need for social service support in the Waikato district is great, if the numbers coming out of a community initiative that helps those facing hardship are anything to go by. Since launching in the Waikato district in February 2022, ‘Here to help ...
Dry July NZ Trust is saying ‘thanks a million’ to the thousands of Kiwis who participated in and donated to Dry July this year, collectively raising over $1.2 million dollars so far, one of the highest in the campaign’s 11 years in Aotearoa. ...
Homegrown building performance tech company Tether has caught the eye of Japanese multinational imaging and electronics giant The Ricoh Company Ltd. Tether solves building performance problems by modelling, measuring and interpreting how a building ...
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Greenpeace has launched a new app designed to raise awareness about the environmental threats posed by deep sea mining. Using an interactive interface, the web-app encourages people to learn more about the emerging extractive industry while also providing ...
Scientists have reconstructed a migration that changed Africa Bantu peoples conquered dense tropical rainforest 4,400 years ago to spread their languages and culture across the continent, according to scientists from the University of Auckland and Germany’s ...
As borders have opened, Southern Cross Travel Insurance is reminding visitors to the country about the importance of travel insurance during their stay. As well as offering insurance cover for New Zealanders holidaying at home and abroad, Southern ...
The average sales price for Hospitality businesses is up a massive 40% compared to the same time last year. This is in stark contrast to the overall average price for SME businesses (excluding Hospitality) that has increased by just 8% for the ...
The US system of elections is very different in New Zealand. In New Zealand politicians have basically no role in determining who wins an election. The PM sets the election date, but after that the administration of the election is done by the Electoral Commission who independently declares who has been elected. In the US, […]
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News from WRSLG The Wellington Regional Skills Leadership Group (RSLG) today held the Porirua launch of the Regional Workforce Plan for Wellington at Whitireia Community Polytechnic. Regional Workforce Plans (RWPs) set out regional aspirations, priorities and actions for workforce skills development in the region, with a focus on regional solutions to regional issues. “As a […]
A major new report on the Government’s proposed changes to the oversight of the Oranga Tamariki System and to the role and structure of the office of the Children’s Commissioner has been released today. Called Improving a System When Young Lives ...
Consumer NZ’s latest electricity satisfaction survey has found that some of the big players continue to disappoint customers. Contact was found to be the worst for competitive pricing, for customer support and for resolving problems quickly. Consumer’s ...
It’s more critical than ever to begin life as a newborn being breastfed , according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Executive Director of UN Children’s Fund UNICEF. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and UNICEF chief Catherine ...
Ten years since Jordan’s Za’atari camp opened its doors to 80,000 displaced Syrians, poverty now affects an increasing number of residents who face an uncertain future, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday. “With the increase in food ...
GENEVA (1 August 2022) – UN experts* today called for the immediate release of Iftikhar Boudra, a Libyan woman arrested in Benghazi four years ago, and demanded that authorities provide her with urgent medical treatment after she suffered various ...
UN Climate Change News, 1 August 2022 – Registration is now open for this year’s Africa Climate Week (ACW 2022), to be held from 29 August to 2 September in Libreville, Gabon. ACW 2022 is poised to convene key stakeholders, including African Ministers, ...
Local talents interpret dreams through inspiring designs HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International ...
The regional winners of the first Pasifika Youth Short Film Competition have been announced for the Bay of Plenty at a red carpet awards ceremony held in Rotorua on Saturday 30 July. Thirty Pasifika high school students from across the Bay participated ...
The regional winners of the first Pasifika Youth Short Film Competition have been announced for the Bay of Plenty at a red carpet awards ceremony held in Rotorua on Saturday 30 July. Thirty Pasifika high school students from across the Bay participated ...
Singapore, 1 August 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - JE Cleantech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: JCSE), (the "Company"), Singapore's leading manufacturer of precision cleaning systems and a provider of centralized dishwashing and ancillary services, recently ...
10,037 more permanent public homes added since Labour came into Government 8,240 of them new builds 3,802 Transitional Homes added A major milestone of 10,037 additional public homes has been achieved since Labour came into office, the Housing Minister ...
News from Hospitality NZ Wellington hospitality legend Peter Norrie has been inducted into the Hospitality New Zealand Hall of Fame. He has played an influential part in the capital’s hospitality scene for 43 years, including starting iconic businesses and serving on industry bodies. The Hall of Fame is made up of people who have made […]
Report from LDR Former National MP Jo Hayes has her mind set on Masterton’s mayoralty. After serving as a list MP from 2014 – 2020 and then taking her skills to serve as the general manager of Rangitane Tu Mai Ra Trust Board, Hayes is ready for a new challenge – reinvigorating Masterton. Hayes, who […]