Report from RNZ A state of emergency has been declared in Nelson after the Maitai River breached its banks this afternoon. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management asked people to evacuate from about 70 homes near the river from the Nile Street Bridge to the Golf Course. Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese said people were being […]
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The Herald reports: The Government’s winning $70.4 million offer for rural land known as Ferncliffe Farms trumped private sector bids because it constituted a “huge upfront payment” with no conditions to mitigate risk, sources close to the process have told the Herald. … In order to outbid private sector developers, the agency obtained two valuations for […]
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Hamilton-based independent fuel supplier Waitomo Group has today announced McDonald’s and KFC will be the first sub-tenants for its flagship service centre under development at the Tainui Group Holdings’ Ruakura Superhub. “We’re stoked to have signed ...
Planet Nation gets the green light to relaunch on receipt of an LGBT+ Futures grant A grant of £7500 has been awarded to Planet Nation to help the new non-profit organisation relaunch and support organisations in reaching their community right from the outset. ...
Leveraging Hong Kong as deal making platformTo help Chinese enterprises realise dual-circulation business opportunities HONG KONG, Aug 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council ("HKTDC") and Huatai International ...
The Government’s half-kept promises on pay parity funding for early childhood teachers have created a dire situation for ECE services who are desperate to do right by their teachers. Briefing documents released by Treasury yesterday show the Government ...
GENEVA (16 August 2022) –The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, will visit the United States of America from 16 to 29 August 2022. “The visit provides ...
These fashion tips are for you if you are in your 20s, still trying to figure out your style, mainly just wanting to fit in Perpetually lost and in a state of confusion is a common theme among women in their 20s. A woman's life in her 20s is a time of ...
Today (28/6/22), NOAA inaugurated the nation’s newest weather and climate supercomputers with an operational run of the National Blend of Models. The new supercomputers, first announced in February 2020 with a contract award to General Dynamics Information ...
New research from New Zealand insurance provider Partners Life reveals a 34 per cent of Kiwis mistakenly believe ACC covers unexplained pain and illness* New Zealand is one of the most underinsured countries in the OECD, with research showing just ...
With malaria one of the biggest killers of children under 5, the world’s first vaccine against a parasite is a major breakthrough for child health NEW YORK/COPENHAGEN 16 August 2022 — UNICEF has awarded a contract for the first ever supply of a malaria ...
Australia and New Zealand are set to do battle in the Trans-Tasman Ice Hockey Challenge when the Mighty Roos host the Ice Blacks at O’Brien Icehouse in Melbourne this November. Ice Hockey Australia confirmed the New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation has ...
Flooding in Petone’s Udy Street in 2016. RNZ photo. Report from RNZ by Hamish Cardwell Properties worth $1 million on Wellington’s Petone foreshore could reach $100,000 a year to insure in 20 years, a climate risk expert says. The warning comes as the government grapples with whether to set up its own flood insurance scheme […]
Press Release – Compassion After nearly 100 years in the Upper Hutt area, St Joseph’s Home of Compassion elder care facility has announced its closure, which will be effective in four months from today. Across New Zealand, aged care providers have been seriously impacted by the global nursing shortage, with the New Zealand Nurses Organisation […]
Press Release – Ministry For Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is urging consumers not to eat mussels being sold illegally at independent retailers or online. The sale of imported mussels is carefully controlled to ensure they meet New Zealands food safety requirements. While mussels … New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is urging consumers […]
After nearly an 18 month hiatus, students from all across the country are preparing to strike for their futures once again - this time, on September 23rd. For this strike, a special focus is being placed on the agriculture industry in New Zealand, which ...
The United Nations Secretary-General has appointed 10 high-level and eminent persons to serve on his inaugural Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Leadership Panel. In line with the mandate of the IGF and as recommended in the Secretary-General’s Roadmap ...
Large numbers of people presenting at Canterbury’s Urgent Care facilities and the Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department means people with non-urgent conditions are having to wait. Yesterday 366 people presented to Christchurch Hospital’s ED, ...
The EU Ambassador to PNG launched a new transport infrastructure project in East Sepik which improves access to market, business opportunities, health aids and schools for more than 2000 villagers in a ground-breaking ceremony. Wewak, Papua New Guinea ...
Geneva - Omani authorities’ continued detention of community and environmental activist Ahmed Issa Qatan is highly concerning, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said in a statement. Qatan has been arbitrarily detained since August 4 on charges related ...
Te Pūkenga’s leadership consultation plan is big on spin but short on specifics, National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Penny Simmonds says. “Yesterday’s long-awaited document was a complete let-down. Te Pūkenga’s management had an ...
The 25-year-old reported missing yesterday, August 15, from her house in Maraetai has been found. She is safe and is being reunited with her family. Police would like to thank the public for providing information and for sharing the initial notice.
The MetService has issued a Red Warning for Westland and Buller – it means the West Coast and upper South Island could see rainfall similar to that in the weather events of February this year and July 2021. Waka Kotahi System Manager Andrew James ...
The Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill is aimed at addressing the accessibility barriers faced by disabled people, tāngata whaikaha, and others, so they can live independently and participate fully in all areas of life. The bill also aims to ensure ...