The Chief Executive of the organisation representing the $330 million New Zealand rock lobster industry has expressed surprise about a sudden decision to remove key elements of amendments to the Fisheries Act. Mark Edwards from the NZ Rock Lobster ...
Once again the Government has stopped short of making necessary changes that will end the exploitation of people who travel to Aotearoa to work. “The Government is still allowing employers to have control over people’s lives and their ability ...
This bill would make changes to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. It aims to simplify the implementation of the insurance-based levy framework for Fire and Emergency New Zealand. The levy is insurance based, which means that insurance ...
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By Vashna Jagarnath / Globetrotter At the end of apartheid in 1994, only 36 percent of households in South Africa were electrified, with almost all white households having electric power and most Black households having no access to electricity. ...
The Ōtepoti/Dunedin four-piece, Soaked Oats, waste no time following up with their second single ‘Something’ from their upcoming album, Working Title to be released November 18th, 2022 on Australian indie tastemaker label Dot Dash. Drummer, Conor ...
In The Empty Cup , starring George Clooney, Nespresso spotlights the risk that climate change poses to farming communities as the brand steps up its long-term commitment to preserve the world’s finest coffees Auckland, 28 September 2022: Nespresso , ...
With an estimated 12 billion workdays lost annually due to depression and anxiety, costing the global economy nearly $1 trillion, more action is needed to tackle mental health issues at work, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International ...
The New Zealand Productivity Commission Te Kōmihana Whai Hua o Aotearoa has released its interim report on "A fair chance for all", looking into persistent disadvantage in New Zealand, and the shifts needed to address it. The report explores ...
In Parliament on Wednesday: Karen Chhour: So does the Minister agree with John Tamihere when he says his charity and Oranga Tamariki are in a partnership and not a contract, and if Te Whānau o Waipareira is struck off the Charities Register, will the Minister guarantee that this partnership will end? Hon KELVIN DAVIS: What the […]
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On the eve of the Repco Rally New Zealand’s return to the FIA World Rally Championship, organisers are keen to press claims for the event to have a regular place on the calendar in Auckland. Rally chairman Peter Johnston confirmed today that Rally New ...
GENEVA (28 September 2022) – Acting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif today welcomed the opening of the trial in relation to serious human rights violations committed during the events of 28 September 2009 in Guinea. On that day, ...
State Highway 2 near Ōpōtiki is closed following a crash earlier today. The road is closed between Paerata Ridge Road and Woodlands Road One person was critically injured in the crash, which was reported to Police at 3.10am. Diversions are in place, ...
Four winners announced as the Global Week to #Act4SDGs sees its largest mobilisation ever, marking sustained commitment on taking action on the Sustainable Development Goals BONN, GERMANY, 28 SEPTEMBER Last night, the winners of this year’s UN SDG ...
GENEVA (28 September 2022) – Iran must immediately halt the executions of two women sentenced to death in relation to their support for the human rights of LGBT people, UN experts* said today. Iranian judicial authorities prosecuted human rights ...
The Government is to be applauded for its repurchase of Kiwibank. It now has the opportunity to introduce some real competition into the banking system that is dominated by the big four Australian-owned banks. The Government is taking on the supermarket ...
New Zealand’s biggest stars are once again gearing up to go head-to-head in the showpiece sports event of the summer: the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash in association with Heartland back In Christchurch in January. With the series locked at two wins ...
Wellington teenager, Hope Cotton, was announced as the Inclusion winner of the GirlBoss Awards. Hope, who is deaf, has been fighting for captioning standards in New Zealand media, after witnessing first-hand how she has been unable to get access to crucial ...
This Thursday at 5pm, Make It 16 will hand over a petition to Parliament, asking for a law change to allow 16 and 17 year-olds to vote. The petition has over 7,000 signatures. “This petition shows that thousands of New Zealanders are supporters ...
Press Release – Kāpiti Coast Disrict Council Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted its 2021/22 Annual Report and Summary today. The report describes how the Council has performed against planned works and projects prescribed in the first year of its 2021-41 Long-term Plan. Mayor K Gurunathan says that everything Council plans for is to support a […]
Report from RNZ Designers, performers, and eager audience members are coming to the capital for the return of New Zealand’s largest theatrical production – and with close to $30 million at stake, it is not just culture that the World of Wearable Arts Awards is bringing to Wellington. The show opens tonight and runs for […]
Press Release – Eyegum Music Collective Eyegum Music Collective announce GREAT SOUNDS GREAT, a one-day multi-venue festival taking place on Saturday 10 December in Pōneke’s Cuba Street precinct. Spanning across five neighbouring venues, the jam-packed indie music festival features 17 of Aotearoa’s best acts including the evocative songwriter Nadia Reid, power-pop quartet Hans Pucket and […]
Press Release – Spark Sport Spark Sport will be the new home of Manu Samoa 15s matches thanks to a three-year partnership announced today between the sports streaming service and Samoa Rugby Union (Lakapi Samoa). From November this year, Manu Samoa fans can catch their favourite … Spark Sport will be the new home of […]
Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, Investigations Manager, Wairarapa CIB: Police are appealing to the public for any information that might help our investigation into an assault in Masterton earlier this week. Shortly before 10pm on Monday 26 ...
Aotearoa will finally bring an end to the live export by sea of cattle, deer, sheep and goats. “This could not have come soon enough. Animals have been suffering in live export for years - and now, thanks to the tireless efforts of Green Party MPs, ...