MyHooman, by Mars, has announced today that cats will be joining dogs on its pet adoption platform. A new campaign invites people struggling in the far-from-perfect world of dating to “give up on humans, and match with a cat instead”. <img ...
Masters’ Club Classes are sharing the joy in staying fit and healthy at all ages. If you visit the Taupō Events Centre in the morning you might hear a hubbub of voices and laughter coming from the courts. It’s not children’s sports, it’s the Masters’ ...
“The Prime Minister and MP for Mt Albert has shown a complete lack of judgment by going to the Chatham Islands today instead of supporting her local community after the tragic death of a dairy owner,” says ACT Leader and Epsom MP David Seymour. ...
Yesterday, members were advised that today’s (Friday) strike was cancelled as FENZ had provided a revised position on outstanding matters that demonstrated movement but not all matters for inclusion in the collective agreement were resolved. We also ...
More than $40,000 has been raised to lead a mental health initiative for forestry at a charity auction dinner held in Rotorua on 18 November. Opened by newly appointed Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, the charity auction was part of NZ’s first Fast & ...
Fonterra can today confirm that its new Flexible Shareholding capital structure is set to be implemented in late March 2023, subject to the Board being satisfied that the relevant preparations are completed before then. The structure, which is ...
The Consumer Advocacy Council is welcoming the Electricity Authority’s investigation into options to lower the risks to consumers of power cuts at peak times next winter. “Consumers need electricity supply that is reliable and at a price that is affordable,” ...
The Commerce Commission has introduced new requirements on local electricity lines companies to improve performance information available to consumers and other stakeholders. This additional information will provide greater transparency about: • how the ...
The Ministry of Health is not striking the right balance between protecting young people from the harms of vaping and making vapes available for current smokers to use as a quit smoking tool says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand. ...
The Electricity Authority has today released a consultation paper seeking feedback on possible options to promote consumer interests during periods of peak electricity demand next winter. The options being put forward in the Driving efficient solutions ...
This White Ribbon Day (November 25th), let’s prevent men’s violence towards women by focusing on teaching and role modeling ‘Healthy Masculinity’ and ‘Respectful Relationships’ for our young men. “Boys will be boys is usually used as an excuse ...
New research published today has shown that mothers are more likely to have decided to have their girls immunised for HPV than their boys, and more than 45% percent are undecided about their children having the HPV vaccine at all. The research, funded ...
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Stuff reports: Former Waiariki MP Tāmati Coffey has been unsuccessful in his bid for a third term on the Rotorua Trust. It comes as preliminary results on the trust’s election are published, which show the return of four out of five candidates who stood for re-election. So every other trustee was re-elected. That suggests it […]
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News from Kaicycle Kaicycle, an urban farming and community-scale composting hub in Pōneke, Wellington has just launched an exciting Give-a-Little fundraising campaign. The online campaign runs from 24 November until 8 December to help raise 15k for essential infrastructure to protect the farm from climate change. Kaicycle diverts food waste from landfill through a bike-powered […]
Press Release – Wings Over Wairarapa Air Show Wings Over Wairarapa will draw in the crowds this summer with the biennial show delivering one of the largest display of aircraft in New Zealand. Tickets are on sale now for the aircraft extravaganza, held at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton from February 24 – 26th. The Wings […]
Press Release – Angel Delivery Wellington City Mission and leading food gifting service Angel Delivery are teaming up to ensure that meals, care, and dignity are offered to families in need this festive season. Angel Delivery, which provides the practical option of sending gourmet handmade family meals to people as a gift of love and […]
News from Fire and Emergency NZ Two buildings in downtown Wellington have been evacuated as a result of flooding in their basements this morning. Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Commander Martin Wilby said the water had come from the main feed to the fire protection systems in Jackson Stone House. The main has been isolated […]
Police can confirm the name of the people who died in a two-vehicle crash in Motunui early on Tuesday. They were Te Matangi Broughton, 23, and Maraea Arano, 63, both of Hawera. Our thoughts are with their family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances ...
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND AND AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA: JOINT PRESS RELEASE First people to arrive in Aotearoa New Zealand from Nauru an important first step to closing offshore detention Amnesty International welcomes ...
Apollo Projects, Swimming New Zealand’s principal sponsor, is getting behind SWIMSAFER Week 2022 (21-27 November), encouraging other companies to join them in funding swimming lessons for New Zealand children. Apollo Projects is highly committed to this important ...
Ruia ngā kākano i Te Moana Nui a Kiwa. Wherahia ki Te Moana Rongonui, herea ngā waka maha ki a Tāne-Nui-a-Rangi, te manawa whenua o Waipapa Taumata Rau. Whakapiri mai ki Waipapa Marae ki tēnei hui nui whakaharahara, ko te whakanui i ngā Mātauranga ...
He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission has received the decision on the judicial review of aspects of Ināia tonu nei, our first advice to the Government. The High Court has dismissed the application for judicial review brought by Lawyers for Climate ...
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Professor Ann Brower’s tenacity in putting her research in front of decision-makers has successfully changed laws in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through tough journeys achieving wins for high-country ...
Last week the world population reached eight billion people, at least according to some sources. See these world population clocks, which do not agree: refer Worldometer and the US Census Bureau . The growth rate of the world population is slowing. Indeed, ...