The Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2024 was enacted on 30 July 2024. According to this Act, councils must decide by 6 September 2024 whether to retain or disestablish its Māori ward.
Police have made two arrests after locating drugs, cash, and a loaded firearm inside a vehicle in central Auckland last night. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland City CIB, says a Police unit carried out a vehicle stop on Grey’s Avenue ...
Five men face a range of firearms charges following a series of search warrants in the Nelson area in recent days. The charges relate to the unlawful possession of firearms, dishonesty, and offences against the Firearms Registry. One ...
Otago Regional Council is extending the public consultation period for its representation review of Councillor numbers for Otago, after identifying a mistake in the submission form. ORC Chief Executive Richard Saunders apologises to the 120 submitters so far ...
The EPA is also proposing to scrap the team engaging with sectors like forestry and agriculture, key stakeholders which need to understand the role and function of the Authority. It is also significantly downsizing its community engagement function.
The cost of operating Sparky is less than a half of the cost of running a diesel tug and has prevented 465 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually via diesel exhaust.
The proposed Council structure includes ward and some community board boundary changes for Ōtaki, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, and Paekākāriki-Raumati. The new Kāpiti Coast Māori ward boundary is proposed to cover the entire district.
Robert Reid is a NZ union leader who was appointed to numerous government boards by Labour. Here he is cheering on the President of Venezuela ordering the arrest of opposition MPs, for pointing out he just massively lost the election. Imagine if someone appointed by a National Government to multiple boards tweeted in support of […]
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Senior UN officials on Wednesday warned of the consequences for protection of women and their rights in conflict zones, amid recent decisions to close or shrink peacekeeping and special political missions.
Private health insurer, nib New Zealand, has launched an AI-driven symptom checker, to help Kiwis better navigate the healthcare system by directing them to the appropriate treatment setting, based on their needs.
Napier’s plumbing industry continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the region's infrastructure and ensuring the comfort of its residents. With an increase in housing developments and renovations across the city, the demand for skilled plumbing services ...
New Zealand Olympic legend Barbara Kendall has been recognised with a lifetime honour by the World Olympians Association (WOA).
The head of a group representing the councils of the Wellington region has responded to today’s government announcement on Local Water Done Well.
Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE: RBRK), the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, today announces a new partnership and technology integration with Mandiant, part of Google Cloud.
New Zealand businesses are optimistic about future opportunities in China according to the 2024 Business Outlook Report released by The New Zealand Business Roundtable in China (NZBRiC).
Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Two brilliant individual goals from striker Veleni Rasorewa have proven the difference as Fiji upset hosts Tahiti 2-1 to reach the final of the OFC U-16 Mens Championship in Papeete. Two brilliant individual goals from striker Veleni Rasorewa have proven the difference as Fiji upset hosts Tahiti 2-1 to […]
Rates are about to go up even further now with the Government pushing local councils under a borrowing bus.
News from AOG The head of a group representing the councils of the Wellington region has responded to today’s government announcement on Local Water Done Well. The Advisory Oversight Group (AOG) is made up of elected members and iwi representatives from 10 councils in the Wellington region and Horowhenua District AOG Chair Dame Kerry Prendergast […]
Public reporting on key performance indicators for Oranga Tamariki will ensure greater transparency and accountability for the organisation, says Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.
The Healthcare Job Fair returns to Auckland this August, creating opportunities amid Health NZ’s recruitment freeze.
Infrastructure New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by the Government’s reveal of new water service delivery models for Local Water Done Well.
The government’s decision to consult on regulations to give effect to the 2014 Airports Act, ten years after it was passed, sends a frustrating signal to the aviation and tourism sectors, and to regional communities who would like direct flights to ...
For the first time, stellar* will play Mix in its entirety, plus fan favourites. 25 years ago today, the stellar* Mix album was released.
News from PCC Porirua Mayor Anita Baker has welcomed today’s government announcement on water services delivery. “The announcement today on Local Water Done Well is helpful for the significant challenges we’re facing to improve our water services. It provides security for consumers around affordability, and gives some tools for councils and water entities to pay […]