Новости за 29.02.2024

TVNZ has reported an EBITDAF of $0.1 million and an operating loss of $4.6 million for the six-month period ended 31 December 2023. Additionally, TVNZ has booked an impairment of $12.2 million, which is reflected in today’s NPAT result, a loss ...

New Zealanders should worry that ACC is being forced to cut spending and possibly jobs which could lead to injured people being forced to return to work before they are ready. ACC’s 4000 workers, 72% of whom are women, were told this week that ...

In response to news that ACC plans to cut operational spending by 6.5%, CTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Minister of Finance to prioritise the protection of essential services over irresponsible tax cuts. “These sweeping cuts at ACC ...

The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand is warning New Zealanders about a new funeral live streaming scam that asks for money to view a funeral live stream. Chief Executive, Gillian Boyes, says scammers create fake Facebook pages then send ...

The New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists have been announced and highlight the inspiring and diverse biosecurity activities that are happening across New Zealand. The awards celebrate the incredible people who are working hard to help ensure New ...

Ahead of Children’s Day on Sunday 3 March, NZEI Te Riu Roa stands in solidarity with Palestinian children and advocates for their rights to education and peace. The country’s largest education union condemns the atrocious acts of violence that ...

Aue to take over at Chorus as Rousselot moves on. Mobile shows strength in Spark first half. Crown Infrastructure update as Rural Broadband programme nears completion

Report from RNZ The budget for a major Wellington Water treatment plant upgrade has blown out by more than $40 million. Te Mārua Water Treatment Plant based in Upper Hutt supplies 45 percent of the Wellington region’s water. An upgrade is underway to increase the amount of water it can supply from 80 mega litres […]

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The Herald reports: A former Labour leader believes Labour MP Ginny Andersen’s claims about Mark Mitchell’s past as a private security contractor are “divorced from reality” and encouraged her to speak with the Police Minister to better understand the nature of the work. David Shearer, a former Labour MP and Opposition leader, recently concluded heading the United […]

Press Release – Peace Movement Aotearoa Today, 1 March, is Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific Day, commemorated as Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day in the Marshall Islands – the 70th anniversary of the ‘Bravo’ nuclear bomb detonation by the United States close to the surface of Bikini Atoll, … Today, 1 March, is Nuclear Free and […]

(I know it is late but occasionally educators do work the long hours). For many years in NZ schools have fudged their data. There used to be something called participation data that was, frankly, gamed to the point of being fraudulent. The previous National government hit that on the head. In February schools publish their […]

Report from GWRC Wellington regional councillors have today agreed to increase Metlink public transport fares by 10 percent from 1 July. Metlink group manager Samantha Gain said in a report the council estimated that without the fares increase, a rates rise of 3.3 percent would be needed to cover public transport costs, expected to climb […]

Following a meeting with UAE Trade Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched public consultation for a trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab ...

ACT is celebrating the passage of the Parole (Mandatory Completion of Rehabilitative Programmes) Amendment Bill through its first reading in Parliament today. “I’d like to thank all of my colleagues in ACT, National, New Zealand First, and Labour, ...

Today’s announcement by the government to designate Hamas a “terrorist” organisation is cowardly and wrong. The United Nations and most of the rest of world does not give Hamas this designation and neither should New Zealand. PSNA does not support ...

It’s leap year, which gives February a 29th day only once every four years. This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re looking at what has happened on 29 February in UN history. From expanding indigenous peoples’ seats at the UN table to appointing an Israeli-Palestinian ...

A group representing 60 resident and heritage groups across Tāmaki Makaurau is calling on the Coalition Government to act quickly to let Aucklanders decide the future shape of their city. Character Coalition’s spokesperson, Sally Hughes welcomes ...

“The Auckland Mayor’s move to review woke procurement policies should prompt other councils – and central government – to do the same,” says ACT Local Government spokesman Cameron Luxton. “ACT believes the purpose of government procurement is ...

Big construction works are going on at a great pace as stopbanks around the region get built up post Cyclone Gabrielle. Regional Rivers Manager Joss Ruifrok said the Eastern (city) side of the Waipaoa Stopbank Flood Control Upgrade has been completed. ...

The New Zealand Forest Owners Association says the review of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fees is a relief for foresters facing excessive costs and loss of climate change action. Announced by Forestry Minister, Hon Todd McClay, the review will re-evaluate ...

Results from Queenstown Lakes sixth annual Quality of Life Survey show housing and economic concerns continue to be the district’s primary challenges. The survey, commissioned by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and published today, informs ...

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts. This was issued on 30 November 2023. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts has shown ...

It’s that time again! We’re looking for local artists who would like to be part of our iconic Kapiti Coast Art Trail in 2024, held over the first two weekends in November. Kapiti Coast District Council acting customer and community group manager ...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is to set up an independent charitable trust to develop and run additional affordable housing options in the district. Mayor Janet Holborow said councillors today unanimously approved the details of a Kāpiti Coast Affordable ...