Новости за 19.04.2024

Cuts to frontline hospital staff are not only a broken election promise, it shows the reckless tax cuts have well and truly hit the frontline of the health system, says Labour Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall.

Last month, Clark made headlines when he appeared on satirical news show New Zealand Today and repeated a racial slur he had drawn criticism for in 2023. The appearance prompted councillors Ian Pottinger and Ria Bond to lodge a code of conduct complaint ...

Concern for native animal species has prompted a Southland council to monitor online pet sales, with a particular focus on Bengal cats. Ownership of the breed requires a special permit in Southland, with a complete ban on Stewart Island/Rakiura.

Pink Flamingo Scooters will continue zipping through towns like Rangiora and Kaiapoi. The Wellington-based company has been confirmed as Waimakariri district’s e-scooter provider for another three years. There are 150 e-scooters available in the Waimakariri ...

An alleged offender’s shoplifting spree has come to an end after being intercepted by Police in Papakura on Thursday evening. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says Police located a person of interest on Porchester Road ...

New Zealand is demonstrating its commitment to reducing global greenhouse emissions, and supporting clean energy transition in South East Asia, through a contribution of NZ$41 million (US$25 million) in climate finance to the Asian Development Bank ...

New Zealand’s good work at reducing climate emissions for three years in a row will be undone by the National government’s lack of ambition and scrapping programmes that were making a difference, Labour Party climate spokesperson Megan Woods said ...

The aim of the project is to accelerate crop growth year-round in a more sustainable manner, helping to mitigate weather impacts, reducing fertiliser and water usage as well as protecting the soil. It also ensures job security and supports Tairāwhiti’s ...

The Green Party has joined the call for public submissions on the fast-track legislation to be extended after the Ombudsman forced the Government to release the list of organisations invited to apply just hours before submissions close. “Smoke, mirrors and shadows ...

Wānaka’s new pathway linking children, families, and commuters between schools and the Recreation Centre is nearly complete, with construction underway on sections of the final stage of the Schools to Pool active travel route.

The bill would repeal the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982. It would also enable people whose New Zealand citizenship was removed by the 1982 Act to receive, on application, New Zealand citizenship as of right.

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry today formally launched Mouri Tupu - Planting for the Future, and he is calling on the community to pick up a spade and join in. Mouri Tupu is a community campaign to plant 114,000 native trees and plants and inspire ...

Traumatic brain injury, dementia, learning disabilities and experiences of mental distress can affect a person’s decision-making. The Government has asked for a review on how the law should respond when an adult’s decision-making is affected.

The two areas of the regional park were closed to the public on 16 February – a measure under Greater Wellington’s new fire risk management system – when the dry conditions meant fire could ignite and spread quickly, threatening people, property, ...

Forest & Bird is demanding an extension to submissions on the contentious Fast-track Approvals Bill, after successfully asking the Ombudsman to investigate a lack of transparency over who was lobbying to have their projects fast-tracked.

A lot changes in ten years and that’s why a new bylaw is being proposed around navigation and safety in Turanganui-a-Kiwa / Poverty Bay. The community can have their say on 11 key proposed changes by Friday 17 May./

Research has shown that intellectually disabled people are great employees, and hiring them can result in improvements in profitability, greater cost-effectiveness, lower employee turnover, high rates of employee retention, reliability, punctuality, loyalty ...

Through this course, young people in Horowhenua will learn the importance of this traditional Māori martial art, mastering and learning the significance of the taiaha as they develop their timing, balance, and coordination skills in a safe and supportive ...

BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of an early review and extension to deadlines on owners of buildings deemed earthquake-prone.

Stuff reports: House Speaker Gerry Brownlee is planning to cut back on the 4000 swipe cards which let people enter the Beehive without passing through security. Parliament and ministerial staff, and members of the press gallery are among those with the access cards who have been police vetted. However, there are others who may have […]

The mobilization, organized by the Union of Workers of the Popular Economy (UTEP) was one of many that took place in cities across the country to raise awareness of the critical situation faced by workers in the informal economy.

German police dramatically stormed the stage of the conference and proceeded to shut down speakers after the Congress had already begun, interrupted and stopped the conference livestream, and broke into the control room to shut off the power.

The Mental Health Foundation provides support and resources for those facing the loss of their job, so it’s wrong in the very week the Government adds another 1000 jobs to its tally of cuts, that this is happening.

The Government is today releasing a list of organisations who received letters about the Fast-track applications process, says RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop.

In a stirring ceremony, Iwi manaaki Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei gifted and blessed the name ‘Taihoro’ on the boat that Emirates Team New Zealand will sail in their defence of the 37th America’s Cup.