NZ-UK free trade agreement to come into force at end of May
“From day one New Zealand exporters will save approximately $37 million per year in tariff elimination alone,” PM Chris Hipkins says.
Northland, Taranaki and Nelson regions prepare for more heavy rainfalls
Heavy rain is forecast for Northland, the west coast of the North Island and the top of the South Island with MetService and councils monitoring the situation in some areas in case of flooding.
Arts foundation announces 2023 Springboard recipients
The programme gives seven burgeoning artists from around the country a $15,000 grant and pairs them with an experienced artist mentor.
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Senior scientist to help NZ‘s critical challenges
Scion senior scientist Dr Grace Villamor is one of 34 new faces at Te Pūnaha Matatini, joining the organisation as…
Auckland Museum gets funding increase as council agrees first round of budget spending
Auckland Museum gets a 3% increase in funding as council agrees the first round of budget spending – but that’s nearly $2m less than they asked for and less than half inflation.
Game birds aplenty ahead of hunting season
Fish & Game is expecting thousands to turn out for what is anticipated to be one of the best seasons in years.
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NZ Army set to dazzle in free Tairāwhiti concert
The New Zealand Army Band is hoping to lift the spirits of the Tairāwhiti community after Cyclone Gabrielle in February.Locals…
Staff give out free lollies at Wellington train station as disruption to last two more days
Wellington’s trains will be back to normal by Thursday but Metlink says commuters aren’t out of the woods yet.
Jump in R&D from government investment
The Government’s level of investment in research and development is paying off with new figures out showing total expenditure…
Native plant used in sand dune restoration in short supply
A Coromandel environmental group has warned that spinifex, a native plant used in sand dune restoration after erosion events, could be in short supply this year.