Showing respect to retired dairy cows – a restaurant’s approach
An Auckland restaurant is showcasing a project to make use of meat from retired dairy cows that has traditionally only been thought suitable for low-value items like hamburger patties.
‘Man behind Matariki’, Professor Rangiānehu Matamua, named New Zealander of the Year
Matamua gave a shout-out to his fellow finalists, including the Topp Twins: “Your legacy is amazing”, and told a story of John Kirwan being his childhood hero.
New Zealander of the Year: 2023 Local Hero of the Year Dr Ellen Joan Nelson recognised Afghani refugees mission
The 38-year-old mother of two said the effort to bring 564 Afghanis to New Zealand involved a great team and overcoming “barrier after barrier”.
無家可歸的天堂：皇后鎮居民居住在汽車、帳篷
皇后鎮的人們正在訴諸生活在汽車，帳篷，旅館和沙發衝浪，因為租金供應非常短。
Homeless in paradise: Queenstown residents living in cars, tents
People in Queenstown are resorting to living in cars, tents, hostels and couch surfing as rentals are in very short supply.
Breast cancer screening innovator named Wellingtonian of the Year
Ralph Highnam said he was “absolutely staggered” to win the top honour on Wednesday night, also winning the business category.
Teaching the ‘basics’ is critical – but what teachers really want are clear guidelines and expectations
Analysis – The ‘back to basics’ debate over curriculum policy obscures what teachers say they really need: clear guidelines and expectations.
AUKUS participation talks highlight New Zealand’s nuclear-free status
Parts of AUKUS involve Australia getting nuclear-powered submarines and members working together on progressing military tech – but NZ’s Defence Minister says Aotearoa would not and could not compromise its commitment to a nuclear-free Pacific.”
Nanaia Mahuta – ‘We take seriously’ New Zealand’s relationship with China
New Zealand and China’s relationship was described by Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta as important and complex, requiring continual management to ensure both countries’ perspectives are taken into account. Mahuta’s recent visit to China paved the way for a possible visit by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins later this year. While New Zealand must balance its relationship […]
Debt holding back retirement sector
A new report by investment firm Forsyth Barr has found that the heavy debt burden of the retirement village sector is holding back its financial performance. Three of the sector’s larger firms listed on the stock exchange, Ryman Healthcare, Arvida and Oceania Healthcare, have tripled the amount of debt they carry over the past five […]