Small businesses say they are at breaking point and are pleading with the government to give them additional support. Business New Zealand and the National Party want the government to urgently set up a fund targeted at small business owners and their employees to access mental health support. Meanwhile, Hospitality New Zealand wants the wage […]

New Zealand achieved well at this year’s Mundus Vini, one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the world. The annual event will usually receive 12,000 wine submissions, with up to 3,000 medals being presented. New Zealand’s wine sector came in fourth in the medals table after Australia, Chile and South Africa, securing 21 Gold […]

From 2022 onwards, New Zealand’s histories will be taught in all schools. According to a Ministry of Education Spokesperson, learning New Zealand’s histories will provide New Zealanders with an understanding there are multiple perspectives on historical and contemporary events and help them develop their critical thinking and inquiry skills. A draft of the curriculum encouraged […]

A project is underway to replace old event posters with art in Palmerston North. Before lockdowns, Palmerston North had a vibrant event calendar, often advertised through posters. The posters themselves added to the vibrancy of the central city. Now local down has prevented events, these posters are not being refreshed and are looking tatty. Thanks […]

Plans for 270 new houses and apartments, a supermarket, shops, eateries, a tavern, a cinema, a gym and an indoor pool have been given the go ahead for Christchurch’s fastest-growing suburb. The Environment Court has approved a proposal from supermarket company Woolworths to build the subdivision on 21 hectares on Halswell Rd, on the north […]

In an interview for Capa – Centre of Aviation, Air New Zealand chief operational integrity and safety officer David Morgan said Air New Zealand would have an electric aircraft in its fleet by 2030. He went on to say that the company would be carbon neutral by 2050. As Air New Zealand looks to replace […]

The Government is responding to the need for support in Auckland and has committed a further $10 million to help people access ongoing food and other essential items, Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni announced today. This latest tranche is targeted at the Auckland region, helping providers and organisations to distribute over 50,000 more food […]

New Zealand is providing a further $3 million in humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. “There is a significant humanitarian need in Afghanistan, with the crisis disproportionately affecting women and girls,” said New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. “New Zealand is providing funding to UNICEF and the UN Population Fund. Both […]

Today’s decision to keep Auckland in a higher COVID Alert Level triggers a third round of the Wage Subsidy Scheme which will open for applications at 9 am this Friday. “The revenue test period for this payment will be the 14th to the 27th of September. A reminder that this is available for those in […]

Press Release: Northern Region Health Coordination Centre Members of Auckland’s Korean community today embraced the opportunity to be vaccinated at Unichem Browns Bay – with 209 people receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Arriving at a special clinic set up behind the Clyde Road pharmacy, members were welcomed by Korean Women’s Association of New Zealand […]