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Air NZ Blames Cost Of Inflation For Rise In Airline's Airfares
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:10:25 +1200 | RNZ
Air New Zealand's chief financial officer Richard Thomson says costs of inflation has caused a rise in the airlines' airfares. More >>
PM Will Not Step In Over Peters' Comments In RNZ Interview
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:09:05 +1200 | RNZ
Meanwhile, the Green Party co-leader says NZ First is "rinsing the biscuit tin with the latest outrage" with its plans for a private member's bill on defining "woman" in law.More >>
Labour Wants Christopher Luxon To Step In Over Winston Peters' Comments On RNZ Funding
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:40:48 +1200 | RNZ
"Threatening to cut funding is a form of censorship. It is totally and utterly wrong," Chris Hipkins says. More >>
RNZ Celebrates 100 Years - Where To Now For The National Broadcaster?
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:16:22 +1200 | RNZ
Comment - Paul Thompson, chief executive and editor-in-chief of RNZ, takes a look at the state of journalism in 2025 and the role RNZ has in its future. More >>
Runway Ready: Air New Zealand’s First Retrofitted Dreamliner Touches Down
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:32:47 +1200 | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy O’Brien says the aircraft’s arrival is an exciting moment in the airline’s 85-year history. More >>
Engaging Content For Younger Audiences On Platforms They Use
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:17:41 +1200 | NZ On Air
“We continue to prioritise children’s and youth content. Our research and experience points towards content that young people can engage with on multiple platforms. This strategy gives tamariki and rangatahi a better chance of discovering local stories ...More >>
Change Forecast For Govt’s Weather Agencies
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 13:11:56 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Legislation will be introduced this year to enable NIWA’s acquisition of MetService, bringing government meteorology and climate science capabilities together. More >>
Wellington Airport’s New Carpark Officially Opens
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 15:48:08 +1200 | Wellington Airport
The new carpark covers approximately two hectares and includes landscaping and boundary treatments to improve the look and feel of the area. More >>
Disappointing Govt Attack On Diversity, Inclusion In Public Service
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 15:27:56 +1300 | PSA
Successive governments have sought to build a workforce that reflects the New Zealand population that it serves so it is better able to deliver effective policies and services.More >>
Hastings CBD Railway Plan: Business Says It’s Time To Bring Cars Back
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:34:02 +1300 | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said while funding constraints during cyclone recovery and cost increases meant many planned city centre projects had been delayed, this one had to be addressed, given the KiwiRail safety work could not be delayed.More >>
Wairarapa Commuters To Remain On ‘Knife-Edge’ For Months Yet
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:48:26 +1300 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Haskell, who was previously the chief executive of Wellington Water and began at Transdev in November, said there was a shortage of licenced train managers for Wairarapa. More >>
Rail Still Seen As “Crucial” To Canterbury’s Future
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 19:58:26 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Greater Christchurch Partnership and the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee have made their recommendations on the draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan.More >>
Air New Zealand & Air India Enter New Codeshare Partnership & MoU To Explore Direct Flights Between India & New Zealand
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:44:43 +1300 | Air New Zealand
The MoU includes the establishment of a new codeshare partnership on 16 routes between India, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, conferring travellers more choice and convenient access between the two countries.More >>
Postal Workers Union Calls On NZ Post To Abandon Its New ‘Return To Sender’ Policy
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:15:40 +1300 | Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa
Even though the sender will have paid the correct postage and provided a clear, and in most cases an easily deliverable address, under NZ Post’s new policy their letter is to be returned to sender and, as Elvis Presley laments, “keeps coming back”.More >>
Economists, Campaign Groups Hit Out At PPP’s Labelling Them ‘Ideological, Reckless’
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:25:03 +1300 | ActionStation
“There is no financial case for PPP’s in New Zealand where the Crown can borrow more cheaply”, said CTU Economist Craig Renney. More >>
Removing Procurement Barriers A Win For Kiwi Business
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:18:27 +1300 | BusinessNZ
Kiwi-based businesses have found it frustrating that the economic impact of choosing the local option isn't given consistent weighting when evaluating tenders. Today’s announcement is a great start in making it easier for Kiwi business to service government ...More >>
Pharmac Consumer Engagement Workshop Report Welcomed
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:38:58 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The workshop reflects our commitment to a more adaptable and patient-centered approach and follows last year’s Medicines Summit, my letter of expectations, and the acceptance of Patient Voice Aotearoa’s White Paper as actions to achieve this.More >>
Pharmac Committed To Stronger, More Inclusive Consumer Relationships
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:34:48 +1300 | PHARMAC
The report was prepared for the Board following two workshops with advocacy groups representing people with lived experience of health conditions. The Board commissioned the workshops, which were independently chaired by Dame Kerry Prendergast in Wellington ...More >>
Masterton Rail Crossing Compromise Raises Safety Concerns
Sun, 9 Mar 2025 22:12:11 +1300 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed design, announced by KiwiRail this week, involved one-way access into Judds Rd from Ngaumutawa Rd, along with traffic islands to prevent traffic from exiting onto Ngaumutawa Rd.More >>
Watercare Activates Drought Plan, Stresses Water Restrictions Unlikely
Wed, 5 Mar 2025 10:50:02 +1300 | Watercare
“Watercare is responsible for ensuring the situation is managed. In line with the plan, they’ve provided an update on what they’re doing and how they’re dealing with the situation. I’m satisfied Watercare has it under control and is taking ...More >>