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The Public Service: Ms Audrey Sonerson is Director-General Of Health

ASB Polyfest: 50th Anniversary Of The ASB Polyfest Starts Today

Wellington.Scoop: Six in the race

Te Pāti Māori: MPs Denied Fundamental Rights by the Privileges Committee

RBNZ: New access criteria for the ESAS

Living Wage Aotearoa: NZ Living Wage For 2025/26 Is $28.95 Per Hour

KiwiRail: KiwiRail Welcomes Ferry Announcement

Government: Rail Ferries And Straightforward Infrastructure

Gordon Campbell: On The Government’s Latest Ferries Scam

Has Winston Peters got a ferries deal for you! (Buyer caution advised.) Unfortunately, the vision that Peters has been busily peddling for the past 24 hours – of several shipyards bidding down the price of us getting smaller, narrower, rail-enabled ferries – looks more like a science fiction fantasy. One of those bidders...namely, South Korea’s vast Hyundai-Mipo Dockyard (HMD) held the initial contract for Labour’s iRex ferries, and this has to give HDM a unique ability to dictate the terms of where we go from here.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Diane McCarthy - LDR: War Hero Willie Apiata Entrusts MP With Victoria Cross Medal

Apiata received the medal for carrying a wounded fellow soldier to safety under heavy fire in Afghanistan in 2004. He has campaigned for more than five years for changes to the Veterans Support Act 2014.

PSA: Disappointing Govt Attack On Diversity, Inclusion In Public Service

The proposed overhaul of public service legislation threatens the progress made in building a quality public service that properly represents New Zealand. 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.

NZ Labour Party: Govt Health And Safety Changes Put Workers At Risk

“New Zealand already has one of the highest rates of workplace deaths in the developed world. Despite this appalling record, the Government is choosing to weaken our health and safety laws,” Labour workplace relations spokesperson Jan Tinetti said.

Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand: Democracy At Risk

Decision-makers need to consider who needs to be around the table at the earliest stages of policy development and think more creatively about how the policy process can work to truly empower people and communities.

Walk Without Fear Trust: New Sentencing Reforms Aimed At Restoring Public Safety Welcomed

Chairman Eugene Bareman says the measures will go a long way toward shifting the balance back in favour of victims and those impacted by violence.

Rio Tinto & NZAS: Archaeological Project Underway From Historic Excavations At Tiwai Point

“This is a significant milestone in the project, as the study of the excavated material will give us a greater understanding of the earliest human activity in the Bluff Harbour area and the Polynesian settlement of Aotearoa New Zealand,” says Dr Chris Jennings, who studied material from the Tiwai Point site as a major part of his PhD thesis.

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Labour Supports Willie Apiata’s Selfless Act 01/04/25 | New Zealand Labour Party
Plain Language Act Repeal Bill Passes First Reading 01/04/25 | New Zealand Government
Government Seeks To Simplify Fringe Benefit Tax Rules 01/04/25 | New Zealand Government
Supporting Better Rehabilitation Rates For Injured Kiwis 01/04/25 | New Zealand Government
Northland Water Security Receives $41m Boost 01/04/25 | New Zealand Government
Elective Boost Delivers More Than 2,000 Procedures 01/04/25 | New Zealand Government
Moves To Rein In Public Sector Bloat Welcomed 01/04/25 | ACT New Zealand

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War Hero Willie Apiata Entrusts MP With Victoria Cross Medal 01/04/25 | Diane McCarthy - Loc...
New Poll: Most Voters Think Parents Should Provide School Lunches 01/04/25 | RNZ
Green MP Benjamin Doyle Away From Parliament This Week After Death Threats 01/04/25 | RNZ
Disappointing Govt Attack On Diversity, Inclusion In Public Service 01/04/25 | PSA
Crown Apologises For Bringing ‘Death And Division’ To Ngāti Hāua 31/03/25 | Moana Ellis - Lo...
Democracy At Risk 31/03/25 | Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand
Parliament Bill Submissions Open Up Conversation On Constitutional Arrangements 31/03/25

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Serious Crash, Waimauku 7:33 AM | New Zealand Police
Legal Bid To Halt Sewerage Pipe Works Fails In Environment Court 01/04/25 | Laura Smith - Lo...
A Fresh Start For Māngere Town Centre: New Seats, New Stage, Same Heart 01/04/25 | Mary Afe...
Petition For Southern Sealing Proves Too Ambitious 01/04/25 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Demo...
Ngāti Hāua Sets Sights On New Era Of Self-Determination And Change 01/04/25 | Moana Ellis - ...
Eyes On Wairarapa Council Amalgamation – Again 01/04/25 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Re...
Carterton Eyes Events Centre Rebrand 01/04/25 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Plains Media: Plains FM Announces Name Change After 37 Years

“We’ve outgrown our name as we’re so much more than just an FM station,” says Station Manager, Nicki Reece. “Our new name, Plains Media, captures the full scope of what we do on-air, online and through our broad community engagement, and we’re thrilled to share it with everyone.”

NIWA: Flooding From Underneath - New Tool Reveals Shallow Groundwater Elevations

The Shallow Groundwater Screening Tool, which identifies areas at threat from water table rises, will help hazard and land-use decision-makers understand the scale of the problem and which areas are likely to be the most vulnerable, says lead for the Future Coasts Aotearoa programme, NIWA Chief Scientist Coasts and Estuaries Dr Scott Stephens.

Commerce Commission: Commission Concludes Auckland Airport Over-charging By $190 Million

The Commerce Commission concludes in its final report on Auckland Airport’s 2022 – 2027 price setting event that the Airport’s forecast revenue is excessive and its targeted returns are unreasonably high, but its forecast investment falls within a reasonable range.

The Future Is Rail: Ferry Decision - Common Sense Prevails

“Rail-enabled ferries were always a no-brainer”, says Dr Roger Blakeley, Chair of The Future Is Rail. “Whether you are looking through an economic, social, environmental lens, rail ferries just make sense.”

Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance: Grocery Market Reform Must Include Mandatory Food Rescue Partnerships

AFRA is urging the Government to consider the food sector’s broader role in delivering public good, and to make food rescue a regulatory requirement in any new framework for grocery market competition.

Hugh Grant: Zero Trust Security - A Buzzword Or The Ultimate Protection?

The Zero Trust Model works on strict rules to block cyberthreats. Its focus is on safety, control, and constant checks for user access and data flow.

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Binoy Kampmark: Secrecy And Virtue Signalling - Another View Of Signalgate

Signalgate jolted the national security state. Rather than being treated as a valuable revelation about the latest US bombing strategy in Yemen, the obsession has been on keeping a lid on such matters. For the sake of accountability and the public interest, let us hope that the lid on this administration’s activities remains insecure.

Gordon Campbell: On The Americanising Of NZ’s Public Health System

The government's plan to Americanise the public health system is happening in plain sight.

Ian Powell: Trumpian Health Leadership

Ian Powell discusses the implications of the decision of Health New Zealand to restrict the relative independence of medical officers of health and the wider ramifications for health professionals.

Eugene Doyle: Disruption - Historians Challenge Russophobic Propaganda

The courage to oppose a dominant discourse comes at a price. Powerful forces are pressing in on academics and others who dare to express alternative views. Staying silent or parroting the party line is the safer option.

Ramzy Baroud: War, Doublethink, And The Struggle For Survival - Geopolitics Of The Gaza Genocide

The Arab world must escalate beyond mere statements, or the Middle East may endure further war, all to prolong Netanyahu’s coalition of extremists a little longer.

Binoy Kampmark: Authoritarian Politics - Netanyahu’s War On Israeli Institutions

Healing for Netanyahu is a hard concept to envisage. His authoritarian politics is that of the supreme survivalist with lashings of expedient populism.

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TOP SCOOPS

On The Government’s Latest Ferries Scam 01/04/25 | Gordon Campbell
Secrecy And Virtue Signalling: Another View Of Signalgate 01/04/25 | Binoy Kampmark
Trumpian Health Leadership 31/03/25 | Ian Powell
Disruption: Historians Challenge Russophobic Propaganda 29/03/25 | Eugene Doyle
War, Doublethink, And The Struggle For Survival: Geopolitics Of The Gaza Genocid... 29/03/25
Authoritarian Politics: Netanyahu’s War On Israeli Institutions 28/03/25 | Binoy Kampmark
Hope Is The Prison Of Time 28/03/25 | Martin LeFevre - Meditations

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WORLD

World Butchers Challenge: World’s Top Butchers From 14 Nations Go Knife-to-Knife In Paris

In front of a crowd of 3500 fans, including supporters who travelled from as far as New Zealand, the teams competed in a gruelling three-hour showdown—demonstrating speed, technique, and creativity under pressure.

Save The Children: ‘It Was Terrifying’ - Children Prepare To Spend Myanmar New Year Festival In Shelters Following Earthquake

The earthquake on 28 March - the most powerful one in a century to hit Myanmar - caused extensive damage to infrastructure, as well as disrupting electricity and telecommunications services across the country.

Global Forest Coalition: Global NGOs Call On International Maritime Org To Reject Biofuels And Commit To Truly Clean Energy

“Biofuels have no place in any policy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in shipping or in other forms of transport,” said Almuth Ernsting of the NGO Biofuelwatch.

Australian Catholic University: Principals Navigate Growing Challenges As Anxiety, Depression Increase And Violence, Workloads Intensify

Heavy workloads and a lack of time to focus on teaching and learning remained the top two sources of stress for principals surveyed in 2024. Student related issues, followed by mental health of staff and mental health of students round out the top five sources of stress.

SNAP: Survivors Deliver Vos Estis Lux Mundi Complaints Against Six Cardinals To Vatican Secretary Of State Parolin

Group claims each cardinal is unfit to be the next pope.

UNICEF Aotearoa NZ: Myanmar Earthquake A Further Blow For Millions Of Children

The earthquake is the latest blow to a country already struggling with escalating conflict and climate shocks. Millions of children were already living in fear and conflict, facing displacement and deepening poverty.

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WORLD

Pope Francis Approves Canonisation Of Papua New Guinea's First Saint 01/04/25 | RNZ
Pacific News In Brief For 1 April 01/04/25 | RNZ
Supreme Court Orders A Recall Of Papua New Guinea Parliament 01/04/25 | RNZ
World’s Top Butchers From 14 Nations Go Knife-to-Knife In Paris 01/04/25 | World Butchers Ch...
Sanctioning Evasion Network Supporting Hizballah Finance Operations 01/04/25 | US Department...
‘It Was Terrifying’ - Children Prepare To Spend Myanmar New Year Festival In She... 01/04/25
Myanmar Earthquake Tragedy ‘Compounds Already Dire Crisis’ 01/04/25 | UN News

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LIFESTYLE

Emirates Team NZ: Statement From Emirates Team NZ On Auckland Hosting Of 38th America’s Cup

While the significant economic benefits of hosting the America’s Cup and other major events are well proven, such as €1.034b ($1.9b NZD) of economic benefits in Barcelona in 2024, we understand there are other priorities for the New Zealand Government right now.

PPTA Te Wehengarua: Draft English Curriculum Lacks Connection With Reality

Moving away from a curriculum that is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a seriously backward move, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.

Oratia Books: Revised Edition Of Much-praised History Examines The Great War Experience Of New Zealand, Australia And Canada

It tells the story of citizen soldiers becoming professional as they learned the lessons of Gallipoli and applied these to the Western Front — earning them the status of the fighting elite in the British armies in France.

Brain Injury NZ: Creating Solutions - ID Card For People With Brain Injury Launched

Anyone living with brain injury who would find a Brain Injury Identity Card helpful should get in touch with their local Brain Injury Association. The Brain Injury Identity Card is designed to help service providers, police, staff in government entities, and others easily know that someone has a brain injury, and what the impact of this injury is.

University of Auckland: AI Leads To Breakthrough In Knee Surgery

Patients whose legs are naturally curved are responding well to a novel form of knee-replacement surgery that uses AI to find the best alignment of the new components for their body.

The Label: Independent Music NZ Announces Taite Music Prize IMNZ Classic Record 2025

The Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award celebrates Aotearoa’s most promising emerging talent. The winner will receive a $2,000 cash prize, a performance or technical upskilling opportunity courtesy of Auckland Live, and, new for 2025, a $1,200 studio recording package from Parachute Studios.

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Second Person Poisoned By Toxic Algae In Lake Hood 01/04/25 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democra...
A New Era Begins For Equine Health In New Zealand 01/04/25 | NZEHA
Hāpai Te Hauora Launches "That’s Us" Campaign For World Smokefree May 01/04/25 | Hapai Te Ha...
Rising Power Costs Puts Health At Risk 01/04/25 | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
A Primer On Vaccination Ahead Of Flu Season 31/03/25 | RNZ
WellSouth Boosts Free Flu Vaccination Eligibility 31/03/25 | WellSouth
Coalition Calls For Urgent Reforms To Stabilise Disability Support Systems And A... 31/03/25

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Draft English Curriculum Lacks Connection With Reality 01/04/25 | PPTA Te Wehengarua
Record Number Of Māori And Pacific Midwifery Graduates At Ara 28/03/25 | Ara Institute of Ca...
50th Anniversary Of ASB Polyfest Starts Next Week 27/03/25 | ASB Polyfest
More Than 900 Set For Ara Graduation Ceremonies On Friday 27/03/25 | Ara Institute of Canter...
Latest Cohort Of Ngā Ahurei A Te Apārangi Fellows Announced 27/03/25 | Royal Society Te Apar...
Tertiary Education Commission Faces Another Round Of Damaging Cuts 27/03/25 | PSA
National Recognition For Focus On Animal Welfare 26/03/25 | Otago Polytechnic

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