11+ hour, 37+ min ago   (268+ words) The Government has confirmed one-off funding of up to $580,000 for New Plymouth’s Roderique Hope Trust and the YMCA Taranaki to support people experiencing homelessness into stable housing across the Taranaki region. The funding will enable Roderique Hope Trust to lead…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (260+ words) The Government’s plan to ensure secure, affordable electricity for New Zealanders is working, with data today showing new records for renewable generation and a significant drop in wholesale electricity prices, says Energy Minister, Simeon Brown. Data from the Ministry of…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (375+ words) Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik, Papua New Guinea Language Week 6-12 September, is a celebration of one of the world’s most linguistically diverse nations. This year’s theme, ‘Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna’ (Preserve, revitalise and promote our…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (296+ words) TV producer, Alexander Breingan, has been ordered to return to New Zealand from the United States to face charges of dishonestly obtaining funding for television productions. The Serious Fraud Office has filed 33 charges against Mr Breingan for allegedly making false…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (311+ words) LGNZ has responded to the Government’s 4% rate capping announcement, saying it will have real impacts on the essential infrastructure and service councils are able to deliver for communities. LGNZ President, Rehette Stoltz (pictured), described capping rates as “a blunt tool…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (285+ words) The Government has announced council rates increases will be capped at 4% as part of its focus on easing cost-of-living pressures and getting councils “back to basics”. Local Government Minister Simon Watts said councils will need to consider the initial rates…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (244+ words) Hamilton City Council has voted to introduce a new governance structure designed to sharpen its focus, develop a targeted Local Alcohol Policy focused on off-licence alcohol outlets, and retain the Single Transferable Vote electoral system for the 2028 local elections. At…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (471+ words) Auckland Council is inviting communities in Rānui and Henderson to put forward ideas that will help strengthen local wellbeing, connection and resilience through two new community-led funds. The funds are the next stage of a longer-term programme of recovery mahi…...