News Desk

* Ministers praise the interest in the agricultural and horticultural regulatory products review process. * Over 80 submissions were received, highlighting the need to streamline approval processes. * Recommendations will be tested with industry groups before presenting findings to the Cabinet. Regulation Minister David Seymour, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds, and Food Safety Minister

* Environment Southland recorded 856 speeding breaches by staff between April and June. * Speeding data was analysed following requests by the risk and assurance committee. * Significant decrease in higher speed violations seen after managers began receiving reports. Environment Southland (ES) has been closely monitoring the driving behaviour of its staff, revealing

* Schools will receive between $500 and $5000 to support structured literacy resource purchases. * The funding will go towards decodable books, games, and additional resources for schools. * A phonics check will be trialled and rolled out nationwide to support early literacy. The government has announced funding to assist schools in preparing

Briscoes Group, the operator of Briscoes homeware and Rebel Sport stores, has reported record half-year sales despite a challenging retail environment. In a statement to the NZX, the group announced sales of $372.1 million for the 26-week period ending July 28, 2024, a 0.77% increase from $369.2 mil

A potential Healthy Homes project on Stewart Island/Rakiura is being explored by Southland District Council, in partnership with Awarua Synergy. The initiative aims to address the strain on both the island’s residents and its limited electricity supply by offering solutions to improve the warmth and

A series of reforms aimed at modernising and simplifying New Zealand’s company law will make it easier and safer to do business, according to Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly. “To rebuild the economy and increase the value of our exports, we need to ensure our companies are not ha

Just a short note that we will be rolling out our shiny new website this after/evening, content maybe unavailable for a short time. Lots more exciting things to tell you about once we fully launch. Mike and the team.

The New Zealand government has announced a major legislative change aimed at making building in the country easier and more affordable. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk revealed the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, which promise