* 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
* A collision between a truck and car on State Highway 1 resulted in one death.
* The truck also crashed into a house, though no one inside the house was injured.
* The road is down to one lane, with full reopening expected in the early afternoon.
Police have confirmed that one
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
The latest Roy Morgan poll for August 2024 shows a significant boost in support for New Zealand’s National-led coalition government. The coalition, comprising the National, ACT, and New Zealand First parties, increased its lead over the Labour-Greens-Māori Party opposition, securing 53% of the vote,
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