Subsidies and interest-free loans for tertiary students would be means tested. They would scrap grants to the movie industry, winter energy subsidies to wealthy households, favourable tax treatment ...

This is the chain created by City to Farm - a project run by Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste (HCZW) - to stop food waste going into ...

The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) convincingly argues that telehealth providers should be paid the same (much lower) casual rate that is paid to general practices for casual unenrolled ...

A local community group has reacted to newly uncovered information with alarm, claiming that Australian company Santana Minerals is intentionally “flying under the radar” to try and avoid scrutiny ...

A key selling point of the Green UBI is that it allows people to work less and to study, care for whanāu, volunteer, create art, or simply rest. This is undeniably attractive. For many, the dream of ...

The Government’s changes to training in our regions will see jobs lost and fewer training opportunities. “The whole point of Te Pukenga was to make the polytechnic sector more financially viable and ...

Otago Polytechnic is welcoming aspects of this afternoon’s announcement by the Minister for Vocational Education, Penny Simmonds, that our organisation will be able to stand alone again from 1 January ...

A proposed review of current local government arrangements is set to be voted on at the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.

“A vibrant, standalone polytechnic is critical to Nelson and the region’s future. This announcement by Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds that NMIT will become a standalone polytechnic again ...

Ten polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, restoring regional decision-making that supports strong communities and economic growth, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.

Hosted by Matilda Green (Podcaster, Influencer, and BBBS Ambassador), guests can enjoy a guided painting session with Kiwi artist Andrew J Steel – known for thought-provoking murals and street art – ...

Hutt City Council has published its 2025 Pre-Election Report ahead of the local elections in October. Chief Executive Jo Miller said that while the report is a statutory requirement, it also serves as ...