The local tradie has called out city authorities over the dodgy road job. Road contractors were tasked with administering a fresh line of paint along the side of an Auckland road to allow drivers to more easily see where they're going. However unfortunately for motorists, and taxpayers, the fresh paint won't be there for long. He told Yahoo News Australia he spotted the paint job as he drove past on Friday. The line on the side of the road was painted on top of dirt and easily brushed away.
An aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. Video / WISP MediaAn aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. The aurora australis above Pohara, Golden Bay, around 6.30am on May 11. The aurora australis above Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, at 6am on May 11. And to actually see it with the naked eye, that was just incredible.”The aurora australis lit up the skies at Ruapuna this morning.
New Zealand First is introducing its controversial Fair Access to Bathrooms Bill to Parliament today. The bill would require all new non-domestic publicly accessible buildings provide separate, clearly demarcated, unisex and single sex bathrooms. - HipkinsLabour Party leader Chris Hipkins. (Source: Getty)Speaking on the bill today, Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins said in almost all places there are a "variety" of bathroom options available, including unisex bathrooms. When asked about Luxon's criticism of the bill, Hipkins said it can be added to "the pile" of problems in the coalition government.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand has made "a finely balanced decision" at the UN. Photo: RNZNew Zealand has voted in favour of a resolution to broaden the Palestinian role at the United Nations General Assembly. Overnight the UN's general assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine being granted full membership of the United Nations. "New Zealand will make a clear statement to the UN later this morning explaining its vote, indicating that while it supports enhancing Palestine's status at the UN, this does not amount to recognition of Palestinian statehood," Peters said. That can only be achieved by the parties ending this conflict and returning to the negotiating table," Peters said.
issues underpinning the tribunal’s urgent inquiry into the Government’s intention to remove Section 7AA from the Oranga TamarikiNewsroom writer Aaron Smale, in an article triggered by the High Court’s ruling on whether a sitting MP must respond to a summons to appear before the Waitangi Tribunal, reports on...
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has says Bitcoin may attain and even high $1 million by the 12 months 2030. Bitcoin to Hit $1 Million and Past, Says Jack DorseyHe emphasized that whereas the potential worth milestone is notable, the true intrigue of Bitcoin lies in its ecosystem. The OG of social media and crypto fanatic, @jack Dorsey, predicts Bitcoin will attain a staggering $1 million by 2030. Wooden Revises Bitcoin Timeline, Million-Greenback Mark Could Be NearerDorsey isn’t the one one who’s optimistic relating to the Bitcoin worth. Keep in mind, Cathie Wooden stated her base case is $600,00 by 2030 and her bull case is $1.5 million.
Former local mayor Jim Boult, Rob’s youngest brother, says ‘‘he was my role model in life, he was just a high-achieving bloke’’. He joined his family’s apparel manufacturing business, and in his early 20s relocated to London with his wife Marjorie and attended the rag trade’s ‘university’, The Tailor and Cutter Academy. ‘‘He was one of those blokes who would try anything, he was never short of a good idea,’’ Jim says. Jim says it was also Rob’s idea, which he took up himself, to run the then-beleaguered Kingston Flyer steam train between Queenstownand Arrowtown. Rob’s survived by Marjorie, his wife of 65 years, and their children Simone and Kurtis.
On Saturday, May 11, The Barrel Room will host the Tauranga heat of the NZ Chilli Eating Champs 2024. Among them is Tauranga’s very own Shannon Leigh, who took out 2023′s NZ Chilli Eating Champs title as a first-timer and placed second in the 2023 League of Fire — Chilli Eating Champions Oceania. Tauranga’s Shannon Leigh, who is 2023’s NZ Chilli Eating Champ, feeling the burn at the Awakeri heat of the competition. “That was not a pleasant experience, but I’m ready to try it all.”Tauranga’s Shannon Leigh chomping down on a chilli. The Tauranga heat for the NZ Chilli Eating Champs 2024 is at The Barrel Room, Wharf St, Tauranga, from 3pm, Saturday, May 11.
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news that there is a surprise renewed jump in global shipping freight rates underway again. There was an unexpected rise in global freight rates for containerised cargoes last week, up +16% in the week, principally on outbound rates from China. Meanwhile, bulk cargo rates rose +30% last week as well although they are "only" 57% higher than year ago levels. The China 10 year bond rate is is back up to 2.33%, a +2 bps rise. The NZ Government 10 year bond rate is now at 4.80% and up +7 bps from yesterday.
Fisher Funds Chief Executive Simon Power says he hasn’t had any discussions with the Minister of Commerce about a KiwiSaver review – but he’d be interested in having the conversation. He told interest.co.nz after the event that Fisher Funds would be interested in participating in a KiwiSaver review, a move that the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly signaled earlier this year. What would Fisher Funds want to bring to the KiwiSaver table to discuss? And those things would be definitely conversations that I'd be interested in.”Fisher Funds is now the second biggest KiwiSaver provider according to Morningstar after ANZ. Before the INFINZ event started, Power told interest.co.nz he was enjoying the Fisher Funds job – and still managing to fit in his PhD studies around the role thanks to the patience of his teachers.
Movie of the Day Every day, we cut through the bottomless list of streaming options and recommend something to watch. See all our Netflix movie of the day picks, or our Prime Video movie of the day choices. A movie based on emoji? Battleship: not likely to be remembered alongside Battleship PotemkinThe 1925 movie Battleship Potemkin is widely regarded as a masterpiece. It's fair to say that the 2012 movie Battleship won't be.
ACC is proposing to cut more than 300 roles as part of cost saving measures. The exact nature of these roles is yet to be finalised," ACC chief executive Megan Main said. While its funding comes from levies and earnings from its Investment Fund, that is still public money and the organisation must play its part to make savings, Main told RNZ last month. An ACC employee has told RNZ the announcement was delivered via an email, including a 90-page document and a pre-recorded video from Main. ADVERTISEMENTDOC has proposed to cut year-round staff on the islands from 11 to five, and merge the office with the Wairarapa district.
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Photo: SUPPLIEDAfter significant flooding at Auckland Airport during the Auckland Anniversary floods, steps are being taken to ensure it does not happen again. "But Auckland Airport also makes a huge investment in stormwater and we want to do it well." The airport was investing in world-leading technology designed to improve catchment, filtration and water quality discharge, she said. The airport plans to use bio-filtering technology and improved wetland management techniques that will capture, retain and treat storm water on site in a first for New Zealand. "What's welcome is hearing Auckland Airport wants to take more responsibility for the environment," Turner said.
Woolworths New Zealand has been forced to revoke almost 80,000 prizes “mistakenly” awarded to shoppers. Source: AAPWoolworths has been forced to revoke almost 80,000 prizes “mistakenly” awarded to shoppers in New Zealand this week. Woolworths customers who incorrectly received the offer have since been contacted and given 500 Everyday Rewards points by way of apology. Source: Stuff.co.nzWoolworths shoppers sent wrong email given 500 pointsAccording to Stuff.co.nz, the email sent to customers read, “Nice one! You've won 4000 Everyday Rewards points from our Big Night In prize draw.
