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Embattled Education Minister Jan Tinetti grilled by Parliament’s powerful privileges committee
Embattled Education Minister Jan Tinetti says she deeply regrets not fronting up about misleading Parliament earlier - a matter that has landed her before the privileges committee today. When she discovered this was incorrect, Tinetti did not immediately correct the record but waited 14 sitting days to do so. “It is for the Privileges Committee to determine whether the delay in correcting an inaccurate statement in this instance amounts to contempt. The question, therefore, stands referred to the Privileges Committee,” Rurawhe said. In 2008, Winston Peters was referred to the Privileges Committee over whether he should have declared a $100,000 donation from businessman Owen Glenn in 2005 towards his legal costs.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 08, 2023 03:22 UTC
Education Minister grilled by privileges committee
Education Minister Jan Tinetti appears before Parliament's privileges committee. Photo: NZ HeraldEmbattled Education Minister Jan Tinetti says she deeply regrets not fronting up about misleading Parliament earlier - a matter that has landed her before the privileges committee today. “It is for the Privileges Committee to determine whether the delay in correcting an inaccurate statement in this instance amounts to contempt. The question therefore stands referred to the Privileges Committee,” Rurawhe said. In 2008, Winston Peters was referred to the Privileges Committee over whether he should have declared a $100,000 donation from businessman Owen Glenn in 2005 towards his legal costs.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 08, 2023 03:12 UTC
Michael Wood risks his kingdom for some shares
Political scandals often start as comedies before morphing into tragedies, and so Michael Wood may lose his beloved transport portfolio because he failed to sell a handful of shares. Still, Auckland Airport has prospered as a private company, delivering its shareholders a more than 630% return on investment over the past 20+ years. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins revealed on Wednesday that Wood was asked 12 times to sell the shares since November 2020. Companies themselves keep track of who owns what shares, and Auckland Airport’s share register is maintained by Link Market Services. Redemption possiblePrime Minister Chris Hipkins has left the door open for Michael Wood to be restored to the role of Transport Minister once he had sold the shares and corrected his disclosures.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 08, 2023 02:44 UTC
Auckland City Mission winter appeal amid cost-of-living crisis
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Auckland City Mission winter appeal amid cost-of-living crisis | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. DONATE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4nw48rymGM of the Auckland City Mission Jacqui Dillon says more Kiwis are struggling this winter as the cost-of-living crisis bites. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 08, 2023 01:37 UTC
Open mike 07/06/2023
They’re fielding candidates in the Māori seats for the first time in more than 20 years, but the question has to be asked – why? The National Party made headlines when it was announced they would field Māori electorate candidates in the upcoming election for the first time since 2002.
Source:Stuff
June 07, 2023 00:06 UTC
Auckland Airport announces Chief Digital Officer
Auckland Airport has appointed Richard Wilkinson (Tūhoe) as Chief Digital Officer, an executive team position focused on the management of the airport’s technology function and the delivery of digital innovation. Mr Wilkinson will join Auckland Airport on 14 August, bringing more than twenty years’ experience in large, complex, and high-profile digital environments across a range of industries. Auckland Airport Chief Executive, Carrie Hurihanganui, said Mr Wilkinson’s proven leadership in managing change both within the digital environment and across organisational cultures will be an asset for Auckland Airport. “We’re underway with a substantial, and necessary, reinvestment in our core infrastructure, which will greatly improve the experience of every customer at Auckland Airport. “Whether you’re a frequent flyer or it’s your first taste of New Zealand, your experience at Auckland Airport needs to be smooth, easy and enjoyable.
Source:Stuff
June 06, 2023 23:32 UTC
Early signs the predicted downturn in building activity is already starting to bite
The building industry is probably already in the early stages of a downturn, according to the latest figures from Statistics NZ. Building consent figures have been suggesting a pending downturn in construction activity for several months, but that is a forward looking indicator of future activity levels. However Statistics NZ's latest survey of building activity suggests the downturn could already be starting to bite into current work levels. Building work commencements usually decline between the fourth quarter of one year and the first quarter of the next, but the latest decline of 4.8% was significantly greater than previous years. In the first quarter of last year the value of building work commenced was down 3.3% from the previous quarter, and in the first quarter of 2021 the value of building work was down just 2.0% from the previous quarter.
Source:Stuff
June 06, 2023 15:17 UTC
Daily review 06/06/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, June 6th, 2023 - 26 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: TwitterFacebook
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 06, 2023 10:42 UTC
Nielsen NZ appoints Amanda Lane as new Media Measurement Director
Amanda Lane has joined Nielsen’s New Zealand Commercial Team as Director of Media Measurement. Executive Director of Nielsen NZ, Tony Boyte, says: “With management and hands-on experience, across a range of verticals, Amanda is a research and insights expert who has spent a number of years working with leading brands, including Procter & Gamble, Lion Breweries and most recently Stuff. Amanda share’s Nielsen’s drive to further strengthen our commercial offerings and relationships with our clients and we’re thrilled to welcome her.”Lane adds: “Nielsen consistently provides a range and depth of solutions for the media industry, and their technical expertise is of the highest calibre. I’m excited to utilise these solutions to help fuel growth and meaningful outcomes for clients.”Monique Perry, Managing Director of Nielsen Pacific says: “The appointment of Amanda shows our commitment to the industry and that we’re here to support them more broadly. We’re looking forward to our clients benefiting from Amanda’s extensive research experience and her track record of customer satisfaction.”
Source:Stuff
June 06, 2023 08:34 UTC
NZ’S Yuzu pioneer
1News published this video item, entitled “NZ’S Yuzu pioneer” – below is their description. It’s bitter, thorny and tastes terrible. So why did Neville decide to grow a Yuzu industry in New Zealand? 1News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 06, 2023 08:18 UTC
Party leaders on proposed electoral law reforms
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Party leaders on proposed electoral law reforms | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon give their take on the proposed electoral law reforms. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2752v9bk Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 06, 2023 08:12 UTC
'Brain drain' to Australia increases 42% in three months
Kiwis can now become Australian citizens more easily - economist Brad Olsen speaks about the threat of a brain drain. At the same time that many people are moving to Australia, a surge of migants is also coming into New Zealand. The New Zealand Government no longer tracks the number of New Zealanders moving to Australia – a symptom of having scrapped departure cards in 2018. That was made up of 28,100 leaving for Australia, and 17,900 making the journey in the other direction.“Traditionally, there has been a net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia. Whether a new citizenship pathway for Kiwis announced in April has contributed to a large-scale brain drain is up for debate.
Source:Stuff
June 06, 2023 07:37 UTC
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Police swarm Ngati Otara park, pursue Killer Beez members on bikes
A massive police operation is under way in Otara in South Auckland with up to 100 officers seen pursuing Killer Beez members on dirt bikes. Police were pursuing dirt bike riders near Ngati Otara Park. Police apprehend a gang of dirt bike riders near the Ngati Otara Reserve. This comes as police crackdown on illegal dirt bike riding this weekend got under way. These riders show a complete disregard for others.”An unmarked police car follows dirt bike riders along suburban streets.
Source:Stuff
June 06, 2023 07:04 UTC
Open mike 06/06/2023
They’re fielding candidates in the Māori seats for the first time in more than 20 years, but the question has to be asked – why? The National Party made headlines when it was announced they would field Māori electorate candidates in the upcoming election for the first time since 2002.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 06, 2023 06:42 UTC
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Parents and teachers sound alarm over ‘king of toxic masculinity’ Andrew Tate content being consumed at schools
Video / NZ HeraldTeachers and parents are sounding alarm bells over controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and say his problematic content has become prevalent in some New Zealand school playgrounds. Tate has millions of mostly young male followers on social media, and has been widely criticised for his damaging and misogynistic content. She said the curriculum service, based in the Ministry of Education regional offices, holds a regular relationships and sexuality education sub-committee. But teachers spoken to by ZB said it’s not uncommon to see young teenage boys parrot things he’s said in his videos. But they said there’s only so much schools, or the Ministry of Education, can do to dissuade students from consuming Tate’s content.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 05, 2023 23:00 UTC