New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 3, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – Dunedin apprentice Trent Toomey named overall winner of Plumbing World scholarship at 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Dunedin apprentice Trent Toomey has been named the overall winner of the prestigious Plumbing World Scholarship, recognised for his outstanding dedication, determination, and maturity well beyond his 21 years. The third-year Masterlink apprentice was presented with his Plumbing World Scholarship at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards Ceremony on Friday […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Conference Awards: Full list of winners
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased to announce the winners and finalists awarded at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 2 May. The New Zealand Plumbing Awards wraps up our annual New Zealand Plumbing Conference, this year held in Brisbane, Australia. Plumbing World Scholarships Plumbing World Scholarships are awarded to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – Winners will not know they have won until it is announced at tonight’s awards
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Taupō-based apprentice Blake Jones-Downes has been awarded one of three prestigious Plumbing World Scholarships, recognising his initiative, professionalism, and versatility at such an early stage in his career. The third-year Masterlink apprentice received the Scholarship at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards held on Friday 2 May in Brisbane, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – Wellington Tradesperson Wins Prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Wellington Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer Andrew Smith has been awarded the prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards in Brisbane, recognising his exceptional commitment, technical excellence, and leadership within the industry. Employed by E.G. Glennie & Co, Andrew has demonstrated an outstanding combination of practical skill, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas named 2025 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Wellington’s Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas has been named the 2025 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year, recognising their outstanding contribution to the plumbing industry, excellence in business practice, and commitment to community service. This top national award was presented at the New Zealand Plumbing Awards ceremony on Friday […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – Hamilton Apprentice Wins Prestigious Plumbing World Scholarship
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Hamilton-based apprentice Rory Van Vroonhoven has been awarded one of three prestigious Plumbing World Scholarships, recognising his remarkable growth and clear passion for the plumbing industry over the past year. Now in his third year with Masterlink, Rory received the scholarship at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards held on […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal workplace incident, Te Anau
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a workplace incident at a Manapouri Te Anau Highway premises this afternoon. Police were called to the address about 3.30pm. Sadly the person died at the scene. The death will be referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Abortion Pill Research Questions Health NZ Advice
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 2 May 2025Family First is calling on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Medsafe to respond to significant new research coming out of the United States that shows that almost one in nine women have serious adverse events after taking the abortion pill, mifepristone. “The sheer scale […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Recall of specific batches of Ārepa drinks as they may cause injury due to a packaging fault
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Alphagen NZ Limited in its recall of specific batches of Ārepa brand The Brain Drink as it may cause injury due to a packaging fault (chipped top of glass bottle). “The concern with some 300ml bottles of Ārepa’s The Brain Drink for Performance […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere opening underway
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 02 May 2025 We have started the process of opening Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea. Machinery is onsite and a sea connection will be made as soon as sea conditions allow in coming days. Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere is the largest lake in Canterbury and has no natural outlet […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Email scam alert
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 May 2025 There is a scam email going around that could seem to be from WorkSafe and says you owe money for overdue fees. If you are expecting a bill from us but are unsure if the email is legitimate, you can contact us to check if it is real […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Nowhere to go for robbery offenders
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police had eyes in many places, arresting a group of offenders following an aggravated robbery in Titirangi last night. The trio were eventually arrested in Takanini after being tracked across the region. Waitematā CIB’s Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie says offenders arrived at a dairy on Titirangi Road just […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name Release, Fatal Crash, Owhata
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died in a two-vehicle crash on Te Ngae Road, Owhata, on Friday 25 April. He was Shubhkarman Singh, 33, of Owhata. Police extend their condolences to his loved ones at this difficult time. All occupants involved in the crash […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Arrests made following Hastings gang-related tangi
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Caroline Martin, Hawke’s Bay Area Prevention Manager Hawke’s Bay Police monitored a gang-related tangi taking place in the Hastings area today. During the tangi gang insignia breaches and traffic offending were identified. Police made a number of arrests and seized and impounded three vehicles involved in […]
MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand condemned for failing to make ICJ humanitarian case over Gaza genocide
Asia Pacific Report The advocacy group Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has condemned the New Zealand government fpr failing to make a humanitarian submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearings at The Hague this week into Israel blocking vital supplies entering Gaza. The ICJ’s ongoing investigation into Israeli genocide in the besieged enclave is […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace calls on Luxon to show leadership on dairy pollution as Canterbury floods highlight growing climate crisis
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says that the damage caused by this week’s Canterbury floods is yet another reminder of the risk of continuing to ignore the climate crisis fuelled by the intensive dairy industry. This week, devastating floods swept through the Canterbury region, causing many at-risk areas in the Selwyn District to evacuate, and leading to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Climate – Warmer nights ahead with upper north wetter- NIWA’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for May to July 2025
Source: NIWA Wetness is favoured for the northern North Island, with dryness a possibility for the western part of the North Island as well as western South Island, according to the latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for May to July 2025, issued by NIWA. Seasonal air temperatures are expected to be above average across all New Zealand […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – Latest insolvency report urges Kiwi business owners to heed early warning signs
Source: BWA Insolvency Latest insolvency figures reveal a sharp rise in business failures, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for New Zealand business owners. The BWA Insolvency Quarterly Market Report released today shows insolvency rates between January and March 2025 surged by 31% compared to the same period in the previous year. Liquidations rose by 40%, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Whitireia and WelTec Celebrate Graduates in Lively Lower Hutt Ceremony
Source: Whitireia and WelTec On 30 April Whitireia and WelTec proudly celebrated the Whakapōtaetanga (graduation) of ākonga (students) from Engineering, Business, IT, Health, Creative, and Hospitality. The event was the second of two graduation ceremonies to be held in 2025, celebrating over 1,000 graduates. The ceremony was opened by the cultural leadership of Whitireia and WelTec […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Companies, directors, and managers fined more than $1.6 million
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A group of meat processing companies, directors and managers have been fined a total of $1,629,500.00 for deliberately and illegally altering exported tallow for profit, following an investigation and prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety. In a sentence released today by the Manukau District Court, Tuakau Proteins Limited, Taranaki By-Products […]