Wellington, March 19, 2020 As coronavirus continues to dominate the news, the best thing we can all do is to remain calm. It is understandable that given the stories in the news, new rules around public gatherings and travel that you may have some concerns, however I urge you to follow the advice of public health officials. The unfortunate…
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That is the only way to prevent risk of mass death Marc Daalder Wellington, March 19, 2020 A scientific Paper lays out the stark realities of life in the era of Covid-19: If you cannot contain the virus, then you have to shut down society or risk millions of deaths. The Paper, from the Imperial College London’s Covid-19 Response Team, led…
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Supplied Content Wellington, March 19, 2020 Transport Minister Phil Twyford has outlined the first tranche of the $600 million aviation sector relief package announced earlier this week as part of the Government’s $12.1 billion COVID-19 economic response. The initial part of the aviation package aims to secure the operators of New Zealand’s aviation security system, and includes: Support to airlines…
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Venkat Raman Auckland, March 18, 2020 University of Waikato has announced the appointment of Professor Alpana Roy as Dean, Te Piringa Faculty of Law. She was previously Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Law, Western Sydney University and Head of the School’s Campbelltown Campus. Her other academic positions were at the University of Queensland, the University of Technology Sydney,…
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Supplied Content Auckland, March 18, 2020 The New Zealand Association of Convenience Stores (NZACS) is pushing back on proposed restrictions by the government, which it said unfairly punishes thousands of small businesses, creating an uneven playing field. The Smoke-free Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill would severely restrict general retailers of vaping products to only three flavours- tobacco, mint…
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A tribute to Police Commissioner Mike Bush on his retirement Julie Haggie Wellington, March 18, 2020 In April, Police Commissioner Mike Bush ends his six-year appointment as Chief Constable of New Zealand and Chief Executive of the New Zealand Police Force. Extraordinary events and bad behaviour test community safety, values and beliefs. High quality responses from public sector leaders and…
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Dr Zainab Radhi Wellington, March 17, 2020 In addition to being a great place to live, New Zealand also has a reputation for fairness and transparency. As a nation, we welcome legitimate new arrivals to our shores. However, while working very closely with the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community, I find there is much work to be done. There…
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Staff Reporter Auckland, March 18, 2020 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that the New Zealand and Australian governments have decided to cancel this year’s joint ANZAC Day services at Gallipoli due to COVID-19. ANZAC Day this year falls on April 25, 2020. She said that cancellation covers the Anzac Dawn Service, the Australian Lone Pine Service and the New…
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Early start this year triggered by Covid-19 Venkat Raman Auckland, March 18, 2020 The government has rolled out its Flu Vaccine Programme earlier than schedule, adding 400,000 more vaccines this year, stated to be the biggest ever in New Zealand. Health Minister Dr David Clark launched the Flu Vaccine Campaign 2020 with Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter in Wellington…
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RNZ Wellington, March 18, 2020 New Zealand has eight new cases of Covid-19, all related to overseas travel, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. It brings the total of confirmed cases in New Zealand to 20. Speaking at the latest media conference, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said that there are four new cases in Auckland, one in Christchurch, two…
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