Primary Care and Community Workforce Funding
Health New Zealand launches funding to boost workforce development for Primary and Community Care The interim New Zealand Health Plan, Te Pae Tata, identifies that strengthening primary and community care helps reduce the risk and burden of disease, reduces demand for...
Exotic caulerpa found at two new Hauraki Gulf locations
Kia ora koutou I’m writing to advise that exotic caulerpa has been confirmed at two new locations in the Hauraki Gulf - the Mokohinau Islands and Rakino Island. These new detections are disappointing but not unexpected, given the ability for exotic caulerpa to be...
Kina Barren hui with Hon Shane Jones 10th May 2024
Draft Submission Template re NRCs Freshwater Plan Change
Kia ora koutou katoa Please find attached a condensed version of the earlier submission template FYI. On page 5 we have picked up on the 'Local Water Done Well' kaupapa which we didn't identify in the earlier template and so I need to bring it to your attention. Also...
Fast-Track Approvals Bill
As you may be aware, the Government introduced the Fast-Track Approvals Bill to Parliament on 7 March 2024 and the Bill had its First Reading that day. The Bill as introduced can be read here on the New Zealand Legislation website. The Bill has been referred to the...
Tū i te Ora Scholarships – Do you know a future environmental champion?
Do you know someone studying to help the environment? Let us help them reach their full potential. Northland Regional Council’s Tū i te ora Scholarship recognises and supports students to undertake tertiary study, research or training that relates to council’s...