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Massey University will stop funding its Students’ Association from next year — a move that the student body says will set an alarming precedent for the future of independent student unionism in New Zealand.It said it meant they would be silenced from speaking out against Massey University.Te Tira Ahu Pae — Massey University’s Students’ Association — currently provides independent representation, advocacy, clubs and events, however Massey University said it would continue to provide these services itself.In a statement to RNZ, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of students and global engagement Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly said the university had not “axed funding” to the student…
Shane Jones wants international coral limits reviewed to avoid bans on fishing when bottom trawlers haul up more than the rules allow.The comments from the Oceans and Fisheries Minister come in the wake of a New Zealand vessel catching more than double the legal amount of 15kg of coral.It triggered an automatic suspension of fishing in the Lord Howe area of the Tasman Sea between New Zealand and Australia until at least 2026.Jones told RNZ he was “astounded a trifling amount of 37kg has been catastrophised”.”We need to revisit what’s an acceptable amount to extract accidentally when harvesting.”He told RNZ…
By Tess Brunton of RNZ Cruise leaders say last season injected more than $1.3 billion into the economy, but they are concerned rising costs now have cruise lines looking elsewhere. An industry-commissioned report, released on Friday, aimed to provide the first comprehensive picture of New Zealand’s cruise economy. The report showed passengers, crew and cruise lines directly spent $637 million last financial year, with indirect or induced spend of close to $730 million. But it was not all smooth sailing, with the industry warning millions of dollars could be in jeopardy as it grapples with high costs and regulations. Close to…
Analysis: The data undermines New Zealand’s inclusive reputation, write researchers Alexander Plum and Lee Zhuge for The Conversation.New Zealand is ranked the tenth most inclusive society by international legal standards, with a reputation for being forward-thinking and progressive – especially when it comes to the rights of sexually and gender-diverse individuals.But recent high-profile hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community suggest we may not be as progressive as our global reputation suggests.The painting over of rainbow pedestrian crossings in Gisborne and Auckland might seem like comparatively minor crimes. But they highlight the insidious – and increasingly overt – nature of prejudice…
Cruise leaders say last season injected more than $1.3 billion into the economy, but they are concerned rising costs now have cruise lines looking elsewhere.An industry-commissioned report, released on Friday, aimed to provide the first comprehensive picture of New Zealand’s cruise economy.The report showed passengers, crew and cruise lines directly spent $637 million last financial year, with indirect or induced spend of close to $730 million.But it was not all smooth sailing, with the industry warning millions of dollars could be in jeopardy as it grapples with high costs and regulations.Close to 10,000 New Zealand jobs were supported by cruise…
State Highway 2 near Waterworks Road, Upper Hutt is now open following the two-vehicle crash this morning.Earlier today, one person was been taken to hospital in serious condition, while another received minor injuries.Backlogs may take some time to clear and police asked motorists to remain patient as traffic eases.The crash was reported at about 5am.”The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.”The road is blocked and motorists are advised to take an alternate route.”
Five people have been transported to hospital after a single-vehicle crash overnight in Bucklands Beach, Auckland.Police said they responded to an incident where a car collided with a parked vehicle on Macleans Road at 1.15am.Two people were transported to hospital in serious condition and three were in moderate condition.”Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing,” police said.
Brat has been named as the Collins Dictionary word of the year.The term is defined as someone with a “confident, independent and hedonistic attitude” and has been inspired by Charli XCX’s album of the same name that was released in June.The ‘brat summer’ became a cultural movement and the word was even adopted by US presidential candidate Kamala Harris in a bid to attract young voters at the start of her election campaign.Collins’ lexicographers analyse social media and other sources to establish which terms should be added to their yearly list of new and notable words.Other words to feature on…
One person is in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash on Lake Road, Hauraki, Auckland.Police said a further two people are in moderate condition, and one is in minor condition, after an incident where a “car has collided with a power pole”.”The crash was reported around 5.50am.”The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.”The road is closed and diversions are in place, motorists are advised to take an alternate route.”
After a police shooting of a Cape Verdean man in Lisbon, a Left Bloc politician called for accountability of Portugal’s police force management if statements are proven to be untrue. ADVERTISEMENTFormer Portuguese MEP Paulo Portas has claimed that a member of the left-wing populist Left Bloc party, Fabian Figueiredo, called for an end to Portugal’s police force.This viral TV comment came after Figueiredo called for accountability following the police shooting of a Cape Verde-born Portuguese resident, triggering a wave of unrest around Lisbon.“Today, I heard a member of the Left Bloc saying ‘We have to rethink the continuity of the…