Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has confirmed the boil water notice for remaining parts of Queenstown can now be lifted. Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers said the news follows confirmation by Taumata Arowai that the requirements of the compliance order issued following a local outbreak of illness caused by cryptosporidium have been met. “I’m … Read more
South Street gets new bridge after 113 years – Timaru District Council
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The Patiti Point South St Bridge has officially opened today, replacing one that had provided more than a century of service. The previous timber bridge built in 1910 has been replaced with a single span precast concrete bridge. While the timber bridge was at the end of its useful life as a rail overbridge, there … Read more
Entries open for the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards
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The search is on for New Zealand’s best gastropubs, with entries now open for the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards. Hosted by Hospitality New Zealand, and sponsored by Estrella Damm, the Top 50 list sets out to celebrate and showcase the very best of the premium food-led pubs in the country. … Read more
ECE managers’ pay lagging behind, thanks to Pay Parity Policies
A comprehensive survey of early learning sector wages shows Pay Parity is having a positive effect overall on average ECE teacher pay, but reveals the diminishing gap between pay for teachers and managers is ringing alarm bells. The Early Childhood Council Wages & Salaries Survey 2023 showed that overall, certificated early learning teacher wages have … Read more
PMA unveils new building in Christchurch, named in honour of Dr Kiki Maoate
A significant milestone for the Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMA) and Etu Pasifika Canterbury (EPC) was unveiled this morning in Christchurch. Staff, stakeholders and partners for PMA and EPC gathered to celebrate the opening of Maoate House, PMA’s newest building created to support the growing operations of the organisation. Dr Maoate acknowledged all who have … Read more
Workers at Radio New Zealand warn of industrial action over pay claim – PSA
The failure of RNZ management to agree to a pay rise which fairly reflects the rising cost of living could see workers at RNZ take industrial action warns the PSA and E tū. Workers are pushing for a 7% rise while RNZ is offering 5.5%. “Workers at RNZ are like so many around the country … Read more