Photo: RNZ / Samuel RillstoneHousing Minister Chris Bishop has written to the board of Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities to make clear he expects social homes not to be left empty longer than absolutely necessary. "I wish to make clear my expectation that, with over 25,000 people on the social housing waitlist, social houses owned by Kāinga Ora are not to be left empty for a day longer than absolutely necessary. It is my expectation that Kāinga Ora works with much greater urgency to fill its vacant homes," Bishop wrote. "Of these new homes, 287 were empty for more than four months despite thousands of families waiting for social homes such as these." You might be living in a motel or you might be bunking with firends and familybut you need a social house."

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 9:11 am, January 18th, 2024 - 47 commentsCategories: uncategorized - Tags:The Council of Trade Unions has completed its annual survey of workers and the mood is grim. From Felix Desmarais at One News:The survey, the sixth ‘Mood of the Workforce’ conducted annually by the CTU, gathered 2000 responses. Responses were from people who responded to an email from the CTU to a random selection of 50,000 people from the CTU’s ‘Together’ email list. The survey email was sent to a sample of the CTU’s contact list, not every member. Getting rid of fair pay agreements and extending the 90 day fire at will law will not improve worker’s conditions.

The Kaitaki lost power while sailing into Wellington Harbour in rough seas. Photo: NZ HeraldMaritime NZ has filed a charge against KiwiRail after its Interislander ferry lost power in the Cook Strait last year. This week Maritime NZ filed one charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act following a near year-long investigation into the incident. Maritime NZ director Kirstie Hewlett explained the evidence they had investigated. She said Maritime NZ cannot make any further comment about the ongoing proceedings due to it being before court.

14 Mills Lane in Albany went on sale in 2023 and is the site of the infamous commune, Centrepoint. Image: NZ HeraldA multimillion-dollar property that was the site of New Zealand’s most infamous commune, Centrepoint, has been withdrawn from sale without finding a buyer. Bert Potter, photographed in 2005, acted as spiritual head of the Centrepoint commune. It also has a dark history as it was where Bert Potter served as the spiritual head of the Centrepoint commune. Three survivors from the infamous cult spoke out in 2021, writing an open letter calling for restorative justice for children who were abused.

This post is an excerpt from a much more detailedreport that I published over at Carbon Brief today. I thought it would be useful to have a more focused discussion here on why 2023 was so exceptionallyThis is a re-post from the Climate Brink ...

Hard on the heels of delivering its new digital platform this month, Stuff Group has unveiled a new-look senior commercial team, featuring some of the country’s most experienced and specialised revenue leaders. Led by Brand Connections Managing Director Matt Headland, Stuff’s senior commercial team has been reinvigorated with new appointments and a new structure to deliver on the opportunities of the Stuff portfolio, and drive new commercial partnerships in market. “We are thrilled to have Jaana join our commercial leadership team. Collins’ appointment has opened the door for a new role on the senior leadership team, with Laressa Marinovich appointed to Director of Independent Agencies, the first media organisation in New Zealand to elevate this role onto the senior leadership team reporting directly to the executive. Also on the Brand Connections leadership team is known and respected digital agency leader John Buckley who became Director of Digital Revenue in late 2023.

Taylor Spinelli, a travel blogger from the US, has gone viral after posting about a shock experience while skydiving in New Zealand. Taylor Spinelli, a travel blogger from the US, has gone viral after posting about a shock experience while skydiving in New Zealand. She explained one of the most extreme cases she experienced was when she was skydiving with a Kiwi tandem instructor in New Zealand. She had revealed to the instructor she was a school teacher in the US, which led to a confronting question. “I tell him that back at home I’m a teacher in the United States.

Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan faces a £58 million lawsuit over accusations he “carried out the instructions” of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince with “malicious intent”, it has been reported. According to The Athletic, legal papers sent to Al-Rumayyan at St James’ Park and other high-profile locations, allege he acted with the aim of “harming, silencing and ultimately destroying” the family of Dr Saad Aljabri, the Gulf state’s former intelligence chief. Aljabri was said to be accusing Al-Rumayyan and others of being “directly involved” in a three-and-a-half year campaign to pursue his family. Al-Rumayyan is the governor of PIF, the sovereign wealth fund that acquired an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle United in 2021. Newcastle referred requests for comment to PIF, intermediaries for which did not respond for requests for comment.

AdPi News –AdA New Zealand A Greens MP has resigned over allegations of shoplifting. Golriz Ghahraman resigned with immediate effect, citing the stress of the job as affecting his mental health. - Advertisement -New Zealand MP Golriz Ghahraman resigned after being accused of shoplifting. (Stuff/Robert Kitchin) (Provided)Monday night, things Ghahraman said he faces a third shoplifting charge in Wellington. It’s not behavior because it doesn’t make sense in any way.”The New Zealand Parliament Building in Wellington.

TJ Perenara looking to take the field for Hurricanes this Super Rugby Pacific seasonTJ Perenara looking to take the field for Hurricanes this Super Rugby Pacific seasonSource: Stuff.co.nzFormer All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara is looking at building on his 70 percent recovery to get on the field and play good rugby for the Hurricanes at this year’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific. Perenara says he set his goals broad for a year, then narrowed them down to his short-term goals, and his short-term goal is to get back and do full-team training. He says he hopes to see more improvement in his leg when the Hurricanes return to training after the holiday break. The Hurricanes will kick off their Super Rugby Pacific season against the Western Force on the 23rd of next month. Super Rugby

During 2023, Air New Zealand Cargo transported more than 400,000 animals aboard its domestic and international services. “We welcomed more than 10.6 million travellers onboard our domestic flights, a notable rise from 9.4 million customers in 2022. 855Days in storage for the airline’s final four Boeing 777-300. In collaboration with Te Matatini, the flight took off from Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata, known as the ‘Haka Olympics’. 2025The year the airline’s final designs for its new uniform will be unveiled.

TRACK+Tribal (Part of the DDB Group) have strengthened its team with four new recruits. Sabine Sims and Jordyn Hart have joined as Account Directors, while Joy Wood and Baylee White have been appointed as Senior Account Managers. From her time client-side, she brings a strong passion for brand strategy and getting stuck into the mindset of consumers. Blair says the new hires have already added fresh thinking and innovation to the agency. “I’m thrilled to welcome Sabine, Jordyn, Joy and Baylee to the team, and look forward to seeing them continue to bring their wide-ranging skills and experience to the table.”

Stuff Group has today unveiled a brand new platform for stuff.co.nz, along with new advertising opportunities. The media owner says that the new-look site enables enhanced flexibility and modern storytelling for audiences, and an unparalleled ability to iterate, ideate and create new environments for Stuff and its advertising partners. Stuff Digital Managing Director Nadia Tolich says the replatform represents a significant milestone for Stuff and will ensure stuff.co.nz continues to lead and grow the market in Aotearoa by delivering audiences what they want and need. “Our world-class journalism is now underpinned by a world-class tech stack, future-fit and flexible to enable us to innovate at pace. In the final stage of the project, Stuff received support from Google as part of a partnership negotiated by the News Publishers Association.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Security footage circulates of Golriz Ghahraman | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Footage has emerged of former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman allegedly stealing a designer handbag from a Ponsonby boutique. Full story: http://tinyurl.com/5fxp8fnc Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

Stuff Group has today unveiled a brand new platform for stuff.co.nz, enabling an innovative approach to dynamic storytelling and exciting new advertising opportunities anywhere, anytime. What’s immediately visible is the fresh new look but it’s the investment under the hood that’s where the gold lies. “Our world-class journalism is now underpinned by a world-class tech stack, future-fit and flexible to enable us to innovate at pace. iOS and Android app users will need to update their version to receive the fresh experience and continue to access the latest content. Ad products and placement opportunities on the new site have been designed to enhance engagement and maximise campaign impact.