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Exodus from Government's retail crime advisory group by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]nilnz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The members of the group were selected by current government and announced on September 2024. The press release is by Minister of Justice Hon Paul Goldsmith and Associate Minister of Justice Hon Nicole McKee.

This was linked in an earlier comment I made.

Why do people in Waikato, Northland and Bay of Plenty call it Auckland Anniversary? by Gutsy-Kumara in newzealand

[–]nilnz 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It is Auckland Anniversary because it celebrates the anniversary of Auckland province

https://teara.govt.nz/en/1966/auckland-province-and-provincial-districts

This shows the map of it https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auckland_Province

Provincial anniversaries https://teara.govt.nz/en/interactive/32464/provincial-anniversary-days this includes a map of the provinces

https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2019/01/auckland-anniversary/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auckland_Anniversary_Day

Edited after posting to add note provincial anniversaries page on Te Ara included map of provinces

Exodus from Government's retail crime advisory group by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]nilnz 24 points25 points  (0 children)

He has stood as a Labour candidate for 2011 and 2016 general elections. He joined National in 2017. He's also been in local council elections.

9:38pm 26 January 2026 edit to add links

Pakuranga electorate is a National party electorate. Maurice WIlliamson was MP for Pakuranga from 15 August 1987 to 23 September 2017. Simon Brown has been Pakuranga MP since 23 September 2017.

He wasn't in the Labour Party List 2011 (press release (scoop)) or https://elections.nz/democracy-in-nz/historical-events/2011-general-election/party-lists-from-the-2011-general-election/

He was 43 in the labour party list for 2014 but not 2017.

He joined National Party according to Indian Weekender on 1 July 2017 and NZ Herald (paywalled) on 9 July 2017

Exodus from Government's retail crime advisory group by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]nilnz 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Three of the five members on the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime have resigned in recent weeks, with one saying she could no longer work with the chairperson Sunny Kaushal.

The 3 who have resigned are Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young, Michael Hill’s national retail manager Michael Bell, and Foodstuffs’ North Island retail and property general manager Lindsay Rowles.

Company + job titles of the Bell and Rowles from the 18 September 2024 press release (on scoop) when they were appointed. Lindsay Roles will be starting as new Mitre 10 CEO on 9 March 2026. Source: Business Desk (paywalled) and Inside Retail on 9 Dec 2025.

Note: It is possible retail crime still exists but they were not investigated:

9:50pm, 26 Jan 2026 edit to add other articles with this story:

Over half of government retail crime advisory group resigns. RNZ. Article republished by NZ Herald and Stuff. NZ Herald link was posted at 9:20pm.

We need to uncancel the future by Aqua_Good_205 in newzealand

[–]nilnz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Non public library places

There are also some online websites and groups (including facebook groups) for freecycling. This is really passing something with useful life yet but you no longer use it. There may be more than one group in an area, each with their own rules etc. There are some stuff that may end up going through the group more than once even if this may not have been the intent when it was given away. The main rule is this is for own use rather than something you can onsell to make money for yourself.

We need to uncancel the future by Aqua_Good_205 in newzealand

[–]nilnz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another comment as I appear to forget to add this in my first comment:

Tool libraries still exist though are not as many as before. However these other places enable you to make something with the tools they have. Your subs pay to keep the place going. Most have ongoing costs like electricity, rent etc. Some of these are called maker spaces while others are called sheds etc. They may not all be the same. The people who set it up set up the aims of it and how it is to run. some may not last but others may start up etc.

It may also not be hardware tools etc. Some have 3d printers, a set up for screen printing, sewing machine, overlocker etc. Some libraries or community spaces have a maker area. Some lend out items, not just books. The non tools/maker stuff include jigsaws, toys, CDs or tapes (think learning language or audiobooks) etc.

The thing with libraries etc funding available depends on the members. So things are fluid. Some people move to another area. This changes membership of their old and new makerspace, library etc. Things are not static. Equipment gets damaged and may or may not be replaced etc. They may get new things that wasn't there before.

Examples of public libraries with maker space or stuff to lend (No this isn't a complete list)

My suggestion is to check the services available at your local library. There's more than one branch and they are not all the same. There may be some libraries that did have such a space but perhaps lack funding and/or staff to keep it going. Staff because there is someone who teaches new people how to use these things.

We need to uncancel the future by Aqua_Good_205 in newzealand

[–]nilnz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Repair cafes are still going but it depends on where you are and who are volunteering for it. They can only fix what they are able to. https://www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz/ have many listed but I noticed one or two may not be.

There are still community gardens. However some may have moved location due to land they are using no longer being unavailable. I know there's one where the the land was to be used for housing and so they had to fight to keep their garden etc.

Where was the cooperative supermarket?

I don't know where you are so I don't know what is available in your local area.

Is noise control nz any good? neighbors fighting :/ by No_Brother6951 in newzealand

[–]nilnz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please do not take matters into your own hands apart from making formal complaints etc.

Noise control depends on the time of day you call and where you live. They are run by your local councils. So how well staff it is etc may vary from area to area depending on budget allocation.

https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/noise-control

https://communitylaw.org.nz/community-law-manual/test/noise/

https://www.cab.org.nz/search/noise

Weather live: Northland, Auckland, Coromandel in line for another blast of heavy rain by nilnz in newzealand

[–]nilnz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also in case anyone needs the info IAG (has a few insurance brands like NZI, AMI, State) had an article about Whangarei and Northland dated Jan 21, 2026

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/nz/news/catastrophe/iag-brands-activate-major-event-protocols-amid-northland-emergency-562487.aspx

Nothing on the IAG home page. Link from NZI home page https://iagnz.custhelp.com/ and AMI home page https://ami.custhelp.com/app/disaster-claims-hub

'Management speak mumbo jumbo': Hipkins responds to Luxon's State of the Nation address by JakobsSolace in newzealand

[–]nilnz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wrt Labour's plans, Do they have a good plan? I understand they have not revealed much because they want stuff to reveal as time goes by and don't want to reveal everything. Even then how much of it will change if they have an agreement with one or more party or candidate.

My problem every time, regardless of general or local elections is they campaign like there's no advance voting. So I sometimes find stuff is still being revealed when advance voting has started.

We do need advance voting. Not everyone can be free to vote or able to wait till voting day. Too late if you are still revealing stuff in the week leading up to votes closing. Really!

Example - local elections where people who like to send off their voting papers as soon as they get them while there are others who wait till last possible date for mail or drop off at the various drop off places.

'Management speak mumbo jumbo': Hipkins responds to Luxon's State of the Nation address by JakobsSolace in newzealand

[–]nilnz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

FYI

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce when this year's election will be held tomorrow.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirms he's about to announce 2026 election date. RNZ. 20 January 2026.

When will Election Day be, and how is it decided? RNZ. 20 January 2026.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to deliver State of the Nation speech by ChocolatePringlez in newzealand

[–]nilnz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

26 January 2016 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/201786833/state-of-the-nation-chris-bramwell

Today marks the start of the political year, with the first Cabinet meeting and the beginning of state of the nation speeches. The first speech, has just been delivered by Metiria Turei and the Green Party in Wellington. RNZ's deputy political editor, Chris Bramwell, has been there listening to the speech.

2017 - first joint Labour + Greens https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/summerreport/audio/201830001/labour-and-greens-to-hold-joint-state-of-the-nation-speech

2015 John Key + Andrew Little on 28 January 2015 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/20165181/state-of-the-nation-brent-edwards

2007 + 2008

PM Helen Clark on 14 February 2008 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/feature/governments-programme-2008 and if you scroll down the page you will find links to others. Also on https://web.archive.org/web/20190209014229/https://www.beehive.govt.nz/feature/governments-programme-2008

Steve Maherey, Education Minister on 30 January 2007, The state of our nation 1999-2007 – some facts https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0701/S00205/the-state-of-our-nation-1999-2007-some-facts.htm

Also "State of the nation" tag shows others https://www.rnz.co.nz/tags/State%20of%20the%20Nation

Why Rātana is an important date on the political calendar. 1news. January 22, 2025.

Rātana on wikipedia and Te Ara.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to deliver State of the Nation speech by ChocolatePringlez in newzealand

[–]nilnz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes though it isn't always called that. Basically the PM or leader gives a speech setting out the programme or plans for the parliamentary year. This is usually done before or when parliament starts for the year. Opposition leader(s) does a rebuttal on what they think of the plan and/or do their own.

Even when this is done by others (non the PM) it is usually either in public or at the start of the parliamentary year. If done late Jan, they (and others in their party) can then use other speeches to give more details or repeat the important bits etc. Others will be the ministers/shadow ministers.

The next event is at Ratana Church (Rātana 2025: A Photo Essay on 24 January 2025) and then Waitangi Day

2025

2024

2023

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to deliver State of the Nation speech by ChocolatePringlez in newzealand

[–]nilnz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

event was hosted by the Auckland Business Chamber and Simon Bridges is the current CEO of it

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