Source: New Zealand Police
A man has died after being pulled from the water on Tamaki Drive, Parnell, this afternoon.
Emergency services were notified about 3.35pm that the man had gone into the water from a boat at the marina.
Sadly, he was not able to be revived, and died at the scene.
His death will be referred to the Coroner.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services have been called to Pembroke Road, Egmont National Park, after a report of several vehicles sliding on ice and coming off the road.
There are no indications of any injuries, however the road is currently extremely icy and will be closed.
Motorists should avoid the area if possible.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is introducing two new seasonal visa pathways to help New Zealand businesses access the workers they need during peak periods, while also prioritising jobs for New Zealanders.
“We know the success of our seasonal industries is critical to growing the economy. These new visas will make it easier for employers to bring back experienced seasonal workers and to fill short-term roles that are hard to fully staff locally,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.
“We are making sure businesses can access the right people at the right time, while also protecting opportunities for Kiwis.”
The Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) is an up to three-year visa for highly experienced seasonal workers in roles such as rural contracting, sheep scanning, winemaking, and snow instruction. It enables skilled workers to return for subsequent seasons on the same visa. Visa holders will need to spend a minimum of three months out of every 12 months offshore before returning to New Zealand.
The Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) is a visa of up to seven months for short-term seasonal roles such as meat and seafood processing, calf-rearing, and wool handling. Visa holders will have to have at least one season of previous relevant experience and people will need to leave New Zealand for at least four months before the visa can be renewed. For visa over three months there will be a new requirement for insurance with health coverage.
Employers will be required to advertise these roles, as well as engage with MSD, to ensure that New Zealand workers continue to be prioritised.
“These visas are designed to reflect the realities of seasonal work and the diverse range of skill levels involved. They’ll help fill critical roles in industries where employers struggle to find enough New Zealand workers at peak times. From ski instructors guiding first-timers down the slopes to wine makers helping create next year’s vintage, these visas are designed to keep seasonal industries humming.”
“These changes are part of our plan to deliver smart, flexible and nuanced immigration solutions to help grow our economy,” Ms Stanford says.
Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash on Broadlands Road, between Ohaaki and Allen Roads, Rotorua.
Police were alerted about 5.55pm.
Initial indications are there have been serious injuries.
The road will be closed, with diversions in place.
Motorists should avoid the area if possible.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese today in Queenstown.
“It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome my great mate Anthony to the jewel in the crown of New Zealand’s scenic beauty. I’m looking forward to spending more time with him and Jodie, enjoying the best Queenstown has to offer.
“Prime Minister Albanese and I have just concluded an energetic set of talks where we traversed the full range of matters that are top of mind for two leaders that see the world in very similar ways.
“We discussed the shared challenges facing the New Zealand and Australian economies and the opportunities we have to work together.
“In particular, I valued the discussion about our respective economic plans. The crossover between New Zealand’s Going for Growth agenda and Australia’s productivity agenda provides plenty of cooperation opportunities,” Mr Luxon says.
The two leaders announced a new partnership between New Zealand and Australia’s national standards bodies. More harmonisation of standards will make trade even easier, bring down costs and support economic growth on both sides of the Tasman.
The annual leaders’ meeting kicks off a busy period of trans-Tasman economic meetings with the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum in Canberra in September and the Climate and Finance Ministers’ meeting and CER Trade Ministers’ meeting taking place later this year.
Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died in the crash on State Highway 23 near Whatawhata this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene after a car crashed into a tree near Ferguson Road around 9.10 am.
Two other people have serious injuries, and one person has a minor injury.
The Serious Crash Unit were notified of the crash and are investigating.
Te Pahu Road and Ferguson Road was closed for a period of time while emergency services were at the scene but has now opened.
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Source: New Zealand Government
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today announced a national promotion campaign focused on getting Kiwis to Top Up with everyday actions that promote better mental health.
“The Top Up campaign uses the evidence-based 5 Ways to Wellbeing because we know it makes a difference in the lives of many New Zealanders. We want more Kiwis, and communities to take a proactive role in behaviour change that maintains and tops up their mental wellbeing,” Mr Doocey says.
“This is about common-sense tools and proven techniques that anyone can use. Whether you’re on the farm, in the office, at school or at home with the kids, better mental health is something we all have a stake in. Applying the Five Ways to Wellbeing has been shown to aid recovery from tough times and the management of long-term mental health issues.
“Just like we look after our physical health, we need to be proactive in looking after our mental health. This campaign is about helping New Zealanders make these preventative actions part of their everyday life and continuing efforts to reduce the stigma around mental health issues.
“We are not just focused on ensuring the right support is in place to treat mental health and addiction issues, we are also focused strongly on preventing Kiwis from getting to that point.
“However, when someone does reach out for help, whether it’s you, your child, a friend or a family member, this Government is committed to ensuring support is there.
“We’re turning the corner on reducing wait times and increasing the mental health workforce. Recent data shows the frontline Health NZ mental health workforce has grown around 10% since we came into Government, and over 80% of people are being seen within three weeks for specialist services.”
The campaign was developed by VML in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation. It aligns with the Government’s Mental Health Targets, specifically by strengthening prevention and early intervention efforts.
Notes to editor
• The Top Up website which includes the promotion campaign video can be found here.
• The campaign will aim to reach up to 2.6 million New Zealanders each year through a range of multimedia channels such as TV, radio, social media and other online platforms.
• This will be complemented by a community grants scheme run by the Mental Health Foundation, with the first round open in October. It will offer $250,000 annually for two years to fund grassroots community wellbeing initiatives, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.
Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 23 in Whatawhata is closed following a serious crash.
The single-vehicle crashed happened about 9:10am, near the intersection with Ferguson Road.
Indication are there are serious to critical injuries involved.
The highway will be closed while emergency services work at the scene.
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Source: New Zealand Government
More cancer patients in the Taupō region can now receive treatment closer to home, following an expansion of chemotherapy services at Taupō Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
“For the first time in over 20 years, Taupō Hospital’s chemotherapy clinic has doubled its operating days and now runs two days a week,” Mr Brown says.
“This expansion reflects growing demand, driven by the Government’s $604 million investment in Pharmac to fund new cancer medicines and treatments.”
That investment is delivering broader access to cutting-edge medicines like Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug now publicly funded not just for melanoma, but for other cancers such as bowel and bladder.
“More people in Taupō can now access the life-saving medicines they need, and that’s driving increased demand for treatment locally.
“In the first half of 2025, 439 treatments, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, were delivered to Taupō-based patients, up 39 per cent from 315 in the same period last year.
“To meet this demand, specialist nurses travel from Rotorua to deliver chemotherapy in Taupō, saving patients the need to make the trip themselves.
“Some of these treatments take just as long to administer as the return drive to Rotorua. Bringing care closer to home doesn’t just save time – it eases the burden on patients and their families. It means fewer people having to take time off work, organise childcare, or travel long distances just to access the treatment they need.
“This service also benefits patients living further afield, with those in places like Tūrangi able to halve their travel time by going to Taupō instead of Rotorua.”
The long-term plan is to expand chemotherapy services at Taupō Hospital to five days a week as demand continues to grow.
“Delivering faster access to cancer treatment is a key focus for the Government, which is why it’s one of our five national health targets.
“This is what smart, patient-focused care looks like. We’re building a health system that delivers for all New Zealanders and making sure people can get the cancer treatment they need, when and where they need it,” Mr Brown says.
Source: Tertiary Education Commission
Last updated 26 November 2024
Last updated 26 November 2024
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This page explains what DXP Ngā Kete is, what it is used for, when you should use it and how to access it. User guides, instructional videos and other resources are available in the User Guides section of DXP Ngā Kete.
This page explains what DXP Ngā Kete is, what it is used for, when you should use it and how to access it. User guides, instructional videos and other resources are available in the User Guides section of DXP Ngā Kete.
What is DXP Ngā Kete?
DXP Ngā Kete is a secure online portal that allows tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to share information.
It will be a one-stop shop for data submissions, documents, registers (including courses and qualifications), user guides and information products.
When do I start using DXP Ngā Kete?
Use DXP Ngā Kete now to:
access and submit commitment data (MoPs and EPICs)
access and submit Other Fund Actuals (including Gateway) data submissions
access notices and documents we have published
upload or add documents, including Investment Plans and other reports or documents for us to review.
Continue to:
maintain your course and qualification registers in STEO. Transition to DXP Ngā Kete registers in early February 2025
submit your December single data return (SDR) in STEO. Transition to DXP Ngā Kete for your March Indicative (IND), April Single Data Return (SDR) and all subsequent returns in DXP Ngā Kete
use the ITR to transmit work-based data until mid-July 2025 (more information to come)
use Ngā Kete to view information products until mid-2025 (more information to come)
use Workspace 2 (WS2) to submit or upload all First-year Fees Free delivery data and reports until further notice.
How can I access DXP Ngā Kete?
To get access to DXP Ngā Kete, go to the Ministry of Education’s Education Sector Logon (ESL) service desk.
Login to DXP Ngā Kete.
We recommend using the latest version of the following browsers for DXP Ngā Kete:
Google Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari for MacOS.
For more information about DXP Ngā Kete roles, see DXP Ngā Kete access and roles.
Helpful resources
The following resources are available in DXP Ngā Kete user guidance:
“How to” user guides – step-by-step instructions on how to use DXP Ngā Kete
Instructional videos – video walkthrough of key DXP Ngā Kete workflows
Data requirements and reference data for 2025 Mixes of Provision (MoPs) and Educational Performance Indicator Commitment (EPIC) templates.
We are adding resources as we roll out additional functionality.
Data System Refresh programme
For more information about the programme and its goals and outcomes, see Data System Refresh (DSR) programme.
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If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Contact Team on customerservice@tec.govt.nz or call 0800 601 301.