Canterbury Earthquake News Monitoring

Home owners to ‘almost certainly’ face Natural Hazards Commission levy hike – David Seymour

If the cap on building cover remained at $300,000 (as Seymour suggested to the Herald it would) and the rate rose to 24c, home owners would be charged $828 per year (including GST). This would be $276 more than the current levy of $552. If the rate rose to …

International Markets Show Unprecedented Confidence In NZ’s Natural Hazards Insurance Scheme

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) has secured a significant boost in reinsurance protection for New Zealand, with $10.3 billion locked in from 1 June 2025 to help protect homeowners from the impact of natural hazards. This is a $1.15 billion …

Healthline Celebrates Its 25-Year Anniversary Of Trusted Service And Impact - And Launches a GP Booking Initiative

Whether it is for a 2am check on their baby’s continuous crying, a rash on an arm, or information about where to get more help, the people of Aotearoa know they can rely on the free, 24/7, trusted support from Healthline clinicians. They have relied on …

Flax holds significant cultural importance at Quaker Settlement in Whanganui

Small plants would be exchanged for a different variety of harakeke or for the fruit and honey which Orchiston always carried in the car. She also investigated areas where early records suggested particular cultivars had been grown, and found occasional …

Tower chairman says Govt 'must legislate' to put time limit on Canterbury earthquake insurance claims

Tower chair Michael Stiassny says the Government "must legislate" to put a time limit on insurance claims for the Canterbury earthquake. "This is critical, to provide certainty for all parties and to bring about closure to an event that …

‘Never-ending tail’: Tower calls for Canterbury claims shut-off

Insurer Tower has called on the New Zealand government to legislate final time limits on Canterbury earthquake claims, to provide certainty and “bring about closure”. Chairman Michael Stiassny says the group recently received 15 new or reopened claims and …

Fire And Emergency King’s Birthday Honours Recipients Congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated four Fire and Emergency personnel from Oxford, Fox Glacier, Matatā and Taihape who have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List released today. "These awards …

Justice, food and a CatWalk: King's Birthday Honours in Wairarapa and Wellington

Dame Catriona Williams. Photo: Supplied A new dame and knight in Wairarapa have met their titles with surprise and humour, while over the hill in Wellington, a renowned food critic is chuffed to be honoured for doing what he loves. Dame Catriona Williams …

BoP locals receive King's Birthday Honours

An Olympian, a former All Black, a philanthropist and a master fly-tier are among the ranks of community heroes from across the Bay of Plenty and surrounding areas who have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours. Today, and in the coming …

The King Honours the mahi of Maori across all walks of life

Role Funding: The Kings Birthday Honours list is out & there are a number of our whanau Maori that are bring honoured. Here is a breakdown: Now a Knight – this recognition is as clear as day: Mark Cooper The Honourable Sir Mark Cooper (Ngāti Mahanga, …

Now a Knight – this recognition is as clear as day: Mark Cooper

The Honourable Sir Mark Cooper (Ngāti Mahanga, Waikato-Tainui). Former President of the Court of Appeal from April 2022 to November. Retired Court of Appeal Judge and a High Court Judge from 2004. Following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the government …

King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Six new dames and knights among almost 190 recognised nationally

She’s a dame in name but the accolades are for everyone striving to support research into a cure for the injury that changed the course of her life two decades ago, says one of the country’s six new dames and knights. “I feel very fortunate that someone …

King’s Birthday Honours Recognise Significant Contributions Of Māori

Hon Tama Potaka Minister for Māori Development Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka today recognises the significant achievements of the Māori recipients in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, for their dedicated mahi and outstanding contributions …

Outstanding New Zealanders Honoured

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has congratulated the 2025 recipients of King’s Birthday Honours. “Every person on this list has made New Zealand a better place. “Locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally …

Two former finance ministers receive King's Birthday Honours

Former National MP Ruth Richardson. Photo: Supplied Two former finance ministers have been appointed Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit at this year's King's Birthday Honours. Ruth Richardson and Steven Joyce, both former National MPs, …

King’s Birthday Honours 2025: The Bay of Plenty’s honourees

Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Peter Carty, Tūrangi, for services to fly-fishing. Carty is considered a master fly-tier, the fly-fishing art of tying feathers to imitate small organisms to catch trout and salmon. His feather patterns are used …

Public transport woes for Canterbury’s big growth areas

It is back to the drawing board for proposed bus services in the Selwyn district as Environment Canterbury struggles with growing demand and limited funds, chairperson Craig Pauling says. Residents have expressed the need for more public transport in …

‘Reopened’ Canterbury earthquake claims top 500, posing challenge for industry 15 years on

Canterbury council votes to form water 'coalition'

A Canterbury council has voted to press ahead with plans to form ‘‘a coalition of the willing’’ to manage local water services. Hurunui District Council voted 8-3 to form a new water services council controlled organisation (CCO) with Kaikōura District …

Milsoft Utility Solutions Hosts 2025 Users Conference in Nashville

Deep-Dive Sessions and Solution Showcases Designed for Electric Cooperative and Municipal Utility Teams ABILENE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Milsoft Utility Solutions, a leading provider of engineering and operations …

Hollywood Icon Lawrence Hilton Jacobs Joins Forces with St. Louis to Support Tornado Victims

Honoring Culture and Community: A Night of Healing Through Music and Recognition ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed actor and humanitarian Lawrence Hilton Jacobs will travel to St. Louis to be honored at …

Mississippi Braces for Sahara Dust Storm

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Sahara dust plume travels across the Atlantic and moves into the southeastern United States, Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic is advising residents to take precautions, …

ELM MicroGrid Powers Award-Winning Project for Disney at 2025 CREF Ceremony

ELM MicroGrid helps power Disney’s award-winning solar microgrid at Lookout Cay, cutting diesel use by 90% and earning 2025 CREF Microgrid of the Year. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bahamas Energy and Solar …

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Get press releases for as low as $39.96 each with bonus credits and bulk savings WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With summer nearly here, warmer days and vacation plans are already in full swing. But the news …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Breckinridge County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Breckinridge County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

FEMA and SBA Resources Available at Locally Run Survivor Support Locations

LOS ANGELES – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) have transitioned in person resources for wildfire survivors to county and city run facilities. Survivors may access assistance at the following locations: …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Oklahoma are Assisting Oklahomans at One-Day Event in Cleveland County

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help Thursday, June 5, at a community pop-up event in Cleveland County.  Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, …

Disaster Recovery Center Relocated in Butler County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has been relocated in Butler County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Early Warning Labs CEO Represents U.S. Private Sector at UNDRR Global Platform in Geneva

Josh Bashioum, CEO of Early Warning Labs, represents U.S. private sector at UNDRR’s Global Platform, advancing global early warning systems. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Josh Bashioum, Founder and CEO of Early Warning …

After the Storm Comes the Scam: NCLBGC Urges Caution Against Unlicensed Contractors

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors Warns Public About Unlicensed Contractor Activity During Hurricane Season RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 hurricane season begins on June 1, serving …

McCullough Tree Service Offers Professional Land Clearing Solutions Across Central Florida

McCullough Tree Service offers safe, efficient, and cost-effective land clearing for residential and commercial projects in Orlando and Central Florida. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McCullough Tree Service, a …

New EPA PFAS Standards Aim to Reduce Exposure—But Impact Will Vary by Community

New national PFAS limits mark progress, but Legal Claim Assistant warns that many communities face delays in cleanup and support. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark move, the U.S. Environmental …

State-by-State PFAS Regulations Reveal Patchwork Response to Nationwide Contamination

State-level PFAS rules vary widely across the U.S.—Legal Claim Assistant helps affected residents understand their rights amid inconsistent protections. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As concern over PFAS …

Softil and Mocotec Team Up to Bring Germany's Public Safety Agencies into the World of Mission-Critical Communications

Mocotec using Softil's BEEHD MCX technology to develop advanced measuring and analysis tools for 3GPP compliant MCX terminal devices, services and equipment TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Softil, the world’s leading …

Mangrove Property Insurance Successfully Completes Inaugural Catastrophe Reinsurance Program

Prepared to Withstand Significant Storms During 2025 Hurricane Season TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mangrove Property Insurance Company (Mangrove) announced today that it has successfully completed its …

YU2SHINE Introduces Free mE® EFT Level 2 for Healing Trauma through Alternative Methods

Advancing Emotional Resilience Through Free mE® EFT Level 2 BURKE, VA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YU2SHINE proudly introduces Free mE® EFT Level 2. Building on the foundational techniques of Level 1, Free mE® EFT Level 2 delves …

FEMA Inspecting Homes Affected by March Storms

AUSTIN – After Texas residents apply for FEMA assistance, a home inspection may be necessary to verify damage from the March 26-28 severe storms and flooding. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties can apply for FEMA …

FEMA Inspecting Homes Affected by March Storms

AUSTIN – After Texas residents apply for FEMA assistance, a home inspection may be necessary to verify damage from the March 26-28 severe storms and flooding. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties can apply for FEMA …

SBA Loans are a Meaningful Option for Arkansas Storm Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Arkansas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from back-to-back severe storms, tornadoes and flooding …