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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for June 9, 2026 – Full Text

June 9, 2026

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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for June 9, 2026 – Full Text

AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for June 9, 2026 – Full Text

Generated June 9, 2026 06:00 NZST · Included sources: 10

1. Government welcomes new diesel storage

June 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government

News that work to recommission an additional 93 million litres of diesel storage capacity at Marsden Point in Northland is finished has been welcomed by the Government.

Channel Infrastructure NZ has worked at pace to recommission the tanks in time to receive the diesel reserve purchased by the Government.

Source: New Zealand Government

News that work to recommission an additional 93 million litres of diesel storage capacity at Marsden Point in Northland is finished has been welcomed by the Government.

Channel Infrastructure NZ has worked at pace to recommission the tanks in time to receive the diesel reserve purchased by the Government.

“A significant amount of work by a large number of people has gone into getting these tanks ready in a short timeframe so they can store the diesel when it arrives in New Zealand,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

“Last week we announced the first of two shipments of diesel which will provide our reserve was bound for New Zealand. That is expected to arrive at Marsden Point in less than a fortnight.

“Knowing these tanks are ready to take this shipment, and the next, is great news,” Nicola Willis says.

The second shipment of reserve diesel is expected to arrive in July. Together the shipments represent about nine days’ average diesel consumption for the country.

“While we hope we never have to use this reserve, the Government has acted prudently and decisively to ensure that should there be an unforeseen issue with our fuel supply, particularly diesel, New Zealand has enough to keep the economy running in the short-term,” Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.

The refurbishment of the tanks was paid for by up to $21.6 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund.

“As long as the Middle East conflict continues, and for some time after, fuel supply and prices will be impacted. The Government is working to ensure the situation remains as stable as possible here,” Shane Jones says.

Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/08/government-welcomes-new-diesel-storage/

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2. Federated Farmers launches election priorities

June 8, 2026

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Source: Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has launched a five-point plan for the next government, setting out what it says should be a major focus for political parties heading into the November election.
President Wayne Langford says the organisation’s election platform, Backing Kiwi Farmers, is a practical blueprint for whichever parties form the next government.
“This isn’t just another wish list or a collection of vague ideas. It’s a clear roadmap built by farmers to double farm productivity, cut costs, and improve environmental outcomes,
“We’ve launched it this week to coincide with National Fieldays, the sector’s biggest event of the year, when all eyes are on agriculture and farmers’ contribution to the country.
“These priorities are all about making sure farmers have the right rules and government backing to improve profitability and grow the economy.”
The five-point plan focuses on:
1. cutting the cost of farming
2. enabling technology and infrastructure
3. empowering community conservation
4. supporting young farmers
5. fixing local government.
Langford says each of those high-level themes has very specific and practical requests for whoever forms the next government.
“We’ve made our asks extremely clear, so politicians have absolutely no doubt what farmers are actually looking for this election,” he says.
“For example, we’ve asked for resource consents to be replaced by farm plans, an end to permanent carbon forestry, and for no new taxes to be introduced for farmers.
“We’ve also laid out practical steps to cut the cost of farming, accelerate solar uptake on farms, and double the funding for QEII Trust.
“With local government reform currently underway, we’ve spelled out exactly what we think should happen, including a separation of provincial areas from major cities, and removing councils’ ability to commit to joint decision-making with unelected groups.
“There’s a real breadth to this election platform and the issues we’re wanting to discuss, but no room for confusion about what we’re asking for.”
Langford says Federated Farmers had huge success with its list of election priorities in 2023, which were geared towards restoring rural confidence.
“We put forward 12 priorities for the incoming government and we’re pleased to have got all 12 of those across the line over the past three years.
“As a result, while costs are still high and some regulations are still a niggle, rural communities are feeling a lot more positive about the future.
“That’s why we’ve shifted focus, launching 2026 election priorities designed to continue that momentum and unlock the full potential of rural New Zealand.”
Langford says a stronger farming sector will benefit the entire country, not just rural communities.
“Farming contributes tens of billions of dollars to our economy, supports regional towns and businesses, and feeds millions of people here in New Zealand and around the world.
“When farming does well, provincial New Zealand does well, local businesses do well, export earnings increase, and jobs are created.”
Federated Farmers wants political parties to engage with its proposals over the coming months.
“This election platform is ultimately about backing the people who produce the food, fibre and products that keep this country moving,” Langford says.
“Farmers are problem-solvers by nature. Give us the tools, get out of the way, and we will deliver a stronger, more productive New Zealand for future generations.”
FEDERATED FARMERS’ POLICY PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT GOVERNMENT
1. Cut the cost of farming
  • Create 10 new permitted activity standards for farming
  • Guarantee flexible land use in every region
  • Stop incentivising whole-farm conversions to permanent carbon forestry
  • Use farm plans to replace resource consents
  • Introduce no new taxes for farmers.
2. Empower community conservation
  • Use 100% of International Visitor Levy funding for conservation and tourism projects
  • Allocate a 10-year funding stream to control wilding pines
  • Permanently double funding for the QEII National Trust
  • Restore grazing to 500,000ha of Department of Conservation land
  • Ensure coordinated pest control across public and private land.
3. Enable technology & infrastructure
  • Streamline access to new technologies
  • Rebalance EPA resources toward new approvals and product innovation
  • Provide seed funding for new water storage projects
  • Establish national standards for on-farm water storage
  • Establish national standards for small-and medium-scale solar.
4. Support young farmers
  • Support practical and industry-led vocational training
  • Build practical industry experience, work-based learning and apprenticeship pathways into vocational education
  • Empower rural schools to teach agriculture
  • Review the Sharemilking Agreements Act
  • Include agricultural and horticultural science within the year 0-10 science curriculum.
5. Fix local government
  • Establish a single layer of local government
  • Separate provincial areas from major cities
  • Remove the need for cultural impact assessments
  • Ensure fair compensation for overlays, like outstanding natural landscapes and significant natural areas
  • Remove the ability for councils to commit to joint decision-making with unelected groups.

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3. Ensuring safer drinking water in schools

June 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government

The Government is investing $30m through the Drinking Water in Schools Programme to ensure more rural and remote schools can upgrade their drinking water, Minister of Education Erica Stanford says

“Around 20 per cent of schools and kura manage and supply their own drinking water, these schools are mostly small and rural. This investment will target those schools facing the highest risk of having their water supply disrupted.

Source: New Zealand Government

The Government is investing $30m through the Drinking Water in Schools Programme to ensure more rural and remote schools can upgrade their drinking water, Minister of Education Erica Stanford says

“Around 20 per cent of schools and kura manage and supply their own drinking water, these schools are mostly small and rural. This investment will target those schools facing the highest risk of having their water supply disrupted.

“For too long self-supplying schools have been managing with ageing infrastructure and unreliable systems. The Government’s investment will accelerate fixing this infrastructure and will modernise how drinking water is provided, so that children can have access to safe, reliable drinking water.”

Nearly 230 schools are actively engaged in the programme, 64 of these have immediate remediation work initiated. The rest of these schools have drinking water assessments underway.  Full drinking water supply upgrades have already been completed at 20 schools, which includes a mixture of new connections to council infrastructure, modernising bores and source water and new filtration systems.

“This investment provides a direct solution to a critical health and operational challenge in some of our most isolated schools. 

“Any disruption to a school’s drinking water supply is not only onerous on the school but may also present a potential health and safety risk to its students.

“Every student, teacher and person at our schools deserves access to safe reliable drinking water. 

“Alongside the capital investment, the Ministry of Education is providing school staff and principals with dedicated resources, technical guidance and a free training programme available to all schools.

Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/08/ensuring-safer-drinking-water-in-schools/

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4. Federated Farmers welcome QEII funding pledge

June 8, 2026

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Source: Federated Farmers

Doubling funding for the QEII National Trust would be the best bang for buck conservation investment the next Government could make, Federated Farmers says.
“More funding would mean more farmers can voluntarily protect important biodiversity and natural habitats on their land for future generations,” Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says.
“Doubling the trust’s funding has been a long-standing priority for Federated Farmers because it’s a model that is well-proven.”
Demand for new covenants has been growing rapidly but government base funding has remained largely unchanged for more than a decade
“More and more landowners want to covenant special areas on their properties, but QEII simply hasn’t had the resources to keep pace,” Langford says.
The National Party announced this afternoon it will double the trust’s funding if it’s part of the next government.
“We’re now calling on other political parties to get in behind the National Party’s pledge and make this a cross-party priority and commitment,” Langford says.
The QEII Trust provides the covenant legal paperwork and expertise on how best to protect native bush, wetlands and other special habitats.
Farmers voluntarily commit the land, and their hard work putting in fences and tackling pest animals and plants.
A Waikato University study found for every dollar of QEII money, farmers and other landowners put in $6 to $7 in foregone production from the land, and ongoing work to protect the habitat.
More than 5,400 QEII covenants now protect almost 190,000 hectares of privately owned land across New Zealand with the vast majority located on farms.
If all QEII covenants were combined, it would be New Zealand’s fourth-largest national park-sized protected area.
With Government base funding static since 2015, and other one-off funding streams drying up, QEII Trust CEO Dan Coup says this year’s new covenant target is just a quarter of what was achieved in 2024.
“It’s the first time we’ve had to ration what we’re doing really tightly.
“That means some covenant opportunities will be lost forever as people stuck on our waiting list pass away, lose faith or sell their property.”
Coup says the funding shortfall doesn’t just hit new covenant rates.
“These farmers and landowners are facing increasing challenges looking after their native bush and wetlands with more extreme weather events, more feral animals and more weeds, including wilding pines.
“We want to be able to provide a bit more advice and support for those 5,400 property owners who are already doing this good work.”
Coup says the trust is very grateful to the National Party for its leadership and acknowledgement of what the trust does.
“This is not a politically contentious cause so we hope other parties will take a similar view.”
Langford says the success of QEII demonstrates why voluntary, incentive-based conservation approaches are more effective than heavy-handed regulation.
“Farmers have shown time and again that when they’re supported and empowered, they’ll step up.
“QEII is one of the best examples of conservation success in New Zealand, and the next government needs to lock in this funding increase to allow even more landowners to be part of that story.”  

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5. Budget 2026 hides a nearly $500 million KiwiSaver hole across the public service

June 8, 2026

Source: Green Party

The Green Party says Budget 2026 leaves a hole of nearly half a billion dollars, the cost of the higher employer KiwiSaver contribution for most of the public service, with no sign of funding anywhere in the books to meet it.

“Nicola Willis has a hole of nearly $500 million in her Budget that she has left unfunded,” says Green Party Co-leader and finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick. 

Source: Green Party

The Green Party says Budget 2026 leaves a hole of nearly half a billion dollars, the cost of the higher employer KiwiSaver contribution for most of the public service, with no sign of funding anywhere in the books to meet it.

“Nicola Willis has a hole of nearly $500 million in her Budget that she has left unfunded,” says Green Party Co-leader and finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick. 

“The Government lifted employer KiwiSaver contributions in Budget 2025, which was the right thing to do. What wasn’t right was leaving that unfunded, meaning Nicola Willis was and is banking on more cuts across the public service.” 

“The Greens first called this out last year, when the Government had not accounted at all for the increased employer contributions despite being an employer of tens of thousands of teachers, nurses and public servants.”  

“Nicola Willis patronised and dismissed the Greens then, then this year quietly budgeted for only teacher and teacher aides’ employer contributions. The Minister of Finance knows the Greens were right then, and she knows we’re right now.” 

“When the Government will not show you the money, the safe assumption is that it is not there. The nearly $500 million will be paid somewhere, and the most likely place is baseline funding, which means hospitals, schools and frontline services quietly absorbing a cost of the Government’s accounting trickery.” 

“Nicola Willis can clear this up today by showing everyone the funding for employer KiwiSaver increases across every Vote, line by line. If it is there, she should prove it. If it is not, she should stop pretending the books balance on anything other than secret cuts to come.” 

“New Zealanders deserve a Government that does the real work and tells them the truth,” says Swarbrick. 

Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/08/budget-2026-hides-a-nearly-500-million-kiwisaver-hole-across-the-public-service/

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6. Budget 2026 hides a nearly $500 billion KiwiSaver hole across the public service

June 8, 2026

Source: Green Party

The Green Party says Budget 2026 leaves a hole of nearly half a billion dollars, the cost of the higher employer KiwiSaver contribution for most of the public service, with no sign of funding anywhere in the books to meet it.

“Nicola Willis has a hole of nearly $500 million in her Budget that she has left unfunded,” says Green Party Co-leader and finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick. 

Source: Green Party

The Green Party says Budget 2026 leaves a hole of nearly half a billion dollars, the cost of the higher employer KiwiSaver contribution for most of the public service, with no sign of funding anywhere in the books to meet it.

“Nicola Willis has a hole of nearly $500 million in her Budget that she has left unfunded,” says Green Party Co-leader and finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick. 

“The Government lifted employer KiwiSaver contributions in Budget 2025, which was the right thing to do. What wasn’t right was leaving that unfunded, meaning Nicola Willis was and is banking on more cuts across the public service.” 

“The Greens first called this out last year, when the Government had not accounted at all for the increased employer contributions despite being an employer of tens of thousands of teachers, nurses and public servants.”  

“Nicola Willis patronised and dismissed the Greens then, then this year quietly budgeted for only teacher and teacher aides’ employer contributions. The Minister of Finance knows the Greens were right then, and she knows we’re right now.” 

“When the Government will not show you the money, the safe assumption is that it is not there. The nearly $500 million will be paid somewhere, and the most likely place is baseline funding, which means hospitals, schools and frontline services quietly absorbing a cost of the Government’s accounting trickery.” 

“Nicola Willis can clear this up today by showing everyone the funding for employer KiwiSaver increases across every Vote, line by line. If it is there, she should prove it. If it is not, she should stop pretending the books balance on anything other than secret cuts to come.” 

“New Zealanders deserve a Government that does the real work and tells them the truth,” says Swarbrick. 

Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/08/budget-2026-hides-a-nearly-500-billion-kiwisaver-hole-across-the-public-service/

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7. Budget 26: $62.5 million for more classrooms in South Island Schools

June 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government

Students and communities across the South Island will benefit from a $62.5 million investment package to build more classrooms and upgrade others, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced during a visit to Darfield High School today.

“This significant investment will deliver 59 additional classrooms across the South Island and provide funding for upgrades at other schools. Seven of the schools receiving new classrooms are in Canterbury.

Source: New Zealand Government

Students and communities across the South Island will benefit from a $62.5 million investment package to build more classrooms and upgrade others, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced during a visit to Darfield High School today.

“This significant investment will deliver 59 additional classrooms across the South Island and provide funding for upgrades at other schools. Seven of the schools receiving new classrooms are in Canterbury.

“We are ensuring that students are learning in safe, warm, dry and fit-for-purpose classrooms as their communities grow,” Ms. Stanford says.

“Christchurch’s western suburbs are growing rapidly. We are seeing strong housing development in Rolleston, Lincoln and Darfield. As more families move into these areas, we need to build more classrooms to keep up with demand.”

Today’s announcement brings the total investment in growth in the South Island through the last three Budgets to around $300 million. 

“Today’s investment is allowing us to get ahead of demand, so schools are ready for the young families arriving in these communities,” Ms Stanford says.

In Canterbury, the Budget 26 investment will deliver:

  • A new 18 classroom primary school for Lincoln South 
  • Four additional classrooms at Darfield School 
  • Six additional classrooms at Darfield High School 
  • Four additional classrooms at Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
  • Two additional classrooms at Allenton School
  • Two additional classrooms at Amuri Area School 
  • The next expansion at Rolleston College

The investment will also deliver classrooms at four other South Island schools:

  • Fiordland College with two additional classrooms
  • Heddon Bush School with one additional classroom
  • South Westland Area School with two additional classrooms
  • Hāwea Flat School with four additional classrooms

We are also investing in learning support:

  • Maitai School with two additional classrooms at the base site
  • At Springlands School, with two learning support satellite classrooms for Maitai School

“We are taking a practical, value for money approach to delivery. We’ve significantly reduced the average cost of a classroom through increasing the use of standard or modular builds, which allows us to get spades in the ground faster, deliver classrooms at a lower cost and make every dollar go further.

“This work backs our Government’s focus on economic growth. Building and upgrading schools supports local jobs and keeps the construction sector moving.”

“In addition, we have also set aside funding to purchase a site for a future new high school in Queenstown.”

In addition, four South Island schools will receive funding to address long standing condition issues. These schools are:

  • Amuri Area School
  • Logan Park High School
  • Southland Boys High School
  • Southland Girls High School

The Ministry will work with these schools to confirm scope and get the projects underway in the coming months. 

“This is part of our wider suite of investment to grow the school property portfolio and make sure it is fit for the future” Ms. Stanford says. More announcements on this are expected in the coming weeks.

“Families can have confidence that we are planning ahead and investing in school property when and where it is needed most,” Ms. Stanford says.

Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/08/budget-26-62-5-million-for-more-classrooms-in-south-island-schools/

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8. Singapore International Water Week 2026 to Convene Global Leaders and Innovators to Address Municipal Water, Industrial Water, Coastal Protection and Flood Management Challenges

June 8, 2026

Source: Media Outreach

Now in its 11th edition, the biennial event takes place against the backdrop of utilities and cities facing mounting pressure on aging urban water systems, higher energy costs, increasing water demand, unsustainable water extraction practices, and more frequent and extreme flooding in urban areas. Caused by rapid urbanisation and economic growth, these effects are further exacerbated by climate impacts from extreme weather patterns and rising sea levels, and growing demand from water-intensive industries such as data centres.

Addressing these challenges would require governments to adopt a holistic and integrated approach in water management, coupled with good governance, effective policies and regulations, adoption of innovative technological solutions, and active engagement of stakeholders.

Source: Media Outreach

2,000 global leaders and experts, and 25,000 trade visitors expected to share best practices, exchange ideas, foster partnerships and secure deals

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026 will bring together thought leaders, experts and practitioners from governments, cities, utilities and industry from 15 to 18 June 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore to address some of the world’s most pressing urban water and climate-associated challenges.

Now in its 11th edition, the biennial event takes place against the backdrop of utilities and cities facing mounting pressure on aging urban water systems, higher energy costs, increasing water demand, unsustainable water extraction practices, and more frequent and extreme flooding in urban areas. Caused by rapid urbanisation and economic growth, these effects are further exacerbated by climate impacts from extreme weather patterns and rising sea levels, and growing demand from water-intensive industries such as data centres.

Addressing these challenges would require governments to adopt a holistic and integrated approach in water management, coupled with good governance, effective policies and regulations, adoption of innovative technological solutions, and active engagement of stakeholders.

To this end, SIWW2026 will focus on triple key themes of municipal water solutions, coastal and flood resilience, and industrial water solutions. In total, more than 80 sessions — ranging from high-level panels, roundtables, summits, workshops, forums and partner events — will be held over 4 days covering a wide spectrum of topics and issues related to these themes, with 2,000 global leaders and experts expected in attendance, along with 25,000 trade visitors who are expected to visit the Water Expo.

SIWW2026 at a Glance: Key Programme Highlights

Guest-of-Honour, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, will deliver the opening address at the opening of SIWW2026 on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. This will be followed by the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2026 Award Ceremony, where the 2026 Laureate Professor Joan Bray Rose will receive the Prize medallion and certificate from Mr Gan.

The Ministerial Plenary will be held on the same morning after the opening, where Ms Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, will join other invited foreign Water and Environment Ministers to share their perspectives on how countries can work together to advance the water and climate agenda.

Other programme highlights at SIWW2026 include:

  • Thought Leadership:High-level platforms such as the SIWW Keynotes, Titans of Industry, Coastal and Flood Resilience Leaders Summit, and the Water Leaders Summit will bring together global government, city, utility and industry leaders to exchange insights on latest trends, solutions, and case studies across various thematic areas.
  • Solutions and Technology: The Water Convention, TechXchange, and the Industrial Water Solutions Forum will provide water experts, technology providers, scale-ups, utilities and industrial users with platforms to share urban water management, for municipal and industrial users.
  • Business and Networking: The Water Expo, organised in cooperation with IFAT, will serve as a pre-eminent marketplace for the global water, coastal and flood community to converge and find opportunities in business. Featuring more than 20 pavilions and close to 500 international exhibitors, the Expo — alongside networking functions and partner events — will bring together industry players, utilities and governments to foster collaboration and partnerships.


Distinguished Leaders from Utilities, Cities and Industry at SIWW2026

More than 55 utilities around the world, including the USA, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia, will be participating in SIWW2026, with at least 40 represented at C-level. These senior executives will be attending the Utilities CEO Roundtable, while technical experts will be speaking in other sessions and workshops during the week.

These utilities would be joined by close to 30 cities worldwide, including Copenhagen, Rotterdam, Hong Kong, New York City, Antwerp, Dubai, Jakarta, Melbourne, Quezon City, Tokyo and Yokohama. City officials from these cities would be participating in the City Leaders Roundtable, as well as Leaders Summit.

Senior leaders from international organisations and associations, such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Asian Development Bank, World Bank Group, C40 Cities, International Water Association, International Desalination and Reuse Association will also be in attendance. They are joined by global executives and experts from the water industry, including engineering consultants, technology providers, system integrators contractors, and OEMs.

For more information on SIWW2026, visit the event website at www.siww.com.sg/home or access the full programme at siww2026-app.siww.com.sg

SIWW is part of the strategic programme of the Singapore Government to grow the water industry and develop water technologies. The event also supports Go Green SG and Singapore’s Year of Climate Adaptation, reinforcing collective action towards sustainability and climate resilience.

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9. Crystalline in Radiance: GalaxyArt Illuminates the Art of Translucence

June 9, 2026

Source: Media Outreach

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) proudly unveils “Dazzling Galaxy – Crystalline Art Exhibition” at GalaxyArt, the multipurpose arts and cultural hub at the group’s flagship luxury resort, Galaxy Macau. Centred on innovative translucent materials, the exhibition blends the richness of Eastern cultural heritage by conceptualising themes from nature, presenting a distinctive contemporary artistic style.

Source: Media Outreach

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) proudly unveils “Dazzling Galaxy – Crystalline Art Exhibition” at GalaxyArt, the multipurpose arts and cultural hub at the group’s flagship luxury resort, Galaxy Macau. Centred on innovative translucent materials, the exhibition blends the richness of Eastern cultural heritage by conceptualising themes from nature, presenting a distinctive contemporary artistic style.

The exhibition brings together over 60 pieces of signature works alongside new creations, accentuating cross-disciplinary philosophy of “Technology + Art + Eastern Culture” to achieve glittering and transparent art works. Through the use of innovative, crystalline materials and immersive, accessible artistic language, Wu Daijie Art Studio redefines artistic expression to deliver avant-garde works that resonate deeply with audiences.

GalaxyArt, the artistic and cultural hub of Galaxy Macau, proudly presents the “Dazzling Galaxy – Crystalline Art Exhibition” exhibition, featuring over 60 art works. The exhibition is now open until September 13.

The Opening Ceremony was officiated by guests of honour, including Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Ms. Chan Lei Lei, Director of Macao Conservatory, Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau S.A.R. Government; Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of Galaxy Entertainment Group; and lead artist Wu Daijie.

The Opening Ceremony was held this morning, officiated by guests of honour, including Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (2nd from right); Ms. Chan Lei Lei, Director of Macao Conservatory, Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau S.A.R. Government (2nd from left); Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of Galaxy Entertainment Group (1st from right); artist Wu Daijie (1st from left).

At the opening ceremony, Mr Philip Cheng, Director of Galaxy Entertainment Group, said: “Galaxy Entertainment Group continues to align with the Macao SAR Government’s “Tourism + Culture” initiative, working closely alongside the government and industry partners to create distinctive cultural and artistic experiences. Through dedicated efforts, we present a diverse range of unique events that offer fresh and exciting experiences for visitors from around the world. This exhibition bridges artistic expression with technological innovation, inspired by interpretations and imagination rooted in traditional Eastern culture. We believe that this brand-new exhibition will bring renewed vibrancy and creative energy to Macao’s arts and cultural scene this summer.”

Following the opening ceremony, the officiating guests visit the exhibition under docent introduction of lead artist Wu Daijie.

Lead artist Wu Daijie added: “Macau serves as the gateway for Chinese and Western interaction and a vital hub for cultural exchange within the Greater Bay Area. Galaxy Macau and GalaxyArt – world-class integrated resort and arts platform – continuously offer forward-thinking experiences. I am deeply honoured to present my exhibition here, which is not only a sharing of my personal artistic endeavours at this stage, but also a way to contribute to the popularisation of art.”

Structured around four thematic expressions, the exhibition unfolds a poetic journey through light, form and emotion. “Luminosity · The Spirit of Nature” captures the ethereal beauty of living beings, distilling their essence into luminous, crystallised forms that reflect the pure vibrancy of living creatures. “Luminosity · The Glow of Modernity” presents whimsical perfection and unlimited possibilities seen in fairy tales through light and shadows, creating striking, avant-garde visual narratives.

In “Luminosity – Beyond Void & Form,” the serene elegance of Zen philosophy is reinterpreted through a delicate interplay of classical and modern aesthetics, while “Luminosity – Flowing like Water” evokes fluidity and abundance, expressing grace, balance and openness.

A Vivid Transformation into Luminous Clarity

‘Ethereal Flow’, which includes a striking aerial installation and inspired by Laozi’s philosophy—evoking water’s quiet virtue of nurturing all without contention through a dazzling, immersive visual experience.

“Ethereal Flow” — a contemporary, fashion-forward series that includes a large-scale aerial installation – is the highlight in the “Luminosity · Flowing like Water” section series. Inspired by a classic passage from Laozi’s Tao Te Ching— “The highest goodness is like water; water benefits all things without contention, embodying the virtue of humility”—the work reflects the idea that true virtue, like water, nurtures and sustains all without striving. With its dynamic sense of scale and dazzling visual impact, the installation invites audiences to reflect on reality and the nature of humanity.

Ethereal Stone: A Modern Table – 4.2-metre-long and only eight pieces in the world – draws inspiration from the classic anecdote of Mi Fu reverently addressing a scholar’s rock, reflecting the deep-rooted Chinese tradition of stone appreciation and its unique cultural heritage.

“Ethereal Stone” and “Timeless Dialogue: Taihu Stone” is a collection of four pieces at the “Luminosity – Beyond Void & Form” section. The works draw inspiration from the classic anecdote of Mi Fu reverently addressing a scholar’s rock, reflecting the deep-rooted Chinese tradition of stone appreciation and its unique cultural heritage. Centred on the intricate beauty of Taihu stones, the works reinterpret their delicate, sculptural forms through a contemporary lens. By bringing traditional culture into dialogue with modern artistic expression, the series creates a poetic exchange across time. It also serves as a gentle reflection for today’s fast-paced society—encouraging a return to inner contemplation, and a rediscovery of cultural identity and humanistic spirit through the philosophies of Chinese tradition.

“Dazzling Galaxy – Crystalline Art Exhibition” – open now until September 13 at GalaxyArt – invites visitors to immerse themselves in a radiant convergence of innovation, culture and artistry, further enriching Galaxy Macau’s dynamic cultural landscape and reaffirming the award-winning luxury resort’s commitment to world-class creative experiences.

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10. Cyberport Chairman Joined CE’s Business Delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

June 8, 2026

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Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, joined the business delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 1 to 5 June 2026. During the trip, he visited local enterprises and infrastructure projects to explore collaboration opportunities and lay a strong foundation for long-term cooperation.

As part of the programme, Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, met with key innovation and technology stakeholders in both countries. He visited the Astana Hub, a local technology and innovation park in Kazakhstan, including its Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre, to gain deeper insights into the latest developments in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure in the region. He also visited IT Park Uzbekistan to learn more about the country’s rapidly growing digital economy ecosystem, and to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in innovation and technology development, talent cultivation and market expansion. These engagements further strengthened Hong Kong’s exchanges with Central Asia and supported the development of closer cross-regional collaboration in innovation and technology.

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Partnership with the Countries’ Largest Tech Parks to Propel “Hub-to-Hub” Collaborations Supporting HK and Chinese Mainland Enterprises to Tap Central Asian Markets

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, joined the business delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee, on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 1 to 5 June 2026 to strengthen innovation technology (IT), economic and trade cooperation between Hong Kong and the Central Asia. During the visit, Cyberport signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading technology organisations in both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, establishing strategic partnerships with the two countries’ key innovation and technology platforms and promoting “hub-to-hub” collaboration to jointly capture opportunities in emerging markets.

Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, joined the business delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 1 to 5 June 2026. During the trip, he visited local enterprises and infrastructure projects to explore collaboration opportunities and lay a strong foundation for long-term cooperation.

As part of the programme, Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, met with key innovation and technology stakeholders in both countries. He visited the Astana Hub, a local technology and innovation park in Kazakhstan, including its Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre, to gain deeper insights into the latest developments in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure in the region. He also visited IT Park Uzbekistan to learn more about the country’s rapidly growing digital economy ecosystem, and to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in innovation and technology development, talent cultivation and market expansion. These engagements further strengthened Hong Kong’s exchanges with Central Asia and supported the development of closer cross-regional collaboration in innovation and technology.

Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, said, “Central Asia is a strategically important market under the Belt and Road Initiative. Both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are actively advancing digital transformation, digital upgrading and technological innovation. From national artificial intelligence development blueprints to large-scale digital infrastructure projects, both countries have demonstrated strong growth momentum, a pressing demand for cutting-edge innovation and technology solutions, and immense market potential.

As Hong Kong’s digital technology hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport is home to over 2,300 companies, including 18 listed companies with a combined market capitalisation of over HK$500 billion, as well as 9 unicorns with a total valuation exceeding HK$150 billion. Its innovation ecosystem spans areas such as AI, data science, fintech, digital assets and blockchain, cybersecurity, smart living, and digital entertainment. This aligns closely with Central Asia’s demand for technological innovation, creating extensive opportunities for collaboration through complementary strengths. Cyberport has also established partnerships with Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan to actively promote bilateral business expansion, deepen ties between Hong Kong and Central Asia in innovation and technology, finance and trade, and support enterprises from Hong Kong and the Mainland in jointly expanding into high-potential emerging markets.

Leveraging Hong Kong’s unique role as a ‘super-connector’ and ‘super value-adder’, Cyberport will continue to support Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises in expanding into Belt and Road and international markets. At the same time, we will actively attract Central Asian companies to establish a presence in Hong Kong, injecting fresh momentum into the development of the digital economy and smart cities across the three regions, and further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international innovation and technology centre and a leading AI hub.”

Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, said, “Central Asia is a strategically important market under the Belt and Road Initiative. Both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are actively advancing digital transformation, digital upgrading and technological innovation. Cyberport has established partnerships with Kazakhstan Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan to actively promote bilateral business expansion, deepen ties between Hong Kong and Central Asia in innovation and technology, finance and trade, and support enterprises from Hong Kong and the Mainland in jointly expanding into high-potential emerging markets.”

Signs MoUs with the Countries’ Largest Tech Parks Leveraging “Hub-to-Hub” Collaboration Advantages

Among them was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 1 June 2026 between Cyberport and Autonomous Cluster Fund “Astana Hub” (Astana Hub) of Kazakhstan, the largest international innovation cluster in Central Eurasia. Astana Hub is currently home to more than 1,800 IT companies, including over 450 international members, generating a collective income of US$3.9 billion. It has established a comprehensive innovation ecosystem that provides acceleration programmes, supports technological business incubation, offers educational initiatives, and hosts a wide range of industry events. This strategic partnership aims to promote technology transfer, support tech companies in areas such as AI, fintech, smart city solutions and Web 3, and facilitate overseas expansion and global market access for innovation and technology companies from both regions.

On 1 June, Cyberport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Autonomous Cluster Fund “Astana Hub” of Kazakhstan, with key objectives to promote technology transfer and the development of innovation and technology ecosystems, support technology enterprises in expanding into overseas markets, and establish a collaborative partnership between the two innovation ecosystems.

Another key highlight of the delegation was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4 June 2026 between Cyberport and The Administration of Technology Park of Software and IT (IT Park) of Uzbekistan, a national IT ecosystem operator dedicated to advancing the country’s digital industry development. IT Park Uzbekistan is a government-supported technology hub and one of the largest tech parks in Central Asia, with more than 2,800 member companies spanning IT services, software development, game development, creative industries and education. The MoU focuses on providing mutual soft-landing support, infrastructure access and regulatory incentives to facilitate technology companies’ expansion between Hong Kong and Central Asian markets, while fostering deeper collaboration in innovation and technology development between the two regions.

On 4 June, Cyberport and the Administration of Technology Park of Software and IT (IT Park) of Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU focuses on providing mutual soft-landing support, infrastructure access and regulatory incentives to facilitate technology companies’ expansion between Hong Kong and Central Asian markets, while fostering deeper collaboration in innovation and technology development between the two regions.

As an ideal gateway for Central Asian technology companies seeking to expand into East and Southeast Asia, Cyberport leverages Hong Kong’s international business environment and robust regulatory framework, together with its extensive network of enterprises, investors, technology companies, professional service providers and industry partners. This enables Cyberport to serve as a strategic base for Central Asian enterprises looking to access the Mainland, ASEAN, Asia-Pacific and global markets, accelerating their commercialisation journey and transforming innovative solutions into tangible business collaborations and investment opportunities.

At the same time, Cyberport companies can leverage the two leading technology parks in Central Asia as launchpads into emerging markets, bringing technology solutions from Hong Kong such as artificial intelligence, fintech and smart city technologies to support the region’s digital economy and smart city development. These collaborations will further enrich the innovation and technology ecosystems of both regions. Cyberport has been actively supporting local enterprises in establishing and expanding their presence in Central Asian market. Cyberport’s community is also highly international, with founders of one-third of its onsite companies coming from 27 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded into more than 35 global markets.

Cyberport received delegations from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Cyberport for exchanges in tech innovation and entrepreneurship over the past year, laying foundations for cross-regional partnerships and collaborations. Cyberport will continue to align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and support the HKSAR Government’s development strategies by strengthening ties with emerging markets and innovation and technology hubs along the Belt and Road. As a vital bridge between Hong Kong and Central Asia, Cyberport facilitates cross-regional exchanges and collaboration, helping local enterprises capture global business opportunities while simultaneously attracting outstanding overseas technology talent and leading enterprises to establish a presence in Hong Kong. These efforts will inject diversified momentum into Hong Kong’s economy and further reinforce the city’s position as an international innovation and technology hub.

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