AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for November 14, 2026 – Full Text
1. NZ to attend APEC and East Asia Summit
November 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand will be represented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay at the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in China and Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the East Asia Summit in Philippines.
These high-level meetings bring together leaders and ministers from across the Indo Pacific, and issues important to New Zealand’s security and prosperity will be discussed.
The East Asia Summit is the region’s premier forum for dialogue on political, strategic and economic issues and will be held in Manila on 16 and 17 November. This year’s ASEAN and East Asia Summit Chair is the Philippines, with which New Zealand concluded a comprehensive partnership in 2026.
The APEC Leaders’ Meeting will be held in Shenzhen on 18 and 19 November. The meeting provides an opportunity to advocate for practical steps that make trade easier and less costly.
APEC economies purchase 75 percent of New Zealand’s exports and this year’s host, China, is New Zealand’s largest trading partner.
New Zealand is participating in these meetings in line with the caretaker government convention, in consultation with the Opposition.
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/13/nz-to-attend-apec-and-east-asia-summit/
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2. Government and council work together to support Tairāwhiti forestry jobs
November 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government will provide one-off funding to Gisborne District Council to build capacity and speed up forestry harvest consents, so crews can get back to work this season, Forestry Minister Todd McClay says.
“Harvesting in the region has dropped sharply. That hits the contract crews who employ local people, and it flows through to truck drivers, engineering workshops, sawmills and the port,” Mr McClay says.
“We want crews back in the forests this season. By working with council to clear the consents already in the system and get new ones through in time, we can get logs moving again and keep those local jobs going.”
The funding will provide for an intensive 12-week programme to work through harvest consents already lodged with council, as well as new consents for the current season. It is expected to help progress about 600 hectares of harvesting now waiting on a decision.
Council will use it to bring in extra specialist help, including experienced forestry practitioners and consenting professionals, to speed up assessments and set practical consent conditions.
“This is about working with council to give the sector certainty. Where an application can go ahead safely and responsibly, it should. Good, practical conditions also mean better environmental outcomes on the ground, and a quicker path for decisions in future.”
The support is one of the first steps from the initial recommendations of Ministerial Facilitator Doug Leeder on land-use transition in Tairāwhiti.
“I want to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of local MP Dana Kirkpatrick. She has advocated tirelessly to protect these local jobs and has kept the needs of forestry workers and their families in front of the Government.”
“We’ll keep working closely with council so crews, contractors and the businesses that rely on them have the certainty they need.”
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/13/government-and-council-work-together-to-support-tairawhiti-forestry-jobs/
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3. Refocused group to support Tairāwhiti land-use transition
November 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government
The former Tairāwhiti Forestry Action Group has been refocused as the Tairāwhiti Transition Advisory Group (TTAG), with a wider mandate to support long-term land-use transition and regional resilience, Forestry Minister Todd McClay says.
“No one organisation can fix the challenges facing Tairāwhiti on its own. The group’s wider role will help join up the work across the region and keep it focused on the long term,” Mr McClay says.
The Government is also directing the remaining $16.4 million in woody debris funding to clean up the hills, protect vital infrastructure and support land-use change. It will be used for:
• cleaning up legacy woody debris in the hills, some of which has been there for many years
• pilots on sustainable logging on hillsides
• land-use change pilots
• slash and woody debris mitigation, including slash traps in waterways to stop debris at or near the source.
“Some of this debris has been sitting in the hills for a very long time. Clearing it, and catching what does come loose before it gets into the rivers, protects vital infrastructure. It’s also work for local contractors over the coming season.”
The first pilots will focus on some of the region’s highest-risk areas, working with landowners to tackle barriers to land-use change such as harvesting risk, consent requirements and establishment costs. What is learned will help shape future policy and funding decisions.
“We’ll keep working closely with council, landowners and the sector so the region has certainty, a working forestry industry and better protection when the next big storm hits.”
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/13/refocused-group-to-support-tairawhiti-land-use-transition/
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4. Chongqing: Forging New Connections Across Eurasia — Industry Matchmaking Conference of Chongqing Visit by Eurasian Enterprises Held
November 14, 2026
CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2026 – On November 12, the Industry Matchmaking Conference of Chongqing Visit by Eurasian Enterprises was held at Yuzhou Hotel. Around 700 representatives from businesses and institutions across Eurasia, along with government officials and business leaders from Chongqing, gathered to explore industrial partnerships and new opportunities for development.
Under the theme “Chongqing: Forging New Connections Across Eurasia,” the event was jointly hosted by the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology and China CITIC Bank Chongqing Branch. It aimed to advance Chongqing’s “3+3+6+18” System of Modern Manufacturing Clusters by strengthening cooperation with Eurasian enterprises in advanced manufacturing. Leveraging the connectivity offered by the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and the Yuxinou (Chongqing–Xinjiang–Europe) international rail freight services, the event sought to attract Eurasian investment to Chongqing while helping local enterprises expand into overseas markets. Through this two-way approach, Chongqing aims to foster industrial growth, broaden market access, and create new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
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CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2026 – On November 12, the Industry Matchmaking Conference of Chongqing Visit by Eurasian Enterprises was held at Yuzhou Hotel. Around 700 representatives from businesses and institutions across Eurasia, along with government officials and business leaders from Chongqing, gathered to explore industrial partnerships and new opportunities for development.
Under the theme “Chongqing: Forging New Connections Across Eurasia,” the event was jointly hosted by the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology and China CITIC Bank Chongqing Branch. It aimed to advance Chongqing’s “3+3+6+18” System of Modern Manufacturing Clusters by strengthening cooperation with Eurasian enterprises in advanced manufacturing. Leveraging the connectivity offered by the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and the Yuxinou (Chongqing–Xinjiang–Europe) international rail freight services, the event sought to attract Eurasian investment to Chongqing while helping local enterprises expand into overseas markets. Through this two-way approach, Chongqing aims to foster industrial growth, broaden market access, and create new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
The conference opened with a video tracing the evolution of Chongqing’s industrial partnerships with Eurasian enterprises. What began with the inaugural visit of German Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises to Chongqing expanded into broader engagement of European Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises at the second edition and has now grown into a multifaceted partnership spanning Eurasia. Along the way, a series of signed projects have progressed to construction and operation, supported by coordinated efforts between central and local authorities and comprehensive services throughout the project lifecycle. From Germany to Europe and now across Eurasia, the expanding network of partnerships reflects the growing momentum of Chongqing’s international industrial cooperation.
At the conference, Wang Zhijie, Secretary of the Leading Party Members Group and Director-General of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, presented Chongqing’s industrial strengths and development opportunities. His presentation highlighted four key advantages: a strong industrial foundation, a vast market, extensive transport connectivity, and a supportive business environment. Two opportunity lists were also released: Opportunity List for High-Quality Industrial Development in Chongqing and the Opportunity List for Application Scenarios in Chongqing. The former identified 180 investment opportunities with a combined investment value of RMB480 billion, while the latter presented 100 application scenarios open for cooperation. Together, the lists offered international businesses a clearer picture of Chongqing’s development priorities and potential areas for collaboration, inviting more Eurasian enterprises to explore opportunities within the city’s “3+3+6+18” System of Modern Manufacturing Clusters.
The keynote session brought together prominent business leaders and industry experts, including Liu Yahuang, Member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of Multinational (Holdings) Group; Pei Jinlin, Vice President of STMicroelectronics; Michael Heilig, Regional Representative of the German Association for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW); Zhu Keping, Vice President for Asia-Pacific at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics; Wolfgang Ziebart, Founder of XYTE Mobility; and Savas Tumis, Founder and CEO of Tumis Industrial Management Consulting Co., Ltd. Drawing on their respective experience, the speakers offered fresh perspectives on strengthening industrial links between Chongqing and Eurasia.
The conference also saw the launch of several new cooperation initiatives. The CITIC Goldstone Chongqing Fund for Specialized and Innovative Enterprises was announced, drawing on CITIC Goldstone’s investment expertise and project resources to support high-quality industrial development in Chongqing. The European Market Expansion & Localization Shared Services Center was also unveiled to help Chongqing enterprises strengthen their localized operations in European markets. A total of 28 cooperation projects, worth more than RMB20 billion, were signed during the conference. The launch of new service platforms and the signing of these agreements marked further progress in the deepening partnership between Chongqing and Eurasian enterprises, turning shared interests into tangible cooperation.
As the only municipality directly under the central government in central and western China, Chongqing has been entrusted with two strategic positionings: a key strategic anchor for Large-Scale Western Development for a new era and a comprehensive hub for inland opening up. The city is also accelerating its development into a nationally important center for advanced manufacturing. The conference demonstrated how Chongqing is translating its advantages in international connectivity into opportunities for industrial cooperation. By leveraging the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and Yuxinou rail services, the city is attracting high-quality Eurasian enterprises to invest locally while supporting Chongqing manufacturers in expanding their presence across Eurasian markets. The combination of transport connectivity and industrial strengths is creating new momentum for development on both sides. Looking ahead, the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology will work closely with CITIC Group to capitalize on the city’s international transport links and establish regular platforms for cross-border industrial matchmaking. These efforts will deepen practical cooperation with Eurasian countries in advanced manufacturing, further upgrade Chongqing’s “3+3+6+18” System of Modern Manufacturing Clusters, and set a new example for inland opening up and international cooperation through stronger connectivity and shared development.
Hashtag: #Chongqing
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5. From Message to Mandate: PRISM Summit 2026 Calls on Communicators to Claim Their Seat at the Governance Table
November 13, 2026
Inaugural Singapore State of PR and Communications Survey unveiled as senior communicators, journalists and board leaders gather at METT Singapore
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2026 – PRISM Summit 2026, the flagship summit of the Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS), concluded on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at METT Singapore, bringing together 170 senior communications leaders, journalists, board directors and technology experts across the region. Held under the theme From Message to Mandate, the Summit examined how communications leaders can move beyond message delivery to influence organisational decisions, safeguard reputation and build stakeholder trust in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence, fragmented media and heightened scrutiny.
Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, delivering the Guest-of-Honour keynote
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Inaugural Singapore State of PR and Communications Survey unveiled as senior communicators, journalists and board leaders gather at METT Singapore
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2026 – PRISM Summit 2026, the flagship summit of the Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS), concluded on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at METT Singapore, bringing together 170 senior communications leaders, journalists, board directors and technology experts across the region. Held under the theme From Message to Mandate, the Summit examined how communications leaders can move beyond message delivery to influence organisational decisions, safeguard reputation and build stakeholder trust in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence, fragmented media and heightened scrutiny.
Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, delivering the Guest-of-Honour keynote
Guest-of-Honour Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, delivered the opening keynote, emphasising the critical role of communicators as trusted advisers to leadership, to help provide insight and judgement to guide better decisions and build organisational credibility. “The most valuable communication is not always the message that goes out. Sometimes it is the uncomfortable truth that gets brought in,” he said.
(L to R) Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO, Media OutReach Newswire; Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information; Cindy Lim, PRISM Summit 2026 Chair; and Ross Gan, President, Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS)
Rosianna M. Silalahi, President Director of KompasTV, shared how standing for facts and editorial independence has kept Kompas Indonesia’s most trusted news brand despite mounting political and economic pressure, and urged PR professionals to build lasting relationships with trusted media rather than chase reach. “Reach is not necessarily trust. Virality is not credibility,” she said. Glenda Gloria, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Rappler, said, “Technology may change how we communicate, but it should not change who we are or why we do what we do,” sharing how clarity of purpose became Rappler’s best defence against coordinated online attacks, and urged communicators to stay grounded in their values as technology reshapes the industry.
The day closed with the unveiling of findings from the inaugural Singapore State of PR and Communications Survey, jointly conducted by Media OutReach Newswire and IPRS, which found that while 76% of practitioners have integrated AI into their workflows, only 15% feel in full control of their AI visibility.
State of PR and Communications Survey
Pamela Phua, Managing Partner, Southeast Asia, Media OutReach Newswire, presented highlights from the inaugural Singapore State of PR and Communications Survey, which captured how local practitioners view changing PR dynamics, an evolving media landscape, AI visibility and the use of AI tools in their daily workflows. Key findings include:
- Earned media still sets the benchmark: 79% call earned coverage an important success indicator, even as 51% say the media landscape is shrinking and 48% say earned media is harder to secure.
- AI visibility is redefining success: AI visibility and citations are emerging as key success indicators, and 72% recognise that press releases boost generative engine optimisation (GEO).
- AI is freeing up time for strategy: 68% use AI most or all of the time, and strategic communications is rated the top competency for 2027 at 77%.
“Tools, control and trust is why we are entering the golden age of PR,” she said. The full findings will be released later in the year.
IPRS thanks its Title Sponsor Media OutReach Newswire; Silver and Coffee Sponsor Notified; Silver Sponsors Isentia and Truescope; Official PR Agency Pinpoint PR; Venue Partner METT Singapore; Audience Engagement Partner Pigeonhole; Supporting Partners Edge Digital, the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), World Communication Forum Association (WCFA), Davos Communications Summit & Awards, Asia Pacific PR Network (APRN), Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) and Singapore Press Club (SPC); Media Partners Humas Indonesia and PR Indonesia; and all speakers and delegates for their contributions to PRISM Summit 2026.
1. High-resolution images from PRISM Summit 2026 are available for download here. Kindly credit: IPRS
2. The full Singapore State of PR and Communications Survey findings will be released later in the year and shared with the media upon release.
3. The full agenda and speaker list are available on the Summit website.
4. Interview requests with IPRS leadership or Summit speakers can be arranged through the media contacts below.
https://sg.linkedin.com/company/institute-of-public-relations-of-singapore
https://www.instagram.com/iprsingapore/
Hashtag: #PRISM2026 #IPRS #FromMessageToMandate #PublicRelations #StrategicCommunications
About the Institute of Public Relations of Singapore
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