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Home DNA tests and privacy
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog Reviewed for relevance April 2025. Since 2007, companies like 23andMe.com and Ancestry.com have made at-home DNA testing kits accessible to the masses. Through...
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What’s in your DNA? What genetic testing might tell us about our health
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog We’ve all seen the ads for genetic ancestry testing – as a way for people to trace their genealogy beyond traditional family trees...
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How should agencies deal with ‘empty-your-pocket’ requests?
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog The most common complaints we investigate relate to individuals trying to access their personal information. Some of these requests are “empty-your-pocket” requests to...
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Zero Waste – Anxiety rises as decision on incinerator due
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Zero Waste Aotearoa is more worried than ever about the waste-to-energy incinerator proposed for Te Awamutu. That’s because so many concerns have emerged about the track...
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Greenpeace turns on NZ First over its support for corporate land grab bill
Source: Greenpeace During today’s public submission hearings on the ACT Party’s Overseas Investment Amendment Bill, Greenpeace took direct aim at NZ First, highlighting the hypocrisy of NZ First’s support for the...
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TUMI Celebrates Grand Opening of First China Flagship Store at Shanghai Centre
Source: Media Outreach A Milestone Moment Marked by Notable Guests, Immersive Experiences, and Elevated Design HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2025 – TUMI, the leading...
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NZ-AU: Minim Martap Development Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Canyon has completed the first drawdown from its US$140 million Credit Facility with AFG Bank Cameroon Canyon secured the Credit Facility on excellent terms, demonstrating the...
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Green light for garden sheds and garages
Source: New Zealand Government Thanks to the Red Tape Tipline homeowners building garden sheds, sleepouts, or garages will face less red tape and fewer delays by the end of this...
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Inaugural International Potato Symposium
Source: Massey University Two Massey University lecturers recently spoke at the inaugural International Potato Symposium. The symposium was jointly organised by Massey University and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences...
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Gaga Macau Re-defines Café Culture with Art and Wellness at Galaxy Macau’s Newest Lifestyle Dining Outpost
Source: Media Outreach With its signature ‘All-Day Chill’ the gaga café phenomenon comes to Galaxy Macau, marking outlet number 99 for the Shenzhen-born brand that’s quietly redefining contemporary café culture...
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Address to Papua New Guinea Parliament
Source: New Zealand Government The Honourable Job Pomat, Speaker of the Papua New Guinea National Parliament, The Honourable James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, The Honourable Douglas Tomuriesa, Leader...
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Restoring test for Customary Marine Title
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to move forward with legislation that restores Parliament’s test for Customary Marine Title, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Last year we...
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Massey University Oval to gain heritage status
Source: Massey University For nearly 100 years the Oval has been prized for its garden parties, cricket and other sporting events, and casual and organised student activities, and has been...
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Metropolitan Electricity Authority Recognized at the Prestigious Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 for ESG Excellence
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2025 – The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), a leading electricity distributor across Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan, is...
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Southco Introduces New T6 Stamped Friction Hinge
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2025 – Southco has launched the new T6 Friction Hinge, a cost-effective access hardware solution that helps...
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Serious concerns over Aratere ferry removal
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is expressing serious concern following the announcement that the Interislander ferry Aratere is being removed from service indefinitely. The...
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Rail-enabled ferries a victory for common sense
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union has welcomed today’s announcement from Minister of Rail Winston Peters the two new Cook Strait ferries will be publicly owned and...
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Port Unions welcome ERA finding on Lyttelton Port Company restructure proposal
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The two main unions for Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) workers have welcomed a determination this week from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) that found...
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New Zealand wharfies join international day of action against Qube Ports
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand New Zealand maritime workers will be rallying in support of Australian workers at Qube Ports on Monday 16 December 2024. Australian wharfies at Qube...
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Maritime Union strongly critical of Tony Gibson appeal
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union says an appeal by former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson against health and safety conviction should be dismissed. On 26...
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Kea Atmos Mk1 Stratospheric Aircraft Takes Flight
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Kea Atmos Mk1 Stratospheric Aircraft Takes Flight New Zealand’s first solar-powered stratospheric aircraft has been built and flight testing has commenced. This aircraft will be...
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Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 17 June 2025 Document download Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029 (pdf,849.4 KB) View all files and formats The strategic direction for preventing...
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Consultation on the Code of Practice for Veterinary Radiation: ORS C9 2020
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 18 June 2025 The Director for Radiation Safety (the Director) is reviewing the Code of Practice for Veterinary Radiation: ORS C9 2020...
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About us
Source: Asure Quality At AsureQuality, we’re incredibly proud of our purpose and are passionate about the work we do to help Aotearoa shape a better food world. Owned by the...
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Our Story
Source: Asure Quality At AsureQuality, we’re incredibly proud of our purpose and are passionate about the work we do to help Aotearoa shape a better food world. Owned by the...
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Annual Reports
Source: Asure Quality The AsureQuality Annual Reports webpage is where you can find information on our progress and financial performance. Annual Reports, Interim Reports, and Statement of Corporate Intent are produced each year. Learn...
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Aspire Announces Return of Founders Night, Singapore’s Largest Event for Startup Founders
Source: Media Outreach Back this September with a bold new theme — The Champions Arena — and over 200 founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire –...