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Cuts to consultant, contractor spend exceed target
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s move to cut public sector spending on consultants and contractors is on track to save $800 million over two years – double the initial...
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Funding limit change win for mental health sector
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says smaller Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) will now be able to benefit from the Government’s Mental Health Innovation Fund following a...
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Social worker legislation strengthens professional oversight
Source: New Zealand Government New legislation passed in Parliament highlights the influential role social workers play in communities around New Zealand, supporting some of the most under-served and vulnerable members...
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Attendance rates rising but not good enough
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term in 2024 record higher attendance than...
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Man charged after indecency incidents on buses, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A 27-year-old man has been charged following a series of offending which occurred on the Wellington public transport network. In early March, Police received...
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Fatal crash, Marton
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH1, near Marton, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.45pm. Sadly,...
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Property Market – New suburb-level property insights as NZ housing market turns a corner – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic Property values across New Zealand are showing signs of recovery, with more than half of suburbs recording stable or rising prices in the first quarter of 2025. The...
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Economy – Can new public infrastructure pay for itself? – Infrastructure Commission
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission explores whether new public infrastructure investment can generate revenue to pay back the cost of the investment. “The social...
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Government unlocks export growth opportunities for New Zealand dairy businesses
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s commitment to growing the value of New Zealand’s dairy exports has taken a major step forward with the passing of a key Bill in...
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Daphne Announces 2024 Annual Results Revenue and Profit Attributable to Shareholders up 23% and 71% Respectively
Source: Media Outreach Steady Final Dividend of HK$0.02 Per ShareDividend Payout Ratio was Approximately 35% (RMB’ million) For the year ended 31 December 2024 2023 Change (%) Revenue 322.3 262.6...
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NZ-AU: Vast Secures AUD 700,000 Grant from Australia-Singapore Initiative for Decarbonising Shipping to Progress World-First South Australia Solar Fuels Project
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SA Solar Fuels will have the capacity to produce 7,500 tonnes per annum of sustainable fuels to meet the growing demand from maritime and aviation industries Funding...
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Last November was the time for EU beef in Manila, campaign led by Provacuno
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2025 – Within the framework of the “It’s time 4 European Beef” campaign, co-funded by the EU Provacuno,...
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Galaxy Macau™ and SCMP Learn Team Up to Inspire New Educational Pathways at Pioneering Parents’ Talk Held at GICC
Source: Media Outreach Leading Education Experts Gather to Shape Conversations Around Global Education for the Next Generation MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2025 – Galaxy Macau™,...
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Case Study Highlights INDIBA 448 kHz Radiofrequency’s Role in Visceral Fat Reduction and Prevention of Fat Accumulation
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2025 – A revolutionary case study and scientific research have revealed that INDIBA 448 kHz monopolar radiofrequency technology offers...
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Insulation Material Y-Warm: A New Era of Thin and Light Winter Apparels
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2025 – Even after over a hundred years of application of thermal insulation materials in construction and other...
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Experience the Rich Fishing Heritage of Hong Kong with “Aberdeen 1773”
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2025 – Hong Kong Fisherman’s Wharf is excited to introduce the “Aberdeen 1773 Fishing Heritage Tour”, a...
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Unlocking data to increase competition and choice
Source: New Zealand Government Easier data sharing will lead to greater competition and better choice for consumers in key markets such as banking and electricity, thanks to today’s passing of...
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Update: Arrest in aggravated burglary investigation, Miramar
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police have arrested and charged a man following extensive enquiries into an aggravated burglary in Miramar. At around...
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ESG Achievement Awards 2024/2025 is Open for Applications, Honouring Technology-Driven Sustainability and Innovation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2025 – The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) is proud to announce the launch of the...
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Legislation supports continued safe operation of clubs and ranges
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation passed today will support the continued safe operation of shooting clubs and shooting ranges, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says. “This is an important step...
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Coca-Cola in Hong Kong become Founding Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park
Source: Media Outreach Bringing People Together and Elevating Refreshing Moments in Hong Kong’s Home Venue HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2025 – Coca-Cola in Hong...
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Employment – IPL fuel testers to strike over “unfair” omission from bonus scheme following failed mediation
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union members who work for Independent Petroleum Laboratory Limited (IPL) are set to strike for six days at the end of the month following an...
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Legislation – Transporting New Zealand welcomes roadside drug testing legislation passing third reading
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed roadside drug testing legislation passing its third reading today. Transporting New Zealand Policy...
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Presented by K11 Art Foundation, Philip Colbert’s monumental sculpture THE LOBSTER PAINTER – a collaboration with Co-Museum – along with five other works create an immersive city takeover
Source: Media Outreach The sculptures are now available for public viewing at various locations across K11 MUSEA and add a bold, interactive dimension to Hong Kong’s city-wide celebration of the...
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Third person before the courts following aggravated robbery, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have taken a third young person into custody in relation to an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. At around 3.30am on Monday 24 March,...
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Dream becomes a reality for EIT Auckland Valedictorian | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 7 minutes ago When Mai Nguyễn first arrived in New Zealand in April 2023, she could only dream of one day standing on...
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Media Advisory: Dog graduation
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) New Zealand Police will host the latest dog graduation on Thursday 27 March at 1pm. Handlers and their dogs will be celebrating in front...