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New Police campaign welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government The new Police marketing campaign starting today, recreating the ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ ad from the 1990s, has been welcomed by Associate Police Minister Casey Costello. “This...
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Child Poverty statistics show challenges remain
Source: New Zealand Government No significant change to child poverty rates under successive governments reinforces that lifting children out of material hardship will be an ongoing challenge, Child Poverty Reduction...
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NZ Tourism and Law – Startling New Zealand travel warning after launch of new tourism campaign
Source: Carter Capner Law As New Zealand launches a major tourism campaign targeted at Aussies with the slogan “Everyone must go”, a leading Australian travel compensation lawyer has warned travellers...
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Animal Rights – SAFE renews call for rodeo ban following four deaths – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE renews call for rodeo ban following four deaths SAFE is once again urging the Government to ban rodeo following the deaths of four animals so far...
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Universities – Power struggles: The psychology behind workplace energy use – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Do you ever take the stairs instead of the lift or print double-sided – not for fitness, or to stretch the last few sheets of...
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Fatal crash, Kaingaroa
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person has died following a crash in Kaingaroa last night. Police were notified at about 10.40pm that a vehicle had crashed on State...
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Health and Workplace – New guide launched to help navigate medicinal cannabis and workplace safety – Drug Foundation
Source: NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri A new guide launched today will help employers and their workers better understand and manage medicinal cannabis and workplace safety...
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Housing and Construction – The staggering increase in home building costs over 4 years – QV
Source: Quotable Value (QV) Building costs have increased at an average rate of 44% over the last four years, despite the rate of inflation slowing markedly last year. This was the...
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Housing costs continue to put pressure on households in year to June 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: Household income and housing-cost statistics: Year ended June 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand Housing costs continue to put pressure on households in year to June 2024 – 20 February 2025 – One-third of low-income households in Aotearoa New Zealand...
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No movement in child poverty rates for year ended June 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: Child poverty statistics: Year ended June 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand No movement in child poverty rates for year ended June 2024 – 20 February 2025 – None of the nine measures of child poverty showed a...
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Government Response to the Report from the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant and growing public health threat which affects patients and communities, and threatens to undermine the modern health system....
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Regional Tourism Boost to attract international visitors
Source: New Zealand Government A new $3 million fund from the International Conservation and Tourism Visitor Levy will be used to attract more international visitors to regional destinations this autumn...
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Serious crash, State Highway 3, Te Mapara
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 3 is expected to be closed for several hours following a serious single-vehicle crash. About 8.45am, emergency services were alerted to the...
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Police monitoring Te Puke tangi
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Clifford Paxton, Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police are aware of a gang related tangi for the father of a...
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Sun Life Invests Over HK$10 Million to Partner with the Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China
Source: Media Outreach Focusing on Three Key Areas to Develop a Professional Basketball Ecosystem and Promote a Healthy and Active Lifestyle HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19...
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Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces annual results for the financial year ended December 31, 2024
Source: Media Outreach 2024Annual Results – Financial Highlights(Figures for the corresponding period in 2023 are shown in brackets) Consolidated revenue: HK$ 901 million (HK$ 822 million) Consolidated net loss attributable...
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Sahm Capital Joins Capital Market Forum Riyadh 2025 as Platinum Sponsor
Source: Media Outreach RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 – Sahm Capital, the first fintech-driven financial company to secure full Capital Market Authority (CMA) licensing...
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Economy – OCR 3.75% – OCR reduced further as inflation abates – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 19 February 2025 – Annual consumer price inflation remains near the midpoint of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 1 to 3 percent target band. Firms’...
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Lifestyle – Exercise Industry Set for Significant Growth in 2025 Despite Economic Headwinds
Source: Exercise NZ Despite ongoing economic pressures, a new consumer survey by ExerciseNZ reveals a promising outlook for New Zealand’s exercise industry. Conducted by Horizon Research for the past five...
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Euvella Unveils Two New Captivating Scents for Reed Diffusers
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 – Singapore-based fragrance company Euvella is set to expand its collection with the introduction of two new scents—White...
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[3-Day Pop-up] ‘‘My Favourite Sake’’ Arrives at Mira Place, Tsim Sha Tsui! Free Tasting of Over 70 Nihonshu + Enjoy 23 Workshops + Win Round-Trip Tickets to Yonago
Source: Media Outreach Featuring 5 Themed Zones Constantly Rotating Sake Selection – TRADITIONAL SAKE, FRUIT LIQUEUR, SPARKLING, AGED SAKE, NEW STYLE / CRAFT SAKE HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire...
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Update: Information sought after possible sighting of Tom Phillips
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have confirmed the group sighted on State Highway 4 around 8:30am, Sunday 16 February, who were believed to potentially be Tom Phillips and...
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‘A peaceful, prosperous, democratic Pacific’
Source: New Zealand Government Good Evening Let us begin by acknowledging Professor David Capie and the PIPSA team for convening this important conference over the next few days. Whenever the Pacific...
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“Design Your Change: Up+Rise Bangkok” Bangkok Design Week 2025: A Showcase of Creative Solutions Transforming Bangkok’s Future
Source: Media Outreach As part of Bangkok Design Week 2025, designers and cross-sector collaborators are showcasing cutting-edge projects that underscore the potential of creativity to reshape cities. These works reflect...
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Waikato Police appeal for witnesses to motorcycle crash
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Waikato Police are appealing for witnesses to a motorcycle crash on Tauranga Road (State Highway 24) on 28 January. The crash, involving a red...
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Release: Rate cuts highlight Willis’ economic blunders
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s Official Cash Rate cut is good news for borrowers, but also a symptom of rising unemployment and an economy in recession. “Nicola Willis loves...
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Resealing planned for stretch of SH3 heading south into Bulls
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 3 (SH3) heading south into Bulls will be closed for 5 days while one lane is resealed. The southbound lane...