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Speech to LGNZ Metro, Rural and Provincial sectors meeting
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, everyone. Today I’d like to talk to you about progress the Government has made on our Going for Housing Growth agenda. I’m also excited...
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NZ-AU: From Romance to Runway: Daniela Kosti’s Fashion Journey on SHEIN’s Stars Aligned
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SHEIN’s Stars Aligned, a unique and fashion-forward dating show, brought viewers on an unforgettable journey of romance, self-discovery, and playful...
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AI and Blockchain Innovations Propel Singapore’s Fintech Evolution Amid Investment Recalibration: KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech H2’24
Source: Media Outreach Singapore’s fintech investment recalibrated to US$1.3 billion in 2024, in line with global shifts toward sustainable growth. Crypto and blockchain investment increased 22 percent in H2’24 to...
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Universities – Wāhine toa and women’s health champion a finalist for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Professor Bev Lawton ONZM (Ngāti Porou), founder of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s national centre for women’s...
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IYDC Chengdu 2025 to Feature Diverse International Competitors in Global Dance Event
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – The International Youth Dance Competition (IYDC) is set to return in 2025, bringing together young dancers from...
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KCM Trade AI Mentor: Smart Trading Tutor—Powered by Knowledge, Precision, Efficiency, and Unmatched Security
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – KCM Trade has officially launched AI Mentor, an advanced AI-powered trading tutor designed to help...
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Tech and Security – New Zealand coming second in the region in the number of malware incidents, new analysis shows – NordVPN
Source: NordVPN According to new research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN, over 83 million malware incidents have been recorded in 2024 in New Zealand, emphasizing the growing cybersecurity threats. Internet...
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Weather News – Summer signing out sunny and warm – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 27th February – Monday 3rd March – Summer is ending on a sunny note. South Island to expect rain this weekend and cooler temperatures...
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Greenpeace obtains coordinates of coral destruction NZ Government refused to reveal
Source: Greenpeace The New Zealand government is refusing to release details of the location a New Zealand bottom trawler hauled up deep sea coral late last year, despite Greenpeace offering to...
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Two-Thirds of Employees in Singapore Considering Changing Employers Within the Next 12 Months, Aon Study Finds
Source: Media Outreach 65 percent of employees are willing to sacrifice existing benefits for a better choice of benefits 45 percent agree that their compensation is fair compared to similar...
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Big jump in overseas visitor spend boosts tourism
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed news that New Zealand’s tourism sector continues to gather strength, according to latest data out today. The Tourism...
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Activist News – Peace diplomacy must lead in addressing Chinese warships in Tasman Sea – PAW
Source: Peace Action Wellington Over the past five days, a group of Chinese warships has been travellingin the Tasman Sea and practicing live fire drills. The NZ Navy and Australian...
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Chinese live fire: a wake-up call for NZ’s investment priorities
Source: ACT Party “Chinese war ships engaging in live fire in the Tasman Sea ought to be a wake-up call for our investment priorities,” says ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron....
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Smoother path for Great Rides
Source: New Zealand Government Cycling our Great Rides is about to get a whole lot smoother, with a $9 million Government boost for infrastructure upgrades and replacements, Tourism and Hospitality...
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Drug and Alcohol Testing – Recent data indicates an increase in amphetamine-type substances and opioids
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Imperans Q4 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 25 February 2024 – The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace...
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NZ-AU: YakTrak and Grist Join Forces to Transform People Development & Compliance in Contact Centres
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Contact centre leaders face constant pressure to coach teams, manage compliance, and improve performance. Yet without structure, visibility, and...
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XTransfer Expands U.S. Footprint with 5 Additional Payment Licenses
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – XTransfer, a leading global B2B cross-border trade payment platform, continues solidifying its regulatory presence in...
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Weather News – Final Week of Summer ticks all the Summer Boxes – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 24 – Friday 28 February 2025 – Settled weather characterised by light winds, clear skies, warm days, and low amounts of rainfall continues over Aotearoa...
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Government Cuts – Stop Defence civilian job cuts if the Govt is serious about increasing spending – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA is urging the Government to stop planned job cuts to the Defence Force civilian workforce in the wake of promises to increase defence spending. “We welcome the...
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Environment – EPA approves new crop protection tool
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new insecticide to control pests on key crops such as beets for livestock, and brassicas. Bayer New Zealand applied...
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Minister going to Australia for aged care meetings
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello is traveling to Australia for meetings with the aged care sector in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney next week. “Australia is...
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Proofpoint: 88% of Top Organisations in Asia Pacific Still Put Their Customers and Stakeholders at Risk of Email Fraud as Businesses Face Record-High Email Attacks
Source: Media Outreach Protective measures against email fraud remain widely insufficient among leading Asia Pacific companies. Australia’s high adoption rate of proper email authentication (71%) among its top companies sets...
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Tech and Security – New Zealand’s digital wellbeing ranking declines with the biggest setback in internet affordability
Source: SurfShark The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on 5 core pillars: internet quality, internet affordability, e-security,...
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Greenpeace – NZ position at fisheries forum “reckless”
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling the stance taken by New Zealand at an international fisheries forum “short-sighted and reckless”, saying more ocean protection is needed, not further erosion of existing measures...
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NZ-AU: Canyon Bolsters Board with Appointment of Dean Horton
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dean Horton...
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Federated Farmers Statement: Members’ Bill puts woke banks on notice
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Andy Foster’s Members’ Bill, drawn from the ballot earlier this afternoon, will stop lenders from unfairly de-banking legitimate businesses and industries. “Banks have been under...
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ACT welcomes further debate on banking wokery
Source: ACT Party In response to the draw of the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide) Amendment Bill from Parliament’s ballot: “When I first raised the problem...