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Source: Auckland Transport Date: 13 June 2025 Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 20 June to Monday 23...

Matariki Weekend rail closure – getting one step closer to CRL

Source: Auckland Transport Date: 13 June 2025 Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 20 June to Monday 23...

Invented in Hong Kong, EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M], a new and natural flavour enhancer gets stamp of approval from professional chefs

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2025 – A versatile and revolutionary new seasoning and cooking sauce is gaining attention from chefs in...

Economic surprise great news for Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s surprise economic result is great news for workers, families and businesses, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said today. “Stats NZ reported today that the economy grew...

Expanding biodiversity markets in NZ – Speech to the NZ Farm Environment Trust alumni

Source: New Zealand Government It’s my pleasure to be here today amongst some of the strongest guardians of our native biodiversity in the country. Wouldn’t we rather have more carrot than...

Awards – Canterbury’s top young chefs crowned in new competition at Ara

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury New culinary talent has been on show in Ōtautahi, with 36 young chefs vying for top honours in the inaugural Waitaha Canterbury Young Chef Championships at...

Amazon Singapore’s Prime Day Returns in July with First-Ever Week-Long Event from 8 to 14 July

Source: Media Outreach Prime members can access thousands of deals across popular categories with a refreshed shopping experience on Amazon.sg. Shop some of Amazon’s top discounts, including deals from top...

New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Reset: Progress & Reflections

Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) national conference, Takina Convention Centre, Wellington] Good afternoon. National Chair of the New Zealand Institute of...

Government must urgently rule out Ute Tax 2.0 – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to urgently rule out changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars each...

Rural voters fed up with rates rip-off – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Councils have a mountain to climb to win back the trust of rural ratepayers, Federated Farmers says – and that starts with cutting wasteful spending and sharing the...

Two arrested after Birkenhead aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police pulled out all the stops after a man was allegedly carjacked on the North Shore early this morning. Two offenders face serious charges after being...

Advisory: Rally to save our history tomorrow – PSA

Source: PSA Tomorrow at 8.30am, workers will rally outside Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to protest a proposal to cut 16% of its workforce. The proposed cuts would decimate...

New halal agreement unlocks opportunity in Indonesia

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta over the weekend to strengthen trade access to Indonesia and create new opportunities for New...

Lee Gardens Presents “Celebrate Every Bite”: A Joyful Culinary Celebration

Source: Media Outreach Six Premier Restaurants Unveil New Exclusive Menus From Michelin-Starred Favorites to Japanese Artisanal Gems Complimentary Décor & Crystal Balloons | Up to 50% Dining Offers and 13%...

China’s wine market uncorks consumption vitality

Source: Media Outreach YINCHUAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2025 – In an exhibition hall at an expo in Yinchuan, the capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui...

Wool carpets for state houses a win-win

Source: New Zealand Government The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson.  State housing agency...

Soil conservation strengthens future for hill country farms

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council After the Kaikōura earthquakes in November 2016, we applied for Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) funding to help set up the SCAR project. In 2019,...

Update: Search for missing person in Taranaki

Source: New Zealand Police The search is continuing for missing New Plymouth woman Jan, with Police, LandSAR and other volunteers out searching around the Thomason Road and Lake Mangamahoe areas...

Agriculture – Feds back launch of new fertiliser spreading standard

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says the launch of a new fertiliser spreading standard is a key step in efforts to improve nutrient management across New Zealand farms. “Fertiliser is a...

Agriculture – New legal requirement to record raw milk movement

Source: OSPRI New Zealand An ongoing risk in the fight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has led to some new requirements for raw milk destined to be used as...

Biodiversity credit won’t fix damage done by Luxon Govt

Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Government’s newly announced Biodiversity Credit scheme is a tiny positive that doesn’t undo the biodiversity harm caused by the Luxon Government. “This...

Backing New Zealand’s native forest champions

Source: New Zealand Government Forestry Minister Todd McClay today congratulated the winners of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards for driving real progress in native forest establishment and land...

Government backs voluntary nature credits

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the expansion of a voluntary credits nature market through the running of pilot projects across New Zealand. Establishing a market that is...

Agriculture – Wool carpet decision a ‘parachute’ for farmers – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Kāinga Ora’s decision to use wool carpet in its social housing is a massive win for wool growers but won’t be enough to save the industry on its...

Speech: Hon Andrew Hoggard to Federated Farmers at Fieldays

Source: ACT Party ACT MP Hon Andrew HoggardFederated Farmers Rural Advocacy Hub Speaking Engagement Wednesday 11 June, 11:30 am  Good morning, everyone.  It’s great to be back, and thank you for the...

Climate activists dressed as lawyers would sacrifice farmers to the climate gods

Source: ACT Party Responding to legal action from Lawyers for Climate Action NZ, ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “This is a courtroom stunt by climate activists dressed as lawyers....

ACT responds to legislation to restrict farm-to-forest conversions

Source: ACT Party Responding to the introduction of legislation to restrict farm-to-forest conversions, ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “The Government is moving to address legitimate concerns in rural...