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Keynote speech: WasteMINZ conference
Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora tatou. My warmest greetings to you all. It’s a pleasure to be here with you at this year’s WasteMINZ Conference — the flagship event...
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Man arrested following building site burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into a series of burglaries across North Canterbury and Selwyn. On Monday 9 June, three...
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PSA welcomes withdrawal of suspension of disability workers at Te Roopu Taurimu
Source: PSA Mediation is set to resume with disability support provider Te Roopu Taurima and the PSA following the withdrawal of a lockout and suspension of workers without pay by the...
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Busting myths: rates and property valuation
Source: Auckland Council Rating valuation is undertaken every three years, by all councils nationwide. It’s legislated so councils fairly and accurately distribute rates.Often, the process prompts a range of questions...
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Rating valuations released to Auckland ratepayers
Source: Auckland Council Auckland ratepayers will receive new property valuations this week, as Auckland Council prepares to update rates from 1 July 2025. The rating valuations Auckland property owners receive...
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Rating Valuation – frequently asked questions
Source: Auckland Council The latest rating valuations What valuation trends do I need to know? Two independent valuation providers, QV and Opteon, completed the 2024 valuation process. These companies are...
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Rich get much richer, driving inequality and poverty
Source: Green Party The 2025 NBR Rich List makes immediately obvious the need for a fair tax system, says the Green Party. “The rich list is now worth more than...
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Two before the courts after separate offences
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel, Waimakariri/Hurunui Response Manager, Two people are before the courts following two separate incidents in the Rural Canterbury area. On Tuesday...
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Federated Farmers launches KiwiSaver petition
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has launched a nationwide petition calling on the Government to urgently change the KiwiSaver rules to help young farmers get their foot on the ladder. “Accessing...
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Prevent you and your loved ones getting life-threatening listeriosis
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety wants people to take some practical steps to avoid a rare and life-threatening but preventable foodborne illness. “While rare, every...
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Education – QPEC condemns Minister Seymour’s campaign to fine parents whose children do not attend school to a particular standard
Source: QPEC “David Seymour warns of prosecutions this year in school truancy crackdown” Understanding School Absence – QPEC condemns Minister Seymour’s campaign to fine parents whose children do not attend...
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Bringing families together with Parent Boost
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to support parents living offshore to visit and stay with their families in New Zealand for longer, Prime Minister...
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Employment Issues – Suspension of Te Roopu Taurima workers unacceptable – CTU
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi stands in solidarity with the 38 workers and PSA members...
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Jones to Singapore for major energy conference
Source: New Zealand Government Resources Minister Shane Jones travels to Singapore tomorrow where he will speak to more than 400 executives about New Zealand’s oil and gas investment opportunities at...
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Employment Issues – Sunday rally to protest outrageous suspension of 38 disability workers – PSA
Source: PSA Disability workers will be making their concerns loud and clear at a rally at 2pm tomorrow to protest the suspension without pay of 38 workers at disability residential care...
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$3 Billion to Buy U.S. Agricultural Commodities: Vietnam Seeks a Good Deal of Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the U.S.
Source: Media Outreach WASHINGTON D.C, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 June 2025 – Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy led a delegation of nearly 50...
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Full speed ahead for Fast-track projects
Source: New Zealand Government Today marks four months since the Fast-track Approvals Act opened for project applications. The projects which have applied for Fast-track approvals could contribute 12,208 new homes...
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The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang Celebrates Vietnam’s Culinary Ascent With 9 One Star, 2 Green Star, and 63 Bib Gourmand
Source: Media Outreach The 2025 MICHELIN Guide selection in Vietnam features a record 181 establishments: 9 One MICHELIN Star (1 new and 1 promoted), 2 MICHELIN Green Star (1 new),...
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Vingroup and Gulf States Pursue Sustainability-Led Growth as Legacy Powerhouses Reinvent
Source: Media Outreach Vietnam’s Vingroup and Gulf states are both rewriting their growth playbooks through state-led sustainability drives, forging a parallel transformation from legacy empires into green innovation hubs. HANOI,...
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EKOUAER Debuts in Monaco as Exclusive VIP Gifting Partner on Titania Yacht
Source: Media Outreach MONTE CARLO, MONACO – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 June 2025 – During the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, EKOUAER debuted as the Exclusive VIP Gifting Partner aboard...
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Man due in court following crash, Pongakawa
Source: New Zealand Police A man will be appearing in court next week in relation to the death of a man following a crash in Pongakawa. The single-vehicle crash happened...
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K!DZ POP CON ASIA: Exhibitor Highlights at K!DZ POP CON 2025
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 June 2025 – The ultimate kids and family event of the year, K!DZ POP CON 2025, is set to take...
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SIBUR unveils updated sustainability strategy through 2030
Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 June 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest producer of polymers and rubbers, has successfully concluded its five-year sustainability strategy and...
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Energy and Development – Cambridge is open for business with $45M energy boost
Source: Waipa Networks This morning, Waipā Networks cut the ribbon on its newly commissioned 33kV zone substation alongside Transpower’s Grid Exit Point (GXP) – a combined investment of over $45 million....
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New food safety booklet features science-backed tips to avoid food poisoning
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Whether you’re making family dinner, heating up leftovers, packing lunch for the kids, or having friends over for a barbecue, New Zealand Food Safety...
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Fatal house fire, Waitara
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Debra Gower: One person has been located deceased following a house fire in Browne Street, Waitara this morning. Emergency...
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Bringing ENT care closer to home in Northland
Source: New Zealand Government A new mobile ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist clinic has been launched in Northland, bringing high-quality specialist care directly to local communities, Health Minister Simeon...