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Kiwibank gets green light to grow
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwibank has been given the green light to compete more vigorously with the big four Australian-owned banks that dominate the New Zealand banking sector. Finance Minister...
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LANDMARK Invites the Community to ‘Find Your Chapter’ and Celebrate the Love of Reading This Summer
Source: Media Outreach Rediscover the Joy of Reading This Summer at LANDMARK, Featuring an Engaging Book Stop Pop-Up, Exclusive Promotional Offers, and Curated Literary Experiences for All Ages. HONG KONG...
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Henan Meets SCO: Anyang Receives Acclaim from Media and Think Tank Guests
Source: Media Outreach ANYANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2025 – From July 23 to 27, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit was held...
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Greater Bay Area Residential Market Largely Stabilized, Although Sentiment in Q2 2025 Marred by Geopolitical Risks
Source: Media Outreach Logistics Portfolio Investment Transactions Gain Attention, Neighborhood Retail Assets Becoming Sought After Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities continued to extend property-related easing policies from last year through...
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Education – Family Tradition: Son Joins Mum’s Path in Civil Engineering at Whitireia and WelTec
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Young Wellingtonian Sean Hoffman is forging his own path in civil engineering, inspired by the journey of his mother, Michelle-herself a graduate of the New Zealand Diploma...
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Events – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Tour Hits the Right Note for Youth Mental Health
Source: Authority PR I Am Hope joins forces with Seventh Wonder for a nationwide partnership Australian singer-songwriter Bloom, one of the country’s most powerful vocalists, is bringing her acclaimed show...
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Property Market – Home run: Prices of homes in NZ outpace apartments by more than double
Source: Brainchild PR for RealEstate.co.nz The average asking price nationally of homes has increased by $296,000 since 2015; compared to the $132,000 increase of apartments. Kiwis still see apartments as...
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Universities – Study calls time on vague ‘drier’ homes claims – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As many New Zealanders contend with condensation, drafts, and mould this winter, a recent study challenges assumptions about what makes a home ‘drier’. It urges...
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Practical safety changes coming for family farms
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced targeted consultation with farmers and the wider agriculture sector to ensure health and safety regulations reflect...
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CHiQ Champions Inclusion and Innovation as Presenting Partner of the German Wheelchair Tennis Open
Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – CHiQ, a leading global brand in consumer electronics and smart home appliances, honourably announced its official...
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PM Luxon to host Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Source: New Zealand Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Solomon Islands is an important partner for New...
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Government delivers further cost of living support
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on growing the economy to create jobs, lift incomes and help Kiwis with the cost-of-living, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of...
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Changes ahead for Te Anau Bird Sanctuary
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 28 July 2025 Te Anau Bird Sanctuary currently maintains an intensive 7-day operation, with a variety of taonga species cared for at the site, including...
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Clearer rules and prequalification guidance to support construction
Source: New Zealand Government As part of wider Government health and safety reforms, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden will be consulting with builders and construction professionals to...
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Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 17 July 2025 Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers outlines practical actions that hairdressers and barbers can take to reduce the...
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Reducing councils’ ridiculous use of road cones
Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s drive to cut down on excessive use of road cones – and reducing the eye-watering cost of temporary traffic management –...
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HKSTP Takes Nine Game-Changing AI Tech Ventures to WAIC 2025 to Advance China’s AI Plus Vision in Transforming Business and Industry
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR / SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 July 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is embarking on a...
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Economics – Tariffs and uncertainty likely to dampen medium-term inflation pressures – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 24 July 2025 – Global tariffs and economic uncertainty are likely to mean less inflation pressures in New Zealand and a pullback in business...
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Aviation – Unqualified pilot sentenced for dangerous and unlawful flying
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) 25 July 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) welcomes the sentencing of a man who was fined $14,475 for multiple serious breaches of aviation safety...
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Employment – MBIE facing legal action over attempt to curb flexible work including working from home arrangements – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA has just filed legal action with the Employment Relations Authority over MBIE’s disregard of existing flexible work arrangements including working from home which are protected under the...
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Overseas products to make it cheaper to build
Source: New Zealand Government From tomorrow, thousands of additional building products including plasterboard, cladding systems, external doors, and windows will all be easier to use in construction sites across New...
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Building Code pause brings certainty to construction
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing more certainty for the building sector by pausing any new major changes to the Building Code system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...
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Interea Announces New Office Space to Support Growing Operations
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 July 2025 – Interea has announced its relocation to a new office and showroom located at 37 Jalan Pemimpin, Mapex...
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Shanghai Healthcare M&A Fund Takes Strategic Stake in MicroPort Scientific Corporation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2025 – MicroPort Scientific Corporation (Stock Code: 00853.HK, “MicroPort”) announced that Shanghai Healthcare M&A Fund (“SHMAF”), a...
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Cheras LeisureMall marks 30 years as a community landmark, rewarding 30 shoppers with grand prizes
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2025 – Cheras LeisureMall marks its latest milestone with its 30 th Anniversary celebrations, highlighting its rich...
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Property Market – Rental market softens tipping in favour of tenants – Cotality
Source: Cotality. New Zealand’s rental market has started to swing in favour of tenants, as easing migration and rising supply take the heat out of rents, according to Cotality’s July...
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Ratepayers win in collaboration over Local Water
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have delivered the first multi council water services delivery plan, an achievement that will be welcomed by all ratepayers, says...