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Saying yes to housing growth
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders have an opportunity to help shape the new planning system replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) through public consultation on removing unnecessary barriers to...
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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...
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Advocacy – 95 New Zealand Lawyers Call for Stronger Govt Stance on Israel Amidst Rising Tensions in Middle East
Source: Max Harris Ninety-five New Zealand lawyers – including 9 King’s Counsel – have signed a letter to the Prime Minister and other ministers urging the Government to consider a...
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Discover Naomi Neo’s Secret to Safer and Smarter Parenting with the imoo Watch Phone X10
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – Smartphones have become an everyday essential for adults. So, it’s natural for children to want one. Many...
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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...
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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...
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Health on the road
Source: Privacy Commissioner 26 Apr 2017, 09:00 The health sector is increasingly providing community-based health services. Read our Health on the Road guide: how to keep health information safe while...
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Case Note 329274 [2025] NZ Priv Cmr 1 – Individual complains that government agency sent their health information to an incorrect address
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jun 2025, 09:00 Background In 2021, a government agency mailed a client’s health information to the wrong address. The agency had the correct street but had...
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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...
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Swiss Government Fails to Act on “Nagorno-Karabakh Peace Forum” – CSI
Source: Christian Solidarity International (CSI) CSI supports the Swiss sponsored peace negotiations between the Azerbaijani Government and representatives of the forcibly displaced Armenian Christian population of Nagorno Karabakh as required...
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The current state of housing in Aotearoa New Zealand – Stats NZ media release and report: Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand: 2025
The current state of housing in Aotearoa New Zealand – media release 17 June 2025 Housing in New Zealand’s cities is changing, with an increase in housing density, and more multi-unit...
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Gordon Wilson Flats’ heritage protection goneburger
Source: New Zealand Government The derelict and unsafe Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington will lose its protected heritage status and become eligible for demolition through an amendment to the Resource...
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Property Market – NZ housing market steadies as sentiment cautiously lifts – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The rate of decline in the housing market has slowed again, with national residential property values largely holding steady throughout May. Our latest QV House Price...
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Energy Sector – A Frank Discussion About Losing Your Spark
Source: NZ Compare -Spark announces another broadband price hike just as winter power bills hit Kiwi wallets. -Frank Energy is closing – adding more pressure to household budgets. -NZ Compare sees...
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Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Chubb 1792 Club: A New Era in Tailored Wealth Management Services
Source: Media Outreach With a legacy of excellence, expertise, and a bold vision, Chubb Life HK is meeting rising demand for sophisticated, future-focused financial planning through bespoke legacy and wealth...
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Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Chubb 1792 Club, a Prestigious Global Wealth Centre Designed to Elevate Customer Experience
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK) today unveiled its first wealth centre, Chubb 1792...
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Octa broker announces a free coding bootcamp in Malaysia
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – This summer, Octa, a trusted global broker since 2011, will partner with a Malaysian charity,...
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Animal Welfare – Three Greyhounds Dead in Three Days Underscores Need for Racing Ban
Source: Greyhound Protection League of New Zealand Quick facts: Three greyhounds died in three days of racing in New Zealand this week (12–14 June). Fifteen greyhounds have died on racetracks...
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Public transport just got a salary sacrifice, tax-free upgrade
Source: Extraordinary New benefit means cheaper commutes, cleaner cities, and more money in workers’ pockets, says Extraordinary Kiwi fintech maverick, Extraordinary, has seized a rare opportunity to align the...
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Priority One: Twelve months in, 2100 children housed
Source: New Zealand Government In the first twelve months of the Government’s flagship Priority One policy, nearly 1000 families with more than 2,124 children have been moved from dank emergency...
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New CT scanner to improve cancer services in Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the children killed by the alarming escalation of violence in the Middle East
Source: UNICEF NEW YORK, 15 June 2025 – “This weekend’s surge in violence across the Middle East signals a dangerous escalation. Children are once again paying the ultimate price. “Since Friday,...
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Legislation – Māori marginalised by changes to Pae Ora Act – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s Cabinet-approved amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act represent yet another attack on Māori aspirations for equitable health outcomes and self-determination the PSA says. The sweeping...
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North Canterbury Community Vehicle Trust celebrates new garage
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council North Canterbury Community Vehicle Trust celebrates new garage | Environment Canterbury Date: 16 Jun 2025 The trust’s garage has been named after one of its...
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Economy – Monetary policy affects some parts of the economy differently: RBNZ Analytical Note
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 16 June 2025 – Some parts of the economy and prices for some products are more sensitive to a rise in the Official Cash...
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Animal Welfare – Three greyhounds dead within three days: SAFE says shut it down
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is calling for immediate action following the deaths of three greyhounds in the space of just three days. With the industry now resorting to legal action...
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Affordable homes to address Rotorua housing shortage
Source: New Zealand Government Rotorua whānau will enjoy greater access to modern affordable housing thanks to a community-led partnership delivering 189 affordable homes backed by the Government, Associate Housing Minister...