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Runaway spending growth checked
Source: New Zealand Government The latest set of accounts show the Government has successfully checked the runaway growth of public spending, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “In the previous government’s...
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Welfare that Works making a difference
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s welfare reforms are delivering results with the number of people moving off benefits into work increasing year-on-year for six straight months. “There are positive...
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‘It is the U.S. vs the rest’. Global broker’s Octa view on U.S. exceptionalism
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – The U.S. dollar has been appreciating almost relentlessly since the end of September. In just...
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CPA Australia calls on Hong Kong government to increase revenue and reduce expenditure
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – With CPA Australia estimating a fiscal deficit of HK$96.1 billion for 2024-25 and fiscal reserves...
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Airport City Blueprint Presented to Business Community with New Brand “SKYTOPIA”
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) presented the Airport City blueprint to the business community at...
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Bigo Live’s Global Community Marks a Year of Influence at Annual Gala
Source: Media Outreach With over 1,000 guests in attendance, this year’s gala underscores the company’s commitment to promoting creativity and innovation, providing content creators and viewers with a diverse and...
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Learn Smart Education launch AI System to Enhance Teaching and Learning Efficiency
Source: Media Outreach Elite, Regular, and Foundation Programs Available – Top Tutors Help Students Reach Their Full Potential HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 –...
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Search warrants executed in connection to Ngāruawāhia homicide
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders: Police investigating the death of Turipapa Tukere in Ngāruawāhia have executed search warrants across Christchurch today. About...
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Full night closures planned for Wellington State Highway 1 Urban Motorway next month
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Major maintenance works are planned for Wellington’s urban motorway next month, meaning drivers will have to plan ahead for getting in and out of the...
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IHC applauds research on barriers to banking for disabled people
Source: IHC IHC welcomes Westpac’s research highlighting the barriers disabled people face in accessing banking services. These challenges, which IHC has raised repeatedly over the past decade, underscore the urgent...
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Too early for a victory lap, but hope is on its way
Source: ACT Party Responding to new data confirming inflation is sitting at 2.2 per cent, within the official target range, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “At the height of Labour’s...
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Working people will pay for static inflation
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Data released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that inflation remains unchanged at 2.2%, defying expectations of further declines, said NZCTU Te Kauae...
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Drop in domestic inflation hailed
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hailed a drop in the domestic component of inflation, saying it increases the prospect of mortgage rate reductions and a lower...
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Property Market – A deep and prolonged downturn is still helping buyers – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic The downturn in New Zealand’s property values has generally been deep and prolonged since 2021, giving buyers increased pricing power. CoreLogic NZ’s January Housing Chart Pack shows property...
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Fire Safety – Smoke alarm saves a life in Christchurch
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A smoke alarm has saved a person’s life in a house fire in Christchurch in the early hours of Monday morning. Fire and Emergency Specialist...
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Property Market – $115 billion in property listed: NZ property market sees $18 billion surge and nearly 19,000 more homes in 2024 – RealEstate.co.nz
Source: RealEstate.co.nz 22 January 2024 – Kiwis listed over $115 billion worth of residential property for sale in 20241, an $18.86 billion (19.4%) increase compared to 2023, according to the...
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New appointments bring business expertise to the Employment Relations Authority
Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointed members and one reappointed member of the Employment Relations Authority have been announced by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today.“I’m...
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Reds Launch Second Official Retail Store in Indonesia
Source: Media Outreach SURABAYA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – Liverpool FC continues to strengthen its international presence in Asia with the official opening of its...
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Weeks before New Year, Octa broker helps flood victims in Kelantan, Malaysia
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – In December 2024, Malaysia suffered devastating floods that affected 10 states and left more than...
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New Funding to Accelerate Sandbox VR’s Global Franchise Program Set for Explosive Growth, With 200 Projected Stores in 2027
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – Sandbox VR, the world’s premier destination for premium location-based virtual reality experiences, expects continued robust...
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“Feisty” injured Whanganui kiwi returns home
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 21 January 2025 The bird was struck between Whanganui and Raetihi on 20 November last year. The driver reported the incident to the Department of Conservation...
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CN Logistics Launches Regular Charter Flights Between Ezhou, China and Milan, Italy
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – A well-established international logistics solutions provider, CN Logistics International Holdings Limited (the “Company”, together with...
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XIXILI Unveils Vibrant and Inclusive Lingerie Collection for Chinese New Year 2025
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – Chinese New Year is a time for renewal, celebration, and embracing traditions with a modern twist. XIXILI,...
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One Mount to invest in building Blockchain Layer 1 network in Vietnam
Source: Media Outreach One Mount Group has committed to investing US$200 to 500 million to deploy a Layer 1 Blockchain network, aiming to establish Vietnam’s national blockchain infrastructure. HANOI, VIETNAM...
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Support for homeowners impacted by road reserve slips
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is seeking expressions of interest for a limited one-off grants scheme to support homeowners with property access impacted by road reserve slips that occurred in...
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Two iconic hotels among Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients
Source: Auckland Council Two long-standing hospitality venues, at opposite ends of Auckland, will get some help to future-proof through Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant. The Puhoi Hotel and the...
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The Regulatory Standards Bill
Source: ACT Party The Haps Sold out. Normally we’d be spruiking tickets for ACT’s State of the Nation event this Friday, but it sold out last week. Free Press will be reporting...