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GDP shows underlying economic strength
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s GDP figures confirm the economy had real momentum at the beginning of this year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures put GDP growth...
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One ‘front door’ for hospo: new council's digital hub makes licensing simpler
Source: Auckland Council Starting a café, restaurant or food truck often begins with a big idea – but turning that idea into reality can mean navigating licences, permits and paperwork....
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New parents to receive increased support
Source: New Zealand Government The amount paid to parents taking time off from work to care for their new children will increase from 1 July 2026, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van...
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How biodiversity funding is improving Canterbury's environment
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Through funding and hands-on support, farmers are installing poplar poles to stabilise fragile slopes, fencing off unproductive land to allow native vegetation to return, and...
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DTA consultations on crisis preparedness and final tranche of draft standards
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) – Te Pūtea Matua has opened consultations on six draft standards and a package of crisis preparedness...
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Regulation changes to enhance the Taupō fishery
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 June 2026 The most obvious change for many people will be the increased ‘bag limit’, which increases from six to eight trout. This move...
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Fatal crash, Kinleith
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Kinleith on yesterday. Police were called to the single vehicle crash on Kauri Road around 3.40pm. Sadly, the...
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Driving visitor growth and business events
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will build on tourism growth by targeting more marketing in Australia, the United States and China, alongside attracting more business events to New Zealand....
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GLM Launches Essential Clutch – Limited Edition to Complement Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – GLM, a fashion and tech accessories brand, today announced the launch of the Essential Clutch...
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Vingroup Rises 11 Places In Fortune Southeast Asia 500, Ranking Among The Region’s Top 30 Largest Companies
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Vingroup ranked 26th in Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 ranking, rising 11 places from 37th in 2025...
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WRISE Group Officially Launches WRISE Academy in Wuxi
Source: Media Outreach This new office located in the Yangtze Delta region strengthens family governance and intergenerational succession capabilities for next-generation family leaders HONG KONG SAR / WUXI, CHINA –...
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SeABank completes charter capital increase to VND 34,288 billion
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – With approval from the State Bank of Vietnam, Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, HOSE:...
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Lanson Place Celebrates Its Strongest Ever Performance At Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards
Source: Media Outreach Seven properties honoured across Asia-Pacific, including highly prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ recognition for Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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DHL Express partners with Absurd Laboratory to create limited-edition fashion accessories using retired courier uniforms
Source: Media Outreach Winner of the Redress Design Award 2025 “DHL GoGreen Plus Alumni Prize”, Eric Wong has created “DHL x Absurd Laboratory BFFS Upcycled Collection”, a limited-edition fashion accessory...
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Alibaba Cloud Expands European Footprint with Two Availability Zones in France
Source: Media Outreach A suite of Agentic AI services set to launch for European customers later this year PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Alibaba...
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Fatal crash: Red Beach
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died following an earlier crash in Red Beach. The single vehicle crash was reported on Red Beach Road at 12.26pm....
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Kidpreneurs Bazaar 2026 returns to help children build confidence, resilience and money sense through experience
Source: Media Outreach A two-day family event at HarbourFront Centre will see 35 children aged 5 to 14 run their own booths, pitch ideas and make real decisions, as parents...
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Banyan Group Residences Clinches Record 16 Top Honours in International Property Awards 2026-27
Source: Media Outreach Most awarded developer in Thailand and Asia for third consecutive year; 80 total International Property Awards to date plus a landmark new win at the Real Estate...
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Seconds become crucial as tragedy avoided
Source: New Zealand Police Three Police officers had merely minutes to prevent a tragedy. All three members from the Auckland Police Maritime Unit sprang into action as a vehicle was...
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Stock damage to stopbanks puts community at risk
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 17 Jun 2026 A strong stopbank stands between communities and floodwater. They protect people, homes, infrastructure and productive land – but only if they remain...
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220,000 students take the SMART test
Source: New Zealand Government More than 1300 schools and 220,000 students have used the Student Mentoring Assessment Tool (SMART) since it was introduced in February, Education Minister Erica Stanford said...
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Serious crash, Kauri Road, Kinleith
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Kauri Road, between Waikato and Peach Roads. Police were called about 3.40pm. One person has...
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The Caravel Group’s 5th Annual ESG Report Outlines Strategic Resilience in Global Shipping
Source: Media Outreach Refreshed five-year Encompass roadmap highlights accelerated fleet decarbonisation and proactive talent integration as key competitive advantages HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026...
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Work begins on Rangitata River stopbanks to improve flood resilience
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 17 Jun 2026 Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has begun construction on three new stopbanks designed to contain flows to the south branch of...
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Asia Symbol Publishes Its Ninth Sustainability Report on China’s National Low-Carbon Day
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – In conjunction with National Low-Carbon Day, Asia Symbol has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, marking the ninth...
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Speeding up council reports to get building faster
Source: New Zealand Government New changes are halving the amount of time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums (PIMs), allowing building work to get underway more quickly, Building...
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New Taradale Police Station opens
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s ongoing focus and investment on getting Police back to basics and focused on frontline policing is yielding impressive results, with the new Taradale Police...