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Tech Security – Norton’s Scam-Free Winter Forecast
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Norton From AI crypto cons to fake holiday bookings, Norton reveals the scams catching out Kiwis, plus advice to stay ahead of the scammers...
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Local News – Porirua by-election set down for 16 October
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council will hold a by-election to fill the seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor Mike Duncan. Councillor Duncan was one of five...
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Economy – Treasury welcomes independent Performance Improvement Review
Source: The Treasury The Public Service Commission today released an independent Performance Improvement Review (PIR) of the Treasury, commissioned by Secretary to the Treasury, Iain Rennie. “I welcome the PIR and...
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Kiwi Skincare Start-Up Eyes Multi-Million Dollar Export Expansion After Viral US Review
Source: Impact PR for Healthy Skin Lab A New Zealand skincare start-up is set for a multi-million dollar export expansion after one of its products was named the “holy grail”...
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Education – Whitireia Foundation Scholarships empower ākonga to give back
Source: Whitireia and WelTec For first-year Bachelor of Social Work ākonga Loianna Iasona, study is about more than gaining a qualification – it’s about giving back to her community. Originally from...
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Economy – Recovery delayed, but not derailed – says Kiwibank Economists
Source: Kiwibank In December, Kiwibank economists forecast a robust recovery for New Zealand in 2026. Since then, heightened global tension and the resulting oil price shock have seen the outlook...
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Venezuela Earthquakes: “Fear, stress, and overwhelming sadness are everywhere” as children pulled from rubble with tens of thousands still missing
Source: Save the Children Children in Venezuela are living on the streets and in informal tented camps, underscoring the urgent need for support, as rescue teams work round the clock to...
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Politics – Federated Farmers backs National’s plan to slash solar red tape
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says the National Party’s commitment to make small-scale solar projects a permitted activity is exactly the commonsense farmers need. National says, if re-elected to Government in...
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Politics – Federated Farmers backs commonsense conservation reform
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to be bold and continue with plans to modernise New Zealand’s outdated, clunky and overly complicated conservation laws. “These reforms are...
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Environment – Rotorua company fined for illegally releasing synthetic greenhouse gases
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the recent fines for a Rotorua-based company and one of its employees for illegally releasing a synthetic greenhouse gas. On 25...
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Gumboot Friday records busiest month of 2026 so far, supporting 2,213 young Kiwis in May
Source: Gumboot Friday In May 2026, 2,213 young people aged 5-25 accessed free counselling through Gumboot Friday – the highest monthly total recorded so far this year – with 3,578...
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Media Sector – Gambling in New Zealand needs responsible advertising – Global TV Experts
Source: Global TV Experts Auckland, 29 June, 2026 – Global TV Experts, a specialist iGaming television advertising agency, has launched GTE Pacific after securing access to nationwide television advertising inventory...
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Events – World’s highest lift-and-descent ride opens at Auckland’s Sky Tower
Source: AJ HACKETT BUNGY NEW ZEALAND, AUCKLAND AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand (AJHBNZ) has today launched SkyRide at Auckland’s Sky Tower – the world’s highest lift-and-descent ride. Designed to be...
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Awards – Hamilton-based Optiplumb Ltd Wins New Zealand’s Top Plumbing Award
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Just five years after starting out as a one-man band based in a home garage, Optiplumb Ltd has been named the 2026 New Zealand Master...
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Awards – Rotorua plumbing customers are in good hands with award-winning apprentice Sam Baldwin
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Rotorua plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying apprentice Sam Baldwin has been awarded a Plumbing World Scholarship at the 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards [26 June 2026]....
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Awards – Waikato Master Plumbers awarded for community spirit in development of new Hamilton woodcraft hub
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Local Master Plumbers are volunteering their labour to help turn Hamilton’s historic World War II era hall in Flynn Park into a multi-functional Community Woodcraft...
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Awards – Wanaka plumbing apprentice awarded for his work on complex, high-end homes
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Plumbing apprentice Rory Read, 25, has cut his teeth on some of Wanaka’s large-scale architectural homes. These technically detailed builds can take up to two...
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Awards – 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards: Full List of Winners
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased to announce the winners and finalists awarded at the 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 26 June. The New Zealand...
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Awards – Ankle surgery couldn’t slow down this award-winning Auckland apprentice
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Newly qualified Masterlink apprentice Eric Gruythuysen, 25, has been named the overall winner of the 2026 Plumbing World Scholarship, recognising his dedication to the trade...
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Master Plumbers’ new AI tool helps tradespeople navigate building standards in seconds
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers A new AI-powered tool called Toby will give plumbers, gas fitters and drainlayers access to critical building standards and regulations at their fingertips. Building and...
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Construction Sector – Construction cost growth takes its foot off the gas – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Construction cost growth has largely stabilised for now, with the latest QV CostBuilder update showing minimal movement across key rates in June. Diesel prices have fallen...
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Universities – What helps people beat multi-pronged nicotine addiction? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A world-leading study into the most effective way to beat multi-pronged nicotine addiction is launching at the University of Auckland. Professor Chris Bullen has received...
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Consumer NZ says loyalty data for grocery discounts could push supermarket prices even higher
Source: Consumer NZ Supermarket loyalty cards might seem like the best way to get a bargain, but Consumer NZ is warning they might ultimately lead to higher prices at the...
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Appointed – GUARDIANS APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF PRIVATE EQUITY & ALTERNATIVES
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $93 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed William Fletcher to the role of Head of...
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Government twiddling thumbs while the wood sector burns – Workers First Union
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union is calling out the National-NZ First-ACT Government for abandoning Northland’s workers with empty words and a blame game, as the proposed closure of Juken...
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Transport – Road freight update highlights progress on driver fatigue
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Fatal road crashes where fatigue was a contributing factor have declined steadily over the last four years. That is one of the findings from...
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Rural Health – Gumboot Friday records busiest month of 2026 so far, supporting 2,213 young Kiwis in May
Source: Authority PR for Gumboot Friday In May 2026, 2,213 young people aged 5–25 accessed free counselling through Gumboot Friday — the highest monthly total recorded so far this year...