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Treasury figures on wealth tax are wrong – Tax Justice Aotearoa
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 24 July 2026 The figures used by the Treasury to predict the rate of reduction in in-scope wealth in the event of a wealth tax being...
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What’s on: Great mix of winter events
Source: BayBuzz The week ahead: From Friday 24 July Make the most of winter this week. A great mix of music, movies, markets, comedy and family fun, plus the Italian...
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Proposed changes affecting Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements raise public health concerns
Source: Hāpai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora says planning decisions are public health decisions, warning the Government’s decision to remove Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from its replacement resource management...
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Hundreds of nursing graduates left high and dry by Te Whatu Ora
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation At a time when health care is falling into a deeper crisis with emergency departments bursting at the seams, wards overflowing and workers overworked due...
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Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Israel’s Escalating Assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque and Calls for Immediate New Zealand Action
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand unequivocally condemns the latest Israeli assault on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, where thousands of...
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Pacific Women’s Network Condemns Call to Revoke Dr Anna Naupa’s MSG Appointment
Source: Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women 24 July 2026 For immediate release The Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW) has strongly condemned an “ultimatum” issued by...
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Tech – Kimi K3 launch ignites influencer debate over China’s narrowing AI gap with the US, reveals GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Kimi K3 became one of the most-discussed AI models among influencers in mid-July 2026, as its launch challenged long-held assumptions about the dominance of leading US AI companies. ...
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Venezuela Earthquake: One month update – MSF
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 24 July 2026 – One month following the devastating earthquakes, Venezuela continues to grapple with the aftermath, facing profound grief as thousands mourn...
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Arts – Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2026
Source: NZSA A $12,000 Opportunity for Writers Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new...
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Health and Education – Free school lunches make a difference to child poverty
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa A report out today shows children living in poverty up from 11 to 13 percent. We have an effective tool in healthy school lunches, Ka Ora Ka Ako, says...
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PSA calls on Govt to make mileage increase permanent as oil prices surge
Source: PSA With Brent crude now trading close to US$100 a barrel, the PSA is calling on the Government to make April’s temporary 30 percent mileage rate increase for home and...
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Household Labour Force Survey income data: Summary of feedback – Stats NZ report
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household Labour Force Survey income data: Summary of feedback – report 23 July 2026 Kia ora Earlier this year we sought feedback about using administrative (admin)...
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Pathway to monthly CPI in 2027 announced – Stats NZ news story
Source: Statistics New Zealand Pathway to monthly CPI in 2027 announced – news story 23 July 2026 New Zealanders will have access to more frequent information about changing prices from 2027,...
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Greenpeace says One third of Canterbury private water supplies reaching nitrate contamination preterm birth risk levels
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is alarmed by Environment Canterbury’s lack of action on nitrate contamination, as new data reveals that 38% of Canterbury households on private water sources are in areas where...
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South Korea: Appeal decision for abortion case exposes legal vacuum – Amnesty International
Source: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Responding to today’s appeal decision overturning the murder conviction of a woman who had a later abortion while reducing the sentences of medical staff, Amnesty International Korea’s...
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Consumer NZ – Detergent test shows price doesn’t always deliver quality
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ says shoppers could save money on dishwasher detergents without sacrificing cleaning performance, after new testing found little connection between price and results. Consumer NZ tested...
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VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES: Pregnant Women and New Mothers Face Growing Health Risks as about 130 Babies Born Every Day
Source: Save the Children Thousands of pregnant women and new mothers require access to healthcare, nutritious food and safe shelter one month after two devastating earthquakes damaged health facilities and displaced about...
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Employment Issues – Volunteer Firefighters One Step Closer to Fair ACC Cover
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association The United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) has welcomed Labour MP Kieran McAnulty’s Accident Compensation (Extended Cover for Fire and Emergency New Zealand Personnel) Amendment Bill drawn from...
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ONE YEAR ON: Call for child-focused climate action after landmark ICJ ruling
Source: Save the Children One year after the landmark International Court of Justice ruling on states’ climate change responsibilities, Save the Children is calling for more child-focused climate adaptation financing, as...
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Rural News – June marks Gumboot Friday’s highest month of 2026, with 2,322 rangatahi accessing free counselling
Source: Gumboot Friday In June 2026, 2,322 young people aged 5–25 accessed free counselling through Gumboot Friday, with 3,776 sessions delivered nationwide. Sessions are free, no referral is required, and...
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Universities – Department of Cancer Sciences to strengthen cancer research and care – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The University of Auckland has established a new Department of Cancer Sciences, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians and educators from across disciplines to create one...
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EMA and Adeption launch new leadership programme to help leaders thrive in an era of constant change
Source: EMA The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) has launched a new Adaptive Leader Programme in partnership with New Zealand-founded leadership development company Adeption, as part of its broader Workforce 2030...
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New Zealand lending firefighting expertise to American wildfire response
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Five experienced incident management specialists leave for the United States of America tomorrow (Friday) as part of a joint Australasian contingent supporting America’s response to...
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Tech and Security – Why a Heartbreaking Post in Your Feed Deserves a Second Look Before You Share
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners Every so often, a piece of sad or shocking news appears in your feed. A well-known figure, a politician, a local leader, a sport...
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Universities – Cancer leader’s vision to transform care in New Zealand – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand has worse cancer survival rates than Australia – and Associate Professor Ben Lawrence wants to turn that around. The first Head of the...
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NZ housing market remains subdued as sales decline and buyers retain pricing power
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s housing market remains firmly in buyers’ favour, with sales activity continuing to weaken and property values showing little sign of a broad-based recovery. Investor sentiment has...
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Government Cuts – More than 200,000 people face a pay cut under the Government’s new leave law, bill to become defining election issue – PSA
Source: PSA Progressing employment law will cut the annual pay of more than 200,000 people during a cost-of-living crisis, according to fresh analysis by the PSA. The Employment Leave Bill, which...