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No new taxes, means everyday New Zealanders continue to foot the bill – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future The National Party’s promise that there will be no taxes – including ruling out a bank tax and a bed tax – mean...
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MSF – 100 days of Ebola disease outbreak: Faster and more flexible response needed in DRC
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières 24 August – As we reach 100 days since the Ebola disease outbreak was declared in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns...
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Heritage – Coates Family Collection added to the Memory of the World
Source: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga August 24 A documentary heritage collection that spans 123 years and reflects the lives of a prominent Kaipara family, has received formal recognition from...
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Ruling out bed tax is magic thinking by National – PSA says its an empty act of political theatre
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The National Party’s decision to rule out a bed tax over the weekend is an empty act of political theatre –...
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Economic Ratings – Morningstar DBRS Confirms New Zealand at AAA, Stable
Source: Morningstar DBRS August 23, 2026 DBRS, Inc. (Morningstar DBRS) confirmed New Zealand’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings at AAA. At the same time, Morningstar DBRS confirmed...
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Federated Farmers – More shooting, more spending – but more pests
Source: Federated Farmers A new survey shows New Zealand’s pest problem has reached crisis point, with farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests – but still going backwards. The...
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Investment sector – Rātā Foundation reports strong financial performance for YE 31 March 2026
Source: Rātā Foundation The South Island’s most significant community investment fund, Rātā Foundation has reported a solid financial result for the year ending 31 March 2026, with its investment portfolio...
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Health – Fed-up North Shore ED staff declare state of emergency – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO members working in the emergency department (ED) at North Shore Hospital have declared a state of emergency due to unsafe staffing levels resulting in...
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PSA – Labour urged to commit to rolling back public service cuts
Source: PSA The Public Service Association is calling on Labour to clearly commit to reversing the National led Government’s plans to cut almost 9,000 public service jobs over the next three...
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Opinion – Bitcoin rally has real fuel behind it: deVere CEO
Source: deVere Group August 21 2026 Bitcoin’s bulls are firmly back in control, and this rally has real fuel behind it rather than empty hope, says the CEO of one...
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PSA Analysis – Government’s axing of pay equity cost jobs & GDP growth
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Analysis shows pay equity settlements over four years would have: Created 13,000 jobs Grown GDP by $13.5 billion or 0.6% Increased...
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TDCX Opens Second Hyderabad Campus, Reinforcing India as Key Global Delivery Hub
Source: Media Outreach New Meenakshi Eco Park campus supports a more than 600% increase in TDCX’s India headcount over three years, reinforcing the country’s role in serving global technology and...
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Amnesty International – Hong Kong: ‘Dismaying’ Tiananmen convictions part of campaign to erase Chinese history
Source: Amnesty International 21 August 2026 Responding to the convictions of activists who organized Tiananmen vigils in Hong Kong, Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas spokesperson Fernando Cheung said: “This dismaying...
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Retail Sector – OOSHIES™ magic continues at FreshChoice with double giveaways this weekend
Source: FreshChoice 21 August 2026 The magic is far from over at FreshChoice. To keep the excitement going and help Kiwis finish their collections, FreshChoice is excited to share that...
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Aviation Sector – Business transformation webinar
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Please save the date for an upcoming webinar on the Civil Aviation Authority’s Business Transformation programme. We’ll share more about why we’re undertaking...
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MSF Statement on Israeli Military’s decision to deny a criminal investigation into MSF killings and injuries
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 21 August Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) strongly condemns the decision by the Israeli Military Advocate General (MAG) to close, without opening...
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Health – Workforce Hub Northern Region launches to strengthen primary care workforce
Source: Workforce Hub Northern Region 21 August 2026 A new regional Workforce Hub designed to simplify workforce development, expand training opportunities and strengthen primary and community care across the Northern...
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Australia – Household spending rises in July amid football World Cup and The Odyssey – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Friday, 21 August 2026 Australian household spending lifted by 0.6 per cent in July, with discretionary spending on experiences helping fuel the jump. Key...
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Advertising Sector – Smart Brands Prepare for Black Friday in August Before Ad Costs Climb 18% and Competition Jumps 40%
Source: Billo August 21, 2026 Data from marketing platform Billo dated June to December 2025 shows Meta ad competition rose 40% between August and the November peak. Billo, which connects...
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Universities – Climate reporting drives firms to build capability and seek external expertise – UoS
Source: University of Sydney, Business School and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand 21 August 2026 Two reports highlight growing capability and valuable lessons for entities preparing for future reporting...
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Health sector – System-wide reform needed to improve access and affordability of surgery
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Friday 21 August 2026 The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) calls for focus on what sits behind the patient gap. More than...
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Last chance to complete your set: Woolworths announces final Disney OOSHIES™ Swap Day as stock runs out nationwide
Source: Woolworths New Zealand 21 August 2026 – Woolworths teams nationwide are handing out their final Disney OOSHIES. To keep the magic going just a little longer and to help...
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PSA calls on Public Service Commission to withdraw te reo Māori parade guidance
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is deeply concerned by guidance recently issued by the Public Service Commission...
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NZPFU rejects options to progress settlement of collective agreement negotiations
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency is disappointed the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has rejected its request to explore arbitration as a way to bring...
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EMA appoints Matthew Dearing as Head of Legal
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) has appointed experienced employment lawyer Matthew Dearing as Head of Legal and General Counsel, strengthening its specialist support...
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Energy Sector – Equinor and ORLEN strengthen energy partnership with crude oil agreement
Source: Equinor ASA 20 August 2026 10:00 (CEST) Last modified 20 August 2026 10:05 Equinor has signed an agreement with Poland’s ORLEN for the sale of crude oil from the...
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BusinessNZ – Stop the flip-flop: Energy sector ‘foundational’ to NZ economy
Source: BusinessNZ Energy Council New Zealand cannot afford another election cycle of policy flip-flops when billions of dollars in energy investment and our economic competitiveness are at stake, the BusinessNZ...