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ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast: Is It Over Now?
Source: ASB • Easing oil prices have strengthened New Zealand’s outlook and reduced the risk of a prolonged inflation shock• ...
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Legislation – Important amendments to Real Estate Agents Act will strengthen regulatory regime
Source: Real Estate Authority (REA) The Real Estate Authority (REA) welcomes the passage of the the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill, which brings amendments to the Real Estate Agents...
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Climate News – New Zealand’s warmest June on record – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Highlights: -The nationwide average temperature in June was 10.6°C, New Zealand’s warmest June since Earth Science New Zealand’s seven station temperature series began in 1909. –...
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Ombudsman – Serious failures at adult intellectual disability inpatient ward in Dunedin highlight need for strengthened commitment from health agencies
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman says the serious issues identified at Wakari Hospital’s Ward 10A highlight the urgent need for agencies to show greater commitment to the safety...
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Health Sector – ThePHO launches as New Zealand’s second-largest primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says the official launch of thePHO on 1 July is a significant milestone for primary healthcare in New...
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Transporting New Zealand welcomes common sense changes to road user rules
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement of planned changes to road user rules which it supports because they reflect common...
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Consumer Rights – Consumer launches flight complaints portal and information hub
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ has launched a flight complaints portal for passengers to share complaints and learn about their rights, whether they’ve had a cancelled or delayed flight, a...
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Save the Children – Health risks for children skyrocket one week after Venezuela earthquakes
Source: Save the Children Children affected by last week’s earthquakes in Venezuela are facing increasing health risks as many families in shelters and temporary settlements lack access to safe water, sanitation,...
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Indonesia: Caning of unmarried couple for kissing on TikTok violates prohibition of torture
Source: Amnesty International Responding to the caning of an unmarried couple in the Indonesian province of Aceh for kissing and livestreaming it on social media, Amnesty International’s Co-Regional Director Montse...
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Greenpeace – March for Nature launched to protect conservation
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird have announced a March for Nature to be held in Auckland on 19 September 2026, calling on New Zealanders to unite in defence...
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IperionX Completes Strategic Camden Acquisition – Unlocking Ultra-High-Grade Critical Minerals to Accelerate U.S. Supply Chain
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Transformational asset integration & strategic scale: IperionX has successfully completed the acquisition of the Camden critical mineral, heavy rare earths, and infrastructure assets. Highly synergistic...
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IREN Appoints Chief Product Officer and Chief Development Officer
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced the appointment of Kambiz Aghili as Chief Product Officer and Michael Nudelman...
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Education – Union representing polytechnics files for facilitation in bargaining
Source: Tertiary Education Union Today the Tertiary Education Union | Te Hautū Kahurangi has filed with the Employment Relations Authority for facilitation over the failure of the polytech employers to engage...
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Transport Events – YOUNG DRIVERS SHARE HOW PRACTICAL TRAINING CHANGED THE WAY THEY APPROACH THE ROAD
Source: Street Smart – Driven by Tony Quinn Foundation A young driver who was involved in a serious crash on a rural road is encouraging others to experience practical driver...
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Events – Matariki is a celebration for everyone
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “This year marks the fifth observance of Matariki as a public holiday, highlighting the growing place of the Māori New Year within New Zealand’s national...
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Local News – Porirua’s Welcoming Community status gets another official tick
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s status as a welcoming and inclusive place has received yet another boost. The city received official accreditation from central government in 2024 as a Committed Welcoming...
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Latest Cox’s Bazar fire wipes out crucial food source for Rohingya refugee families
Source: ChildFund New Zealand A fire just last month in the Bangladesh refugee camps for displaced Rohingya has destroyed life-saving gardens that provide food to some of the 1.1 million refugees....
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Greenpeace slams issuing of High Seas permit for Tasman Sea bottom trawlers
Source: Greenpeace The Tasman Viking, a bottom trawling vessel that pulled up protected coral in international waters two years ago, has been issued an international fishing permit by the New Zealand...
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Arts – Wellington Writers Walk brings te reo Māori sculpture to Wellington waterfront in time for Matariki
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc The sound of conch and pūkaea rang out across the Wellington waterfront on Thursday 25 June...
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Gaza – After 1,000 Days of War, Gaza’s Children Dream of Home and a Better Future Despite the World’s Failure
Source: Save the Children After 1,000 days of war, children in Gaza said they had lost homes, schools and a sense of safety but not their hopes for the future with...
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Appointments – RBNZ appoints Assistant Governor Financial Stability
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 2 July 2026 – Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman has appointed Angus McGregor as Assistant Governor Financial Stability following an extensive...
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Property Market – Property values feel the conflict pinch in June – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand property values edged lower in June, likely reflecting the spillover impacts from Iran-related economic uncertainty and the mortgage rate rises previously seen. Cotality NZ’s latest Home...
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Legislation – Government makes a dog’s breakfast of the Conservation consultation – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the Government has made an absolute “dog’s breakfast” of the Conservation Amendment Bill consultation and there remains no clarity as to what exact changes are being...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2026 – NZ Treasury
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2026 were released by the Treasury today. The May results...
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Aviation – CAA sets direction and priorities with latest planning documents including new 2026-2027 safety and security focus areas
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Statement of Intent (SOI) and Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE), published on 1 July, set out what the organisation will...
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Education – From resettlement training to online learning: Open Polytechnic celebrates 80 years of helping New Zealand’s workforce
Source: Open Polytechnic Open Polytechnic turns 80 this year, celebrating its history of providing hundreds of thousands of Kiwis access to career-focussed, flexible distance learning wherever they live. “Since 1946 we...
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NZ Minerals Council – Let reality rule
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Advancing the Conservation Amendment Bill has become a contest that we hope reality wins, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “What began as...