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Psychology Assistants hit the books
Source: New Zealand Government Psychology Assistant students are training in New Zealand classrooms for the first time, marking a major milestone in growing the mental health workforce. The first graduates...
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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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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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Appointments to the NZTA Board
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has today announced the reappointment of David Smol and the appointments of Lana Stockman, Steve Haszard and Murdo Beattie to the New...
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High Court Judge appointment
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Auckland Barrister and Solicitor Edward David (Ed) Crook as a Judge of the High Court. Justice Crook graduated...
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Government support for Kaikoura community
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making a contribution of $50,000 to the Kaikōura Mayoral Relief Fund, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell announced today. “Kaikōura was...
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Sod turned on final stage of Eastern Busway
Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on the final 500-metre section of the Eastern Busway, a project that will deliver more reliable and efficient transport choice for Aucklanders. The...
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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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Rail crossing work reaches milestone
Source: New Zealand Government The opening of the new pedestrian bridge at Glen Innes train station today marks a step forward in replacing rail level crossings to unlock the benefits...
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Asia regional meetings conclude amid international turbulence
Source: New Zealand Government Navigating global turbulence and disruption has been a major theme of high-level regional talks in Manila this week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “People all around...
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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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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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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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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...
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Patients deserve better than a pen and paper health system – more outages will happen due to Government cuts – PSA
Source: PSA The latest IT outage at hospitals across the Waikato district is yet more damning evidence that the Government’s reckless cuts to the Health NZ IT workforce have consequences for...
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Universities – What happens after a river becomes a legal person? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A Yale PhD candidate moved to Whanganui to investigate what nearly a decade of legal personhood has meant for Te Awa o Whanganui and its...
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Global Finance Founder Calls for Targeted Skilled Migration to Strengthen New Zealand’s Economic Future
Source: Global Financial Services Global Finance Founder and Managing Director Ajay Kumar has called for a more targeted approach to skilled migration, saying New Zealand has a significant opportunity to strengthen...
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Partnering to support Māori-led housing solutions
Source: New Zealand Government Ownership of 11 temporary homes at Ōmāhu Marae in Hawke’s Bay has been transferred from the Government to Ōmāhu 2R Māori Reservation and Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi Te Upokoiri me ōna Piringa Hapū Authority Trust in a move to...
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Youth voices help shape future-focused July Council meeting
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 23 Jul 2026 From setting strategic direction to voices of youth speaking on behalf of a generation, there was discussion aplenty at Canterbury Regional...
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Thailand Secures $43.6bn 1H 2026 Investment Surge as Big Tech Accelerates Southeast Asia AI Infrastructure Push
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Thailand’s foreign and domestic investment applications surged 37% year-on-year to hit $43.6 billion (approx. 1.47 trillion...
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Christchurch Men’s Prison PPP deal signed
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the first redevelopment phase of Christchurch Men’s Prison, formally locking in the project and clearing the...
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Partnerships to empower at-risk Waikato youth
Source: New Zealand Government More than 400 young people across the Waikato Region will have their education, leadership and employment pathways strengthened through new joint Government and community funding initiatives,...
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A Pandastic Summer Birthday Celebration at Ocean Park Chance to win the all-new MAXUS MIFA 7 PLUS Pure Electric 7-Seater MPV
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Ocean Park is set to ignite a summer of joy with the Pandastic Summer Birthday...