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US Department of State – Kuwait Travel Advisory

· August 29, 2026

Source: U.S. Department of State Travel AdvisoryAugust 28, 2026 Kuwait – Level 3: Reconsider Travel There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary...

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Digital hunting permit system hits major milestone

· August 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than 53,000 hunting permits have been issued through a new self-service online system, surpassing projections and slashing administrative staff work, Hunting and Fishing Minister James...

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Ships Ahoy! Cruise season launches

· August 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Close to 200,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive to New Zealand this season, a welcome boost for regional tourism, jobs, businesses and communities, Tourism...

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Tiaki Wai spending to be independently scrutinised

· August 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Wellingtonians will get independent scrutiny of how Tiaki Wai spends their money, with the Government imposing tougher regulation on the region’s water services provider, Local Government...

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Privacy Commissioner sets expectations about smart glasses

· August 28, 2026

Source: Privacy Commissioner 28 Aug 2026, 14:29 Smart glasses are one of the latest technological developments exciting consumers, but they have significant privacy considerations. The Privacy Commissioner has outlined his...

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Improvements made to welfare system

· August 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A Bill that better targets financial assistance to those most in need and improves the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system has passed its third reading...

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PM and Foreign Affairs Minister to attend PIF

· August 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting in Palau. “New Zealand wants a Pacific...

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Agritech project to lift apple productivity

· August 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a research programme to drive productivity and improve profits in the apple industry, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced at the Horticulture New...

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HKPC Launches “AI for All” Inclusive Programme

· August 28, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Empowering SMEs and Working Professionals to Embrace AI and Foster Widespread AI Adoption in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026...

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Laws passed to strengthen emergency management system

· August 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New legislation to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell says....

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UAE trade agreement delivering the goods

· August 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Exporters are seeing significant benefits from the United Arab Emirates free trade agreement just one year in, says Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. “New Zealand...