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Forced supermarket separation a retrograde step – EMA

· September 16, 2026

Source: EMA The proposal to forcefully break up the Foodstuff’s grocery chain undermines the foundations of business and private property rights, says the EMA. “It’s not quite nationalising a private...

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Dah Sing Bank Releases the 2027 Investor Confidence Index

· September 16, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Investor Confidence Index stands at 68 despite global market volatility Expected investment return reaches 7.7% Affluent and high-value investors show stronger optimism HONG KONG SAR – Media...

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New Pharmac proposal for Kiwis with gout

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today welcomed a new Pharmac proposal to widen funded access to febuxostat for people with gout.  “Improving access to medicines...

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Next steps confirmed for development levy reform

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing a new development levies system to improve infrastructure funding for housing and urban growth across New Zealand, with several changes confirmed following...

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India FTA passes with significant majority

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is welcoming the passing of the India Free Trade Agreement legislation today, and says the 93-29 vote is a clear...

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New mobile units expand access to breast screening

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government All four new mobile breast screening units have been delivered, adding capacity to screen more women a year as free screening expands, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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Health Coalition Aotearoa calls time on gambling

· September 16, 2026

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa now formally recognises gambling as its fourth commercial determinant of harm, alongside tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food. Health Coalition Aotearoa, an advocacy organisation...