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Capital market reforms to power economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of its capital market reforms, aiming to lower the cost of raising money for Kiwi businesses and...
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New entrant seeks to expand exploration portfolio
Source: New Zealand Government Resources Minister Shane Jones has welcomed further investment interest in New Zealand’s petroleum sector, with a recent new entrant seeking to expand its exploration interests in...
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PolyU signs tripartite MoU with Dassault Systèmes and PAIEvo in Paris to advance cross-continental collaboration in research innovation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has signed a tripartite strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
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2026 China Chief Economist Forum Held in Hong Kong, Focusing on 15th Five-Year Plan Opportunities
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 13 July 2026 – On the afternoon of July 9, the 2026 China Chief Economist Forum (Hong Kong) was held...
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Pacific Civil Society Calls for a Genuine Ocean of Peace: The Pacific is NOT a battleground
Source: Pacific Regional Non-Governmental Organisations (PRNGO) Alliance The Pacific Ocean is far more than a strategic waterway; it is the foundation of our cultures, identities, livelihoods and futures. It sustains...
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Oxfam – Rich countries exaggerating “true value” of climate finance by around $100 billion
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Rich countries have again inflated the “true value” of the climate finance they provide to low- and middle-income countries, overstating it by around $100 billion in 2024, according...
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Funding boost welcomed as complexity of mental health calls continues to rise
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa Every year, more than 30,000 New Zealanders reach out to 1737 in moments of distress – for support with anxiety, depression, loneliness, thoughts of self-harm, or simply not...
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Guidance to increase supermarket competition and help lower prices
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has welcomed the release of new Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) guidance that will make it easier for international investors to...
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Happitat Unveils the New Global Landmark of Happiness, Opening 21 August
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Happitat today announced its official opening on 21 August2026, introducing the New Global Landmark of Happiness...
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Changes to the health and safety law
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 13 July 2026 As New Zealand’s primary work health and safety law, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) sets out what businesses need...
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Power wheelchairs open new horizons for disabled Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government A $3.5 million Government project is aimed at getting 100 people with progressive conditions including Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy, into high-performance power wheelchairs, exploring the...
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$6 million caulerpa removal tool shows promise in Northland
Source: New Zealand Government A giant underwater dredge device designed to remove large areas of exotic caulerpa seaweed has performed well in recent testing at Omākiwi Cove in Northland, Biosecurity...
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UEM Edgenta Cements Role In Delivering Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – UEM Edgenta Berhad (“UEM Edgenta” or “the Company”), a leading Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions...
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Milestone for hunter-led conservation in NZ
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 July 2026 Source: Office of the Minister for Hunting and Fishing Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says the move paves the way for the...
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BANGLADESH: Deadly landslide kills seven more children in Rohingya camps
Source: Save the Children A landslide triggered by monsoon rains has reportedly killed seven students and a teacher at a school in the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, with more children being pulled from...
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Tertiary Education – Cost of tertiary education will be 19% higher than 2 years ago
Source: Tertiary Education Union The union for academics and staff working in universities, polytechnics and wānanga say that the proposal to permit tertiary institutions to increase student fees to 6% in...
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Bay of Plenty projects backed by RIF investment
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting Bay of Plenty’s economic growth with funding for two projects through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “These investments...
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Election 2026 – EMA calls for fewer policy shocks, more certainty for business in 2026 Election Policy Directives
Source: EMA A plan for manufacturing, a clear future for energy, and stable settings for the business community are the post-election policy directions for the EMA as November’s general election approaches....
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Advocacy – Did Winston Peters stay silent on explosive UN Commission report so it wouldn’t interfere with his first meeting with the new US ambassador?
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is accusing Foreign Minister Winston Peters of staying silent on the explosive UN Independent Commission report on Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children so...
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Employment Disputes – 1,300 PSA members at DIA to strike on Monday
Source: PSA More than 1,300 PSA members working at the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) will walk off the job for two hours tomorrow (Monday 13 June) in support of their...
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Change proposal for the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Change proposal for the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention The Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual...
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Aquaculture agreement with Bay of Plenty iwi
Source: New Zealand Government A major aquaculture settlement between the Crown and Te Moana-a-Toi iwi that will deliver significant growth and opportunity to the Bay of Plenty is being celebrated today. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones attended...
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Patterson to India to champion New Zealand wool
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson is visiting India this week to promote New Zealand premium strong wool and strengthen relationships at the Bharat Tex 2026 –...
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Telehealth investment to deliver faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing Lifeline, alongside Youthline and Whakarongorau, through a more than $10 million package to strengthen mental health and addiction telehealth services and help...
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Rethinking Urban Development: Vietnamese Developers Shaping Future Cities
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2026 – As global urban challenges evolve, Vietnamese Developers offer valuable insights into alternative development...
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Investment to support India-NZ 100 Years of Unity through Sport
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest from the Events Boost Fund to support the India-New Zealand 100 Years of Unity through Sport programme, say Sport and Recreation Minister,...
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NZ, India relationship elevated to Strategic Partnership
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have signalled their two countries’ ambition to do more together by elevating their relationship to...