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Speech to Constructive 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Constructive 2026. I’d like to thank Ankit Sharma, Phil Brosnan and their team at Master...
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Community trust board members appointed
Source: New Zealand Government A total of 25 appointments and reappointments have been made to nine of the 12 community trusts around the country, Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones says....
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Faster access to addiction support now available
Source: New Zealand Government More people in communities hardest hit by meth are now getting faster access to treatment and recovery support, with new services rolled out across the country,...
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Crown settles with Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has concluded nine years of negotiations with Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui as legislation passes its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty...
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New board member appointed to Maritime NZ
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed the appointment of a new board member to Maritime New Zealand (Maritime NZ). Jonathan Moore begins his one-year term...
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Industry roadmap to help hospitality succeed
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston is welcoming an industry report outlining practical steps to support the long-term success of New Zealand’s hospitality sector. “Our hospitality...
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Aged care excellence in the spotlight as 2026 finalists announced
Source: Aged Care Association From an 85% reduction in pressure injuries to resident-led sustainability projects and technology giving people with dementia greater freedom, the finalists in the 2026 ACA |...
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Kiwibank on the Economy – Recovery underway, but many regions still waiting for a meaningful rebound
Source: Kiwibank 3rd September, 2026 New Zealand’s economic recovery is slowly gaining ground, but not fast enough for many households and businesses. Kiwibank’s latest Regional Score found economic conditions improved...
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New Zealand has a window to build a more competitive economy, BusinessNZ says
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says New Zealand’s economic recovery is gaining real traction – and the country now has a rare opening to put itself on a more competitive international footing...
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Lifejacket Bill marks a major step for recreational craft safety
Source: Safer Boating Forum Organisations tasked with keeping recreational craft users safe on the water are looking forward to support upcoming changes to lifejacket legislation which completed its third reading...
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UN ESCAP – AI network raises new demands for digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific
Source: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ESCAP Committee on Information and Communications Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation Bangkok, 2 September 2026 The arrival of...
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Fighting organised crime and people trafficking
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is establishing a multi-agency Chief Executive Board on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) to drive a stronger, more coordinated response, Associate Police Minister...
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Pacific – Overshoot is not surrender: PICAN says every fraction of a degree is now a fight for survival
Source: Pacific Islands Climate Action Network Full report: UNEP report [KOROR, 2 September 2026] – The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) has warned that the projected overshoot of the...
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New lifejacket legislation to save lives
Source: New Zealand Government New lifejacket legislation will save lives and reduce preventable harm on New Zealand waters this summer, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. Mr Meager is welcoming...
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Macao Economic, Trade, and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar Convened in Jakarta, Indonesia, Fostering Multi-Dimensional Cooperation to Jointly Explore New Opportunities Along the Silk Road
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China convened a...
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UNEP report: ‘Govt is driving us off a cliff’ on climate crisis, says Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa A UN report has revealed that the world is set to exceed 1.5 degrees of global temperature increase, as Greenpeace condemns the New Zealand Government for pouring...
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Health – How about one for the blokes, Minister? – Prostate Foundation
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand 2 September 2026 The Prostate Cancer Foundation says the expansion of free cervical screening reinforces the value of early detection in saving lives. The...
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Federated Farmers push for progress on KiwiSaver changes
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is urging the Government to keep moving forward with promised KiwiSaver amendment legislation before the House rises for the election. “These changes are long overdue...
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Further OCR rises seem ‘data dependent’ – Cotality
Source: Cotality Wednesday 2 September 2026 – Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson Today’s decision to raise the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.75% was in line with expectations,...
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Federated Farmers – Rural voice guaranteed when the proverbial hits the fan
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming new emergency management laws that will make sure rural communities have a voice when disasters strike. “The needs of rural communities should never...
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Moa Point failures demonstrate why in-house public services must be a priority – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The PSA is calling for a more sustainable funding model for local government organisations after a damning report released today revealed...
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Our precious history under threat as National Library and Archives face more Govt cuts
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Proposal to cut 12% of workforce, axing 47 FTEs National Library and Archives NZ admit services will be hit The key...
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Hong Kong Ranks Fifth Among APAC’s Preferred Living Investment Destinations as 85% of Investors Plan to Increase Sector Investment
Source: Media Outreach 90% of investors targeting Hong Kong are actively pursuing repositioning or change-of-use strategies Student accommodation and conversion-led strategies continue to drive Living sector investment activity in Hong...
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Appointments – Aktive announces Laura Menzies as Chief Executive
Source: Aktive Aktive has appointed Laura Menzies as its new Chief Executive. An experienced senior leader, board member and strategic advisor, Laura Menzies brings more than 20 years of leadership...
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KKR-Singtel Consortium Completes Acquisition of STTGDC; Company Launches Refreshed Global Brand for Next Phase of Growth
Source: Media Outreach Completion strengthens STTGDC’s ability to scale AI-ready digital infrastructure, building on strong operating momentum while maintaining continuity of strategy, leadership and customer commitment SINGAPORE – Media OutReach...
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Increasing resilience of economy welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s assessment that the economic recovery is resuming and expected to broaden, has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Announcing a 0.25 basis...
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JustCo Continues Expansion Plan By Growing Singapore Network With A New Centre At Raffles City Tower
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – JustCo Holdings Limited (“JustCo” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a leading Singapore-grown...