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Sixth renewable energy project fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Māhinerangi Wind Farm project in Otago has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 26th project and the sixth renewable energy project to receive approval...
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Kara Capital leads Japanese consortium into $454 million World Square Office Acquisition
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2026 – Kara Capital is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised a consortium of Japanese corporate investors...
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Kara Capital leads Japanese consortium into $454 World Square Office Acquisition
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2026 – Kara Capital is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised a consortium of Japanese corporate investors...
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New Zealand to host Indian Prime Minister
Source: New Zealand Government Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Prime Minister Modi’s visit...
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All WorkSafe inspectors upskilled on machine safety
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says all WorkSafe New Zealand inspectors have completed updated machine safety training, strengthening how machinery risk is assessed and managed in New Zealand. This updated...
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Environmental Reporting Act amendment bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to update New Zealand’s environmental reporting regime passed its first reading in Parliament today, Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg says. “The Environmental Reporting Amendment...
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New Principal Family Court Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Judge La-Verne King, District Court Judge of Whangarei, has been appointed as the new Principal Family Court Judge, Attorney-General Chris Bishop announced today. Judge King (Ngatikahu...
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Consumer Rights – Consumer launches flight complaints portal and information hub
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ has launched a flight complaints portal for passengers to share complaints and learn about their rights, whether they’ve had a cancelled or delayed flight, a...
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Greenpeace – March for Nature launched to protect conservation
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird have announced a March for Nature to be held in Auckland on 19 September 2026, calling on New Zealanders to unite in defence...
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Curriculum release dates confirmed for Years 0-10
Source: New Zealand Government The updated National Curriculum for Years 0–10 will be released by 9 September 2026, following consultation with the education sector and the public, Education Minister Erica...
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IperionX Completes Strategic Camden Acquisition – Unlocking Ultra-High-Grade Critical Minerals to Accelerate U.S. Supply Chain
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Transformational asset integration & strategic scale: IperionX has successfully completed the acquisition of the Camden critical mineral, heavy rare earths, and infrastructure assets. Highly synergistic...
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Back to the Future: Celebrating our Past and Looking to the Future
Source: New Zealand Government [Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters Speech at the US Embassy event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States –...
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Canterbury leaders gather to discuss future of local government
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 02 Jul 2026 Canterbury leaders have come together to explore how local government reform could shape the region’s future. More than 100 elected members,...
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Landmark bill to improve the building system and boost growth
Source: New Zealand Government Building system reforms are set to make construction easier, faster and more affordable while also strengthening protections for homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says....
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Proposed changes to the code of welfare for layer hens
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is consulting on proposed changes to how layer hens are housed in New Zealand....
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Foreign Minister to visit Singapore and Japan
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Singapore and Japan next week. “Singapore is a great friend of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “Our bilateral collaboration, underpinned by...
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XTransfer Returns to the Summer Davos Forum
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, attended the World Economic Forum’s 17th...
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BitAuto Malaysia Automotive Forum 2026 Concludes in Kuala Lumpur: Integration & Symbiosis to Drive Malaysia’s New Automotive Growth
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – June 30, Hosted by BitAuto Tengyi Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., the BitAuto Malaysia Automotive Forum 2026...
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Local News – Porirua’s Welcoming Community status gets another official tick
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s status as a welcoming and inclusive place has received yet another boost. The city received official accreditation from central government in 2024 as a Committed Welcoming...
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Greenpeace slams issuing of High Seas permit for Tasman Sea bottom trawlers
Source: Greenpeace The Tasman Viking, a bottom trawling vessel that pulled up protected coral in international waters two years ago, has been issued an international fishing permit by the New Zealand...
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Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill passes Parliament
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 July 2026 The Government has passed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill which is now awaiting formal sign-off by the Governor-General. The amendments...
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New Administrator of Tokelau announced
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced the appointment of Andre van der Walt as the next Administrator of Tokelau. “2026 is significant year in the relationship...
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Nationwide roll-out of oral language programme to ECEs
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is funding a major expansion of the New Zealand-developed ENRICH programme to help young children build the language skills they need, Education Minister Erica...
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Common-sense transport rule changes confirmed
Source: New Zealand Government Children will legally be able to ride bikes on footpaths with a grown up alongside them, and e-scooters will be allowed in cycle lanes, under a...
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Backing Kiwi veterans with support extension
Source: New Zealand Government A further 1300 Defence veterans will have their service to New Zealand recognised through health, rehabilitation and financial support for deployment-related conditions, Veterans Minister Chris Penk...
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Government books reflect improving economy
Source: New Zealand Government The latest set of government accounts supports other evidence that the economy is strengthening, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Financial Statements of the Government for...
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Gaza – After 1,000 Days of War, Gaza’s Children Dream of Home and a Better Future Despite the World’s Failure
Source: Save the Children After 1,000 days of war, children in Gaza said they had lost homes, schools and a sense of safety but not their hopes for the future with...