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Institute of Intelligence Professionals Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. Thank you to Dan Wildy for the kind invitation and for the hard work you do...
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Government reforms to improve alcohol regulation
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee today announced proposed changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, and says the focus is on restoring fairness...
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Demolition by neglect stops here
Source: New Zealand Government The Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand will receive an increased annual contribution to support its restoration efforts of rail heritage buildings and structures, Rail Minister...
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UPDATED 3 – Education – Improvements needed to professional development for teachers – ERO
Source: Education Review Office New research from the Education Review Office has found how we can provide our teachers with better professional development. “Quality teaching is the single most important...
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UPDATED 3 – Environment Events – Advanced Recycling Conference 2025: From Industry Crossroads to Circularity
Source: Advanced Recycling Conference Alongside core-topics like plastics and polymer recycling, this year’s program explores new developments in biochemical, textile and automotive recycling, plus digital tools supporting scalable solutions for...
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Save the Children International CEO warns UN: Indecision on Gaza is complicity as children are being starved to death
Source: Save the Children UNITED NATIONS, 27 August 2025 – Below is a statement from Save the Children International CEO Inger Ashing to the UN Security Council on Wednesday 27 August....
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Employment – Gender pay gap remains largely unchanged – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is saying there is still huge work to do to ensure pay equity for women following the release of new data...
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Workforce Questionnaire annual return
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 25 August 2025 Last updated 25 August 2025 Print Share This page explains what the Workforce Questionnaire (WFQ) is, who needs to complete one,...
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NZ–UAE Trade Agreement enters into force today, unlocking billions in new opportunities
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has officially entered into force today, opening the door to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies,...
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Alliance Française and Tramplus Join Forces to Celebrate French Culture on Hong Kong’s Iconic Trams
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – In celebration of French creativity and cultural exchange, the Alliance Française de Hong Kong (AFHK)...
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CR Construction Announces Interim Results
Source: Media Outreach Highlights: Revenue increased by 28.8% to approximately HK$3,570.9 million. Gross profit increased by 57.1% to approximately HK$295.4 million. Gross profit margin increased by 1.5 p.p. to approximately...
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Speech to National Regulators’ Community of Practice: Business as usual?
Source: New Zealand Government Introduction Normally I’d start these things off by thanking you all for having me, thanking the conference organisers, and saying how nice it is to be...
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TCMA leads Thai cement industry to reaffirm climate action leadership towards Net Zero 2050 at 2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) successfully hosted its flagship event, the “2025 TCMA Technical Conference and...
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BusinessNZ – Supermarket ‘express lane’ has broader appeal
Source: BusinessNZ The announcement of measures making it easier for supermarkets to establish and expand in New Zealand is a step in the right direction, and BusinessNZ would like to see...
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New business pathway welcome but don’t repeat mistake of setting English language bar too high
Source: New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment Immigration advisers support a new residence pathway for migrants but urge the government not to repeat its mistake of setting the bar...
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Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence centre announces new name
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour has today confirmed the new name for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence...
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Gender Pay Gap lowest since records began
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s gender pay gap has decreased from 8.2 percent in the June 2024 quarter to 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter, which is the...
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Express lane for new supermarkets
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will remove barriers preventing competitor supermarkets from launching or expanding in New Zealand with a series of urgent legislative and policy changes Economic Growth...
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$24.62m RIF funding for East Coast and Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Government Funding of $24.62 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will turbo-charge horticulture expansion in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti through water storage, flood resilience and whenua Māori...
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Canterbury and Waikato University appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced four new appointments and two reappointments to the governing councils of the University of Canterbury and the University of...
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Long-term safety and resilience improvements to start at Mangahauini Gorge
Source: New Zealand Government Major works are getting underway in Mangahauini Gorge on State Highway 35 (SH35) north of Gisborne, as crews tackle the final and largest phase of Cyclone...
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Tax Reform – Government tying its own hands with Tax Bill repealing transparency provisions – PTA
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TPA) Tax Justice Aotearoa are outraged by the proposed repeal of transparency provisions in the Government’s new omnibus Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and...
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Water reform for sustainability and growth
Source: New Zealand Government Local communities across the country are set to benefit from the completion of the Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation, which will enable safe, reliable, and...
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Culture and Arts – SCREENRIGHTS ANNOUNCES $300K CULTURAL FUNDING INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR TWO AOTEAROA PROJECTS
Source: Screenrights Screenrights has announced six projects will be supported by the 2025 round of its annual Cultural Fund, with a total $299,750 in funding for this year’s focus of...
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New Business Investor Visa to boost investment and support business succession – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ A new Business Investor Visa will encourage more foreign direct investment and give New Zealand business owners greater succession options, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich. “This is a...
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Science – Unveiling Cascade: A $35 Million Leap Towards New Zealand’s Technological Future – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New Zealand’s newest and largest supercomputer has produced its first weather forecast. Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Shane Reti was there to celebrate the milestone and...
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Government must front up on plans for Ministries – PSA
Source: PSA Women, Māori, Pacific Peoples, and disabled people fought hard for a voice in government decision-making; their Ministries must not be taken away by a government struggling with a fiscal...