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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...
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NZ economy: Differences & Challenges – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says the divide is reflected in a range of economic indicators including export sales, employment growth, unemployment rates, house price movements, construction activity and...
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Greenpeace – Power company ‘vampires’ bleed households dry to fund 1.4 billion dollar shareholder payout
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is labelling the big four power companies ‘vampires’, for an expected record payout of $1.4 billion to their shareholders. Mercury, Contact and Genesis have already announced an increase to their...
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New Business Investor Visa to support growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is modernising visa settings to attract experienced businesspeople to help grow New Zealand’s future.“The Business Investor Visa (BIV) will provide a pathway to residence...
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Consumer NZ – Rising cost of insurance prompts call for action on affordability and climate risks
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ releases a sobering report that highlights how house insurance is becoming increasingly out of reach for New Zealanders. Consumer NZ’s report reveals that house insurance...
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Advocacy – New Zealand challenged to vote for Israel’s suspension in United Nations – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is challenging the New Zealand government to support the move by Türkiye to vote to suspend Israeli membership of...
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NZ-AU: VIMG Advances Lancelin South as a Model for Sustainable Coastal Development
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Lancelin South is setting a new standard for sustainable coastal living, with each project stage selling out quickly. Guided by renewable energy goals and resilience-based design, VIMG’s...