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Minister for Small Business to attend G20 meeting
Source: New Zealand Government Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk will travel to South Africa this week to represent New Zealand at the Group of Twenty (G20) Trade and...
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Leading protection for Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 October 2025 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation “For years, communities and people across the political divide have despaired at the effects of the...
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CPAG research review urges Government to address structural problems in education, work and income policy rather than punishing 18-19 year-olds
Source: Child Poverty Action Group Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is today releasing a new commentary: Children Can’t Eat a Promise: Rethinking the EducationtoEmployment “Silver Spoon” and three short evidence briefs...
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Advocacy – PSNA joins condemnation of attack on Peters’ home
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has joined the condemnation of the attack on Winston Peters’ home. Co-chair John Minto says it has not yet...
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Initial teaching training needs strengthening
Source: New Zealand Government The latest report from the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 shows initial teaching training (ITE) isn’t sufficiently supporting new teachers to be confident...
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Permanent Aviation Council to shape sector future
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed the appointment of the permanent Aviation Council, which will strengthen sector leadership and help shape the industry’s future. Associate Transport Minister James...
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Rolling into summer: Waikato’s road renewal programme underway
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing sites...
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Girls speak out: report reveals dreams and dangers facing girls globally – World Vision
Source: World Vision 84% of girls are hopeful for the future, but violence, poverty and inequality threaten their dreams Conflict, insecurity, and violence are a part of daily life for one...
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Legal Issues – ASB and plaintiffs to settle CCCFA class action
Source: ASB ASB has agreed to pay $135,625,000 to settle a class action against the bank for alleged breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA). The class...
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Business and Tech – Fortinet invests in New Zealand with new SASE Point of Presence to meet growing demand
Source: Acumen AUCKLAND, New Zealand, October 7 – Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has launched its first local Secure Access Service Edge...
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Over 90,000 plumbing products flow into New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government The first tranche of overseas building products has received the stamp of approval to be used in New Zealand following a law change to expand access,...
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Yes to getting things built in Q4
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s relentless focus on growth and pragmatic solutions to help New Zealand get ahead are features of its work programme for the rest of the...
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NZ-AU: EarlyBirds Unveils Award-Winning Defense Innovation Platform at AUSA 2025, Accelerating Capability Development Across Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Marine Corps Under Trump Strategy
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) San Francisco, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAN FRANCISCO, CA October 06, 2025 – – EarlyBirds, a global leader in open innovation and industrial intelligence, is...
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Fixing what matters: Attendance services to reach twice as many absent students
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour is changing how the Government contracts school attendance services to increase capacity to reach chronically absent students. Budget 2025 added $140...
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Launch of new Top Up Community Grants
Source: New Zealand Government New Top Up Community Grants to boost local mental health initiatives have been launched by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Mental Health Foundation of...
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NZ-AU: EarlyBirds Named Global Open Innovation Platform of the Year 2026 — Third-Time Winner in Global 100 Awards
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) San Francisco, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAN FRANCISCO, CA October 06, 2025 – – EarlyBirds, the global open innovation and industrial intelligence platform, has been...
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Melco launches the world’s first and Macau’s only integrated resort hospital with MRI & CT facilities
Source: Media Outreach Strengthening the city’s position as a growing medical tourism hub with the opening of iRad Hospital at Studio City MACAO SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6...
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8Wonder Makes the Impossible Possible, Bringing G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] to Vietnam
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 –This November, for the very first time, Vietnamese audiences will be immersed in an unprecedented music event:...
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Economy – RBNZ releases Annual Report 2025
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 06 October 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today published its Annual Report covering the year from...
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Immuno Cure wins Grand Prize at the National GBA Entrepreneurship Competition
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – Immuno Cure BioTech (“Immuno Cure“) is delighted to announce victory at the National Final of...
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Northland News – Don’t forget to Vote
Source: Northland Regional Council DON’T FORGET TO VOTE Time is running out to have your say at the council elections. If you haven’t received your voting papers by now, it’s not...
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Employment and Health – Prison nurses and health care assistants to strike on 23 October – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Frustration over the Department of Corrections’ refusal to address safety issues and other concerns raised in bargaining has led to prison nurses and health care assistants...
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IHC – New Jobseekers rule hurts people with intellectual disability
Source: IHC The Government’s decision to means test the families of 18- and 19-year-olds before they qualify for Jobseeker support will unfairly punish young people with intellectual disability and families...
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University Research – Smart tech set to revolutionise heart care – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Smart devices that utilise artificial intelligence have enormous potential to treat heart disease and, with strategic investment, NZ could be at the forefront. Smart devices...
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Energy Sector – Keeping Kiwis on Gas Saves Money
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Electrifying everything doesn’t make sense for consumers. That’s the clear message from a Castalia report, commissioned by the Gas Industry Company (GIC), on the impact of decommissioning the...
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Advocacy – Trump’s peace proposal and “Hamas-Nitanyaho”’s YES-NO – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) It is clear that what is called the “peace plan” presented by the American president in its current form looks like a document...
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Health – Working age New Zealanders overall health declining – ASMS report shows
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Excellent health is now reserved for just a small minority of working age New Zealanders, as physical health falls and psychological distress climbs, according to...