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Stronger accountability for your rates
Source: New Zealand Government Key metrics published today show how much councils are spending and what they are spending it on, which has a direct impact on your rates, Local...
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Strengthening sustainable tourism at iconic sites
Source: New Zealand Government A $17.5 million investment into strengthening sustainable tourism at some of the country’s most popular natural attractions will support jobs and incomes for regional economies, Conservation...
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Heritage tourism boost to support local economies
Source: New Zealand Government A $4.5 million investment to develop tourism at places with unique cultural heritage will help create jobs and boost incomes in rural economies, Conservation Minister Tama...
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Killing weeds and wildings for economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and rural businesses will benefit from Government action to eradicate invasive weeds from popular landscapes including progressing the development of world-leading early detection technology, Conservation...
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Maternal mental health boost for four regions
Source: New Zealand Government More women and families in need of specialist mental health support during and after pregnancy will soon have better access to care, with new investment being...
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Health and safety regulations to support science and technology
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is consulting on proposed changes to health and safety regulations to better support innovation in New Zealand’s science...
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Poverty and Hunger – Oxfam reaction to United Nations SOFI 2025 report
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa In reaction to the United Nations’ 2025 edition of “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” (SOFI) report launched today, showing only a slight progress in reducing...
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Banking – Government approves next phase of capital raise process to support Kiwibank’s growth – Kiwibank
Source: Kiwibank 30 July 2025 – In December 2024, the Government announced it was exploring a private placement of capital to continue to accelerate Kiwibank’s growth. Since then, Kiwibank’s parent...
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Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces interim results for six months ended June 30, 2025
Source: Media Outreach 2025Interim Results – Financial Highlights(Figures for the corresponding period in 2024 are shown in brackets) Consolidated revenue: HK$ 736 million (HK$ 545 million) Consolidated net loss attributable...
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Shenzhen and Hong Kong Join Hands to Promote the Development of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science & Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone
Source: Media Outreach “Driving the Globalization of Clinical Trials in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Implementing the First Key Cross-Border Multi-Center Clinical Trial Project” HONG KONG SAR – Media...
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Launch of From the Ground Up: a draft strategy to unlock New Zealand’s geothermal potential.
Source: New Zealand Government Introduction It is my pleasure to welcome you, in my capacity as Minister for Resources and Regional Development, to the launch of From the Ground Up:...
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Ambitious course set for NZ’s geothermal potential
Source: New Zealand Government Doubling the production of geothermal energy by 2040 for electricity generation and direct heat applications is part of an ambitious plan to harness the vast potential...
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Allianz Commercial: Insurance market for hydrogen could reach more than US$3 billion by 2030
Source: Media Outreach Hydrogen demand could increase fivefold by 2050, while clean production may rise to 60% by 2035, driven by significant investments and planned projects globally. While market potential...
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Transporting New Zealand releases “How-To” HPMV Permitting Videos
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer,...
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Finance Sector – FinCap to launch report calling for controls on debt collectors
Source: FinCap FinCap will launch its annual Voices report at Parliament on 31 July, at an event hosted by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. The report will provide data...
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SH2 Riverstone Terraces safety upgrades
Source: New Zealand Government Safety improvements will begin soon on State Highway 2 (SH2) at the Moonshine Hill Road intersection at Riverstone Terraces in Upper Hutt, including intersection upgrades and...
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Rural News – Practical safety reforms welcome news for farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming new Government proposals to make farm health and safety rules more practical and grounded in real-world farming. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van...
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Greenpeace: Governments must rise to the moment and vote in favour of a moratorium on deep sea mining
Source: Greenpeace The 30th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has ended with Greenpeace saying governments are continuing to fall short in protecting the deep sea. While high-level representatives from...
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Workers First Union Statement – Kiwis Fleecing Kiwis: Why the Foodstuffs Model is Failing
Source: Workers First Union Statement Pak’N’Save Richmond workers are calling out their “Kiwi owned and operated” bosses after a 6-month bargaining ordeal for attempting to drive down average supermarket wages, undermining...
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Independent Children’s Board to protect Kiwi kids
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is fulfilling a significant commitment to vulnerable Kiwi kids, with the appointment of Dr Ang Jury, ONZM as Chair of the new Board for...
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Kiwibank gets green light to grow
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwibank has been given the green light to compete more vigorously with the big four Australian-owned banks that dominate the New Zealand banking sector. Finance Minister...
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Politics – Luxon Govt tries to bring back the fax machine – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace As the next step in its Trump-like climate denial, the Luxon Government is today planning to push a law through Parliament to end the ban on new offshore oil...
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Taking the next step in tackling boy racers
Source: New Zealand Government Boy racers will face serious consequences for anti-social and intimidating driving under tough new laws, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “New...
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Nurses strike for safe staffing benefits all New Zealanders – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting NZNO members across the country who are striking to push the Government to ensure safe staffing in the healthcare system....
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Regulatory relief for manufacturing sector
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is consulting with manufacturers, including wood processors, bakers, and millers to help businesses focus on managing genuine risks...
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LANDMARK Invites the Community to ‘Find Your Chapter’ and Celebrate the Love of Reading This Summer
Source: Media Outreach Rediscover the Joy of Reading This Summer at LANDMARK, Featuring an Engaging Book Stop Pop-Up, Exclusive Promotional Offers, and Curated Literary Experiences for All Ages. HONG KONG...
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Cyberport Leads Nine Start-ups to Join WAIC 2025
Source: Media Outreach Project from the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme Shortlisted for Top 30 of the SAIL Award HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2025 –...