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Kaitaia Crisis Recovery Café opens
Source: New Zealand Government People in Kaitaia who need mental health or addiction support now have another place to turn, with a new Crisis Recovery Café officially open, Mental Health...
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Putting wine waste to work
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a programme to turn a winemaking by product into a valuable resource, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Marlborough produces large volumes of...
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New Zealand property sales drop as buyers and sellers remain in cautious mood
Source: Cotality New Zealand New Zealand property sales dropped for a seventh consecutive month in July, as some lifts in mortgage rates and broader economic uncertainty keep both buyers and...
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World Vision – HUNDREDS MISSING AFTER NEPAL FLASH FLOOD AMID GROWING FEARS FOR CHILDREN
Source: World Vision New Zealand World Vision is deeply concerned for children in northern Nepal after a powerful flash flood washed away villages killing more than 100 people and leaving...
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Election 2026 – Manifesto challenges parties to commit to reducing child poverty – CPAG
Source: Child Poverty Action Group The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is launching a manifesto calling on all political parties to take real action to reduce child poverty in New Zealand....
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Minerals permit backlog cleared
Source: New Zealand Government A backlog of historical minerals permit applications has been cleared, delivering on the Government’s commitment to a more efficient permitting system that provides greater certainty for...
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SH25 Ramarama Stream Bridge to be replaced
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that construction will begin next month on a new two-lane bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25), just north of Whiritoa,...
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Unicorn Startups: AI and Robotics Post Record-Breaking Valuations in 2026
Source: BestBrokers August 26, 2026 The term ‘unicorn’ was introduced in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee to describe privately held startups valued at over $1 billion, companies so uncommon...
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SenseTime Records First‑Ever Profit in First Half of 2026 “Models + Token Factory + Agent Harness” Framework Unlocks High‑Value Commercialization
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – SenseTime Group Inc. (“SenseTime” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 0020.HK) today announced its results for...
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PolyU x BOCHK International Future Challenge (Hong Kong Regional Final) yields top four teams, 18 innovative teams showcase capabilities at Global Unicorn Summit
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and title sponsored by Bank of China...
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From textile waste to runway: Redress Design Award 2026 opens public vote for the next generation of sustainable fashion designers
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Redress, the Asia-focused environmental NGO dedicated to reducing clothing’s negative environmental impacts since 2007, is...
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Election 2026 – No New Taxes and a Cap on Rates – National
Source: New Zealand National Party We are putting a cap on council rates increases. For far too long households and businesses have been hit with steep, unexpected rates hikes, with...
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Te Pāti Māori tax policy welcome recognition of inequality challenge – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign 26 August 2026 As the two major parties run for cover, the Kiwi Tax Plan released today by Te Pāti Māori faces...
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Dr. Terence Tan, Medical Director of Halley Body Slimming Clinic, Discusses an Integrated Approach to Semaglutide Treatment and Weight Management at the Society of Aesthetic Medicine (Singapore) Conference 2026
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – On Sunday, 26 July 2026, Dr. Terence Tan of Halley Body Slimming Clinic presented at the Society...
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Gender pay gap stays near record low
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s gender pay gap remains at a near-record low, thanks to the work of government and employers to identify and close them, Minister for Women...
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Universities – Good news honey – habitat changes no deterrent for some Fijian native bees – Flinders
Source: Flinders University 26 August 2026 While extreme weather and habitat changes can spell doom for many native animals, including insects, a different picture has emerged from a new study...
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Government drops the ball on waste minimisation – Zero Waste Aotearoa
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Long awaited updates to the Waste Minimisation and Litter Acts will not be introduced to the house this parliamentary term. The government advised stakeholders that no...
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NZCTU welcomes the discussion opened up by the release of Te Pāti Māori’s tax plan
Source: NZCTU “The NZCTU welcomes a discussion on New Zealand’s tax system following the release of Te Pāti Māori’s tax plan, as well as the plan released in June by...
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Over 260,000 young children eligible for funded flu vaccines from 2027
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to strengthen New Zealand’s vaccine response, including by funding the flu vaccine for children aged 6 months up...
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Health Minister’s claim Winter Plan ‘managing well’ delusional – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Health Minister Simeon Brown’s claim that hospitals are ‘managing well’ because of the Government’s Winter Plan is delusional, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa...
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Gender pay gap widens — women work for free from 27 November
Source: NZCTU Today, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi released the 2026 Work for Free Calendar which shows the scale of systemic pay inequality facing women...
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Binzhou Unveils “Trade-In” Housing Models to Stabilize Real Estate Market
Source: Media Outreach BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – At a policy briefing on the Binzhou Integrated Real Estate Policy Package held by the Information...
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Election 2026 – Labour recommits to smokefree goals at HCA’s political panel
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Labour announced it would restore smokefree generation policies and a licensing regime for tobacco and vapes at Health Coalition Aotearoa’s (HCA) political panel on prevention. Act,...
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Community Job Coaching reaches milestone
Source: New Zealand Government Community Job Coaching, an employment programme to get young people into work, has reached a significant milestone, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Community...
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Experienced public servant to lead new firearms regulator
Source: New Zealand Government Experienced public sector leader Dr Kelvin Watson has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand (FSENZ), Associate Justice Minister...
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50 more Acts up for repeal
Source: New Zealand Government A further 50 of New Zealand’s historic laws have been identified for repeal as part of the Legislation Repeals Project, a once-in-a-generation review of 900 pieces...
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CNPC E-Light Global Green Public Welfare Initiative Held in Three Asia-Pacific Locations
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR; BANGKOK, THAILAND; SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2026 – From 18 to 23 August, the CNPC E-Light Global Green Public...