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Job seekers move into work
Source: New Zealand Government More than 80,700 people moved off a main benefit and into work in the last financial year, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Despite...
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Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM). “Trade...
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NZ-AU: Construction of IRF and Upgrade of Ore Haulage Access Road Underway
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Groundbreaking ceremony kicks of the construction of the Inland Rail Facility (IRF) and upgrade of the ore haulage access road The IRF and road are critical...
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New Zealand and Malaysia commit to boosting halal meat trade
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Malaysia have committed to boosting trade in high-quality halal meat products. Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard says, “Malaysia is a significant market...
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Health – New low-risk drinking guidelines challenge outdated advice
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch We all want the most up-to-date information to help us make informed choices for ourselves and our families. This is why today Alcohol Healthwatch have just posted the...
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Rural News – Progress on rates reform – but only half the picture – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s moves to rein in soaring council rates but says key elements are missing from the reform bill announced yesterday. “The proposed legislation...
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Local News – Families meet as part of Porirua Hospital Memorial project
Source: Porirua City Council A meeting with family members of those in interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Council applies for funding for...
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Politics – Farmers welcome halt to new plan changes
Source: Federated Farmers The decision that councils will be stopped from rushing through new restrictive plan changes is welcome news to farmers, Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Councils...
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Investments Sector – NZ SUPER FUND STAKEHOLDER UPDATE
Source: New Zealand Super Fund Nelson-Tasman State of Emergency NZ Super Fund-owned farms and orchards in the top of the South Island seem to have escaped the worst of the...
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SH76 Brougham Street construction begins
Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to start on major upgrades to State Highway 76 (SH76) Brougham Street in Christchurch that will support economic growth and make it safer and...
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Government welcomes first medical conferences following rule change
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are welcoming confirmation that two of Australasia’s largest medical conferences are coming to New Zealand in 2026,...
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Further losses predicted for wetlands in future
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific...
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Government to stop Council plan changes
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force,...
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Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the...
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Getting more Kiwis into jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated...
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Rural News – Government delivers lifeline for flood-affected farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming the announcement of a $600,000 Government support package to help flood-affected farmers in the Nelson Tasman region get back on their feet. “This funding...
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Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural...
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Community projects boost Sign Language
Source: New Zealand Government Families of Deaf children and teenagers are among those able to take part in 11 community projects being funded to boost sign language In New Zealand....
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More international doctors to be fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has welcomed the announcement by the Medical Council of New Zealand that will see doctors from Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia added to the Comparable...
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Northland News – $3.8M of Regional Sporting Facilities Rate funding allocated
Source: Northland Regional Council Ruakākā Wahitakaro and Northland Regional Volleyball Arena will receive up to $2.6 million and Sportsville Dargaville Stage Two up to $1.2M in the latest allocations from the...
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Electricity sector changes create more ways to save
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi households and businesses will be able to save more on their electricity bills as a result of changes announced by the Electricity Authority (EA) today,...
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NZ-AU: Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Adjou Ait...
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Energy Sector – Consultation to build on New Zealand’s strong fuel security welcome
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement of public consultation on the proposed Fuel Security Plan by Associate Minister of Energy Shane Jones. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive...
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American Express Opens New Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – On July 16 American Express (NYSE: AXP) will open a new Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s...
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Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes the successful first reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, calling it a major milestone in helping...
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Online Casino Gambling Bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden’s Bill seeking to protect players who gamble online by introducing safeguards to the currently unregulated online gambling market in...
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COUNTRY & SECTOR RISKS – June 2025 The great leap backwards: 23 sectors and 4 countries downgraded
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR / SHANGHAI & BEIJING, CHINA / TAIPEI, TAIWAN / SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – In...