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Times Higher Education Campus Live event
Source: New Zealand Government Ngā mihi te rangi, ngā mihi te whenua, ngā mihi ki a koutou, kia ora mai tatou. Thank you for the warm welcome, and thank you...
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NZ Initiative’s simplistic approach would weaken public services – PSA
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi has criticised a new report calling for a sweeping reduction in the number of government agencies, saying it takes a...
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Events – New Zealand Investors Strengthen Climate Commitments, But Action Still Lags Behind Opportunity
Source: Mindful Money Aotearoa New Zealand’s institutional investors are making significant strides in climate governance and emissions reporting, but remain cautious in translating climate ambition into investment action, according to...
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NZNO union strike to disrupt more than 13,000 surgeries and appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands of New Zealanders who are already waiting too long for care will now wait even longer because the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union has...
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Investment support for Southland space sector
Source: New Zealand Government Southland’s role in the space sector has been given a turbo-boost from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson has announced. “Southland’s Space...
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Decoding Yucun: How a Village’s Inspiring Evolution Illustrating China’s Green Growth Philosophy is showcased on National Ecology Day
Source: Media Outreach HUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2025 – A series of activities highlighting ecological progress were held on August 15th as the country embraces...
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Universities to focus on skills, innovation, growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s universities to give students the best possible opportunities – making sure they’re developing the skilled workforce New Zealand...
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Hang Lung Rolls Out 65th Anniversary Nationwide Promotions
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang...
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GEG Unveils New Office in Singapore Marking a Landmark Advance for its International Growth Strategy
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – In a landmark move to deepen regional ties and expand its international footprint, Galaxy Entertainment Group...
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Legislation – Foreign buyers’ policy change welcomed by realtors – Sotheby’s
Source: New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty A New Zealand real estate leader is applauding the Government’s decision to amend the ban on foreign property buyers. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today...
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Prime Minister must act on Van Velden’s ERA interference – PSA
Source: PSA Prime Minister Christopher Luxon must take action on Minister for Workplace Relations Brooke Van Velden’s political interference in the Employment Relations Authority, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga...
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Environment – Palm kernel imports skyrocketing as climate crisis worsens – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is revealing that new data provided by Stats NZ shows that palm kernel imports for the first six months of 2025 are higher than they have been at...
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Change announced for overseas investors
Source: New Zealand Government Coalition parties have agreed that overseas-based investors with a New Zealand investor residence visa will be allowed to buy a house here, to encourage more investment...
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Asia NZ Foundation – Mekong Dialogue offers a timely forum for enhancing regional stability and cooperation
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono, in partnership with Thailand’s Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS Thailand) will convene the Mekong Dialogue in...
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PSA condemns Pharmac move to dismantle Te Tiriti policy and Māori protections
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi opposes Pharmac’s in-principle decision to remove its Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy, saying it would be a clear breach of...
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BusinessNZ – Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum to convene in Canberra
Source: BusinessNZ The 16th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) will be held on Tuesday 2 September and Wednesday 3 September in Canberra, Australia. The ANZLF is a dynamic bilateral platform...
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Energy sector – Conference to tackle energy hardship and build resilience returns for 3rd year
Source: Ara Ake The Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference will return on 8-9 October 2025 at the Harbourside Function Centre, Wellington, bringing together leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy, community...
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Construction Sector – QVCostbuilder: Construction cost growth slows to 1.2% annually — lowest in years
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The cost of building a home remains relatively stable, giving builders and developers greater certainty on price. In QV CostBuilder’s latest quarterly update for August, approximately 11,700...
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“Scrim” reflects on decades of protecting nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2025 “A good pair of boots, a chainsaw, a rifle, and a reliable truck.” DOC has launched its Always Be Naturing campaign during...
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Government backing vital regional connectivity
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government will support at risk regional air routes with up to $30 million in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for small passenger airlines,...
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Watercare investment to upgrade infrastructure and create jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Watercare’s $500 million investment to upgrade and replace aging infrastructure will deliver improved water services and more jobs for Aucklanders, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says....
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Education – Language learning in New Zealand at ‘crisis point’
Source: Language Learning for New Zealand’s Future Forum calls for compulsory second language learning in school years seven to 10. Language learning in New Zealand is at “crisis point” –...
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Health and Employment – Battle for patient safety continues with more nurses strikes – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Patient safety remains an absolute priority for Te Whatu Ora health workers who will strike for two days this week to have safe staffing levels enforced,...
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From 5 million to 695 billion – DOC reveals New Zealand’s “new population”
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2025 In an open letter to the world and on digital billboards, which went live overnight in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, DOC revealed...
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Fish & Game licences refreshed to support women
Source: New Zealand Government Fish & Game New Zealand’s family fishing licences are receiving a long-overdue update to ensure both adults have equal fishing rights, Hunting and Fishing Minister James...
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Legal News – PSNA legal challenge to NZ Superfund’s investments supporting illegal Israel settlements
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network has issued judicial review proceedings to challenge the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build or maintain illegal...
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More beat officers, and fewer victims
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as Police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat, Justice Minister...