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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...
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Rising AI-Driven Cyber Attacks and Geopolitical Tensions Shaping Asia Pacific Cyber Risk Landscape, Aon study
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the Asia Pacific (APAC) findings...
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Datumstruct Enhances Singapore Experience Centre for Command Centre Technology
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – Datumstruct, a provider of critical facilities solutions across Asia, has announced the revamp of its Singapore experience...
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VinFast Advances Ecosystem Strategy in Philippines’ EV Catch-Up
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2025 – With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in...
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Cost of living remains priority in Q3
Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions...
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Rural News – Alternative grass grub weapon now urgent – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says urgent action is needed to plug a looming gap in treatments to fight native grass grub, which costs the agricultural sector hundreds of millions of...
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Meey Group Hosts the ‘Proptech Capitalization Strategy Forum: Born in Vietnam – Build for the World’
Source: Media Outreach Affirming Its Pioneering Role in Realising Vietnam’s National Digital Asset Policy Over 20 investment fund leaders and 20 top companies in attendance. Featuring partner ARC and senior...
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Feedback sought on national fuel security plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan that provides a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel...
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Refocusing local government to deliver for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to refocus councils on core services, such as roading, core infrastructure, water, and rubbish, has taken a major step forward with the introduction...
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Shenzhen hosts first promotion event for 2025 Global AI Machines and Electronics Expo
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2025 – The inaugural promotion event for the 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo (AIE) was...
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Advocacy – Government told NZ should not follow Australia’s lead to criminalise support for Palestine – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand government NOT to follow Australia’s example with measures which would effectively criminalise the Palestine solidarity...
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Tanoto Foundation Presents Community-Led Early Childhood Parenting Models from Indonesia and China at ARNEC Regional Conference 2025
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2025 – At the recent Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Regional Conference 2025, Tanoto Foundation, an...
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Education – Ara to stand-alone from 1 January 2026
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Attribution: Darren Mitchell, Executive Director – Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury welcomes the Government’s decision to re-establish Ara as a stand-alone institution from...