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Vapes stores go dark, disposable vapes banned
Source: New Zealand Government Vaping law changes that take effect today ban disposable vapes and will make a noticeable difference to shop fronts and the marketing of vaping products, Associate...
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New Bill to boost labour market flexibility
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says amendments to the Employment Relations Act will improve labour market flexibility and help businesses to grow, innovate,...
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NZ-AU: Robin Energy Ltd. Announces Pricing of $5.1 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, today...
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Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Chubb 1792 Club, a Prestigious Global Wealth Centre Designed to Elevate Customer Experience
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK) today unveiled its first wealth centre, Chubb 1792...
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Central banks’ decisions loom amidst global uncertainty, Octa Broker offers its view
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – This week is set to be a pivotal one for financial markets in general and...
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Beyond a loyalty program: Octa broker upgrades its rewards program
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – Octa, a globally recognised broker since 2011, will release its new status program for all...
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Animal Welfare – Three Greyhounds Dead in Three Days Underscores Need for Racing Ban
Source: Greyhound Protection League of New Zealand Quick facts: Three greyhounds died in three days of racing in New Zealand this week (12–14 June). Fifteen greyhounds have died on racetracks...
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Crown manager appointed to drive delivery of New Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced the appointment of a Crown manager to oversee the delivery of the New Dunedin Hospital Inpatient Building, reinforcing the...
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Learner eligibility – Youth Guarantee
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 8 March 2024 Last updated 8 March 2024 Print Share This page sets out learner eligibility criteria for programmes funded through the Youth Guarantee...
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Priority One: Twelve months in, 2100 children housed
Source: New Zealand Government In the first twelve months of the Government’s flagship Priority One policy, nearly 1000 families with more than 2,124 children have been moved from dank emergency...
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Health Policy – Cancellation of Health Charter a giant step backwards for health and community support workers – PSA
Source: PSA Hard on the heels of the cancellation of pay equity claims for thousands of hospital, health and community support workers, the Government’s announcement today that they’re dropping the Te...
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Attendance rates rose in Term 1 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term since Term 1 2024 record higher...
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New CT scanner to improve cancer services in Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Erosion of Safety Protections – Government turns its back on workers’ safety – CTU
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the...
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Advisory: Rally to save our history tomorrow – PSA
Source: PSA Tomorrow at 8.30am, workers will rally outside Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to protest a proposal to cut 16% of its workforce. The proposed cuts would decimate...
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Northland Regional Council news – 16 June 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council CITYLINK BUS BIKE RACKS CityLink’s bus fleet has been fitted with new safety-compliant bike racks, so passengers can bus their bike again from Monday 16 June 2025....
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Legislation – Māori marginalised by changes to Pae Ora Act – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s Cabinet-approved amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act represent yet another attack on Māori aspirations for equitable health outcomes and self-determination the PSA says. The sweeping...
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New halal agreement unlocks opportunity in Indonesia
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta over the weekend to strengthen trade access to Indonesia and create new opportunities for New...
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Government turns its back on workers’ safety
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the new International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on biological...
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Mapletree and Singaporean photographer Melisa Teo present Two Rivers exhibition (Part II) at VivoCity
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree” or “the Group”) is pleased to host the second instalment of Two Rivers, a...
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Celebrating health volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey are marking National Volunteer Week by recognising the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to New Zealand’s health...
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Employment Issues – War on women intensifies as Govt takes axe to sick leave for part-time workers – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s shameful attack on the rights of women workers just got more brazen with its plan to cut back sick leave entitlements for part-time workers. “Many of our...
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PSNA Statement – New lows of cowardice and complicity from our Foreign Minister
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Fresh from refusing to condemn Israel for its egregious war crimes of industrial-scale killing and mass starvation of civilians in Gaza, our Foreign Minister...
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Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to...
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Concern over signs Govt will reduce sick leave for workers
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to stand up for workers’ rights for once and rule out reducing sick leave entitlements. “This Government for...
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Increases to paid parental leave rates to help families
Source: New Zealand Government New parents can expect more support to take time away from work to care for their children from 1 July, with an increase to the maximum...
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Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive...