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Media crisis continues amid Government inaction – E tū
Source: Etu Union E tū, the union for journalists and media workers, is sounding the alarm over the confirmation of an additional 30 job losses at NZME’s newsroom, as the...
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Northland News – Where’s wallaby? Free wild food treats back for field days
Source: Northland Regional Council Free ‘Tex-Mex wallaby quesadillas with parmesan mayonnaise’ will be on the menu at the Northland Regional Council (NRC) marquee at the upcoming Northland Field Days. About 40...
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ACT MP congratulates Labour MP for pro-freedom bill
Source: ACT Party Responding to the draw of the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide) Amendment Bill: “Finally, the House of Representatives will have a chance to...
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Static child poverty stats highlight need for urgent action
Source: Green Party This morning’s Stats NZ child poverty statistics should act as a wake-up call for the government: with no movement in child poverty rates since June 2023, it’s...
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Tenchijin – Japan’s Leading Satellite Tech Company to Develop its own Satellite and Launch in 2027
Source: Media Outreach “Thermo Earth of Love Project” to Enhance Surface Temperature Observation and Advance its Solutions Further TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – On...
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Child Poverty – “We can end child poverty”: Share My Super founder
Source: Share My Super Reducing child poverty substantially needs only half the current public spend on roads, says philanthropist Liz Greive, as new StatsNZ data shows the burden of poverty on...
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Child Poverty – Economic growth alone won’t help 156,600 Kiwi children who live in poverty – CPAG
Source: Child Poverty Action Group The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is urging the government to put child poverty back on the agenda after official data showed an increase of children...
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Child Poverty – Save the Children: Urgent investment needed in low-income families, particularly sole parent households – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Save the Children is calling on the Government to commit to investing in policies to lift more children and whānau out of poverty following the release of...
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Action needed now, as child poverty grows
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Data released today by Statistics New Zealand showed the urgent problem facing Aotearoa New Zealand in tackling child poverty, said NZCTU Te Kauae...
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Most common registered family names in 2024
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is pleased to announce the most common family names given to newborns in 2024. “For the seventh consecutive year, Singh is...
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New Police campaign welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government The new Police marketing campaign starting today, recreating the ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ ad from the 1990s, has been welcomed by Associate Police Minister Casey Costello. “This...
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Child Poverty statistics show challenges remain
Source: New Zealand Government No significant change to child poverty rates under successive governments reinforces that lifting children out of material hardship will be an ongoing challenge, Child Poverty Reduction...
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Animal Rights – SAFE renews call for rodeo ban following four deaths – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE renews call for rodeo ban following four deaths SAFE is once again urging the Government to ban rodeo following the deaths of four animals so far...
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Housing and Construction – The staggering increase in home building costs over 4 years – QV
Source: Quotable Value (QV) Building costs have increased at an average rate of 44% over the last four years, despite the rate of inflation slowing markedly last year. This was the...
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Right to Repair Bill passes significant step
Source: Green Party Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson’s Consumer Guarantees Right to Repair Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament this evening. “This is a significant step towards...
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Regional Tourism Boost to attract international visitors
Source: New Zealand Government A new $3 million fund from the International Conservation and Tourism Visitor Levy will be used to attract more international visitors to regional destinations this autumn...
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NZCTU welcomes passage of wage theft bill
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill passing committee stage in the House is a win for workers, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi...
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Council’s value for money programme gains momentum
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has recorded $43.2 million in savings so far this year – two-thirds of the annual savings target of $66 million. The council’s savings initiative is...
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Economy – OCR 3.75% – OCR reduced further as inflation abates – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 19 February 2025 – Annual consumer price inflation remains near the midpoint of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 1 to 3 percent target band. Firms’...
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Euvella Unveils Two New Captivating Scents for Reed Diffusers
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 – Singapore-based fragrance company Euvella is set to expand its collection with the introduction of two new scents—White...
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[3-Day Pop-up] ‘‘My Favourite Sake’’ Arrives at Mira Place, Tsim Sha Tsui! Free Tasting of Over 70 Nihonshu + Enjoy 23 Workshops + Win Round-Trip Tickets to Yonago
Source: Media Outreach Featuring 5 Themed Zones Constantly Rotating Sake Selection – TRADITIONAL SAKE, FRUIT LIQUEUR, SPARKLING, AGED SAKE, NEW STYLE / CRAFT SAKE HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire...
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‘A peaceful, prosperous, democratic Pacific’
Source: New Zealand Government Good Evening Let us begin by acknowledging Professor David Capie and the PIPSA team for convening this important conference over the next few days. Whenever the Pacific...
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“Design Your Change: Up+Rise Bangkok” Bangkok Design Week 2025: A Showcase of Creative Solutions Transforming Bangkok’s Future
Source: Media Outreach As part of Bangkok Design Week 2025, designers and cross-sector collaborators are showcasing cutting-edge projects that underscore the potential of creativity to reshape cities. These works reflect...
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Release: Rate cuts highlight Willis’ economic blunders
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s Official Cash Rate cut is good news for borrowers, but also a symptom of rising unemployment and an economy in recession. “Nicola Willis loves...
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NZers didn’t need this much pain to reduce OCR
Source: Green Party Today’s OCR cut will fail to soothe the long-term pain Christopher Luxon’s Government is inflicting upon our communities. “Luxon’s Government had options to cool demand in the...
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Government must keep cutting to keep interest rate relief coming
Source: ACT Party The Government must keep cutting to keep the interest rate relief coming, says ACT Leader David Seymour in response to a 0.5 point cut in the Official...
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Growing economy good for jobs and opportunities
Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s positive outlook indicates the economy is growing and people can look forward to more jobs and opportunities, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The...