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Government must act decisively and ban engineered stone
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi have reiterated their call for Government to protect workers by banning engineered stone in a submission on MBIE’s...
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Green Party backs volunteer firefighters in their call for ACC recognition
Source: Green Party The Green Party stands in support of volunteer firefighters petitioning the Government to step up and change legislation to provide volunteers the same ACC coverage and benefits...
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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health January 2025
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Following a change of Minister, the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora, produces a Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health, as is usual...
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Consultation on options to strengthen food waste for pigs regulations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to strengthen rules for feeding food waste to pigs to protect New Zealand from exotic animal diseases like foot and mouth disease...
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PMs Luxon & Modi deepen NZ-India ties
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive talks in New Delhi today.Fresh off announcing that New Zealand and India would commence negotiations towards...
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New Zealand & India strengthen horticultural ties
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) today during the Prime Minister’s Indian Trade Mission, reinforcing New Zealand’s commitment to...
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New Zealand & India strengthen forestry ties
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) today during the Prime Minister’s Indian Trade Mission, reinforcing New Zealand’s commitment to...
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NZ-AU: IREN Secures 2.75GW for Data Centers in West Texas with New 600MW Grid Connection Agreement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN”), today announced the signing of a 600MW grid connection agreement for...
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HKSTP European Innovation Mixer Tour Bridging Hong Kong with 1,000+ Global Tech Talents
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 – Mr Albert Wong, CEO of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), led a...
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SC Asset to move away from property as market stagnates
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Neswire – 17 March 2025 – SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation plans to rebrand and diversify into non-property businesses next year, as...
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New DHL Trade Atlas: Hong Kong demonstrates strength in trade, securing top spot in total trade value for 2024
Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong ranks seventh in total trade value in 2024, with a total of US$1.3 trillion The city grabs the sixth spot globally in terms of trade...
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Unique “New Places in Edo/Tokyo” now connected with Virtual Edo-Tokyo!
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 – From Wednesday, December 25, 2024 through Friday, January 10, 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government called for...
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Cellini and Family Health Chiropractic Clinic Collaborate on Ergonomic Furniture Solutions
Source: Media Outreach Improving sleep quality and well-being through ergonomic furniture choices. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 – In the lead up to World Sleep Day...
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New associate psychology role to grow the mental health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government Improving access to mental health and addiction support took a significant step forward today with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announcing that the University of Canterbury...
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Government Must Reduce Risks: Tripartite call for Government action on silicosis risks
Source: MinEx, Health and Safety in NZ Extractives Employers, unions and MinEx which represents health and safety for quarries, mines and tunnels, are among organisations saying the Government must reduce the...
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Activist News – New Zealanders urge Winston Peters to speak up for Palestine in his meeting with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) On the eve of Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio New Zealanders are asking Mr Peters to...
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Animal Welfare – Five animals killed; demand for rodeo ban intensifies – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is reinforcing its call for a ban on rodeo following the death of a bull at the Waimarino rodeo on Saturday 15 March. At the same...
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Union Name Change – Our union’s new name: ‘FIRST Union’ Becomes ‘Workers First Union’
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union is pleased to announce that the union has now formally changed its name from ‘FIRST Union’ to ‘Workers First Union’ (or ‘Workers First’, for short)...
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Family Court Judges appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of two new Family Court Judges. The new Judges will take up their roles in April and May and...
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New High Dependency Unit will expand critical care services in Wellington
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Wellington Regional Hospital’s first High Dependency Unit (HDU).“This unit will boost critical care services in the lower North...
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Barrio Brings the Taste of Home to Filipinos in New Zealand
Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Filipinos in New Zealand can now enjoy a true taste of home with the launch of Barrio, the country’s newest Filipino online grocery...
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Strengthening education ties across the Pacific
Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti will travel to Port Moresby this week to attend the Conference of Pacific Education Ministers alongside representatives from Pacific nations and...
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New Business – Soda’s New Online Platform a Game-Changer for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Source: Soda Kiwi entrepreneurs now have an easier way to turn their business ideas into reality. Soda has launched an online business platform, packed with short business courses that give aspiring entrepreneurs and...
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Research – Gender parity clarity: New Zealand’s deepest dive into KiwiSaver balances reveals crucial demographic insights
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission Results from the largest analysis of KiwiSaver, encompassing more than 3.2 million members, reveal no progress has been made on closing the gender...
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Banks and Security – ASB launches Caller Check to combat scammers
Source: ASB ASB has launched Caller Check, its latest innovation in its fight against scammers to help protect customers from impersonation scams. Research by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance last year...
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MIL-OSI News
Greenpeace Statement: The deep sea mining industry is crumbling and desperate Source: Greenpeace The 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority, which starts today in Kingston, Jamaica, is the first under the...
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Education delegation departs for Europe & UK
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is leading a New Zealand delegation to Iceland to participate in the 2025 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP). “The summit...