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Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Source: New Zealand Government The Prime Minister will represent New Zealand at the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday, after attending Anzac Day services in Gallipoli the day prior. “I will...
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Advocacy – Zero Waste Network Aotearoa responds to proposal to update Waste Minimisation Act
Source: Zero Waste Network Aotearoa 22 April 2025 – The Government announced its proposals for updating the Waste Minimisation Act and the Litter Act today. The proposals would combine these...
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Reminder: Infoshare downtime tomorrow
Reminder: Infoshare downtime tomorrow Kia ora, This is a friendly reminder that Infoshare will be undergoing a routine maintenance update starting tomorrow, Wednesday 23 April, and will be temporarily unavailable...
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DFI Retail Group Launches Low-Carbon Rice Pilot Programme Reduces at Least 30% in GHG Emissions
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group), a leading Asian retailer with diverse business formats,...
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Government Should Respect Women & Biology In Law
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE22 April 2025 Family First NZ is calling on both the National Party and the ACT Party to fast-track NZ First’s Member’s Bill that would ensure...
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Release: Govt funding needed to combat invasive seaweed
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government must support Northland hapū who have resorted to rakes and buckets to try to control a devastating invasive seaweed that threatens the local...
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Health – New Zealand Surgical Trial Network Launches to Advance Clinical Research Nationwide
Source: Surgical Trial Network – New Zealand Aotearoa New Zealand – 22 April 2025 – The Surgical Trial Network – New Zealand has officially launched, marking a significant step forward...
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Prime Minister to visit the United Kingdom and Türkiye
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to the United Kingdom and Türkiye next week, visiting London, Gallipoli, and Istanbul. “New Zealand has enduring bonds with both the UK and...
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Supporting New Zealand Sign Language
Source: New Zealand Government The release of a draft New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) strategy for consultation will help drive better support for the Deaf community, Disability Issues Minister Louise...
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Minister condemns mining protest
Source: New Zealand Government Protesters camping at a West Coast mining site should be condemned for their selfish and dangerous actions that put themselves and others at risk, Resources Minister...
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Improving New Zealand’s environmental reporting
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the way the state of New Zealand’s environment is measured and reported on, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says.“Having data and information about...
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SH2 Pāpāmoa East Interchange ramps up
Source: New Zealand Government The early opening of the eastbound off-ramp on the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is great news for the local community says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “Construction of...
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Financial support on the way for drought-hit farmers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making more financial support available for eligible farmers in many parts of the North Island and upper South Island to help with essential...
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Advocacy – PSNA appeals to government to initiate international call for a “no-fly” zone over Gaza
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has this morning written to the Foreign Minister Winston Peters requesting New Zealand initiate the call for an...
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Release: Labour marks the passing of Pope Francis
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins joins those mourning the passing of Pope Francis. “I’m very sad to hear of Pope Francis’ passing. We honour the...
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New Zealand Flag half-masting to mark the passing and funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage To Action: New Zealand Flag to fly at half-mast New Zealand Flag half-masting to mark the passing and funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis Tuesday...
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Podiatrist prescribers will increase access to medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Regulations that will soon allow podiatrists to prescribe certain medicines have been approved, giving patients with painful foot and leg conditions better access to healthcare, Health...
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Veterans Minister to attend Anzac Day services in Niue
Source: New Zealand Government Veterans Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will visit Niue this week to honour the contribution of Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and the...
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Compulsory consent education proposed in schools
Source: New Zealand Government Parents are being encouraged to provide feedback on how relationships and sexuality education (RSE) is taught in schools.“As young people grow up, they deserve the chance...
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PM sends condolences on passing of Pope Francis
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today expressed the Government’s condolences to the Holy See and to Roman Catholics in New Zealand and around the world on the...
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Upgraded ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA enters into force
Source: New Zealand Government An upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) takes effect today, strengthening New Zealand’s trade ties with Southeast Asia and Australia.“At a time of global uncertainty,...
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Digital Intelligence Integration Leading the Future: The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit Held in Hong Kong for the First Time
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 20 April 2025 – The 2025 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit successfully took place from April 14 to 15...
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Octa broker’s take on CBDCs vs. crypto: key insights for traders in 2025
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2025 – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have moved from being merely theoretical concepts to a stage...
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Kiwis caught flat-footed by Easter booze rules challenged to speak up
Source: ACT Party Kiwis caught flat-footed this weekend by patronising rules around alcohol should make a submission on legislation currently being considered by Parliament’s Justice Committee, says ACT MP Cameron Luxton. “This...
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Democracy News Alliance – Canada must reduce reliance on extractive industries and U.S. exports, report finds
Source: Media Outreach Los Angeles/Ottawa – Newsaktuell – 17 April 2025 – From dissatisfaction with the Trudeau government to dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies — compounded by general anxiety around tariffs,...
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Galaxy Macau Signals Summer’s Arrival: Grand Resort Deck Reopens, Inviting Guests to ‘Make Waves’
Source: Media Outreach Macau’s Unrivalled Skytop Waves Define a Season of Sophisticated Leisure and Aquatic Fun at the Award-winning Integrated Resort MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April...
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Global leaders attend inaugural World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2025 – The inaugural World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit (April 14-15) gathered around 1,000 local, Mainland...