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Improvements to the Proceeds of Crime Fund
Source: New Zealand Government The Proceeds of Crime Fund will open a new funding round based on new criteria on 31 March Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee says. “The new...
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Zeagoo Europe Launches Limited-Time 30% Off Spring/Summer Event
Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Zeagoo Europe is set to launch its highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2025 promotion, running from March 25...
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Shaping Cambodia’s Future Leaders: Prince Foundation Celebrates 100 Scholars of Chen Zhi Scholarship Batch 4
Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Prince Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Prince Holding Group, celebrated the selection of 100 Cambodian...
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Tax legislation passed to support growth
Source: New Zealand Government The House has today passed legislation which contributes to the Government’s focus on driving growth and providing the environment which allows businesses to thrive, Revenue Minister...
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Strong relationship with PNG reconfirmed
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape met in Wellington today, reaffirming the enduring partnership between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The Prime...
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Milestone moment as EIT Auckland celebrates largest ever graduation | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 23 seconds ago Celebrations filled the Aotea Centre as EIT Auckland Campus held its largest ever graduation, with a record 216 students crossing...
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Federated Farmers: property rights returning to farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say the Government’s new planning and environment laws will protect property rights and improve productivity, while reducing red tape and compliance costs for farmers. “We welcome...
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Caroline Flora reappointed as Chief Censor
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has today announced that Caroline Flora has been reappointed as New Zealand’s Chief Censor. “I am pleased to announce that...
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SWISS REJU Ranks Number 1 in “Sunday More Beauty 100 Award”, Breaking Record with 8 Major Wins
Source: Media Outreach Luxury beauty brand SWISS REJU is Hong Kong’s No.1 Best Body Slimming and Contouring Provider, according to Sunday More Beauty 100 Award Annual Rankings. HONG KONG SAR...
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Doco – Greenpeace launches documentary exploring freshwater pollution in Canterbury
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace campaigner Will Appelbe says, “For decades, Canterbury’s lakes, rivers, and drinking water have been heading on a rapid downhill trajectory as a result of industry polluters. But it’s...
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Quarry Association says Immediate RMA reform needed to avoid quarry material shortages
Source: Aggregate and Quarry Association of NZ The quarry industry warns of shortages and rising prices of foundation materials for housing and infrastructure due to at least two more years of...
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Defence News – NZDF medics prepare for ‘inevitable’ natural disaster
Source: New Zealand Defence Force Around 26 New Zealand Defence Force medics have honed their skills for responding to the range of injuries that might be expected from a destructive...
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NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces Record Date for the Proposed Spin-Off of its Handysize Tanker Business
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”) an international energy transportation services company, announced today that, in relation...
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Inner Hauraki Gulf closed to rock lobster fishing
Source: New Zealand Government The inner Hauraki Gulf will be closed for three years to commercial and recreational spiny rock lobster fishing to help rebuild the population, Oceans and Fisheries...
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Greenpeace: Government’s RMA overhaul a hostile takeover of nature
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is hitting out at the Government’s plan to scrap and rewrite the Resource Management Act (RMA), calling it a hostile takeover of nature. “The government’s proposed reforms are...
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Energy Sector – Resource Management reform set to streamline desperately needed thermal generation – ERA
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the prospect of new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act, reducing unnecessary red tape and streamlining decision-making about where development can...
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Property Sector – Meet Cotality: CoreLogic Embraces a New Name and Bold Vision for the Future of the Property Industry
Source: CoreLogic CoreLogic to rebrand to Cotality, reflecting the company’s mission to unify property professionals, strengthen industry relationships and drive innovation globally. CoreLogic today announced its global rebrand to Cotality,...
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Greens question Govt commitment to environmental protection with RMA reform
Source: Green Party The Greens are calling on the Government to follow through on their vague promises of environmental protection in their Resource Management Act (RMA) reform. “We have seen...
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Five years on since New Zealand’s first COVID-19 lockdown
Source: New Zealand Government Today marks the fifth anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown for New Zealand. The country remained at alert level 4 until 27 April 2020. New Zealand experienced...
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INVESTOR SUMMIT SPEECH
Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi kia kotou, kia ora, and good morning everyone. To those of you visiting us from overseas, can I extend a very special welcome...
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CTF Life Introduces “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan
Source: Media Outreach Leverages CTF Group’s Diverse Conglomerate to Address Medical Needs of Families in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area Offers Market-first Family Coverage for Three Members, Providing One-stop...
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AI INFRINGEMENT ALERT – NZ Authors books scraped in LibGEN dataset
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) NZ Authors books scraped in LibGEN dataset – NZSA condemns authors intellectual property theft March 24, 2025 – Over...
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Business and Politics – RMA reforms will help drive economic development, says EMA
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) strongly supports the government’s direction of travel around the two new acts for reforming New Zealand’s resource management laws. The current Resource Management...
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New planning laws to end the culture of ‘no’
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act will make it easier to get things done while protecting the environment, say Minister Responsible...
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This might be the most important thing the Government does
Source: ACT Party Welcoming Cabinet’s agreement on the shape of laws to replace the Resource Management Act, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “Ditching the RMA and passing new laws centred...
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Business and Politics – RMA reform – opening the door for investment – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming resource management laws, based on the principle of the enjoyment of property rights. “The latest announcement on phase 3 reforms is another...
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Transport – Transporting New Zealand backs freight-focussed Greater Manawatu City and Regional Deal Proposal
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five...