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Release: Homelessness growing under National
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Housing is going in the wrong direction under National, despite promises to build more houses and reduce the social housing waitlist. “The Salvation Army State...
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Going for growth: supermarkets on notice
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is seeking to bolster supermarket competition to deliver a better deal for shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “Studies have shown that New...
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Speech to New Zealand Economics Forum
Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou katoa. Greetings everyone.Thank you Matt for the introduction and can I acknowledge the presence of former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. It’s a pleasure...
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First test train journeys through City Rail Link
Source: New Zealand Government A test train has now completed its first trip through the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnel in Auckland, representing a critical step...
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PSA takes urgent legal action to stop damaging cuts to jobs & services at Health NZ
Source: PSA – Files three legal actions with Employment Relations Authority – Seeks orders to stop Govt sacking thousands of health workers The PSA has filed legal proceedings to stop the gutting of...
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Update on December 2024 and January 2025 rental data
Update on December 2024 and January 2025 rental data The national-level stock measure for actual rentals for housing for December 2024 and January 2025 will be included in Selected price...
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Housing Market – Subtle turning point for property sellers – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic New Zealand’s property market is showing early signs of a gentle turnaround, giving resellers a glimmer of renewed leverage after a prolonged downturn. CoreLogic NZ’s latest Pain &...
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The Photo Booth Celebrates Milestone Of 10,000 Smiles Captured Across Events
Source: Media Outreach Company reaffirms its position as a leading provider of premium photo booth rental services in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2025 – The...
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Banyan Tree Residences Sichon: Thailand’s Southern Triangle Emerges As A Top Tourism And Investment Destination
Source: Media Outreach As Banyan Tree Residences Sichon breaks ground in Nakhon Si Thammarat, investors and travelers are recognizing the untapped potential of Thailand’s diverse coastal regions. NAKHON SI THAMMARAT,...
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IOI Group Embraces Innovation with CyCraft Technology’s AI-Powered Attack Surface Management
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2025 – CyCraft Technology, a leading AI-powered cybersecurity company, proudly announces its collaboration with Malaysia’s IOI Group to...
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Surveys
Source: Privacy Commissioner 2024 biennial survey on privacyMedia release: Digital revolution drives concerns for New Zealanders: UMR survey results. APPA Privacy Awareness Week 2011 social media survey 8 December 2011...
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Universities – Do public health measures really make us happier? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Do policies aimed at making people healthier also make them happier? And to what extent do they infringe on personal autonomy are questions central to...
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Bitdefender Acquires BitShield Division to Expand Presence in Asia-Pacific
Source: Media Outreach Acquisition strengthens Bitdefender’s position in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, and surrounding countries to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions for business and government customers KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach...
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Getting ACC back on track
Source: New Zealand Government Two independent reviews are being undertaken to boost ACC’s performance and ensure it continues to deliver for New Zealanders, ACC Minister Andrew Bayly says.“ACC provides crucial...
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Release: More Kiwis are hungry, homeless and out of work
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Half of Pacific children sometimes going without food is just one of many heartbreaking lowlights in the Salvation Army’s annual State of the Nation report....
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Fisheries consultation must put sustainability before profit
Source: Green Party The Green Party is urgently calling on the Government to prioritise long-term prosperity of our oceans in its consultation on the Fisheries Act. “Our oceans are in...
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X0PA AI Launches Revolutionary Agentic AI Suite for Talent Acquisition
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2025 – X0PA AI, a leading innovator in AI-powered talent acquisition, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Agentic...
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Pharmac funding decision will increase medicines access
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund medicines for a further five health conditions,...
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Minister to attend international security conference
Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Judith Collins leaves today for Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference and hold a range of bilateral meetings.“In these times of rising geopolitical...
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Banking Sector – ASB half year result: Profit up 1% as economy moves toward recovery
Source: ASB ASB has reported a cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $716 million for the six months to 31 December 2024, an increase of 1% on the prior...
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Benefit levels fail to keep families out of poverty
Source: Green Party The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report is a bleak indictment on the failure of Government to take steps to end poverty, with those on benefits,...
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Property solution for Wellington Girls’ College
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing Wellington Girls’ College certainty by confirming funding for the school’s long-term property solution.“Cabinet has approved funding for the next stage of the...
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Environment – Climate and public health the winners as big waste incineration proposal fails – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace welcomes news that a land-use agreement in Glenavy has lapsed and will not be renewed, which means a proposed $350 million waste to energy incinerator cannot be built...
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SH76 Brougham Street upgrades prioritised as a Road of Regional Significance
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will prioritise delivery of upgrades to SH76 Brougham Street in Christchurch as a Road of Regional Significance, including an overbridge between Collins and Simeon...
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Consultation opens on fisheries reforms
Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on proposed changes to the Fisheries Act which Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says are the most significant reforms in the...
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Fisheries reform: proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand wants your feedback on a package of proposals that will enhance value to fishers and better ensure sustainability. These...
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Twelve months to re-negotiate contracts before income threshold policy takes effect
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says an income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims will apply to existing employment agreements after one year. The...