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Getting Auckland moving again
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland Minister Simeon Brown has today welcomed Auckland Transport’s confirmation of speed limit changes on local streets and key arterial roads in Auckland, which will enable...
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High hazards newsletter – February 2025
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 February 2025 Welcome to the sixth WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter where we’re covering: Update from the Chief Inspector Industry alerts – floating roof tank corrosion,...
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Going for Housing Growth: Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act changes to enable flexible growth
Source: New Zealand Government Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Infrastructure Simon Court has today announced decisions to reform the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act (IFFA) to help growth pay for growth in...
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Reviewing legal aid to ensure access to justice
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to review the legal aid system in order to prioritise victims and their access to justice, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We’ve...
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New inpatient unit to be built at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Patient bed capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital will be increased as a result of $28.3 million in funding, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Improving health infrastructure is...
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Jones heads to world’s largest mining conference
Source: New Zealand Government The world’s largest annual mining conference will provide a platform to showcase to the international community the progress the Coalition Government is making to get the...
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Insurance Council – Half of Kiwis seek action on climate
Source: Insurance Council of NZ One in two New Zealanders believe the Government should invest more to protect people and properties from extreme weather events, according to a new survey. Commissioned...
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Ne Zha 2 Dominates Hong Kong Box Office for Four Straight Days, Crowned 2025’s Top Film
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has taken Hong Kong by storm, topping the city’s box...
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Budget to maintain Hong Kong’s competitiveness amid fiscal consolidation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – Hong Kong SAR’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivered his 2025-26 Budget yesterday (February 26), with...
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Cyberport and International Organisations Co-host “AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility” Forum
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – Cyberport, the World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) and the International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation...
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NTT Sparks Smart Building Revolution with New OCEAN Intelligence™ Platform in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach Offering a Strategic Vision to Bring AI into Every Building, empowered with an Open Partner Ecosystem HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025...
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Lao Brewery Company Strengthens Commitment to a Greener Future with Renewable Energy and Sustainability Initiatives
Source: Media Outreach VIENTIANE, LAOS – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – Lao Brewery Company (LBC), the nation’s leading brewer, is taking a bold step forward in its...
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Remarks to joint press conference with Foreign Minister of Mongolia
Source: New Zealand Government Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia It is a pleasure for the New Zealand to be in Ulaanbaatar this afternoon. The welcome has been warm, even if the temperatures outside...
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AI and Blockchain Innovations Propel Singapore’s Fintech Evolution Amid Investment Recalibration: KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech H2’24
Source: Media Outreach Singapore’s fintech investment recalibrated to US$1.3 billion in 2024, in line with global shifts toward sustainable growth. Crypto and blockchain investment increased 22 percent in H2’24 to...
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Government of the Republic of Botswana And De Beers Group Confirm Diamond Partnership For The Next Generation
Source: Media Outreach Transformational agreements boost Botswana’s economic development potential and secure De Beers’ long-term share in world’s greatest diamond resources HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27...
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Waimauku Automotive Launches TradeTyres
Source: Press Release Service radeTyres offers an extensive online catalogue featuring thousands of tyre options from leading brands, catering to a wide range of vehicles and driving needs. Customers can...
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New wellness clinic opens for local patients
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today officially opened a new community wellness clinic in Lower Hutt that will better integrate the clinic’s services into the community....
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Crescendo Lab Expands to Singapore to Revolutionize AI-Powered Conversational Commerce Across Southeast Asia
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – As Southeast Asia emerges as a hub for conversational commerce, Crescendo Lab is redefining customer engagement with...
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Community-based approaches to reduce alcohol harm
Source: New Zealand Government Alcohol-related harm in New Zealand’s communities is being addressed through a new fund that will focus on local and community-led early prevention, intervention, and innovation, Mental...
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Council backs funding for Auckland’s St James Theatre
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has backed a commitment of $15 million towards the restoration of the St James Theatre. The council’s funding is one part of an agreement between...
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Universities – Wāhine toa and women’s health champion a finalist for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Professor Bev Lawton ONZM (Ngāti Porou), founder of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s national centre for women’s...
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Employment – Strike action begins tomorrow at Oranga Tamariki over insulting pay offer, unmanageable workloads – PSA
Source: PSA Workers at Oranga Tamariki begin strike action tomorrow over an insulting pay offer and a refusal by the agency to address their concerns over unsafe and unmanageable workloads. “Workers...
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50,000 businesses set to benefit from eInvoicing
Source: New Zealand Government More than 50,000 kiwi businesses have now registered with the eInvoicing network to reap the productivity rewards of faster and more reliable payments, Small Business and...
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IHC – Disability survey data highlights inequities that could last generations
Source: IHC New Government figures released today show further evidence of widespread disadvantage for people with intellectual disability. IHC New Zealand Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas says data from Stats...
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Backing farmers to innovate and make more money
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ramping up a programme to boost sustainably and farm productivity. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced the ‘Science for Farmers’ initiative will be rolled...
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Four-year term legislation to be introduced
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to introduce legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“As stipulated in...
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Greenpeace obtains coordinates of coral destruction NZ Government refused to reveal
Source: Greenpeace The New Zealand government is refusing to release details of the location a New Zealand bottom trawler hauled up deep sea coral late last year, despite Greenpeace offering to...