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Release: Millions spent to rehash bad ideas on retail crime
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government has spent $3.6 million dollars on a retail crime advisory group, including paying its chair $920 a day, to come up with ideas...
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Going for Growth: Public Works Act overhaul
Source: New Zealand Government The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom, Land Information Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Removing...
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Violent crime drops for the first time since 2018
Source: New Zealand Government Police data shows that violent crime has fallen for the first time since 2018, indicating that the Government’s tough-on-crime and victims-first approach is working, Police Minister...
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Social workers enabled to have more time helping children and young people
Source: New Zealand Government “Families, young people, and social workers are set to benefit from technology upgrades at Oranga Tamariki that will free up social workers to spend more time...
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Refreshed eating disorders strategy announced during awareness week
Source: New Zealand Government As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is announcing his intention to refresh New Zealand’s eating disorders strategy, and shining a...
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Activist News – Peace diplomacy must lead in addressing Chinese warships in Tasman Sea – PAW
Source: Peace Action Wellington Over the past five days, a group of Chinese warships has been travellingin the Tasman Sea and practicing live fire drills. The NZ Navy and Australian...
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Chinese live fire: a wake-up call for NZ’s investment priorities
Source: ACT Party “Chinese war ships engaging in live fire in the Tasman Sea ought to be a wake-up call for our investment priorities,” says ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron....
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Greens stand in solidarity with mana whenua of Lake Rotokākahi
Source: Green Party The Green Party supports the peaceful occupation at Lake Rotokākahi and are calling for the controversial sewerage project on the lake to be stopped until the Environment...
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Smoother path for Great Rides
Source: New Zealand Government Cycling our Great Rides is about to get a whole lot smoother, with a $9 million Government boost for infrastructure upgrades and replacements, Tourism and Hospitality...
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Report highlights urgent need for “life-changing” free dental care
Source: Green Party ActionStation’s Oral Healthcare report, released today, paints a dire picture of unmet need and inequality across the country, highlighting the urgency of free dental care for all...
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Government to consider Special Economic Zones
Source: New Zealand Government Marsden Point could become the heart of a bold vision to boost New Zealand’s fuel and energy security, and an attractive option for overseas investors seeking...
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Residency fast tracked for Primary Teachers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more Kiwi kids access the teachers they need to thrive in the classroom by fast-tracking the residency process for primary teachers.“We know...
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Advocacy – New Report Shows Existing Approach to Dental Care “Not Fit for Purpose” – Action Station
Source: Action Station A landmark report is published today by the Dental for All Coalition telling human stories of struggles with oral healthcare in New Zealand. One of the key...
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ISCA Forms Partnership with Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) to Establish Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification Programme in China
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool...
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Deputy PM visit harnesses huge interest in NZ in the Gulf
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has completed a successful visit to the Gulf region today, focused on building economic growth opportunities and conducting strategic foreign policy...
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TCMA Chairman elected as President of ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers, joining forces to accelerate the development of the AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), has been elected as the President...
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XTransfer Expands U.S. Footprint with 5 Additional Payment Licenses
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – XTransfer, a leading global B2B cross-border trade payment platform, continues solidifying its regulatory presence in...
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Lifestyle – New Zealand MPs Set to Get ‘Fit For Office’ in National Exercise Challenge
Source: Exercise NZ Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political spectrum in Aotearoa are preparing to lace up their sneakers and lead by example as part of the Fit...
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Consultation on charity tax settings open
Source: New Zealand Government Consultation on an Inland Revenue Issues Paper on the taxation of charity and not-for-profits opens today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government is committed to...
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Expanding Access to Sharia Financial Markets, BUMA Offers Its Inaugural Sukuk
Source: Media Outreach PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), a subsidiary of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group, IDX: DOID), offers its inaugural Sukuk Ijarah, marking another historic...
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British Council Singapore Honours Outstanding UK Alumni at the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – British Council Singapore celebrated the achievements of exceptional UK alumni at the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025,...
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Cakebar Katong Unveils Singapore’s First 24/7 Self-Pickup Cake Kiosk
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – In a strategic move to reshape the dessert service landscape through the comprehension of local consumer needs,...
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Northland Regional Council media briefs 24/02/25
Source: Northland Regional Council Mōtatau Students learn to use stream testing kits Northland Regional Council’s Land Management team has supported tamariki of Mōtatau School in their freshwater kaitiaki mahi through an...
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Release: Overhaul of Overseas Investment Act a Fire Sale of Kiwi Assets
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s reckless overhaul of the Overseas Investment Act is a fast track for foreign investment at the expense of Kiwi interests. “The Government’s reforms...
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Government Cuts – Stop Defence civilian job cuts if the Govt is serious about increasing spending – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA is urging the Government to stop planned job cuts to the Defence Force civilian workforce in the wake of promises to increase defence spending. “We welcome the...
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UNICEF – Three years on: One in five children in Ukraine has lost a relative or friend since the escalation of war
Source: UNICEF Aotearoa NZ One in five children in Ukraine has reported losing a close relative or friend since the escalation of war three years ago, according to survey data released...
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76 gang patches seized by Police under new law
Source: New Zealand Government In the three months since the Government’s new gang laws came into effect Police have seized 76 patches, 67 firearms, and laid 337 charges for insignia...