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Better data reveals growing pressures on NZ marine mammals
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 15 April 2025 The number of marine mammal species in New Zealand classified as Threatened or At Risk has increased from 10 in 2019 to 14...
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US-NZ partnership in Pacific in focus in Hawaii
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the United States will continue to pursue shared strategic objectives in the Pacific, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.“Our Pacific links with the...
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Mental health peer support service starts in Christchurch Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it was excellent to meet with Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department staff and peer support specialists today to mark the start...
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Govt efficiency delivers $100m in new school classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring hundreds more students benefit from safe, warm and dry learning areas by delivering a new school and more classrooms into communities that need...
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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024-25 Concludes with 19 Awards
Source: Media Outreach After an 8-month innovation journey, with the record-breaking number of participating teams tripled compared to last year, the University of Hong Kong, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’...
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ISCA Launches “Changing Perspectives” Branding Video Campaign to Promote Accountancy Profession Amidst Transformation in Wider Business Ecosystem
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is pleased to announce the launch of “Changing Perspectives”, a...
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Employment Issues – Strike action brewing at large home support employer – PSA
Source: PSA Home Support workers will hold stop-work meetings tomorrow in response to their employer, Access Community Health, offering them no pay increase and reduced work conditions, despite the company receiving...
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FBS Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition: “Best Forex Broker Asia 2025”
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Neswire – 14 April 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, proudly celebrates a significant milestone. The company has been named the Best...
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Tourism turbocharge takes New Zealand to the world
Source: New Zealand Government A major drive boosting New Zealand as an international travel destination will kick off with a $13.5 million turbocharge for global marketing activity, Tourism and Hospitality...
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Green MP must explain fundraising for extremist group
Source: ACT Party ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on Green MP Tamatha Paul to clarify her party’s stance on crime and explain her decision to fundraise for the extremist...
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Release: Mental health staff and patients at risk without plan
Source: New Zealand Labour Party More people could be harmed if Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey does not guarantee to protect patients and workers as the Police withdraw from...
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Water Quality – Babies at risk due to nitrate-contaminated drinking water in Ashburton District
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says that it is deeply concerned about the safety of drinking water in the Ashburton District after close to one in five bore water samples tested for...
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Economy – ASB research: Kiwi Gen Zs are under pressure, but 43% are taking steps to improve their financial position
Source: ASB New ASB research shows that despite tough economic circumstances, 43% of Kiwi aged 18-24 are building better money habits and taking action to improve their financial wellbeing. Young...
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Storm-affected land use policy approved
Source: Auckland Council [embedded content] Auckland councillors have approved the approach for the future use of around 1,200 properties bought out following the 2023 storms. The policy guiding future...
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Rural Health Roadshow to hear from rural communities
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today he will be coming to 12 rural locations across...
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Driver licence changes to help young Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving test...
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Over 60 Innovations presented by Hong Kong Innovation & Invention Go-Global at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025
Source: Media Outreach 10+ conceptual inventions from student teams of primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong were exhibited for the first time at the top international exhibition HONG KONG...
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Enduring Pacific partnerships
Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora, aloha, good morning. Interim President of the East-West Center, Jim Scott, distinguished guests. It is an absolute pleasure to be here in Hawaii, leading a cross-party...
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First 110km/h speed limit for the South Island
Source: New Zealand Government A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, will come into effect from tomorrow, Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island,...
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RSA – A great day for our veterans
Source: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association has called today’s government announcement a “great day of recognition” for veterans. Today, on...
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HKPC Launches “The Cradle – Going Global Service Centre” Partners with Three National Innovation Centres Achieves Three Early Going Global Success Cases
Source: Media Outreach Empowering Enterprises in Global Expansion and Reinforcing Hong Kong’s Position as an International Innovation and Technology Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April...
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THEi Hosts Hydrogen Conference themed “Towards a Circular Hydrogen Economy: Current Status in Realization and Opportunities” with Experts Discussing Sustainable Development and Innovative Solutions
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – As a low-carbon energy source with significant development potential, hydrogen energy is recognised as a...
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Universities – US academic takes reins on Pacific housing research – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Indigenous Hawaiian architect and academic Dr James Miller will soon cross the globe to start a new role at the University of Auckland. Miller left...
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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q1)
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2025 1st quarter review of ixCrypto Index Series. The...
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Release: Students struggling as Govt sits on hands
Source: New Zealand Labour Party “It is unacceptable that struggling students can’t eat and pay their rent because they can’t access their student loan or allowance,” said Labour’s tertiary spokesperson...
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Release: More must be done to stop children going hungry
Source: New Zealand Labour Party More children are going hungry and statistics showing children in material hardship continue to get worse. “I’m worried about children in this country, who seem...
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Ground broken on the first ‘Making Space for Water’ flood resilience projects
Source: Auckland Council Today marks a major milestone in Auckland’s flood recovery programme, with the official groundbreaking of the first flood resilience (blue-green) projects under Auckland Council’s Making Space for...