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CRHL board Chair reappointed
Source: New Zealand Government John Rae has been reappointed as Chair of the Crown Regional Holdings Limited Board for a further three-year term, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “John...
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Mental health response for Canterbury 111 calls
Source: New Zealand Government People in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service...
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Local News – Further engagement sought on Porirua memorial project
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s unmarked graves memorial project is ready to move up another gear. In May, the Government confirmed funding to seven local authorities in New Zealand “to memorialise...
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Latest figures continue year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Source: New Zealand Government New figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work. Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston...
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New Zealand renews partnership with Fiji
Source: New Zealand Government The Foreign Ministers of Fiji and New Zealand have signed a refreshed Duavata Partnership, outlining the relationship’s priorities for the next five years. “The signing of...
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Kiwis asked to help shape digital driver licences
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis are one step closer to being able to carry digital drivers’ licences on their phones with public consultation on its design now underway, Associate Transport...
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CyCraft Named a Sample Provider in the Gartner® Latest AI Reasoning Models Report—The Only Taiwan-Based Cybersecurity Provider Listed
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – CyCraft (Stock Code: 7823) has been recognized by the global business and technology insights organization Gartner...
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Cocaine Tightens Grip on NZ Workplaces, positive tests up nearly 70%
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for The Drug Detection Agency Imperans Q2 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 16 July 2026 – Cocaine use is...
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Trade ministers from around the world gather in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Ten trade ministers and up to 100 delegates representing 21 countries will gather in Auckland this week for one of the most significant international trade meetings...
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New Zealand hosts Pacific leaders
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today. “In these uncertain geostrategic times in our region, it is...
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NZCTU welcomes Bill to make union membership the default for new workers
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) is welcoming the Green Party’s Employment Relations (Automatic Union Membership) Amendment Bill, announced this morning at E...
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Central & Western District Youth-to-Career Explo Connects Hong Kong Youth to Future Careers in AI Era
Source: Media Outreach Two-day flagship youth to career exploration event unites 30+ corporates and organisations for youth empowerment, officiated by Alice Mak, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs...
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Exports grow amid worst conditions on record – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s exporters are navigating the toughest trading conditions on record, yet nearly half report growing sales overseas. BusinessNZ says it’s a testament to the resilience of the sector,...
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Cushman & Wakefield Study: AI to Drive Stronger Growth and Higher Real Estate Demand Across Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach Scenario-based analysis shows AI will expand demand across office, industrial and retail HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI)...
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One for the birds: How Auckland is getting ready for bird flu
Source: Auckland Council Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or bird flu) is a viral disease found in birds across the world. The most worrying strain, H5N1, has now been detected...
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H5 bird flu confirmed in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders are being asked to be alert after a single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test for H5 bird flu today...
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Leave Legislation – A fairer, simpler leave system is a crucial step closer – EMA
Source: EMA The return of the Employment Leave Bill from select committee marks another important step towards delivering a simpler and more consistent approach to holiday and leave entitlements, says the...
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Animal Welfare – Europe moves beyond cages while New Zealand doubles down – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE says a major new commitment by the European Commission to phase out cages and crates for farmed animals including hens and pigs highlights how far New...
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Employment Issues – Northland Mill workers feel ‘abandoned’ as closure confirmed
Source: Workers First Union Around sixty jobs will be lost as Northland Mill has confirmed its closure, becoming the seventh wood processing facility to close under this term of Government, Workers...
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Hong Kong SMEs Accelerate Transformation as AI and Northern Metropolis Unlock New Opportunities, Dah Sing Bank Survey
Source: Media Outreach Capability and Resource Gaps Limit Growth Potential As Firms Explore the New Economy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – Dah Sing...
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Building the future of sika deer herd management
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s valued sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks have been designated as the North Island’s first ever Herd of Special Interest (HOSI)....
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A SIM Guide to Comparing Graduate Salaries and Employability in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – As students and parents in Singapore evaluate higher education pathways, employability, starting salary and return on investment...
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New Chair for Electricity Authority
Source: New Zealand Government John Harbord has been appointed Chair of the Electricity Authority for a three-year term, effective immediately, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. Mr Harbord is a barrister...
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New Dunedin Hospital takes shape as steel goes up
Source: New Zealand Government The New Dunedin Hospital’s inpatient building is rising from its foundations, with the first vertical structural steel being installed today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “One...
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WorkSafe jumps up in reputation rankings
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 15 July 2026 Public confidence in WorkSafe New Zealand is on the rise, with the organisation achieving its highest ever ranking in the Verian Public Sector...
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Faster access to forensic mental health support
Source: New Zealand Government More people in need of forensic mental health services will receive faster access to support following a significant investment, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Forensic...
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Improving how New Zealand plans for climate risks
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making targeted changes to the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA) to ensure it is working efficiently and as intended, Climate Change Minister Simon...