Northland News – Free earthworks field day

Source: Northland Regional Council Contractors, consultants, and council staff working across erosion and sediment control are being urged to attend a free hands-on day for the earthworks industry to be held in Whangārei in mid-September. Tess Dacre, the Northland Regional Council’s (NRC) Compliance Monitoring Manager, says the Wednesday 16 September event will run from 9am to … Read more

Finance – Farm mortgages drop on strong returns – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Many farmers are taking advantage of strong returns for meat and milk to pay down debt, the latest Federated Farmers Banking Survey and Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) data shows. Reserve Bank data that shows total agricultural lending dropped $1.4 billion to $61.2 billion in the year to April 2026. “Strong dairy … Read more

Dog days for duck detection in Retaruke

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 July 2026 At three and a half years old, Pip is no stranger to days detecting ducks in cold rivers, but regular re-certification helps ensure she’s at the top of her game and the birds remain safe in her presence. Pip’s handler Joe Carson, a Department of Conservation Ranger…

New entrant seeks to expand exploration portfolio

Source: New Zealand Government Resources Minister Shane Jones has welcomed further investment interest in New Zealand’s petroleum sector, with a recent new entrant seeking to expand its exploration interests in the offshore northern Taranaki Basin. New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M) has today opened a three-month competitive application process for a petroleum exploration permit application…

Lever Style Reports 2026 Interim Financial Results

Source: Media Outreach PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS (H1 2026) Revenue increased to US$113.2 million (up 23.8% YoY), driven by the 2 January 2026 acquisition of the Active Apparel Group Pty Ltd and Active Apparel Group (America) LLC (“AAG”) business which is now successfully integrated into the Group’s platform Net profit grew to US$ 5.4 million representing a … Read more

The Changsha Jiandu Museum launches its Digital Exhibition Hall, Allowing Visitors from All Over the World to Adopt Digital Collections with One Click

Source: Media Outreach CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The digital revolution is reshaping the way people experience museums and cultural heritage. Exploring cultural treasures online without leaving home has become a new way for the public to appreciate history. The year 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the discovery … Read more

PolyU signs tripartite MoU with Dassault Systèmes and PAIEvo in Paris to advance cross-continental collaboration in research innovation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has signed a tripartite strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris with globally renowned Dassault Systèmes and PAIEvo (HK) Limited (PAIEvo), a fully owned subsidiary of XtalPi Holdings Limited (XtalPi) listed in Hong Kong, … Read more

2026 China Chief Economist Forum Held in Hong Kong, Focusing on 15th Five-Year Plan Opportunities

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 13 July 2026 – On the afternoon of July 9, the 2026 China Chief Economist Forum (Hong Kong) was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Under the theme “15th Five-Year Plan Outlook: Responding to Global Changes, Embracing National Strategy, … Read more

Hong Kong probate resource HK Probate Lawyer launches free wills-education site HK Wills Help to help the public plan ahead in plain language

Source: Media Outreach As Hong Kong’s population ages, the platform aims to lower the knowledge barrier around wills and estate administration and reduce future family disputes. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – HK Probate Lawyer (hkprobatelawyer.com), a Hong Kong resource on wills and estate law, today announced the launch … Read more

OPEC Fund provides US$50 million to SeABank to boost small business and climate finance in Viet Nam

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is providing a US$50 million loan to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) to expand financing for small businesses and climate-focused investments across Viet Nam. SeABank has mobilized approximately US$1.1 billion … Read more

Pacific Civil Society Calls for a Genuine Ocean of Peace: The Pacific is NOT a battleground

Source: Pacific Regional Non-Governmental Organisations (PRNGO) Alliance The Pacific Ocean is far more than a strategic waterway; it is the foundation of our cultures, identities, livelihoods and futures. It sustains our communities, connects our islands, and underpins our sovereignty and self-determination. Yet today, our ocean is increasingly being treated as a theatre for geopolitical competition, … Read more

Oxfam – Rich countries exaggerating “true value” of climate finance by around $100 billion

Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Rich countries have again inflated the “true value” of the climate finance they provide to low- and middle-income countries, overstating it by around $100 billion in 2024, according to new analysis by Oxfam. This exceeds the $88 billion by which climate finance was overstated in 2022. Governments reported mobilizing nearly $137 billion in … Read more

Funding boost welcomed as complexity of mental health calls continues to rise

Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa Every year, more than 30,000 New Zealanders reach out to 1737 in moments of distress – for support with anxiety, depression, loneliness, thoughts of self-harm, or simply not knowing where else to turn. Whakarongorau Aotearoa has welcomed the Government’s additional investment in telehealth services announced today [Telehealth investment to deliver faster access to … Read more

SH1 blocked, Riverlands, Marlborough

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 at the intersection of Sheffield Street is blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around 4.20pm. One person has sustained critical injuries with ambulance services on scene. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.  Motorists should avoid the highway and take alternative routes…

DFT and OSMEP Invite Guangzhou Consumers to Discover Premium Thai Rice at “Thai Rice Roadshow”

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, together with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), invites consumers in Guangzhou to experience the premium quality of Thai rice at “Thai Rice Roadshow: Think Rice Think … Read more

Guidance to increase supermarket competition and help lower prices

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has welcomed the release of new Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) guidance that will make it easier for international investors to understand and navigate New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Act (the Act), particularly in the supermarket and grocery sector.  “New investment means more choices and lower prices…

Happitat Unveils the New Global Landmark of Happiness, Opening 21 August

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Happitat today announced its official opening on 21 August2026, introducing the New Global Landmark of Happiness and the world’s first destination dedicated to happiness. Built on the belief that happiness should not be reserved only for special occasions, Happitat is designed … Read more

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong Generously Presents This Summer: “The True NINJAGO® Trials”

Source: Media Outreach Calling All Little Ninjas Across the City! Team Up to Battle Elemental Monsters and Celebrate 15 Years of NINJAGO® HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – LEGO®NINJAGO®stands as one of the LEGO®Group’s most successful original storylines. Over the past 15 years, millions of fans worldwide have learned … Read more

Changes to the health and safety law

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 13 July 2026 As New Zealand’s primary work health and safety law, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) sets out what businesses need to do to keep people healthy and safe at work. It also establishes key work health and safety principles and rights. Today, amendments to the…

Family friendly hunt targets wild pigs on Aotea

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 July 2026 Hosted by the Department of Conservation, the family-friendly hunt was supported by a hāngi and Pork on a Plate cooking competition. DOC Aotea Operations Manager Fletcher Beazley says the event was hugely popular. “We had a great response to the event with over 80 hunting teams signing…

Power wheelchairs open new horizons for disabled Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government A $3.5 million Government project is aimed at getting 100 people with progressive conditions including Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy, into high-performance power wheelchairs, exploring the benefits of high tech in the disability sector, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston has announced. “This is a really exciting opportunity for our Disability Support…

$6 million caulerpa removal tool shows promise in Northland

Source: New Zealand Government A giant underwater dredge device designed to remove large areas of exotic caulerpa seaweed has performed well in recent testing at Omākiwi Cove in Northland, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Known as the submersible dredge planer (SDP), the remotely operated equipment was developed for Biosecurity New Zealand by Northland Regional Council,…