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,…

Environment Canterbury considers new strategy and mana whenua partnership agreements

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury considers new strategy and mana whenua partnership agreements | Environment Canterbury Date: 13 Jul 2026 Follow the meeting Watch the meeting live Join the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting live on YouTube or watch the recording afterwards. View the meeting agenda Read the agenda and reports for all…

UEM Edgenta Cements Role In Delivering Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – UEM Edgenta Berhad (“UEM Edgenta” or “the Company”), a leading Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions company serving as the appointed Independent Checking Engineer (ICE), has successfully steered the development of Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak. The project marks a significant milestone … Read more

The lazy gardener’s guide to helping nature this winter

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 July 2026 DOC is encouraging New Zealanders to embrace a bit of “winter wildness” in their backyards and create small pockets of habitat for native birds, insects, lizards, and other wildlife. Principal Science Advisor Colin O’Donnell says helping nature doesn’t have to mean a major garden makeover; sometimes the…

Skyro Rolls Out Reusable Digital Credit Across the Philippines, Explores Opportunities in Southeast Asian Markets

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform, today announced the nationwide rollout of SkyroCredit, its reusable digital credit line, making it available to all eligible customers across the Philippines. The launch follows a pilot phase that attracted more than 100,000 users who … Read more

A new lease of life for Waikaremoana Holiday Park

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 July 2026 Source:  Joint media release DOC and Te Uru Taumatua, the Tūhoe iwi authority Te Uru Taumatua conducts operational management of Te Urewera on behalf of Te Urewera Board. DOC has been working with Te Uru Taumatua for more than a year to transition management of the holiday park,…

Milestone for hunter-led conservation in NZ

Source: New Zealand Government Hunter-led conservation has reached a new milestone, with Fiordland wapiti deer formally designated as New Zealand’s first Herd of Special Interest (HOSI). Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says the move paves the way for the game animals to be sustainably managed for their hunting values, while improving important conservation outcomes.…

June 2026 Quarterly Results Conference Call

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia , July 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it will release its quarterly results for the period ended 30 June 2026 on the ASX platform on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The announcement will also be available on the SEDAR+ … Read more

Peach Garden Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Singapore Flyer-Inspired Mooncake Keepsake Gift Set

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Peach Garden has unveiled its 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, headlined by the Graceful Showstopper, a keepsake gift set inspired by the Singapore Flyer. Peach Garden Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Singapore Flyer-Inspired Mooncake Keepsake Gift Set The Singapore Flyer design roots the collection … Read more

Save the Children – “They’re flinching at the slightest noise” – Children’s mental wellbeing at stake two weeks on from devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Source: Save the Children Children are showing signs of mental distress in the wake of last month’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, with parents and psychologists reporting children flinching at the slightest noise, finding it difficult to sleep, and showing more signs of irritability and aggression.   Children who have undergone such stressful experiences will often show … Read more

BANGLADESH: Deadly landslide kills seven more children in Rohingya camps

Source: Save the Children A landslide triggered by monsoon rains has reportedly killed seven students and a teacher at a school in the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, with more children being pulled from the rubble in the second deadly incident this week, Save the Children said. The landslide came after at least eight people – including five children – died … Read more

Dairy Sector – Fonterra revises its 2026/27 forecast Farmgate Milk Price

Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today updated its forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price off the back of declining prices at recent Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auctions. The revised forecast is $9.25 per kgMS, with a new range of $8.00 – $10.50 per kgMS. This is down from the opening forecast of $9.75 … Read more

Tertiary Education – Cost of tertiary education will be 19% higher than 2 years ago

Source: Tertiary Education Union The union for academics and staff working in universities, polytechnics and wānanga say that the proposal to permit tertiary institutions to increase student fees to 6% in a year when fees-free support has been withdrawn is unacceptable and irresponsible. President Te Tiriti for the Tertiary Education Union (TEU), Ti Lamusse, says the … Read more

Bay of Plenty projects backed by RIF investment

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting Bay of Plenty’s economic growth with funding for two projects through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “These investments are about backing the infrastructure and resources that will drive long-term regional growth and economic prosperity,” Mr Jones says. The Government is investing $12.5 million…

Election 2026 – EMA calls for fewer policy shocks, more certainty for business in 2026 Election Policy Directives

Source: EMA A plan for manufacturing, a clear future for energy, and stable settings for the business community are the post-election policy directions for the EMA as November’s general election approaches. The EMA’s 2026 Election Policy Directives, released today, focus on further improving the business environment for EMA members and the wider business community across the … Read more

Advocacy – Did Winston Peters stay silent on explosive UN Commission report so it wouldn’t interfere with his first meeting with the new US ambassador?

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is accusing Foreign Minister Winston Peters of staying silent on the explosive UN Independent Commission report on Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children so it wouldn’t interfere with his first meeting with the new US ambassador – pictured above. “It’s clear to us the two are linked” says PSNA … Read more

Employment Disputes – 1,300 PSA members at DIA to strike on Monday

Source: PSA More than 1,300 PSA members working at the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) will walk off the job for two hours tomorrow (Monday 13 June) in support of their claim for a pay offer that keeps pace with the cost of living. Rallies will be held from 11.30am to 12.30pm at picket lines in … Read more

Change proposal for the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Change proposal for the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention The Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence has begun consulting on a change proposal aimed at focusing efforts on what will make the greatest difference for victims and survivors. The change…

Justice Sector projections released

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Justice Sector projections released 12th June 2026 The Ministry of Justice, together with Justice sector partners including the Department of Corrections and NZ Police, has published its latest projections for New Zealand’s criminal justice system over the coming decade. The projections evaluate long-term trends to estimate what may…

Findings explore victimisation and youth harm in New Zealand

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Findings explore victimisation and youth harm in New Zealand New Ministry of Justice research shines a spotlight on the victimisation and harm faced by young people in New Zealand. The Youth Victimisation and Harm Report further explores data from the findings of the Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey…

Aquaculture agreement with Bay of Plenty iwi

Source: New Zealand Government A major aquaculture settlement between the Crown and Te Moana-a-Toi iwi that will deliver significant growth and opportunity to the Bay of Plenty is being celebrated today. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones attended a ceremony in Tauranga for the agreement, signed in February under the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004. “This important milestone delivers on the Crown’s…