Back to the Future: Celebrating our Past and Looking to the Future

Source: New Zealand Government [Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters Speech at the US Embassy event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States – Wellington] Thank you.  We’d like to begin by acknowledging distinguished guests here today, the Speaker of the House, the Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee; Ministers, Hon…

Natixis CIB bolsters technology and innovation hub in India with strategic leadership appointment

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Bernard as Chief Executive Officer, Natixis Services in India. Luc reports to Cécile de Sousa, Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Natixis CIB … Read more

Jamf launches AI Governance, a first-of-its-kind native AI control plane for Mac

Source: Media Outreach New capability gives enterprises visibility, control and governance for AI tools running across managed Mac fleets, addressing today’s gap between usage and confidence HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, has announced general availability of AI Governance, … Read more

Canterbury leaders gather to discuss future of local government

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 02 Jul 2026 Canterbury leaders have come together to explore how local government reform could shape the region’s future. More than 100 elected members, chief executives and mana whenua representatives came together for the Canterbury Local Government Summit on Simplifying Local Government, hosted by Environment Canterbury and the Canterbury…

Dr Savitha Dharan Takes the Helm as CEO of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara

Source: Media Outreach Appointment reinforces the hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence, strategic growth and delivering exceptional patient care. KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (Thomson) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Savitha Dharan as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026. Dr … Read more

TrueHealth Medical lands on HKEX as the first Hong Kong-listed percutaneous surgical robotics player, with a 216.96% debut rally

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 2 July 2026 – On June 30, 2026, Guangdong TrueHealth Medical Technology Development Co., Limited (referred to as “TrueHealth Medical” or the “Company”, stock code: 02697.HK) has made its debut on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the first HKEX-listed specialist … Read more

Landmark bill to improve the building system and boost growth

Source: New Zealand Government Building system reforms are set to make construction easier, faster and more affordable while also strengthening protections for homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “The Building Amendment Bill passed its first reading today, and will deliver the most significant building system reforms in 20 years, with the express purpose…

Education – Union representing polytechnics files for facilitation in bargaining

Source: Tertiary Education Union Today the Tertiary Education Union | Te Hautū Kahurangi has filed with the Employment Relations Authority for facilitation over the failure of the polytech employers to engage in bargaining in good faith. TEU says that so far the employer parties have not engaged with or provided responses to claims endorsed by members. … Read more

Police operation shuts down methamphetamine lab

Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police have this morning shut down a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory after executing a search warrant in Riverhead.  Operation Tugboat was targeting a group with links to the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, believed to be involved in the manufacturing of methamphetamine.  Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo says the investigation led…

Transport Events – YOUNG DRIVERS SHARE HOW PRACTICAL TRAINING CHANGED THE WAY THEY APPROACH THE ROAD

Source: Street Smart – Driven by Tony Quinn Foundation A young driver who was involved in a serious crash on a rural road is encouraging others to experience practical driver training after saying it changed the way she approaches every journey. Gabby was travelling to school at 100km/h when another vehicle pulled out in front … Read more

Significant seafood food safety contribution recognised

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Seafood food safety research leader Dr Tim Harwood has received the 2026 Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) Food Industry Awards, held last night (Wednesday 1 July). New Zealand Food Safety acting deputy director-general Mike Inglis says Dr…

Foreign Minister to visit Singapore and Japan

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Singapore and Japan next week.  “Singapore is a great friend of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “Our bilateral collaboration, underpinned by our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributes significantly to New Zealand’s prosperity and security,” Mr Peters says.   “With Singapore chairing ASEAN and New Zealand hosting the Pacific Islands Forum in 2027, we…

JUSTCO APP Enables On-Demand Booking Of Workspaces – No Monthly Membership Required

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – JustCo Holdings Limited (“JustCo“), a Singapore-grown flexible workspace operator with an extensive Asia Pacific network, announced pay-per-use access via the JustCo App, allowing professionals to find, book, and access hot desks and meeting rooms on demand across its network, without membership or … Read more

Chinese Companies Prioritise Supply Chain Resilience, AI and New Markets for Growth

Source: Media Outreach Data from DP World’s Global Trade Observatory shows 58% of Chinese supply-chain executives plan to increase suppliers and diversify sourcing in 2026 Growth priorities are led by technology and market access, with respondents citing deploying AI (50%), digitalisation (44%), growing demand from new markets and consumers (43%) and new value chains (34%) … Read more

XTransfer Returns to the Summer Davos Forum

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, attended the World Economic Forum’s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) in Dalian. Marking a new milestone, XTransfer has officially become an Institutional Member of the World Economic … Read more

BitAuto Malaysia Automotive Forum 2026 Concludes in Kuala Lumpur: Integration & Symbiosis to Drive Malaysia’s New Automotive Growth

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – June 30, Hosted by BitAuto Tengyi Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., the BitAuto Malaysia Automotive Forum 2026 wrapped up successfully at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. Centered on the theme Integration & Symbiosis: Driving Malaysia’s New Automotive Growth, the event brought together local … Read more

Events – Matariki is a celebration for everyone

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “This year marks the fifth observance of Matariki as a public holiday, highlighting the growing place of the Māori New Year within New Zealand’s national calendar and the many ways it is celebrated across the country” says Chief Advisor, Mātauranga Matariki Professor Rangi Mātāmua. “Since 2022, nationally broadcast hautapu have … Read more

Local News – Porirua’s Welcoming Community status gets another official tick

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s status as a welcoming and inclusive place has received yet another boost. The city received official accreditation from central government in 2024 as a Committed Welcoming Community, and the Council then co-created a Welcoming Plan with mana whenua Ngāti Toa, local groups and city officials, designed with Porirua’s diverse communities in … Read more

Latest Cox’s Bazar fire wipes out crucial food source for Rohingya refugee families

Source: ChildFund New Zealand A fire just last month in the Bangladesh refugee camps for displaced Rohingya has destroyed life-saving gardens that provide food to some of the 1.1 million refugees. Cox’s Bazar is home to the biggest refugee camps in the world. It grew rapidly in 2017 following the mass exodus of Rohingya families escaping … Read more

Greenpeace slams issuing of High Seas permit for Tasman Sea bottom trawlers

Source: Greenpeace The Tasman Viking, a bottom trawling vessel that pulled up protected coral in international waters two years ago, has been issued an international fishing permit by the New Zealand government this month, in a move environmentalists are calling outrageous. Greenpeace oceans campaigner Ellie Hooper says the move to issue a permit is embarrassing, and … Read more

Arts – Wellington Writers Walk brings te reo Māori sculpture to Wellington waterfront in time for Matariki

Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc The sound of conch and pūkaea rang out across the Wellington waterfront on Thursday 25 June to welcome a group of writers, Te Wharewaka o Pōneke Trustees, representatives of local arts and literary organisations and friends and supporters of the Wellington … Read more

Road blocked by serious crash, Reefton

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of County Road and State Highway 69 in Reefton.  Initial indications are that a car collided with a tree, then with another car. One person is reported to be injured.  The road is blocked in both directions and traffic management…

Ogilvy unveils inaugural 2026 APAC Believability Index “The Power of Proof” study reveals hidden cost of lost belief

Source: Media Outreach 93% of APAC consumers quietly disengage when believability is lost New AI ‘Believability Agent’ predicts and prevents silent churn SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – Ogilvy today released its first APAC 2026 Believability Index: The Power of Proof – a comprehensive study examining how consumers across Asia-Pacific determine … Read more

New Administrator of Tokelau announced

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced the appointment of Andre van der Walt as the next Administrator of Tokelau. “2026 is significant year in the relationship between our countries, marking the centenary of New Zealand’s administration of Tokelau,” Mr Peters says. “The Administrator’s role is to support the Government of Tokelau…

Striding AI Announces Development of Next-Generation Robotic Foundation Systems for Physical AI Deployment

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 – Striding AI today announced that it is developing a new generation of robotic foundation systems designed to accelerate the deployment of Physical AI in real-world environments. The company’s approach focuses on building the foundational technologies required for robots to perceive, reason, … Read more