Global Finance Founder Calls for Targeted Skilled Migration to Strengthen New Zealand’s Economic Future

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Source: Global Financial Services Global Finance Founder and Managing Director Ajay Kumar has called for a more targeted approach to skilled migration, saying New Zealand has a significant opportunity to strengthen economic growth by attracting professionals whose expertise matches the country’s long-term workforce needs. Speaking on the importance of the recently signed New Zealand-India Free Trade … Read more

Banking and Finance – Kiwi are finding ways to save – the banking system needs to keep up

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Source: Kiwibank New findings from Kiwibank’s 2026 State of Savings Index, now in its third year, show saving remains challenging and budgeting and saving habits are holding steady.   Kiwibank Chief Executive Steve Jurkovich says: “Three years of research shows that despite ongoing financial pressures, Kiwi continue to budget, save and find ways to make … Read more

Partnering to support Māori-led housing solutions

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Source: New Zealand Government Ownership of 11 temporary homes at Ōmāhu Marae in Hawke’s Bay has been transferred from the Government to Ōmāhu 2R Māori Reservation and Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi Te Upokoiri me ōna Piringa Hapū Authority Trust in a move to support Māori-led housing, Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka announced today.  “The Government is committed to supporting Māori-led housing, community resilience, and its Treaty obligations, and through…

Police urge motorists to consider the ‘morning after’ risk

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging motorists to carefully consider how long alcohol can remain in their system following routine traffic stops in Southland today.  Two drivers, one of which was in a school zone, underwent evidential breath testing (EBA), after they were stopped by Police this morning for exceeding the posted speed limit.…

Youth voices help shape future-focused July Council meeting

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 23 Jul 2026 From setting strategic direction to voices of youth speaking on behalf of a generation, there was discussion aplenty at Canterbury Regional Council’s meeting on Wednesday 22 July. The meeting opened with widespread acknowledgement of the passing of Kelvin Coe, former Mayor of Selwyn District Council, whose…

Thailand Secures $43.6bn 1H 2026 Investment Surge as Big Tech Accelerates Southeast Asia AI Infrastructure Push

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Thailand’s foreign and domestic investment applications surged 37% year-on-year to hit $43.6 billion (approx. 1.47 trillion baht) across 1,299 projects in the first half of 2026, driven by a massive wave of capital flowing into digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more

Body recovered in search for missing Dargaville man

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB: Police and teams searching for missing man Saxzin Steedman have recovered a body from the Wairoa River. Police Search and Rescue and Land SAR teams were today conducting extensive searches, focusing around the Northern Wairoa Bridge and located a body on…

Christchurch Men’s Prison PPP deal signed

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the first redevelopment phase of Christchurch Men’s Prison, formally locking in the project and clearing the way for construction to begin later this year, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. The Project Agreement was signed this…

Pair charged after Facebook Marketplace robbery

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Source: New Zealand Police Two men are facing serious firearms charges after allegedly robbing a victim during an online marketplace transaction in east Auckland. The victim had arranged to sell a necklace on Facebook Marketplace on Wednesday, meeting “buyers” at a supermarket car park off Union Street in Howick.  At around 2.30pm, the “buyer” approached…

Police come knocking at alleged burglars’ door

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Source: New Zealand Police A group of alleged burglars’ hit a wall after being arrested following a construction site burglary in Glen Eden early this morning.  Police were called to the site on West Coast Road just after 1am. “Three unidentified people were seen breaking into a shipping container inside the premises, before loading up…

Partnerships to empower at-risk Waikato youth

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Source: New Zealand Government More than 400 young people across the Waikato Region will have their education, leadership and employment pathways strengthened through new joint Government and community funding initiatives, Youth Minister James Meager has confirmed. The Hauraki Māori Trust Board has received $316,000 from the Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund to support more…

Update: Kaitī death not suspicious

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Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a death in Gisborne are asking for the public’s help to understand the circumstances, despite the death not being treated as suspicious. Detective Senior Sergeant John Love says Police were called to the Crawford Road address about 1:50am on Tuesday 21 July. A man, 57, was found deceased inside…

A Pandastic Summer Birthday Celebration at Ocean Park Chance to win the all-new MAXUS MIFA 7 PLUS Pure Electric 7-Seater MPV

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Ocean Park is set to ignite a summer of joy with the Pandastic Summer Birthday Celebration for its entire family of six beloved giant pandas, running from now until 31 August 2026. Join us in celebrating the second birthday of … Read more

Nanyang Optical Co. Pte Ltd (In Liquidation) Announces Tender Sale of Optical Inventory Located in Shenzhen, China

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Nanyang Optical Co. Pte Ltd (In Liquidation) is inviting expressions of interest from optical retailers, distributors, wholesalers, exporters, and trade buyers for the acquisition of its inventory through a tender sale process. The inventory, currently located in Shenzhen, China, presents an … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Continues to Enhance Guest Experience Through Flexible Weather Adaptation Measures

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – As Hong Kong’s summer weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, with periods of extreme heat, high humidity, and occasional rain showers and thunderstorms, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) continues to enhance its facilities and operations to better support guests and cast members … Read more

Appointments to new school property Board

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Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced the Board of the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA), marking the next step in the Government’s plan to overhaul school property and deliver better outcomes for schools, students, and taxpayers. “The Government inherited a school property system bordering on crisis,” Ms Stanford says. “We…

WorkSafe releases practical guidance on workplace exposure standards

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 23 July 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand has released new plain-language resources to help businesses better understand workplace exposure standards (WES) and manage risks from harmful airborne substances. WES are guideline values that can help assess the risk of exposure to airborne substances such as dust and fumes. They are not compulsory…

Appeal for information following serious crash, Wallacetown, Southland

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Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police investigating a serious crash in Wallacetown this week, are appealing to the public for information.  The crash occurred on Tuesday 21 July, around 5:20pm on Riverton Wallacetown Highway, involving a utility vehicle (Ute) and a SUV.   Two people received serious injuries in the crash, and one of them…

Search for missing Dargaville man continues

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police continue to search for Dargaville man, Saxzin Steedman, who was reported missing more than three weeks ago. Saxzin, 22, was last seen leaving Cranley Street on Tuesday 30 June at about 4pm and has not been heard from since then. Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says there…

Homegrown nursing workforce continues to grow

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Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand once again intends to offer around 1800 graduate nurse roles over the coming year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “The Government is committed to continuing to build a strong nursing workforce, and employing locally trained, homegrown nurses is a key part of that,” Mr Brown says. Last year,…

Treacherous weather can’t stop LandSAR from reaching tramping teens in need of assistance

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are praising Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) volunteers who retrieved three teenagers after getting into trouble while tramping in Kaweka Forest Park last week. Hawke’s Bay Search and Rescue Coordinator Senior Sergeant Andrew Knox says about 4.50pm on Monday 13 July, Police were notified of a personal locator beacon activation…

CPI reported monthly from 2027

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will have access to monthly inflation data from July 2027 as part of a major upgrade to the country’s economic statistics, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson says. “Moving to monthly Consumers Price Index (CPI) reporting is one of the biggest improvements to New Zealand’s economic statistics in decades. “Instead of…

Guide to support staff experiencing stalking

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Source: New Zealand Government A new guide to equip workplaces with tools to support employees who experience stalking has been launched by Minister for Women Nicola Grigg today. “Stalking has a serious impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of victims, and research shows that stalking frequently extends into workplaces. How an employer responds to…

Search for Jeremy Robertson completed

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Richard How: Police have completed a further search for missing man Jeremy Robertson in Rotorua this week.  On Wednesday 22 July, approximately 20 Police Search and Rescue staff, alongside volunteers conducted a search in the surrounding areas of the carpark at the Blue and Green Lakes…

Road blocked, Hooker Road, Tamahere, Waikato

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Source: New Zealand Police Hooker Road, Tamahere, Waikato is currently blocked following a crash this morning. Police were called just after 9.10am following a two-vehicle crash between Pencarrow Road and Duncan Road. Initial indicators are that there are injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible, and expect delays. ENDS