Budget backs licenced firearm owners and improves public safety

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed Budget 2026 funding of $44.9 million to implement the new Arms Act and establish Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand, the new independent firearms regulator. “This funding ensures New Zealand can deliver a fair, effective, and modern firearms system without lumping licenced firearm owners…

Improving tax rules for charities

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving tax rules for the charitable and not-for-profit sector to ensure fairness and resilience, Revenue Minister Simon Watts and Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Louise Upston say. Simon Watts says it’s important the tax rules ensure the system remains fair, credible and trusted for charities and not-for-profits. “Last…

More social homes, better targeted

Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more New Zealanders will get access to warm, dry, secure homes through Budget 2026, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. The Budget invests a further $69.2 million into the Flexible Fund to deliver between 1800 and 2250 additional social homes over three years starting from 2028/29. “This investment will deliver many…

Tax system being strengthened

Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 introduces tax changes to strengthen New Zealand’s tax system, encourage investment and make it easier to comply with, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. “The Government is committed to driving the economic growth needed to create jobs, lift incomes and fund public services New Zealanders rely on,” Simon Watts says.…

Budget invests in Māori language and cultural capability

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in te reo Māori by strengthening Māori broadcasting and supporting Māori cultural and creative capability, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Budget 2026 sets aside $48 million over the next four years to support the long-term sustainability of Māori broadcasting by helping Māori media organisations adapt to…

SuperGold card being upgraded

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s seniors will soon be able to use their SuperGold cards as an official form of identification, making it easier for them to access essential services. “Budget 2026 is funding the modernisation of the SuperGold Card to give users the free option to upgrade to a version which they can…

Preparing before disaster strikes

Source: New Zealand Government Communities vulnerable to severe weather and natural hazards will benefit from major new investments in Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Budget invests in stronger infrastructure, better hazard information, smarter emergency management systems, and improved financial preparedness,” Nicola Willis says. “We can’t…

Record health funding with patients at the centre

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is fixing the basics and building the future of New Zealand’s healthcare system, focused on delivering for patients and supported by record investment in health, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We are focused on improving access to healthcare, reducing wait times, strengthening frontline health services, and delivering against our…

Budget delivers $7 billion capital investment boost

Source: New Zealand Government A $7 billion capital investment in Budget 2026 will strengthen the resilience of New Zealand’s infrastructure and support thousands of jobs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say.  “Thanks to the Government’s careful management of the country’s finances, new funding is able to be invested in hospitals, schools,…

Infrastructure boost for hospitals

Source: New Zealand Government Major hospital upgrades at Whangārei, Tauranga, Hawke’s Bay, and Palmerston North, alongside investment in other facilities across New Zealand, will strengthen health infrastructure and help deliver better performance on key health targets for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We are focused on building the future of hospital infrastructure so Kiwis…

Next step taken to lower bowel screening age

Source: New Zealand Government More than 200,000 additional New Zealanders will gain access to life-saving bowel cancer screening as the age of eligibility for free bowel screening is lowered further, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “From September this year, the starting age for free bowel screening will be lowered from 58 to 56, extending access…

Investing in Secondary Achievement

Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 invests around $2.1 billion to continue building the foundations of a world-leading education system that sets Kiwi kids up for success, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “Budget 2024 and 2025 focused on teaching the basics brilliantly through significant investment into primary and intermediate education. Budget 2026 moves the focus…

Investing in cyber security to protect patient data

Source: New Zealand Government Cyber security across New Zealand’s health system will be significantly strengthened to better protect sensitive patient information and ensure services remain safe and reliable, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Cyber-attacks are a serious and growing threat to health systems around the world, and New Zealand is not immune. That’s why we…

Funding to boost resilient planning system

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will benefit from better information about natural hazard risks, and faster and more consistent planning decisions under major new investment in the Government’s planning reforms, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court say. Budget 2026 invests $294 million over four years…

Extending the Waikato Expressway

Source: New Zealand Government The extension of the Waikato Expressway will make travel safer, faster and more reliable, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. Budget 2026 invests $1.773 billion in funding for the Cambridge to Piarere Road of National Significance, extending the Waikato Expressway which is one of New Zealand’s most strategically important transport corridors. “State…

Fintech platform Skyro more than doubles loan disbursements in the Philippines in 2025

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform, disbursed PHP 15.8 billion (over $280 million) and doubled the number of loans issued in the Philippines in 2025. This represents a 2.6-fold increase in loan disbursements year-on-year and places the company among the fastest-growing … Read more

Aon Brings Leadership Forum to Manila to Help Organisations Navigate Risks and Drive Growth

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, is today hosting its Better Decisions Leadership Forum in Manila, bringing together senior business leaders to discuss how organisations can navigate from risk to resilience and growth in an increasingly complex … Read more

CP AXTRA Partners with Ayala to Strengthen Mall Development and Asset Management

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of ASEAN’s leading wholesaler – retailer Makro and Lotus’s, will strengthen mall development and asset management at Makroin Thailand under a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed with Ayala Corporation, one of the Philippines’ largest … Read more

MarsLab Introduces Singapore-Based AI Inference Infrastructure Roadmap for Enterprise and Edge Deployment

Source: Media Outreach MarsLab outlines a system-first approach to AI inference infrastructure for enterprise and edge deployment scenarios. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – MarsLab Pte Ltd today introduced its Singapore-based AI inference infrastructure roadmap, focused on deployment-oriented systems for enterprise and edge AI workloads. MarsLab takes a system-first approach to … Read more

NSNZ nurses vote to accept settlement

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreements for members of the Nurses Society of New Zealand (NSNZ). “I am pleased for the approximately 1,000 nurses who will benefit from this agreement. Nurses are central to delivering care in our hospitals and communities, and I…

HKTB Partners with Global Leading Trade Exhibition Organiser Informa Markets Bringing International Premium Exhibition IPs to Hong Kong Under Asia’s First-Ever “City-as-Your-Showroom” Concept

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today (27 May) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a leading global trade exhibition organiser, to establish a strategic partnership that will jointly bring a portfolio of premium international exhibition … Read more

Maritime Levy review outcome

Source: Maritime New Zealand For this levy review, Maritime NZ sought no change to the Oil Pollution Levy and provided three options for the Maritime Levy. Public consultation on the options was held in late 2025, and we thank the sector for their submissions. Cabinet recognised that efficiencies have been made by Maritime NZ, and…

Takahē move into Golden Bay

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 May 2026 The release follows the recent completion of a predator-proof fence stretching across the base of the spit, supported by extensive ongoing predator control work in the area, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Manawhenua ki Mohua, Pest Free Onetahua, HealthPost Nature Trust and the community. Department of…

Fonterra – Sustained performance in Q3 as Fonterra executes on strategy; announces 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price

Source: Fonterra Total Group operating profit: NZ $1.8 billion, up $103 million relative to prior year Underlying earnings per share: 57 cents per share, up from 53 cents   FY26 full year forecast earnings range lifted and narrowed to: 60-70 cents per share, up from 50-65 cents per share 2025/26 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price narrows: NZ … Read more