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Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s announced loan scheme to help commercial and industrial gas users transition, in the face of significant gas price increases and rapidly declining domestic production. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says until now, successive governments have pursued a net-zero goal without a workable transition plan that keeps businesses and jobs intact. … Read more
Source: Brainchild PR for Jim Beam Homegrown 25 May 2026 – Jim Beam Homegrown is giving Kiwi music fans one final reason to celebrate New Zealand Music Month, announcing a limited release of Early Bird and VIP tickets for Homegrown 2027. After Loyal Fan tickets sold out in under 10 minutes and Super Early Bird … Read more
Source: Aggregate and Quarry Association of NZ The quarry industry has written to the Green Party saying a new private member’s bill to ban all new extractive activity on all conservation land could have profound implications for New Zealand. Aggregate and Quarry Association CEO, Wayne Scott, says quarrying companies are extremely concerned that if the bill … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB: Police investigations are continuing following a serious assault in Tikipunga on Sunday. Police were called to an address on Townsend Place at about 1.15am after reports a man had been stabbed. Upon arrival Police located an injured man, who had suffered…
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, has announced a significant international partnership through the signing of a joint venture agreement with JR Kyushu Business Development (Thailand) Co. … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 25 May 2026 This safety alert covers the importance of using safe methods when changing tractor tyres. What happened A farmer was fatally injured while changing a rear tractor tyre on a Canterbury farm in January 2026. The person was working alone and was fitting a new tyre onto a rim.…
Source: New Zealand Government A new initiative will help businesses transition from gas, protecting jobs and securing New Zealand’s dwindling gas supplies for other users, Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is a practical, helpful Budget 2026 initiative which is…
Source: New Zealand Police Police making enquiries into the death of a diver at Whakatāne Heads are seeking information from two men. The diver’s body was located around 9am on Saturday near the Whakatāne River entrance, after the alarm was raised around 1:30pm the previous day. Acting Sergeant Renine Stansloski says police are keen to…
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – Thai retail investors are increasingly changing the way they manage their portfolios amid rising volatility across global financial markets. According to new market insights from BrokersThai.com, traders in Thailand are no longer focusing on a single asset class, but are instead … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Willowpark Road, Hastings is currently closed near the intersection with Albert Street following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a truck and a van was reported just after 1pm. No serious injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: Media Outreach From incorporation to compliance, the award-winning firm combines automation and practical expertise to support business growth across 110+ countries. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – 3E Accounting marks 15 years of supporting businesses in Singapore and around the world, strengthening its position as an award-winning corporate services firm … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI), the global hospitality management group with a growing portfolio of hotels, has announced an enhanced focus on the family travel segment with the launch of several new initiatives designed to make family stays more fun, more engaging, rewarding, … Read more
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign A majority of the public support a banking levy, according to a Talbot Mills poll commissioned by the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign. The Minister of Finance has previously indicated she was considering a banking levy, like the ones in Australia and the UK, ahead … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa settings mean charitable contributions of up to $1 million will qualify as part of an applicant’s minimum $5 million growth investment in New Zealand. BusinessNZ says the move will strengthen public confidence in foreign investment by broadening the benefits beyond economic outcomes alone. Director of Education, Skills … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s innovation hub, GridAKL, puts the spotlight on the future of gaming with the return of its popular Indie Games Showcase. Now an annual fixture on the city’s tech calendar, the event highlights how Auckland is truly game-on when it comes to nurturing emerging talent and driving innovation in New Zealand’s…
Source: Business Canterbury Businesses across Canterbury are looking for a Budget on Thursday that shows the Government is responding to current conditions in the same way they are, through careful cost management and clear prioritisation, while still maintaining a strong focus on the future. Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, “The signals from Government … Read more
Source: PSA Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri’s unlawful decision to disestablish 27 roles will be subject to a round of mediation with the PSA in Wellington today. The proposed cuts would come on top of earlier losses of 75 FTE roles, meaning that more than 20 per cent of Te Puni Kōkiri’s workforce would be … Read more
Source: Rata Foundation Christchurch-based Delta Community Support Trust has launched Flourish Café, an inclusive community space creating real-world hospitality experience and employment pathways for people with intellectual disabilities. Run by members of Delta’s Friendship Link, alongside staff and volunteers, the café gives adults with intellectual disabilities supported, hands-on experience in food preparation and customer service – … Read more
Source: Green Party Allegations that the Prime Minister’s office withheld information about backroom lobbying by major climate polluters – ahead of legislating to prevent court action against those same corporations – must be investigated, says the Green Party. “The facts are that major polluters had a meeting with the Prime Minister and that the full…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Oakleigh, Whangārei overnight. Emergency services responded to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at about 1.30am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. A second occupant was transported to hospital in a serious condition. The Serious Crash Unit has completed…
Source: New Zealand Government Investor migrants using the Active Investor Plus Growth category will soon be able to include a philanthropic component as part of their overall investment in New Zealand. From 1 June 2026, applicants in the Growth category will be able to include philanthropic gifts of up to 20 percent of their total…
Source: New Zealand Government Minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) are being extended to skill level 3 roles, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. From 1 June 2026, the requirement will apply to ANZSCO and National Occupation List (NOL) skill level 3 roles, aligning them with the existing English language requirements…
Source: New Zealand Police A Head Hunters gang member who failed to stop for Police will have to patch up his ride after his tyres were spiked not once but twice. Just before 1am, Police observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee travelling on Custom Street East and signalled for the vehicle to stop. Senior Sergeant Shaun…
Source: Maritime New Zealand How the daughter of our Rescue Coordination Centre’s Lead Advisor ended up at the centre of a rescue operation. The night before his daughter Madeleine set out to hike the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park, Dave Wilson gave her his personal locator beacon (PLB). An experienced tramper, Madeleine had already…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died in a single vehicle crash southeast of Dargaville. Emergency services were notified shortly before 7.50pm on Sunday of the crash, which happened on Arapohue Road near Rowland Road. The Serious Crash Unit was advised, and the circumstances of the crash are under investigation. ENDS. NZ Police Media…
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