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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says today’s announcement of new industry-led secondary school subjects is a major win for New Zealand’s future farming workforce. “Farming is so important for New Zealand’s economic success, but often we struggle to meet our workforce needs,” Federated Farmers spokesperson Richard Dawkins says. “The way we farm is constantly evolving … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Nominations for Porirua City Council’s Onepoto General Ward closed at midday today with a by-election to be held in October. Five candidates have put themselves forward for election. They are, in alphabetical order, Joanne Dow, Caroline Mareko, Zac Painting, Siobhan Samuel and Jess Te Huia. The by-election follows the sudden passing … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has welcomed elements of Labour’s Small Business Action Plan – A Fair Go, saying several measures reflect long-standing BusinessNZ positions, and says today’s announcement should prompt a wider, cross-party conversation about New Zealand’s outdated and unindexed tax settings, including the case for a lower company tax rate. BusinessNZ has also raised strong … Read more
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi A three-day High Court hearing on the Government’s scrapping of pay equity for more than 150,000 New Zealand women has concluded in Wellington, with the Government facing accusations that its defence of last year’s law changes does not withstand scrutiny under the New Zealand Bill of … Read more
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) has welcomed the government’s announcement of nine new industry-led secondary school subjects, saying the move will help better connect classroom learning with the skills, careers and workforce needs of the future. From 2029, Year 12 and 13 students will be able to study subjects … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council has agreed to extend the agreement to lease of Rangituhi which will allow the developer of a proposed tourism venture for the city more time to lock in the overseas investment it needs. Porirua Adventure Park is a tourism project proposed to be built on part of Rangituhi, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Convergence of advanced medtech, medical knowledge sharing cloud and agentic AI heralds a new heart failure management solution for heart failure patients SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – Singaporean doctor Dr Wei Siang Yu, Founder of HeartSpan.ai, has led a cross-border collaboration that enabled Indonesia’s first successful implantation … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau® , and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights. Our solutions empower service providers, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – A lot of people wish to do something kind for the world around them. However, most struggle finding an appropriate platform. Pay It Forward (PIF), a community meal-sharing app built on the simple idea that small acts of kindness can … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to make enquiries following a fatal crash in Kauri earlier this week. The crash occurred on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm on Monday 3 August and sadly one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says Police would still like to…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 August 2026 Source: Joint media release Ngāti Rangi and DOC The kiwi, a juvenile about 7–9 months old, ran across the track at Lakes Reserve in Ohakune. The Department of Conservation is describing this as a wonderful moment for DOC, for Save the Kiwi, and Ngāti Rangi who have been…
Source: New Zealand Government Viet Nam’s President and Party General Secretary, His Excellency To Lam, will make a State visit to New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today. “With a population of more than 100 million people and GDP growth of 8 percent last year, Viet Nam is one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies…
Source: New Zealand Government Businesses are about to have enhanced powers to detain and arrest those stealing from them with the Crimes Act Amendment Bill passing its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Our government is committed to fixing the basics in law and order, and that means ensuring retailers are…
Source: New Zealand Government People in the Mid and Far North will soon have access to CT scanning closer to home, with a new scanner set to be installed at Kaitaia Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This $5.5 million investment will mean people living in Kaitaia and surrounding towns can get a CT scan…
Source: New Zealand Government A new urgent and after-hours service will open at Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub this Saturday, easing pressure on Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department and giving people in Rolleston and across the Selwyn district better access to urgent healthcare closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Until now, families in Selwyn…
Source: Media Outreach Pioneering “Invesurance” Philosophy for 50th Anniversary Campaign Secures Prestigious Industry Honor HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – YF Life Insurance International Ltd. (YF Life) has been awarded the prestigious “Branding Initiative of the Year – Hong Kong” accolade at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026. This prominent … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 August 2026 Usually living around the Antarctic pack ice, leopard seals are occasional visitors to New Zealand shores during autumn and winter. After being alerted to the unusual visitor, Department of Conservation rangers cordoned off an area to keep the fascinated public at bay. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Sarah-Lyn Wilson…
Source: New Zealand Police Police were called to a crash involving a car and mobility scooter in Dinsdale, Hamilton at approximately 1.10pm. The crash occurred at the roundabout intersection at Whatawhata Road. It’s believed injuries are involved. Emergency services are on site, with police asking motorists to avoid the area.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 August 2026 The kākāpō and the Chatham Island tāiko were named in the newly-launched Phoenix Species Project, the single largest philanthropic initiative dedicated to recovering critically endangered species across the world. DOC Deputy Director General Public Affairs Sia Aston says the recognition of these species is an investment in…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – JR Life Sciences Pte Ltd, the company behind Singapore’s No. 1 Health-Supplement Brand, Holistic Way, announced the launch of its newest innovation in women’s health: a plant-based Menopause Relief supplement formulated to support women through every stage of menopause. The product is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the invitation to come and speak to the Law Association. I’ve just come from announcing the opening date for the City Rail Link in Auckland. It may not surprise you to learn that my address to you today is not as exciting as that news! It is a…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Deirdre Lack Bay of Plenty Police have impounded another dirt bike as part of an ongoing enforcement operation to target illegal and dangerous dirt bike behaviour. At approximately 1230 yesterday Police seized and impounded an illegal dirt bike in Papamoa. A 21-year-old man was spoke to and…
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Prioritisation Update provides the latest information about applications for medicines, vaccines, and related products that we’ve assessed for funding. Proactively releasing this information is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency. Application priority lists Every year we receive over 100 funding applications from health care professionals, consumer groups and suppliers. These applications…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Brian Denys McFarlane, a 56-year-old man, sentenced to 9 years and 4 months’ imprisonment today in the Hamilton District Court, after being found guilty of nine charges relating to historical sexual offending. We want to acknowledge the…
Source: New Zealand Police A five month-long Police operation has disrupted a methamphetamine importation ring, and in process shut down the North Island pad for the Mongols gang. Five people associated to the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang North Island Chapter face serious charges in court. In the past month, the National Organised Crime Group’s Motorcycle…
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council For the economic contribution of mining to grow to its potential, it’s important that Government doesn’t squeeze it too hard, too soon, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. Today the Government released an independent review of the New Zealand minerals royalty regime, which is welcomed by the industry. It finds … Read more
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec has recorded strong gains in ākonga success, with its latest Educational Performance Indicator (EPI) results showing improved course and qualification completion rates. Māori and Pacific learners achieved particularly strong progress, reflecting the impact of tailored pastoral, academic and cultural support, and the dedication of kaimahi in helping ākonga succeed. … Read more