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Source: New Zealand Government The Government will retain a Clean Vehicle Standard for new and used vehicle imports, following a review of its settings, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Clean Vehicle Standard sets emissions targets for vehicles imported into New Zealand,” Mr Bishop says. “In 2025, it became clear that the Standard’s settings were…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – At a time when Asian universities are competing globally for top talent, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is emerging as a destination of choice for high-achieving students across Southeast Asia. Among them is Vo Xuan Dat, a Vietnamese … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have formally launched the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership in Auckland. “Prime Minister Anutin’s visit to New Zealand has set a clear direction for our relationship built over 70 years of friendship, trust and close connections between our people,” Mr Luxon says. The…
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 21 August Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) strongly condemns the decision by the Israeli Military Advocate General (MAG) to close, without opening a criminal investigation, the cases MSF itself submitted for review: the multiple attacks on an MSF convoy in Gaza City in November 2023 that killed … Read more
Source: Media Outreach WUHU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – In the first half of 2026, China’s auto exports hit a record high for a semi-annual period, totaling 5.096 million units. BYD and Chery have emerged as the primary drivers of this global expansion. Notably, Chery has maintained its position as … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – Hong Kong luxury lifestyle publication #legend has marked a major audience milestone as it surpasses 500,000 monthly readers, underscoring its continued growth after more than a decade of editorial storytelling across culture, watches & jewellery, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Premium Clean Exclusive Visitor Offers at Auckland Home Show 2026 Award-winning New Zealand cleaning company, Premium Clean, invites Auckland homeowners to meet its team, explore cleaning solutions and enter special event giveaways The post Premium Clean Exclusive Visitor Offers at Auckland Home Show 2026 first appeared on PR.co.nz.
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Ultimate Mechanics Reveals Some Hidden Maintenance EV Costs Ultimate Mechanics highlights the importance of regular EV maintenance in Auckland to prevent costly repairs and maintain performance. Key areas include the high-voltage and 12V batteries, cooling systems, charging components, software, sensors, tyres, brakes, and suspension. The post Ultimate Mechanics Reveals Some…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute: Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Whitty Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of approximately $100,000, along with two handguns and ammunition have been seized following a targeted Police operation in Marlborough. A 39-year-old man appeared in the Blenheim District Court this week in relation to the seizures. He’s been remanded and…
Source: Workforce Hub Northern Region 21 August 2026 A new regional Workforce Hub designed to simplify workforce development, expand training opportunities and strengthen primary and community care across the Northern Region was officially launched yesterday by Health Minister Hon Simeon Brown. Delivered by ProCare and Total Healthcare on behalf of all 11 Primary Health Organisations … Read more
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Friday, 21 August 2026 Australian household spending lifted by 0.6 per cent in July, with discretionary spending on experiences helping fuel the jump. Key stats: The strongest spending categories in July were insurance (1.2%), recreation (1.1%) and hospitality (1.0%). Discretionary spending lifted from 0.3% in June to 0.8% in … Read more
Source: Billo August 21, 2026 Data from marketing platform Billo dated June to December 2025 shows Meta ad competition rose 40% between August and the November peak. Billo, which connects brands with creators to produce social video ads, says the brands that win Black Friday test their creative already in August. New Billo data shows … Read more
Source: University of Sydney, Business School and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand 21 August 2026 Two reports highlight growing capability and valuable lessons for entities preparing for future reporting obligations. Australia’s largest organisations are shaping good practice in mandatory climate reporting, according to two new research reports from the University of Sydney Business School … Read more
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Friday 21 August 2026 The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) calls for focus on what sits behind the patient gap. More than 700 surgeons have identified pressures across Medicare, private health insurance, public hospital capacity and the distribution of the surgical workforce as barriers to Australians accessing … Read more
Source: Woolworths New Zealand 21 August 2026 – Woolworths teams nationwide are handing out their final Disney OOSHIES. To keep the magic going just a little longer and to help Kiwis finish their collections, Woolworths is hosting a second and final Swap Day this Saturday, 22 August, from 10AM to 12PM. The final event gives … Read more
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is deeply concerned by guidance recently issued by the Public Service Commission that discourages public servants from attending the annual Te Wiki o te Reo Māori parade. The union is warning that the guidance could have a … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency is disappointed the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has rejected its request to explore arbitration as a way to bring their long-running collective agreement negotiations to a conclusion. “We have been working in good faith, utilising all of the options available under the Employment Relations … Read more
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) has appointed experienced employment lawyer Matthew Dearing as Head of Legal and General Counsel, strengthening its specialist support for New Zealand businesses at a time of significant workplace and employment law change. Throughout his career, Dearing has advised organisations ranging from small businesses … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Newly published data shows a continued decline in the sale of cigarettes and tobacco, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today. “The figures are encouraging and are consistent with the long-term fall in smoking rates,” Ms Costello says. “The latest annual tobacco returns show the volume of tobacco sold in New…
Source: New Zealand Government People living in the Ruapehu district will have easier access to care as a result of the Waimarino Health Centre more than doubling in size, say Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey. “It’s a big day for the community with construction having begun today on the expansion…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 21 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Māori Health Strategy 2026 – Whiria Te Ora (to weave wellbeing) sets a clear, needs-based direction for improving health outcomes for Māori over the next five years. The Strategy focuses on delivering improvements in the areas that will make the biggest difference to increasing…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 21 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> This report summarises insights and themes gathered from engaging with Māori communities, health providers, iwi, and sector partners about the development of the Māori Health Strategy. These engagements took place in September and October 2024.
Source: New Zealand Government More children are getting faster access to dental treatment in Auckland, with the number of children waiting for dental surgery falling by more than 1,400 to its lowest level in years, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “Children shouldn’t have to wait months for the dental treatment they need. Reducing this…
Source: New Zealand Government This Government is delivering a further 20 new specialist classrooms across nine schools, giving students the support they need, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. This $23 million investment brings the government’s total investment in specialist education infrastructure to more than $317 million, helping students with high and complex learning support needs…
Source: New Zealand Police A man who allegedly presented a fake pistol inside a store at Lynn Mall before stealing a hoodie is now in custody. At about 7pm, Police received a call from security staff at the New Lynn shopping centre who reported a male had allegedly told staff he wasn’t shoplifting but did…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Jason McCarthy, Wellington Area Prevention Manager: Wellington City Beat Police have arrested a man following multiple reports of a robbery at an inner-city eatery on Manners Street last night. Just after 9pm, Police received report of a man demanding cash and passing a threatening note to counter staff. …
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