Driving visitor growth and business events

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government will build on tourism growth by targeting more marketing in Australia, the United States and China, alongside attracting more business events to New Zealand. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says investing in these markets will bring more visitors and drive economic growth. “The Government is focused on growing…

NZ NEEDS NEW IMMIGRATION FRAMEWORK FOR HUMANITARIAN CRISES

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Source: World Vision This World Refugee Day (June 20) a new report calls for immigration changes to better support and protect people displaced due to disaster, conflict, and humanitarian emergencies. World Vision New Zealand and the University of Auckland Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies have partnered on the report which urges changes to the country’s … Read more

GLM Launches Essential Clutch – Limited Edition to Complement Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch

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Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – GLM, a fashion and tech accessories brand, today announced the launch of the Essential Clutch – Limited Edition, a slim laptop clutch designed to complement the Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch. Available in limited quantities, the piece is equally suited to … Read more

Property Market – Conditions may be ripe for a ‘bargain’ property trade up – Cotality

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Source: Cotality New analysis by Cotality finds that trading up from a three-bedroom to a four-bedroom house typically still commands a six-figure premium. What is the trade-up premium? One way to measure the potential costs facing a property owner who’s looking to ‘trade up’ is to assess the difference in median values between three bedroom … Read more

Current account deficit $4.6 billion for the March 2026 quarter – Balance of payments and international investment position: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Current account deficit $4.6 billion for the March 2026 quarter – news story 17 June 2026 New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted current account balance widened by $100 million to a deficit of $4.6 billion in the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The current account balance records the … Read more

Vingroup Rises 11 Places In Fortune Southeast Asia 500, Ranking Among The Region’s Top 30 Largest Companies

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Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Vingroup ranked 26th in Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 ranking, rising 11 places from 37th in 2025 and 19 places from 45th in 2024. The Group continues to be the highest-ranked private enterprise in Vietnam.Advancing in the ranking for two consecutive years … Read more

Insurers welcome review of FNZ levy funding model

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Source: Insurance Council of NZ The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) has welcomed the Government’s decision to review how Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is funded. ICNZ Chief Executive Kris Faafoi said the review is a timely and positive step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of a critical … Read more

Ministerial Overreach – CMC statement on changes to Medical Council leadership

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Source: Council of Medical Colleges The Council of Medical Colleges (CMC) thanks Dr Rachelle Love for her hard work as Chair of the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and wishes her well for the future. CMC has valued our positive engagements with Dr Love and her contribution to the joint programme of work between MCNZ … Read more

Funding “boost” continues dangerous under-funding of aged care – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Health Minister’s funding “boost” for aged residential care continues underfunding to the sector and will continue unsafe practices and short staffing, which is putting vulnerable residents at risk, NZNO says. Simeon Brown today announced a 4% increase of $79 million for aged care providers in the coming financial year. As part of … Read more

Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners statement on changes to Medical Council leadership

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Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is concerned by the Minister’s comments about cultural safety being political ideology in relation to the change of board members at the Medical Council. The independence of the Medical Council as a regulator is fundamental to public trust, patient … Read more

Aviation – Changes to security screening at Invercargill Airport

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Source: Civil Aviation Authority From 29 June 2026, passengers travelling through Invercargill Airport will notice a change to our security screening process. Body scanners (Automated Imaging Technology or AIT) will become the main way we screen passengers. This change supports New Zealand’s strong aviation security standards, as body scanners have proven highly effective at detecting … Read more

World Vision – More than 200 schools across Aotearoa to go offline for World Vision 40 Hour Challenge

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Source: World Vision More than 200 schools across Aotearoa will be going offline to participate in the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge, which kicks off on Friday, 19 June. Thousands of young people will take on the country’s largest youth fundraising event, raising funds to support hungry children in Solomon Islands. This year’s World Vision 40 … Read more

WRISE Group Officially Launches WRISE Academy in Wuxi

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Source: Media Outreach This new office located in the Yangtze Delta region strengthens family governance and intergenerational succession capabilities for next-generation family leaders HONG KONG SAR / WUXI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – WRISE Group (“WRISE”), one of Asia’s fastest-growing independent wealth management firms, announced the official launch of WRISE … Read more

SeABank completes charter capital increase to VND 34,288 billion

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Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – With approval from the State Bank of Vietnam, Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, HOSE: SSB) has officially completed its charter capital increase to VND 34,288 billion. The additional capital is expected to strengthen the Bank’s market competitiveness, improve its … Read more

Lanson Place Celebrates Its Strongest Ever Performance At Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards

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Source: Media Outreach Seven properties honoured across Asia-Pacific, including highly prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ recognition for Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Lanson Place is proud to announce that seven of its hotels and serviced residences across Asia-Pacific have been recognised in the … Read more

DHL Express partners with Absurd Laboratory to create limited-edition fashion accessories using retired courier uniforms

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Source: Media Outreach Winner of the Redress Design Award 2025 “DHL GoGreen Plus Alumni Prize”, Eric Wong has created “DHL x Absurd Laboratory BFFS Upcycled Collection”, a limited-edition fashion accessory line that gives retired courier uniforms a second life All profits will be donated to the local environmental NGO Redress to foster the next generation … Read more

Alibaba Cloud Expands European Footprint with Two Availability Zones in France

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Source: Media Outreach A suite of Agentic AI services set to launch for European customers later this year PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced the launch of its cloud region in France. … Read more

Fatal crash: Red Beach

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died following an earlier crash in Red Beach. The single vehicle crash was reported on Red Beach Road at 12.26pm. The crash occurred at a shopping complex, where the vehicle has impacted a food outlet. Despite medical assistance being provided at the scene, sadly the…

Kidpreneurs Bazaar 2026 returns to help children build confidence, resilience and money sense through experience

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Source: Media Outreach A two-day family event at HarbourFront Centre will see 35 children aged 5 to 14 run their own booths, pitch ideas and make real decisions, as parents increasingly look for learning experiences that go beyond academics. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – As Singapore continues to place growing … Read more

Banyan Group Residences Clinches Record 16 Top Honours in International Property Awards 2026-27

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Source: Media Outreach Most awarded developer in Thailand and Asia for third consecutive year; 80 total International Property Awards to date plus a landmark new win at the Real Estate Asia Awards PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Banyan Group, the pioneering developer of iconic integrated resort destination Laguna Phuket, … Read more

Seconds become crucial as tragedy avoided

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Source: New Zealand Police Three Police officers had merely minutes to prevent a tragedy. All three members from the Auckland Police Maritime Unit sprang into action as a vehicle was quickly pulled under water in Okahu Bay on Monday afternoon. “The first officer entered the water almost immediately and swam to the vehicle,” District Operations…

Stock damage to stopbanks puts community at risk

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 17 Jun 2026 A strong stopbank stands between communities and floodwater. They protect people, homes, infrastructure and productive land – but only if they remain in good condition. We’re asking Canterbury landowners to keep stock well clear of stopbanks in wet winter conditions, when soils are soft and damage can…

220,000 students take the SMART test

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Source: New Zealand Government More than 1300 schools and 220,000 students have used the Student Mentoring Assessment Tool (SMART) since it was introduced in February, Education Minister Erica Stanford said today. The Government introduced twice yearly assessment in reading writing and maths.  “We campaigned on this in 2023, we funded it and we delivered it.…

Serious crash, Kauri Road, Kinleith

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Kauri Road, between Waikato and Peach Roads. Police were called about 3.40pm. One person has suffered serious injuries. Motorists are asked to expect delays and avoid the area where possible. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

The Caravel Group’s 5th Annual ESG Report Outlines Strategic Resilience in Global Shipping

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Source: Media Outreach Refreshed five-year Encompass roadmap highlights accelerated fleet decarbonisation and proactive talent integration as key competitive advantages HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – The Caravel Group, a diversified global conglomerate with core businesses in maritime services, commodity trading and investment management, today released its fifth annual Responsibility … Read more