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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 July 2026 H5N1 has been spreading around the world and has caused large die-offs in wild birds, seals and sea lions, as well as farmed poultry. This bird flu strain is not in New Zealand but has recently been detected in migratory seabirds in Australia, which is a trigger…
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the Government has made an absolute “dog’s breakfast” of the Conservation Amendment Bill consultation and there remains no clarity as to what exact changes are being made to the contentious Bill. The Environment Committee today announced an extension to submissions on the Bill until 12pm (midday) on Monday 13 July 2026. … Read more
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2026 were released by the Treasury today. The May results are reported against forecasts based on the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update (BEFU 2026), published on 28 May 2026, and the results for the same … Read more
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Statement of Intent (SOI) and Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE), published on 1 July, set out what the organisation will deliver and how it will measure progress. Both documents can be downloaded from our corporate publications page. For the first time the SPE highlights CAA’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Kordia Group Deputy Chair Ben Kepes will become Chair from today and two new directors have been appointed to the company’s Board, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. Kordia provides critical communications infrastructure across New Zealand and Mr Kepes has strong leadership and governance expertise with extensive experience in technology…
Source: New Zealand Government Patients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus on delivering better healthcare, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act makes it clear that the health system exists to…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has opened its waters to offshore renewable energy, with Parliament today passing the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, Energy Minister Simeon Brown. “New Zealand’s renewable electricity generation reached a record 96.4 per cent in the last three months of 2025 and offshore renewable energy has the potential to contribute to…
Source: Open Polytechnic Open Polytechnic turns 80 this year, celebrating its history of providing hundreds of thousands of Kiwis access to career-focussed, flexible distance learning wherever they live. “Since 1946 we have been helping learners from all over Aotearoa New Zealand change their lives through access to flexible distance learning,” says Open Polytechnic Chief Executive Sharon … Read more
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Advancing the Conservation Amendment Bill has become a contest that we hope reality wins, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “What began as an overdue plan to modernise law to make it more workable for tourism, so that visitors could contribute to maintaining the conservation areas they use, … Read more
Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has reported its FY26 annual results and announced at its AGM last night that customer-shareholders had elected experienced financial services executive Nick Astwick to its Board. The customer-owned bank reported a profit before rebates and tax of $11.1 million and maintained a total capital ratio of 18.5%, the highest … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences Highlights: El Niño conditions have now been confirmed in the tropical Pacific, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand criteria. The event remains in its early stages. * There is an 80% likelihood for El Niño to reach or exceed strong intensity during the July-September period; impacts on New Zealand’s weather are expected … Read more
Source: PSA PSA analysis shows National failed to tell the whole story of KiwiSaver promise. National’s policy to make KiwiSaver compulsory and increase employee and employer contributions to 6% would result in $4.5b of unfunded extra costs that government organisations and funded sector providers would have to meet from existing budgets. New PSA analysis shows National’s … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 1 July 2026 – PSNA is accusing ACT Party leader David Seymour of crying “crocodile tears” for children who may have been present at a Palestine solidarity protest at a toy store in Wellington this afternoon. Seymour was launching a policy on toy safety. Video of the protest is here: … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Maharahara Road is blocked following a crash in Dannevirke this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash at the Kumeti Road intersection involving two vehicles about 7.50am. Initial indications are that two people have serious injuries. The road is blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued…
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 July 2026 WorkSafe acknowledges the independent research by Associate Professor Dr Terri-Ann Berry at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) into airborne asbestos fibres from affected coloured sand products. The results confirm that some of the recalled sand products can release respirable asbestos fibres into the air. We acknowledge that these…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a serious crash in New Plymouth on 26 June. Police were called to a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Frankley Road and Pike Place about 8.05pm. The rider received critical injuries and was transported to hospital. Sadly, despite best efforts by…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking sightings of Junior Simolo as part of an investigation into a firearms incident in Point England. A warrant to arrest has been issued for the 19-year-old man over the incident on 29 June. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, of Auckland City CIB, is appealing for any information on…
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Source: Media Outreach Consecutive recognition from Interbrand and Brand Finance affirms AITO’s growing brand strength and global standing in the luxury automotive sector CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – AITO, the luxury intelligent new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under SERES, has been recognized 12th overall among 60 distinguished brands in … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) IperionX awarded up to US$6.6 million by the Office of the Secretary of War – Submarine Workforce and Industrial Base program (OSW-SWIB) The award forms part of a larger, multi-organization program to scale production of high-performance titanium alloy products, including ballistic-grade titanium plate, for land and maritime defense platforms Funding will support expanded manufacturing capability for large-format … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – Global beauty brand LUX, in collaboration with VML Singapore, has launched #LUXMyWill — an initiative that transforms one of social media’s most talked-about beauty trends into a formal, lasting declaration of personal style. Over the past year, women across TikTok and Instagram … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Ongoing Industry Cyclical Volatility Continues to Weigh on Financial ResultsTechnological Certainty as a Hedge against Cyclical Headwinds HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – L.K. Technology Holdings Limited (Stock code: 558, the “LK TECH”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) announces the annual results for the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A month-long cultural movement showcasing over 80 Indonesian brands & creators in Singapore. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – MASA Singapore 2026, a multidisciplinary cultural movement celebrating Indonesia’s contemporary creative movement, will take place from 2 July to 10 August 2026 across Takashimaya Square and Gardens by the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ZHONGSHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – As 2026 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum was held in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province—the hometown of the great pioneer—from June 27 to 29 under the theme “Carrying Forward Dr. Sun … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash that has blocked the southbound lane of State Highway 1 at Tawa. The crash, involving a car and truck, happened about 8.10pm, between Transmission Gully and the Tawa-Grenada North off-ramp. One person is in a critical condition, and the Serious Crash Unit will be…
Source: Media Outreach Foundever earned Top Workplace in Asia, Top Community-Centric Company in Asia, and Most Inspiring Executive in Asia honors at the 2025 ACES Awards — reinforcing its commitment to people, purpose and leadership excellence across the region. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – Foundever®, the next-generation service leader … Read more