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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 18 seconds ago Fresh from winning Best Film at the Toronto 48Hour Film Project, EIT Screen Production graduate Clark Marcelo returned to his roots, entering the Hawke’s Bay heat of the global competition from Canada. Clark completed a NZ Diploma in Screen Production (Level 5) and then a NZ Diploma … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa Tax Justice Aotearoa today released a report Capital Gains Taxation in OECD and Comparable Nations, which shows that Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) is an international outlier in not having a comprehensive capital gains tax (CGT). “The lack of a comprehensive CGT, which exempts the family home, raises questions about NZ’s ability … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ A cohort of the country’s consumer advocacy groups have issued an open letter to finance and economic growth minister Nicola Willis and commerce and consumer affairs minister Scott Simpson, urging them not to bow to pressure from big business lobby groups and shy away from proposed fair trading reforms. Consumer NZ, FinCap … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Environment Southland has lost all credibility with Waituna farmers and the wider community over a ruling on when the lagoon can be opened to the sea, Jason Herrick says. “The independent hearing panel’s consent ruling this week is an absolutely farcical piece of ideological wording,” the Federated Farmers Southland president says. “Common sense … Read more
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), during which members reaffirmed their confidence in the current board of directors. “The reappointment of board members signals a strong vote of confidence in the company’s strategic direction and leadership,” says … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 16th – Monday 20th October Strong Wind Watches for Southland, Fiordland and Stewart Island from late Friday afternoon followed by Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes District and Canterbury High Country Friday evening Heavy Rain Watch for Fiordland from Friday evening Risk of severe gales and heavy rain well into next … Read more
Source: Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum reopens its historic 1929 Grand Foyer and seven more galleries today Thursday 16 October for the first time in five months, welcoming visitors back to WWI Hall of Memories, the much-loved Mataaho Volcanoes, Te Ao Tūroa Māori Natural History galleries, … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) From the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, dramatic landscapes take our breath away; they might also make us rethink our next purchase. Feelings of awe, sparked by nature’s grandeur, can inspire consumers to buy fewer but higher-quality products, according to a new study co-authored by University of Auckland marketing experts … Read more
Source: Insurance Council of NZ The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) has welcomed the Government’s National Adaptation Framework as an important and necessary first step towards building New Zealand’s climate resilience and keeping insurance accessible. ICNZ Chief Executive Kris Faafoi said the framework provides much-needed direction on how government, … Read more
Source: NZ Police Association The New Zealand Police Association, Te Aka Hāpai, today awarded two officers with the association’s Bravery Award. The awards are for performing their duty above and beyond reasonable expectations in saving lives during a family harm incident that quickly turned into a fight for survival inside a blazing, petrol-soaked garage in July … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BDC secures sustainable industrial water supply for new campus in Chonburi through partnership with EWS BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Bridge Data Centres (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (BDC) has signed an industrial water purchase agreement with Eastwater Stecon Utilities Co., Ltd. (EWS), securing a long-term, sustainable water … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Agentic Commerce Launches in New Zealand to Help Kiwi Brands Sell Directly via ChatGPT AgenticCommerce.co.nz launches to help New Zealand businesses connect their product data to the open-source Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), preparing Kiwi brands to sell directly through ChatGPT. The post Agentic Commerce Launches in New Zealand to Help … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage As a mark of mourning and respect, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Thursday 16 October 2025 to mark the death of former Prime Minister the Right Honourable Jim Bolger. This instruction applies to all Government Departments, buildings and naval vessels … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand World Food Day is a reminder that access to food is a basic human right, not a privilege. Yet in Palestine, especially in Gaza, this right is being deliberately denied. While the world marks this day with calls to “leave no one behind,” Palestinians face an engineered famine. Over … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council All votes have now been counted and the shape of Porirua City Council for the next year years has been decided. Today’s final results update the earlier progress and preliminary results, now that the 797 special votes have been tallied. Current Mayor Anita Baker has been re-elected receiving 8935 votes. Kathleen Filo … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers welcomed seven new Patrol Dog Teams during their graduation at the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham, Upper Hutt today. The teams celebrated the occasion in a ceremony hosted by New Zealand Police in front of whānau and friends, and members of the Police Executive. Commissioner … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 October 2025 Sebastian Marinkovich was walking his two dogs, a retriever/labrador cross and a German shepherd/Siberian husky cross, on Kina Beach near Motueka on the afternoon of 7 September 2024. The beach is a designated dog exercise area. The off-lead dogs spotted a kekeno and ran off uncontrolled, attacking … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 9 Oct 2025, 12:48 “A child’s safety and wellbeing comes first,” is the Privacy Commissioner’s message to front-line workers after today’s announcement that the Government is working to better respond to child abuse. “There is no legislative barrier to information sharing where there is a safety or wellbeing concern for a child. … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Oct 2025, 16:00 “My thanks to the Police Association for giving me the opportunity to address your annual conference on the subject of body-worn cameras and, in particular, the privacy implications of the use of this technology. I am of course aware that the Police Commissioner has tasked senior staff with … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Super Property Pro (SPP), a PropTech company dedicated to empowering real estate professionals through digital innovation, has officially launched its new Cloud-Based Real Estate Agent System. The Super Property Pro (SPP) cloud-based property management system enables real estate agents to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users should prepare for delays as critical safety work at the Nevis Bluff, on State Highway 6 between Cromwell and Queenstown, gets underway later this month. Work on the spring/summer programme at the bluff is scheduled to take place over four weeks starting Tuesday 28 October, with the last … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to lift student achievement, with new curriculum updates, resources, and assessments rolling out from Term 4, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “We’re introducing a clear curriculum, consistent ways of teaching, and more effective ways to monitor student progression and achievement. We want to ensure … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – The Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) 2025 continued its momentum on the second day, following the launch on Tuesday by YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities and Acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Five arrests have been made and drugs seized as Police target drug dealing in Ōpōtiki. Four search warrants were carried out on Wednesday 15 September, at Ōpōtiki addresses believed to be involved in the sale or supply of controlled drugs. Drugs and evidence of drug dealing were seized and five people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 October 2025 The New Zealand Practice Guidelines for Opioid Substitution Treatment provide clinical and procedural guidance for specialist services and primary health care providers who deliver opioid substitution treatment (OST). They are issued by the Director-General under section 24A(8) of Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released new insights from VisaNet data that underscore the substantial tourism and commercial uplift during the recent F1™ Singapore Night Race. The event, renowned for attracting a global audience, has proven to be a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Sentorise has launched its 12.8V 100Ah Group 31 LiFePO₄ battery in Europe, providing a reliable power solution for RV travelers, off-grid homes, and marine users. With long life, built-in safety, and smart monitoring, it’s designed for dependable off-grid and backup energy. … Read more