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Source: New Zealand Government Horticulture and job opportunities in Northland will get a major boost with the completion of Te Waihekeora Reservoir, a large water storage project south of Dargaville. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones officially opened the 3.3 million cubic metre reservoir’s opening at Te Kōpuru today. “Northland is … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wants your feedback on proposed changes to the Animal Products Notice: National Microbiological Database Programme. The notice supplements the requirements of the Animal Product Regulations 2021 and sets requirements for microbiological sampling and testing of animal material and animal products … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Army is set to receive a suite of hi-tech digital communications devices and systems to help it protect our country and our people, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “In a volatile global environment with rapid technological change, it is imperative our soldiers are combat capable, lethal, deployable … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand When the clocks spring forward this weekend make that a reminder to check your smoke alarms are working and in the right places. “Working smoke alarms give you the best chance to survive a fire,” Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Community Education Manager Tom Ronaldson says. “Fire moves fast. … Read more
Source: Dental for All A national roadshow on access to dental care sets off on its final trip next week – and has confirmed longstanding concerns about barriers to dental care across the country. Advocacy group Dental for All – backed by dentists, oral health therapists, unions, and frontline service providers – begins a final … Read more
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman John Allen has published his half-yearly data on Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) complaints. The data covers the number of complaints received under each Act from 1 January to 30 June 2025, as well as the number of complaints completed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been taken into custody following a series of search warrants targeting traffic offending and anti-social trail bike use. Early this morning, Police executed four search warrants at properties in the Opotiki area. One trail bike was located and impounded, and two young people were arrested at the scene. … Read more
Source: Cyber News. Article by Mantas Sabeckis This past weekend, millions of travelers faced a modern nightmare: delays, cancellations, and chaos at some of Europe’s busiest airports – Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin – triggered by a ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace’s check-in and boarding software. It’s very much the reality of today’s hyperconnected infrastructure. This shows … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, the majority of the investments in renewable energy are concentrated in the Global North (50%) and China (29%) – with those profits largely falling into the hands of the richest 1%. In 2024, Latin America received 3% of global clean energy investment, … Read more
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $85 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has named Maaike van Tol as its new Head of Risk, effective 29 September 2025. Ms van Tol joined the Guardians’ asset allocation team in April 2024, following nine years with ANZ Investments, where … Read more
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the Government’s move to allow new prospecting and exploration permits nationwide, not just in onshore Taranaki. This change creates a faster route to allocate acreage and restart the work needed to rebuild our gas supply. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie said the announcement is a necessary … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Rural New Zealand is being left behind on connectivity, with a new survey showing urgent action is needed from both mobile companies and the Government. “Many of our members are telling us loud and clear that their mobile coverage is still patchy and unreliable, both on-farm and on provincial highways,” says Federated Farmers … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposals to recover some of the costs associated with on-board cameras used on commercial fishing vessels. This will involve amending the Fisheries (Cost Recovery) Rules 2001 to provide for the recovery of on-board camera costs from 1 October 2026. … Read more
Source: Fonterra Total Group revenue: NZ $26 billion, up 15% Total cash returns to shareholders: $16 billion, up 30.6% Operating profit: NZ $1,732 million, up 13% Profit after tax: NZ $1,079 million, down 4%, up 13% tax-adjusted Normalised earnings per share: 71 cents, no change, up 13 cents tax-adjusted FY25 full year dividend, fully imputed: … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) 25 September 2025 – On World Maritime Day, the international community reflects on the vital role of our oceans in connecting people, sustaining livelihoods, and ensuring freedom of navigation. This year’s theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” underscores the responsibility to safeguard maritime rights for all. As the … Read more
Source: IGEA NZ Plays 2025 report reveals parents see video games as a positive force in learning, connection and creativity New Zealand, 25 September 2025 – Video games are now a regular part of life in most New Zealand homes and new research shows parents are not only on board with their kids playing video … Read more
Source: Flinders University Australian shark experts have tested four bite-resistant materials to assess their ability to reduce injuries and blood loss. While internal and crushing injuries may still occur, bite-resistant wetsuits can now be added to the ‘toolkit’ of measures available to reduce shark-bite risk and resulting injuries, say researchers from Flinders University’s Southern Shark … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Eligible Malaysian CPA Australia members are first to have the chance to enjoy temporary work placement in Australia. This is part of a broader Young Professionals Exchange Program organised by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade being made … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police welcome the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that a police officer’s actions during an incident in Motueka in March 2024 were justified. Officers were responding to several 111 calls regarding a man presenting a firearm at members of the public. Tasman District Commander, Superintendent Tracey Thompson, says … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of David Heketoa, who has a warrant to arrest. Heketoa, 56, is wanted to arrest for breaching electronically monitored bail. Police have been making extensive enquires to locate Heketoa, but he is actively evading Police. We believe he is transient … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Petroleum operators can once again apply for new prospecting and exploration permits beyond onshore Taranaki, enabling the work needed to grow New Zealand’s dwindling gas reserves, says Resources Minister Shane Jones. In addition to the Block Offer competitive tender process, a new open market application pathway has been introduced to allocate … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Auckland have taken over $58 million out of the hands of organised crime, with more than 10 tonnes of cannabis destroyed in a sweeping set of operations. Over a month, Police have shut down 120 cannabis grow houses nestled amongst suburban and rural communities. So much cannabis was destroyed, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Victoria Street, Auckland Central. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 5.40am, near the intersection of Albert Street. At this stage one person is in a serious condition. Victoria Street is closed between Queen and Hobson Streets. Police are advising motorists to use alternate … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Leading Financial Institutions, Regulators, and Tech Innovators Converge to Accelerate Hong Kong’s AI Readiness and Global Leadership HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – Citi Hong Kong, in collaboration with Mastercard and the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK), successfully co-hosted the “Creating an AI Ready Economy” … Read more
Source: Cotality New analysis from Cotality’s Mapping the Market reveals New Zealand’s housing market has remained subdued over the past three months to September, with sales activity slowly rising but property values largely stagnant. (ref. https://www.cotality.com/nz/our-data/mapping-market ) The trend shaped by ongoing economic and labour market weakness, played out across many suburbs, with performance remaining … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – On September 17, the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) opened grandly in Nanning, Guangxi. With the theme “Promoting AI Empowerment and Innovation for A New Shared Future”, this year’s CAEXPO covers 160,000 square meters and brings together more than 3,200 exhibitors. At … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Public disclosure of inside information pursuant to Article 17 para. 1 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (Market Abuse Regulation) Sale of a majority stake in learnd Ltd. as part of a management buy-out and appointment of former chairman of the supervisory board as sole member of the management board … Read more