Government Cuts – Axing same-day enrolment to vote exposes impact of Govt starving another key agency of enough funding

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Source: PSA The PSA is condemning proposed changes to New Zealand’s electoral laws as undemocratic and the result of a systematically underfunded public service. “We were shocked to see the Government propose several changes to electoral laws, especially the end to same-day voter enrolment,” Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons, … Read more

Greenpeace Statement – Gore ‘not out of the woods yet’- nitrate level linked to increased risk of preterm birth

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has tested a sample collected from the Gore town supply, which returned a result above 5 mg/L nitrate (NO3-N), a level associated with an increased risk of preterm birth. Above this level of nitrate, the New Zealand College of Midwives recomm MIL OSI

Property Market – Rental market softens tipping in favour of tenants – Cotality

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Source: Cotality. New Zealand’s rental market has started to swing in favour of tenants, as easing migration and rising supply take the heat out of rents, according to Cotality’s July Housing Chart Pack. (ref. http://www.cotality.com/nz/resources/industry-insights/monthly-housing-chart-pack ) Data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) shows that the national median rent in the three months … Read more

Citi Renews Coverage of Fosun International with a “Buy” Rating

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2025 – Citi issued its latest report on 23 July, announcing the renewing coverage on Fosun International (00656.HK) with a “Buy” rating and a target price of HKD5.86. Citi has made material changes to its financial estimates on Fosun International, expecting core … Read more

Unlocking trading flexibility: the power of Octa Broker’s swap-free accounts

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2025 – In a dynamic and somewhat dangerous world of currency trading, it is critical to understand every element that impacts your potential profitability. While market spreads and brokers’ commissions form an integral component of trading costs, Forex swap points also play … Read more

Ratepayers win in collaboration over Local Water

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Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have delivered the first multi council water services delivery plan, an achievement that will be welcomed by all ratepayers, says Local Government Minister Simon Watts. “We have been very clear that local government needs to focus on core business and I am delighted that these … Read more

Rangatahi to lead negotiations in international climate meeting simulation – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children Kiwi young people will tomorrow come together to negotiate climate policy, find solutions and create a statement for climate action during Aotearoa Youth COP, New Zealand’s youth-led national simulation event of the UN’s international climate meeting. Held at Auckland University, around 200 young people aged between 14 and 30 (more than half … Read more

Objects of all kinds causing obstructions on state highways

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Glass, spare tyres, metal sheets and poles, building materials, furniture, hay bales – these are just some of the objects causing obstruction on South Island state highways and needing to be cleared daily by contractors. Reports of the obstructions come into New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) each day … Read more

Clamping down on overdue court fines

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is trialling new technology which will help clamp and seize cars of people evading paying court fines, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “If you haven’t paid your court fines, you may soon find yourself walking home or needing a lift. “Bailiffs are now trialling handheld devices which scan the … Read more

Safer intersection ahead – new roundabout SH5 & SH28/Harwoods Road

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The busy intersection of State Highway 5 and State Highway 28-Harwoods Road east of Tīrau will be made safer with work starting next month on a roundabout. The T-intersection has a poor safety record which NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says can be improved with a 3-leg roundabout. Work … Read more

SH1B Telephone Road rail crossing to reopen next week

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The rail crossing on State Highway 1B Telephone Road, east of Hamilton, is set to reopen to traffic next week, more than 3 years after it was closed. The signals and barriers at the crossing are in the final stages of KiwiRail’s testing and commissioning process. Pending final approval, the … Read more

Strengthening primary care to better meet patient needs

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further action to ensure Kiwis can see a doctor, focusing on improved funding for rural practices, faster access to primary care, and a stronger pipeline of locally trained GPs, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  Updating GP funding to better reflect patient needs Setting a new health target … Read more

Alchemy Bathroom Renovations Auckland Expands Services Across South and East Auckland

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Source: Press Release Service Known for its focus on bathrooms only, Alchemy Bathroom Renovations Auckland has built a strong reputation in Central, West, and North Auckland over the past several years. The company says extending its operations south and east is a natural next step. “Many homes in South and East Auckland are now reaching … Read more

Bitcoin’s surge & beyond: An Octa broker forecast

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Bitcoin (BTC) has been rising almost uninterruptedly over the past three months, setting new all-time highs (ATH) essentially every week since mid-May. According to Coinbase, BTCUSD surpassed the crucial $112,000 mark on 10 July and went on to touch the … Read more

BlueLink International CZ certified as one of the Best Places to Work in the Czech Republic for 2024: A testament to exemplary human capital practices

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Source: Media Outreach PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – BlueLink, a prominent provider of customer relationship management solutions, has been formally recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in the Czech Republic for 2024. This prestigious certification acknowledges BlueLink’s commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture, high employee engagement, … Read more

DBS Launches Gen AI-Powered Coaching Tool to Future Proof Its Workforce

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – DBS announced today that it is democratising coaching for its workforce with the launch of iCoach, a Generative AI-powered (Gen AI) platform developed in collaboration with Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s top executive coaches. While most corporations reserve coaching[1] … Read more

PRCA Thailand Conference 2025 to Explore “AI: Truth, Trust and Thailand”

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – As artificial intelligence redefines how stories are told, trust is built, and reputations are managed, PRCA Thailand is calling on communicators, business leaders, and curious minds to join a first-of-its-kind national conversation. The inaugural PRCA Thailand Conference will take place on … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Reinforces Long-Term Commitment to Key Market Japan Through Targeted Development Strategy

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is reinforcing its long-term commitment to Japan as a key strategic market through a targeted development initiative. As part of its … Read more

Media Statement: Transgender sports policy reflects public opinion

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Source: Family First Today’s superb (and well overdue) policy change by Sport New Zealand regarding biological males in women’s sports simply reflects public opinion. A recent Curia Market Research poll found that only 13% of New Zealanders thought that boys who identify as girls should be able to play in a girls team. 68% said … Read more

New Zealand joins fight against cybercrime

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will be better protected from cybercrime following legislation passing third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “11 per cent of New Zealanders were victims of fraud and cybercrime in 2024, and the National Cyber Security Centre estimates $1.6 billion was lost to online threats. “The emotional … Read more

DL Holdings Solidifies Web3.0 with “3-Phase” Plan

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Recently, DL Holdings Group (1709.HK) has entered into strategic cooperation agreements with ViaBTC, Asseto, and Rich Dragon Consultants, while actively advancing the tokenization of HK$500 million in assets for the DL Tower. These initiatives have sparked significant market attention, with … Read more

Guidelines released for prescribing psilocybin

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming steps to provide medical practitioners with more tools to treat people with depression, with Medsafe publishing guidelines for experts wanting to prescribe Psilocybin.  “This is huge for people with depression who’ve tried everything else and are still suffering. If a doctor believes psilocybin can … Read more

MCKL’s Charity Run Raises RM7,000 for Children with Special Needs

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) celebrated a major milestone on 5 July 2025 with the successful charity run, Dash for Charity at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. The event saw close to 500 participants comprised of students, staff, alumni, partners, family, and … Read more

Deputy Commissioner of Police retires

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Source: New Zealand Government Police Minister Mark Mitchell today announced the retirement of statutory Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tania Kura. Ms Kura has served in the statutory Deputy Police Commissioner role since her appointment on 18 April 2023. Deputy Commissioner Kura notified the Governor-General yesterday of her intention to retire from the role and the … Read more

Galaxy Entertainment Group Debuts In the Mind of Bruno Moinard — A Special Exhibition at Art Macao 2025

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Source: Media Outreach An immersive journey into the visionary world of internationally acclaimed creative pioneer Bruno Moinard launches at GalaxyArt MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has launched In the Mind of Bruno Moinard — A Special Exhibition at Art Macao 2025 (“Art Macao”). Open to … Read more

New appointment to the TEC Board

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Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Yvonne Browning MNZM to a vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).  “I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Mrs Browning to this role. She is passionate about ensuring students, particularly young women, can realise their … Read more

Connecting with the medical devices industry

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Source: PHARMAC The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) is the leading industry body representing medical technology manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices in New Zealand. HealthTech Week is New Zealand’s national conference for health technology industry and research. “It was fantastic to have such a strong presence at HealthTech week this year,” … Read more