Slaty hut gets an old school makeover

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Jose Watson The refurbishment of Slaty Creek Hut in the Grey Valley has been a labour of love for rangers, and a great way to pass on age old woodworking skills. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????? ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/475-073.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/475-073.jpg?fit=580%2C435&ssl=1″ src=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/475-073.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1″ alt=”Photograph of Slaty Creek Hut before its renovation. Two people are next to … Read more

New Advanced Tech Institute backs science sector

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Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of a new institute to grow New Zealand’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value exports. Minister Reti says the new public research organisation, to be named the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT), will play a leading role in … Read more

Food prices increase 4.6 percent annually – Stats NZ media and information release: Selected price indexes: June 2025

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Post navigation Archives Food prices increase 4.6 percent annually – media release 17 July 2025 Food prices increased 4.6 percent in the 12 months to June 2025, following a 4.4 percent increase in the 12 months to May 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the grocery food group and … Read more

Canada to honour dairy access under CPTPP dispute agreement

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Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced agreement between Canada and New Zealand resolving a long running dairy dispute under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) saying that it will deliver up to $157m per year in export value for New Zealand dairy exporters. “Canada had failed to meet … Read more

NZ-AU: MiningToken Unveils Global Clean Energy Cloud Mining Network, Offering High-Efficiency Bitcoin and XRP Mining Without Hardware

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MiningToken, a Switzerland-based cloud mining platform, has officially announced the launch of its global green-energy-powered cloud mining infrastructure. The network spans nine high-performance mining farms across Norway, Uruguay, Canada, Sweden, Iceland, Paraguay, Bhutan, and El Salvador—each operating on 100% renewable energy sources, including hydropower, … Read more

Cyberport “AI x Data Forum” Concludes Successfully Joining Hands with Industry to Drive AI and Data Innovation and Unlock New Value for Enterprises

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – Cyberport successfully hosted the “AI x Data Forum” today. Centered on the theme “AI in Action, Data at the Core: Unlocking Infinite Potential”, the forum brought together over 450 participants from government, finance, innovation and technology, cybersecurity sector, and academia … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield: China Leads REIT Market Expansion in Asia while India’s REIT Market Demonstrates Robust Growth

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Source: Media Outreach Chinese mainland REIT market joined the top three largest REIT markets in Asia for the first time with an 85% increase in market value in 2024 India’s office REIT market attracted considerable leasing demand from global capability centres Data centre and hospitality REITs gained strong investor interest in Japan and Singapore HONG … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Reports Net Income of $1.6 Million for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO), (“Toro”, or the “Company”), a global energy transportation provider, today announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Highlights of the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025: Total vessel revenues from continuing operations: $5.5 million, as compared … Read more

NZ-AU: MMA.INC’s Web3 Strategy: Tokenized XP and Rewards to Amplify User Engagement and Drive New Revenue Streams

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights MMA.INC’s new blockchain and AI crypto rewards platform to revolutionize martial arts engagement and monetization First to market offering platform to unify training, fandom, creator tools, and crypto rewards under one brand Users earn tokenized digital rewards by training and engaging in the real world New York, NY, July 17, 2025 … Read more

Singapore’s Biggest Beauty Sale Returns with $1 Deals, Rolex Prizes, and a BYD Electric Car Giveaway

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – Beauty Fiesta 2025 is set to dazzle beauty lovers once again with its most spectacular edition yet. Taking place at Singapore EXPO Hall 6A across two weekends (25–27 July and 1–3 August), the event promises over 6,000 beauty deals, exclusive daily drops … Read more

Correcting and Replacing: Brand New TV Show “AI for Humans” Officially Premieres Exploring the Limitless Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – The brand-new TV show “AI for Humans” will premiere on 19 July (Saturday) at 8:30 PM on HOY TV Channel 78. This 17-episode series focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), inviting viewers to explore how AI is shaping the future and … Read more

SLiquid Global: All-in-One Liquid Cooling Ecosystem

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – On July 16, Data Center Asia 2025 officially opened in Hong Kong. As an innovation practitioner in the field of liquid cooling, SLiquid Global made a significant appearance at the event, unveiling its latest innovations. In addition to delivering a keynote … Read more

EIT launches environmental programme grounded in kaitiakitanga

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 seconds ago A new programme at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is equipping students with practical environmental skills while embedding the principles of kaitiakitanga (Māori environmental guardianship). The NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) and Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) are delivered as a 32-week … Read more

Pasifika secondary students explore leadership and future pathways at EIT

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 hours ago Pasifika secondary students from across Hawke’s Bay came together at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale for a new leadership event focused on identity, connection and pathways to tertiary education. The HB Pasifika Secondary School Leadership Mini Conference brought together more than 100 students from 26 schools … Read more

Taiwan’s Premier Music Festival Returns: 2025 Hualien Summer Festival Brings Star-Studded Lineup to Eastern Taiwan

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Source: Media Outreach HUALIEN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – In the wake of last year’s April 3 earthquake in Taiwan, the Hualien County Government has launched “We Bloom!”, a revitalization initiative symbolizing the unwavering resilience and vitality of the region. At the center of this campaign is ” Little Rock … Read more

Chongqing Qianxin Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Group Co., Ltd(CFTEC) Hosts the Global Trade Partner Matching Conference

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Source: Media Outreach CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – On July 16, the Global Trade Partner Matching Conference, organized by CFTEC and guided by the Chongqing State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and the Chongqing Overseas Chinese Federation, was successfully held. Themed “Empowering with Digital Intelligence, Creating the Future Through … Read more

EPIC 2025 Outdid Itself with Record-High 1,200 Applications

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Source: Media Outreach Doubled from last year with 87% entering the Hong Kong startup competition from overseas HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – EPIC 2025, organised by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), has reached new heights with the 9th edition saw an influx of global applications … Read more

Industry Skills Boards

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Source: Tertiary Education Commission This page explains the establishment of new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), how to apply to become a board member, and the role of Establishment Advisory Groups in preparing for the ISBs’ launch in January 2026. This page explains the establishment of new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), how to apply to become … Read more

Health – PSA decries closure of specialist mental health facility Segar House

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Source: PSA The PSA strongly objects to the decision released today to close Rauaroha – Segar House, a specialised mental health facility based in Auckland for some of New Zealand’s most complex patients. “Despite the critical life-saving work done at Segar House, Health New Zealand has today announced its decision to shut this unique, much-needed service,” … Read more

Greenpeace – Government agency warns controversial bill could delay disaster response

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Source: Greenpeace As the cleanup begins in flood-hit Tasman, fresh documents reveal a stark warning from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) that the Regulatory Standards Bill could hinder the country’s ability to respond to climate-related disasters. In a briefing obtained by Greenpeace under the Official Information Act, LINZ – the agency responsible for managing Crown land … Read more

Health – ProCare welcomes fast-tracked registration for overseas doctors

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Source: ProCare ProCare welcomes the Medical Council’s decision to recognise overseas-trained doctors from Chile, Croatia, and Luxembourg as part of the “Comparable Health System pathway”. Alongside the fast-track registration for GPs from the USA, Canada, and Singapore, this will deliver a much-needed boost to general practices across Aotearoa who are facing a significant GP shortage. … Read more

IHC – Cost-of-living crisis deepens longstanding struggle for intellectually disabled New Zealanders

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Source: IHC IHC says the cost-of-living crisis is worsening an already serious situation for intellectually disabled New Zealanders and their families, many of whom have faced financial hardship for years. As charities sound the alarm on families huddling in single rooms to stay warm, skipping meals, and borrowing to pay power bills, IHC Senior Advocate … Read more

Reinforcing commitment to disability community

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Source: New Zealand Government Information about steps the Government will take to improve the rights of disabled people in line with international obligations is now publicly available, Disability Minister Louise Upston has announced. Reinforcing New Zealand’s strong commitment to human rights, Cabinet late last year agreed the Government’s approach to address the 63 concluding observations … Read more

ASEAN Young Business Leaders to meet in Viet Nam, marking 50 years of ASEAN-New Zealand relations

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Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Business leaders from New Zealand and Southeast Asia will gather in Viet Nam this July for the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) Summit, taking place from 23-27 July 2025 in Da Nang and Hue. The event is hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono in partnership with … Read more

Heritage – KAKANUI CHURCH LISTED AS CATEGORY 1 HISTORIC PLACE

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Source: Heritage New Zealand The owners of the former Kakanui Church, Michael Simpson and Anna Miles, are thrilled to see their restoration project entered on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero as a Category 1 place. The Presbyterian church at Kakanui was designed by Robert Arthur Lawson, an important Scottish Dunedin-based architect, who designed many ecclesiastical buildings … Read more

Fire and Emergency – Canterbury Local Advisory Committee appointed

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight inaugural members of the new Canterbury Local Advisory Committee (LAC). The LAC members were selected by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board and will provide the Board with independent advice about what their communities value, their needs and the risks … Read more

Fire and Emergency – Wellington Local Advisory Committee Appointed

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the seven inaugural members of Wellington’s new Local Advisory Committee (LAC). The LAC members were appointed by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board and will provide the Board with independent advice about what their communities value, their needs and the risks they … Read more