MSIG Hong Kong’s 2024 Claims Report announces multi-year growth in its claims settlement ratio and highlights award-winning claims processing innovation

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Source: Media Outreach 94.5% claims settlement ratio was achieved amidst a difficult business environment First year that two categories – Employees’ Compensation Hong Kong and Marine – saw settlement ratios of 100% Digital claims project Zero Touch wins “Claims Initiative of the Year” award HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2025 … Read more

Local News – Families meet as part of Porirua Hospital Memorial project

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Source: Porirua City Council A meeting with family members of those in interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Council applies for funding for a fitting memorial. The meeting, on 28 June at the cemetery, was spurred to take place by some of the families once it became public … Read more

Events – Step Up for Guide Dogs This Winter: Join the PAWGUST Challenge

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Source: Blind Low Vision NZ This August, Kiwis are lacing up their walking shoes and joining PAWGUST, a nationwide challenge supporting the guide dogs who help New Zealanders live life without limits. Whether you’re walking solo or side-by-side with your dog, PAWGUST invites you to step outside every day in August and help raise vital … Read more

Politics – Farmers welcome halt to new plan changes

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Source: Federated Farmers The decision that councils will be stopped from rushing through new restrictive plan changes is welcome news to farmers, Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Councils across New Zealand have been continuing to push ahead with new district plans that put farms under restrictive overlays, such as Outstanding Natural Landscapes and … Read more

Investments Sector – NZ SUPER FUND STAKEHOLDER UPDATE

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Source: New Zealand Super Fund Nelson-Tasman State of Emergency NZ Super Fund-owned farms and orchards in the top of the South Island seem to have escaped the worst of the recent weather, with extensive cleaning up required but no significant damage to trees or infrastructure. Our thoughts are with those of our neighbours who have … Read more

SH76 Brougham Street construction begins

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Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to start on major upgrades to State Highway 76 (SH76) Brougham Street in Christchurch that will support economic growth and make it safer and easier for people to move through the city, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Earlier this year the Government confirmed Crown funding for this Road of … Read more

Government welcomes first medical conferences following rule change

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Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are welcoming confirmation that two of Australasia’s largest medical conferences are coming to New Zealand in 2026, with a combined total of 3300 delegates expected to attend and generating millions of dollars in economic activity. The Australian and New Zealand College of … Read more

Further losses predicted for wetlands in future

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel of the International Convention on Wetlands. “New Zealand has lost 90% of our wetlands. This pattern is reflected internationally – over … Read more

Durable Fire Station Lockers

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Source: Press Release Service A well-organised fire station saves precious time when every second matters. OzLoka® New Zealand is proud to supply top-quality fire station lockers, helping firefighters stay ready, safe, and well-organised at all times. We understand how important it is for fire crews to have fast, easy access to their gear. Our fire … Read more

Tech – RedShield enhances DDoS and bot attack protection with ‘Third Horizon’

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Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for RedShield Innovative RedShield identity challenge responds to evolving threat landscape Auckland, New Zealand, 16 July 2025 – RedShield, a web application security service using AWS technology, has introduced a new layer of security in response to the proliferation of ever-more-sophisticated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and automated bot attacks. The new … Read more

Education – Eighth charter school opens in Auckland

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Source: Charter School Agency The country’s newest charter school, Twin Oaks Classical School, opened its doors today (July 14).  The Greenlane school combines two educational pathways – the Charlotte Mason method and the Classical tradition shapes what the school teaches, while the Charlotte Mason method informs how the curriculum is taught.  Head of School Amanda Goodchild … Read more

Government to stop Council plan changes

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Resource Management Act (RMA) has crippled New Zealand for decades, and the Government’s planning system reforms are well … Read more

Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference

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Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the important work you do around the country.Can I also acknowledge my Ministerial colleague Simon Watts. Simon and I work really closely together, because the Local … Read more

Getting more Kiwis into jobs

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Source: New Zealand Government Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated Ministry of Social Development employment investment strategy which runs through to June 2028, describing it as overdue. “Prioritising beneficiaries into jobs should always be the … Read more

Rural News – Government delivers lifeline for flood-affected farmers – Federated Farmers

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming the announcement of a $600,000 Government support package to help flood-affected farmers in the Nelson Tasman region get back on their feet. “This funding is desperately needed to support recovery efforts on the ground and will make a real difference for farming families,” says Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. … Read more

Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural contractors recover from recent severe weather events. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay speaking during a visit to the Tasman District today announced an additional … Read more

Community projects boost Sign Language

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Source: New Zealand Government Families of Deaf children and teenagers are among those able to take part in 11 community projects being funded to boost sign language In New Zealand. Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says together, the projects will receive a total of almost $250,000 to maintain and promote the use of New … Read more

More international doctors to be fast-tracked

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has welcomed the announcement by the Medical Council of New Zealand that will see doctors from Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia added to the Comparable Health System pathway, which will streamline the registration process and help strengthen New Zealand’s frontline health workforce, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a … Read more

Northland News – Learn to wipe out Northland’s worst weeds at free workshops

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Source: Northland Regional Council Northlanders keen to join the fight to tackle the region’s worst weeds can learn how at Northland Regional Council’s free weeds workshops next month. Council’s pest plant experts will be sharing tips at a series of workshops in Kaitaia, Russell, Kerikeri, Maungaturoto and Whangārei from Monday 04 August to Friday 08 August. … Read more

Cyber Security – Privacy Commissioner says better passwords will help fight hackers

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Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords. His warning comes because he’s concerned about the increased risk of privacy breaches caused by privacy spraying. That’s where hackers find one password and then try it on other accounts to see if it will work … Read more

Northland News – $3.8M of Regional Sporting Facilities Rate funding allocated

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Source: Northland Regional Council Ruakākā Wahitakaro and Northland Regional Volleyball Arena will receive up to $2.6 million and Sportsville Dargaville Stage Two up to $1.2M in the latest allocations from the Northland Regional Council’s Regional Sporting Facilities Rate. The council’s Strategic & Commercial Projects Manager Phil Heatley says the GST exclusive sums will go to Ruakākā … Read more

Electricity sector changes create more ways to save

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Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi households and businesses will be able to save more on their electricity bills as a result of changes announced by the Electricity Authority (EA) today, Energy Minister Simon Watts and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “The changes today are welcome developments for consumers who are not getting a fair … Read more

Privacy Commissioner says better passwords will help fight hackers

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Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jul 2025, 09:00 Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords. His warning comes because he’s concerned about the increased risk of privacy breaches caused by privacy spraying. That’s where hackers find one password and then try it on other accounts to see if it … Read more

Shock kiwi rediscovery delights conservation world

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 A spotty kiwi was first sighted in March by a DOC-contracted tahr hunter in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, West Coast. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Iain Graham and his conservation dog Brew were flown in to locate the bird. “I heard kiwi calling the first night – two … Read more

NZ-AU: Appointment of Non-Executive Director

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Adjou Ait Ben Idir as Non-Executive Director, as the Company continues to strengthen its team and work towards the commencement of operations at the flagship Minim Martap … Read more

VinFast to introduce new model in Indonesia upon return to GIIAS 2025

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Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – VinFast today announced its return to the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025, scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 3. At the premier automotive event, the Company will introduce an entirely new right-hand drive model to Indonesian … Read more

Energy Sector – Consultation to build on New Zealand’s strong fuel security welcome

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Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement of public consultation on the proposed Fuel Security Plan by Associate Minister of Energy Shane Jones. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says the proposed plan is a constructive opportunity to build on New Zealand’s already high-performing fuel security settings. “New Zealand has a robust, … Read more