Ministers release Homelessness Insights Report

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released the latest Homelessness Insights Report and announced a series of actions to reduce the number of people living without shelter, including sleeping rough in New Zealand, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “Homelessness is a problem New Zealand has grappled with for … Read more

Proposed amendments to the Animal Products Notice: Official Assurance Requirements

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say New Zealand Food Safety is proposing changes to the Animal Products Notice: Official Assurance Requirements. In 2024, the Notice was published as a result of the amalgamation of 2 separate notices, the: Official Assurances Specifications for Animal Material and Animal Products Official Assurances Specifications for Dairy … Read more

Employment and Politics – 90,000 strong pay equity petition delivered to MPs – CTU

Source: NZCTU Women representing the more than 300,000 workers in female-dominated industries affected by the Government’s gutting of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pay equity system have today delivered a petition of 93,924 people to opposition MPs at Parliament. “The Government has made it virtually impossible for people in female-dominated industries to be paid fairly, but this … Read more

HeyMax Acquires Hong Kong’s krip to Accelerate Regional Expansion into Loyalty and Rewards Market

Source: Media Outreach HeyMax’s first acquisition fast-tracks its regional expansion, bringing over 6,000 credit card deals offered by over 3,000 merchants, and personalized loyalty experiences to consumers in Hong Kong and travelers visiting the city. SINGAPORE and HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – HeyMax, a leading loyalty and travel … Read more

Speech to the Biogas Bridge Forum

Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Good morning everyone and thank you for the warm welcome. It’s a pleasure to be here today at the Biogas Bridge Forum, surrounded by innovators, industry leaders, and passionate advocates for a more sustainable energy future. MIL OSI

Environment – EPA approves new fruit fungicide

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a fungicide with a new active ingredient that controls blackspot and powdery mildew on apples and pears, and Botrytis on grapes. UPL New Zealand Limited applied to import or manufacture Rhapsody, a fungicide containing 218 g/L ipflufenoquin, a chemical new to New Zealand. UPL says … Read more

Heritage NZ – Altared States concert series coming up at Old St Paul’s

Source: Heritage New Zealand Wellington’s iconic Old St Paul’s (OSP) is partnering with Pyramid Club to present Altared States – a transcendent new series of concerts featuring electronic music by some of Wellington’s leading artists. Inspired by Brian Sweeney’s New York-founded Ambient Church, Altared States promises an immersive sonic experience that invites audiences to explore sound … Read more

Defence News – US and NZ Army leaders strengthen strategic partnership

Source: New Zealand Defence Force United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Commanding General, General Ronald P. Clark, met this week with New Zealand Chief of Army, Major General Rose King, to reaffirm the strong and enduring military relationship between the two nations and advance efforts to bolster security cooperation, readiness, and interoperability across the Indo-Pacific region. … Read more

New law to support safe, responsible space use

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation regulating ground-based space infrastructure to deter foreign interference and protect New Zealand’s national interests has passed all stages under urgency in Parliament, Space Minister Judith Collins says. “The Outer Space High Altitude Activities Amendment Bill is a significant milestone and enhances New Zealand’s national security with immediate effect,” Ms Collins says. … Read more

Federated Farmers Statement on Greenpeace

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers Statement: Greenpeace vandals must lose charitable status Federated Farmers is renewing its call for Greenpeace to be stripped of its charitable status immediately, following the extreme activist group’s latest illegal publicity stunt. “Greenpeace need to be held accountable for their repeated illegal activity and the spread of harmful misinformation,” Southland … Read more

Local News – Volunteers celebrated at Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards – Porirua

Source: Porirua City Council  Ahu Charitable Trust (Pukerua Bay Hub) was crowned supreme Porirua winners at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards last night. The event, held at Pātaka Art + Museum, highlighted outstanding volunteers and organisations making a difference in Porirua with their dedication and passion. Category winners were: Education and Child/Youth Development – … Read more

Trade – NZ-UAE trade deal a boost to export and investment – ExportNZ

Source: BusinessNZ ExportNZ welcomes news of the United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill passing into law last night, saying it marks the next step forward in seeing the Agreement between New Zealand and UAE provide a boost to exporters. Executive Director Joshua Tan says recent engagements with exporters nationwide proves there is … Read more

Advocacy – Government’s Jewish Muslim ‘Harmony Initiative’ helps Israeli campaign to redefine Palestine conflict – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says a just-signed government-produced ‘Harmony Initiative’ will help in Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s recently announced ‘Eighth War Front’. This is an Israeli government propaganda campaign to present Israel’s brutal assault on Palestinians as a response to global antisemitism. Netanyahu has likened Israel’s worldwide … Read more

NZ-AU: Paladin Energy Ltd: June 2025 Quarter Results

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it has released its quarterly activities and cashflow reports for the period ended 30 June 2025 (“June 2025 Quarter Results”). The Company has also released an accompanying presentation on the June 2025 … Read more

NZ-AU: Langer Heinrich Mine FY2026 Guidance

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) provides FY2026 guidance for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) along with realised uranium price sensitivities based on the Company’s uranium sales contract portfolio. The LHM will continue its operational ramp-up during FY2026 with the … Read more

CE03162 [2025] NZPrivCmr2 – Finance business did not recognise that a fraud incident was also a notifiable privacy breach

Source: Privacy Commissioner 21 Jul 2025, 09:00 What happened A finance business received a phone call from a person claiming to be an existing customer. They knew the name, date of birth and address of the customer and were able to mislead customer centre staff at the finance business. They obtained further personal information about … Read more

PBN29154 [2025] NZPrivCmr1 – Employee misuse of personal information: moral and Privacy Act implications

Source: Privacy Commissioner 21 Jul 2025, 09:00 When people provide personal information to an agency, they trust that their information will be used only for legitimate purposes. However, there are cases where employees misuse this information, breaching both the organisation’s code of conduct and the Privacy Act. Our office saw one such case where an … Read more

Fast-track on track to help deliver infrastructure

Source: New Zealand Government It’s been nearly six months since the Fast-track Approvals system opened for business, and updated statistics show the one-stop shop is on track to make it quicker and easier to build the projects New Zealand needs for economic growth, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane … Read more

DOC summer bookings bring in $13 million

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 July 2025 “It’s fabulous to see so many people getting out into nature and making the most of conservation areas and facilities like campsites, huts and tracks,” says DOC Heritage and Visitors Director Catherine Wilson. “Huts and campsite fees ensure people make a fair contribution when they stay in … Read more

50 years lost: kiwi pukupuku found in the wild

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Ranger Project Lead Iain Graham describes the moments leading to the monumental rediscovery of kiwi pukupuku in the West Coast wilderness. Iain Graham, kiwi conservation dog Brew, and the first wild kiwi pukupuku found on the mainland in nearly 50 years | Lucy Holyoake, DOC Kiwi pukupuku found only in … Read more

Garbage management and disposal: new guide and e-learning modules

Source: Maritime New Zealand Last month we issued a new guide for the Marine Protection Rules Part 170: Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships. This guide explains what vessel owners, operators, and skippers need to do to comply with Part 170 rule requirements. New Zealand’s Marine Protection Rules Part 170 implement the international garbage … Read more

Drinking Water Standards – Gore’s iconic brown trout statue latest victim of township’s drinking water crisis – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Gore’s brown trout statue has become the latest victim of dairy industry pollution. On Tuesday night, the iconic statue was given cartoon-style crosses for eyes – Greenpeace Aotearoa’s way of spotlighting the town’s drinking water crisis and the role of dairy pollution in poisoning it. Greenpeace has also rebranded the ‘Welcome to Gore’ sign, … Read more

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited Half-Year Results For The Six Months Ended 30 June 2025 And Announcement Of Special Dividend

Source: Media Outreach Highlights 39% underlying earnings growth Increased contributions from associates, Health & Beauty and Food Health & Beauty delivered strong like-for-like (LFL) sales growth of 4% Portfolio simplification continues with the announced divestment of Singapore Food business and sale of minority stake in Robinsons Retail Proceeds from Yonghui and Robinsons Retail divestments strengthen … Read more

Electric vehicle imports lose charge as volumes drop – Stats NZ media and information release: Overseas merchandise trade: June 2025

Post navigation Archives Electric vehicle imports lose charge as volumes drop – media release 22 July 2025 Imports of fully electric vehicles fell over 50 percent in value during the 12 months to June 2025, compared with the year ended June 2024, according to data released by Stats NZ. The total value of passenger motor … Read more

Total greenhouse gas emissions rise 0.9 percent in the March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): March 2025 quarter

Post navigation Archives Total greenhouse gas emissions rise 0.9 percent in the March 2025 quarter – media release 22 July 2025 Seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by industries and households in New Zealand increased 0.9 percent in the March 2025 quarter compared with the December 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ … Read more

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Releases Strategic Roadmap for ASEAN’s 5G-AI Transformation

Source: Media Outreach New Research Reveals US$130 Billion Economic Opportunity and Outlines Policy Framework to Accelerate Regional Digital Leadership by 2030 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2025 – The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) today released a comprehensive research report outlining how ASEAN can harness 5G and artificial intelligence … Read more

Wel-Bloom Biotech Launches Wel-ROS6. Black Crystal Roselle Sparks a Surge in High-Concentration Anthocyanins

Source: Media Outreach Black Crystal Roselle Anthocyanin Levels Surge 17.7x — Wel-Bloom Biotech Elevates Taiwan’s Global Ingredient Competitiveness Black Crystal Roselle Shakes Up the Anthocyanin Market with 17.7x Natural Concentration Taiwan’s Black Crystal Roselle Emerges as a Key Player in the Anthocyanin and Health Markets Anthocyanin Levels Surge in Black Crystal Roselle — Spotlight on … Read more