Underslip closes one lane in Waimana Gorge

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Following wet weather earlier this month, an underslip has deteriorated on State Highway 2 (SH2)  through the Waimana Gorge, approximately 4.3km southeast of Tāneatua, reducing the road to one lane. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) appreciates this is a key freight route between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki and is working … Read more

$120 million Auckland school property growth plan

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s investing more than $120 million into building more classrooms in Auckland, so thousands more students can learn in safe, warm and dry environments. “Auckland is booming, and we are stepping up by investing heavily in extra classrooms to support the city’s rapid growth. Through Budget 25 funding, 137 new … Read more

New school property agency to be established

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will establish a new school property agency to help ensure Kiwi kids can learn in safe, warm and dry buildings. “The Government inherited a school property system bordering on a crisis. The previous government made big promises to school communities, but its unfunded, bespoke, expensive projects weren’t deliverable and left … Read more

Fenced sanctuary closer for skink on the brink

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 July 2025 A recent survey of skink numbers shows the work is urgent and the fence, near Reefton, will be built earlier than planned to ensure the species’ survival. Protecting a five-hectare area, the fence will be constructed from a durable stainless-steel mesh specially designed to keep mice, rats … Read more

Education – Campaign launched to boost school board participation

Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – the New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) has officially launched its national campaign, Get on Board 2025, to mobilise participation in the upcoming triennial school board elections.The campaign aims to increase nominations and voter turnout for school boards (formerly boards … Read more

Trade – Settlement of Canada dispute welcomed by DCANZ

Source: Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) Dairy exporters will benefit from the settlement of New Zealand’s CPTPP quota dispute with Canada, as announced by the Government today. The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) welcomes the news and congratulates the Government for settling the long-running issue that has been costing New Zealand because of quotas … Read more

Energy Sector – New rules unlock network connection barriers to support electrification

Source: Electricity Authority The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (the Authority) is making it easier and faster to connect to the electricity network so New Zealand can electrify faster. The changes are the first steps in the Authority’s work to make it easier and more efficient for businesses, developers and other consumers to get access to … Read more

Trade – Canada-NZ dairy dispute: A win for exporters

Source: BusinessNZ ExportNZ is pleased to see a years-long dairy dispute between Canada and New Zealand resolved, unlocking higher export value for Kiwi business. Executive Director Josh Tan says the outcome is a win for New Zealand dairy exporters, and a win for the rules-based trading system. “It’s essential that our trade agreements function as they … Read more

Law and Research – Study slams Family Court’s reliance on ‘junk’ research – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The Family Court is basing decisions on ‘junk’ evidence and putting children’s futures at risk, according to a new journal article. You might imagine the expert evidence heard in the Family Court, such as what’s provided by court psychologists, would stand up to scrutiny… not so, according to a scathing … Read more

Minister welcomes Auckland Central Police Base

Source: New Zealand Government The opening of the new Auckland central police station will mean higher police visibility, and accessibility to the public, our retail sector and business community, in the heart of our largest city,” says Police Minister, Mark Mitchell.  “The community have been asking for a central police station for some time, and … Read more

Slaty hut gets an old school makeover

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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