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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving with urgency to suspend recognition of unsafe international adoptions to protect children and young people from harm, Associate Justice Minister, Nicole McKee says. The Adoption Amendment Bill has been introduced to the House today to immediately and temporarily suspend New Zealand’s recognition of unsafe overseas adoptions for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is set to roll out the first roadside mobile safety camera operated in a trailer later this week, joining the fleet of camera-equipped SUVs which have been operating across the country since May this year. The first trailer will be begin operating in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Following engagement with the Picton community, businesses and stakeholders, designs are being progressed for the Picton road network improvements project. Richard Osborne, Regional Manager System Design, says NZTA/Waka Kotahi has engaged with multiple stakeholders including well-attended community sessions in June. “Overall, the feedback shows people are interested in the project … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City is getting behind National Clean Up Week this year by organising a litter collection event and making clean up kits available for residents to use. The annual week-long event, happening this year from 19-25 September, is organised by Keep New Zealand Beautiful with the aim to encourage people to pick … Read more
Source: Wellington Chamber of Commerce The Wellington Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government’s announcement of updates to the Commerce Act, released as part of its Going for Growth agenda. Acting Chief Executive Amanda Wood says the changes provide a helpful step toward greater clarity and certainty for businesses. “Clearer rules and oversight give local businesses … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Almost all parents (86%) tell their donor-conceived children about their origins, with single parent (89%) and same-sex parents (96%) the most likely to do so. Four out of five parents tell their donor-conceived children about their biological origins, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A team tackling retail crime across some south Auckland town centres have clocked up, and locked up, some promising numbers in the past year. In July 2024, the Counties Manukau South Community Engagement Team noticed that high rates of retail offending were contributing to a general sense of unease among shoppers … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council WORLD CAR FREE DAY – MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Northland Regional Council is celebrating World Car Free Day again, by offering free bus travel on their Buslink and CityLink services on Monday 22 September. In Whangārei, CityLink bus rides will be free all day. Northland Regional Council, Whangārei District Council and Northland Road … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand 12.7 million people in Ukraine, 36% of the population, now require humanitarian assistance just to meet their basic needs, reported by the United Nations. “About 6.5 million of them are women and girls – that’s bigger than the population of New Zealand,” says ChildFund New Zealand CEO, Josie Pagani. Critical infrastructure such as … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Not for release to US newswire services or distribution in the United States PERTH, Australia, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) announces it has launched a fully underwritten equity raising, comprising (i) an A$231 million ASX institutional placement of new Paladin fully … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Today the Government’s sentencing reforms take effect, restoring real consequences for crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Communities and hardworking New Zealanders should not be made to live and work in fear of criminals who clearly have a flagrant disregard for the law, corrections officers and the general public. “We know … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government An ambitious new Aviation Action Plan has been released, containing 25 actions to grow and future-proof the aviation sector, ensuring it continues to deliver for all New Zealanders. Associate Transport Minister James Meager launched the plan, led by industry through the Interim Aviation Council in partnership with government, while speaking at … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling the Government’s “tough on crime” rhetoric a complete sham after official documents reveal companies repeatedly breaking food safety laws are escaping prosecution. Documents released to Greenpeace show that since 2021, four companies were caught selling food with illegally high levels of pesticide residues on multiple occasions. Yet, in the past nine … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone in their decades-long collaboration on environmental science and resilience in the Pacific. This first formal agreement between the two organisations establishes a framework for deeper cooperation … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Janel Hull This summer, we expect the South Island to experience the biggest beech forest mast in seven years where trillions of seeds blanket forest floors. Beech masts provide a bounty of food but unfortunately also trigger a dangerous ripple effect for native species. Food is abundant Rat and stoat populations … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 September 2025 The predicted beech mast will drop trillions of seeds, fuelling a surge in rodents then stoats – with potentially devastating impacts on native birds, bats, snails and other species. DOC National Predator Control Programme Manager Peter Morton says it’s expected to be the biggest beech mast in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beefing up the Commerce Act for the first time in nearly 20 years to provide greater protection to the public and more certainty for business, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson say. “These changes provide more certainty and reliability for businesses, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Immigration Minister Erica Stanford will head to the United States this week to lead a delegation of immigration and investment private sector participants to promote our Active Investor Plus visa, with events hosted by Invest NZ who have organised the delegation. “Since our changes were implemented on 1 April, the Active … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Public consultation has now closed on a proposal to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), aiming to lift outcomes and better prepare students for life beyond school. Education Minister Erica Stanford says she is encouraged by the amount of engagement there has been with the proposal. “We have received … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand exporters will benefit from fairer competition as the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies takes effect today, after nearly two decades of negotiations. “Unfair subsidies distort markets and disadvantage responsible producers. This agreement delivers on New Zealand’s long-standing push for global … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ Future investment intentions indicate a reasonable level of business confidence, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ’s 2025 Business Sentiment Survey shows uncertainty is a key challenge for businesses, but also shows companies planning more investment than last year. The survey of 130 businesses shows 68% intend to authorise the same or more capital expenditure as last year compared with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade, Investment, and Agriculture, Todd McClay, today announced the signing of five new commercial partnerships between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian companies, formalised at a ceremony during the Trade and Investment mission in Riyadh this week. “These partnerships mark an important step in deepening New Zealand’s trade relationship with Saudi … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”) a global energy transportation services provider, announced today that the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) was duly held on September 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., local time, at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 5,769,230 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $1.30 per … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – MINT Incorporation Limited (NASDAQ: MIMI) (“MINT” or the “Company”), a leading Hong Kong-based provider of integrated interior design and fit out works, today announced the official launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, Axonex Intelligence Limited (“Axonex”), a company incorporated with … Read more
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?fit=294%2C300&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?fit=1003%2C1024&ssl=1″ class=”wp-image-7058 size-medium” src=”https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025.jpg?resize=294%2C300&ssl=1″ alt=”MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay” width=”294″ height=”300″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=294%2C300&ssl=1 294w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=1003%2C1024&ssl=1 1003w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C784&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=1505%2C1536&ssl=1 1505w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=2006%2C2048&ssl=1 2006w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?w=2280&ssl=1 2280w” sizes=”(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px”/>MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is welcoming the release … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ROAD TOWN, Virgin Islands, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BloFin, the leading crypto exchange, is delighted to become the Title Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, Asia’s flagship crypto event. TOKEN2049 will unite over 20,000 attendees from the digital asset, Web3, and institutional finance sectors. This year, BloFin unveils a refreshed brand identity … Read more