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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make it easier to find and comply with the law and to digitise government services by improving access to secondary legislation has passed its first reading, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “Secondary legislation includes regulations and many types of orders, rules, exemptions, bylaws, notices and instruments with many different … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) legislation has passed into law today, clearing the way for Kiwi exporters to tap into a $500 billion market that imports 90 per cent of its food, Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced. “The NZ-UAE CEPA delivers real benefits for New Zealand exporters, lowering … Read more
Source: Media Outreach By nurturing talent and cultivating a high-impact culture, ONYX redefines hospitality excellence. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Southeast Asia, specialising in luxury hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and residences, underscores its commitment to human resource development, reaffirming its … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Porirua poacher found with 619 pāua he intended to sell, has been sent to prison for 2 years and 6 months. Ruteru Sufia (63) was sentenced in the Porirua District Court today on 4 charges under the Fisheries Act and one charge under the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach XILINGOL LEAGUE, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2025 – Mid-summer breathes life into Inner Mongolia’s grassland, where lush pastures glisten after seasonal rains, nourishing herds beneath vast blue skies. Against this vibrant backdrop, the 35th Naadam Fair of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region unfolds. Opening Ceremony of the 35th … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a rust fungus and a flower weevil to control Darwin’s barberry, a spiny invasive shrub. Environment Canterbury, on behalf of the National Biocontrol Collective, applied to use two biological control agents to combat Darwin’s Barberry ( Berberis darwinii) in New Zealand. Those biocontrol agents are … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Six Northland students have been named as recipients of Northland Regional Council’s annual Tū i te ora Scholarship, each receiving $4000 and paid work experience with council this summer. The recipients are Aakash Chatterji, Nehana Griffiths, Riana Lane, Isaac Morrow, Raine Ross, and William Trubshaw, who were selected from a pool of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Almost a month ago, on 24 June 2025, we delivered our most recent Ministerial statement on the Middle East to this House. At that time, the world was grappling with Israel and Iran bombing each another. New Zealanders were in harm’s way. The spectre of escalation and a wider regional war … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Shalom. As-salamu alaykum. I would like to acknowledge: Your Excellency, The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro His Excellency Dr Richard Andrew Faith and community leaders – Ibrar Sheikh, President of the Islamic Associations of New Zealand, and Phillip Green from the New Zealand Jewish Community Security Group Charitable … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2025 – MQDC, a leading Thai developer, is showcasing its Bangkok luxury homes at Pan Pacific Singapore on 26-27 July to meet rising local demand for lifestyle and investment properties in Thailand. Exclusive showcase features Whizdom The Forestias and Mulberry Grove Sukhumvit. MQDC, famed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People are being encouraged to have their say on proposed roading changes around the new Dunedin Hospital before the opportunity for feedback closes next week. Earlier this month, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) released its proposed changes to State Highway 1 Cumberland Street and State Highway 88 St … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will begin construction on a set of average speed safety cameras to improve safety on Kaitaia-Awaroa Road in Northland, from next Monday 28 July. NZTA Auckland and Northland Director of Regional Relationships, Steve Mutton, says the safety cameras aim to significantly reduce the number … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Planning is underway for recovery work on state highways in the top of the South Island. The region’s highways have taken a battering from two recent bad weather events, with key routes in Nelson/Tasman and Marlborough affected. Mark Owen, Regional Manager for the Lower North Island/Top of the South, says … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2025 – ARCHIDEX 2025 wasn’t just an exhibition—it was a statement. AUPU, a global leader in home comfort tech, solidified its position as an innovator at the 24th edition of Kuala Lumpur’s premier architecture and design show, with a showcase that underscored … Read more
Source: Maher Nazzal To the respected Muslim community across New Zealand, As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, FIANZ is scheduled (22nd July 2025) to sign an agreement referred to as the Harmony Accord on behalf of the Muslim community in New Zealand, with two Jewish organisations, one of which is publicly aligned with pro-Zionist positions. … Read more