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

American Express Opens New Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

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Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – On July 16 American Express (NYSE: AXP) will open a new Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND), the busiest airport in Japan and one of the busiest airports in the world. The Centurion Lounge at HND marks the 30th … Read more

Top of the South state highway update – response work continuing across the region

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair job in the region continues. The summary below outlines the current status of the region’s state highway network. SH6 Rocks Road … Read more

Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes first reading

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Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes the successful first reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, calling it a major milestone in helping businesses employ and contract with confidence.   The Employment Relations Amendment Bill will now be considered by the Education and Workforce Select Committee where people can … Read more

Economy – RBNZ to open next phase of Exchange Settlement Account System application process in September 2025

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – Payment service providers and other interested entities can request an introductory meeting now. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) will open the second phase of the Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) application process in September 2025. ESAS is New Zealand’s principal … Read more

Online Casino Gambling Bill passes first reading

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden’s Bill seeking to protect players who gamble online by introducing safeguards to the currently unregulated online gambling market in New Zealand, passed its first reading in Parliament today.    “Currently, New Zealanders can legally access thousands of offshore gambling websites. But the market is unregulated, … Read more

Health Appointments – New Medical Director appointed – College of GPs

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Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has appointed Dr Prabani Wood as its new Medical Director. Dr Wood is a Hamilton-based specialist GP working at the University of Waikato Student Health Service. Dr Wood obtained her medical degree and BA in Physiological Science from the University of … Read more

Queenstown hotel fined $22,000 for illegal crayfish sale

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Queenstown hotel has been fined $22,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records. The Rees Management Limited which trades as The Rees Hotel was sentenced in the Queenstown District Court yesterday for charges under the Fisheries Act 1996 and Fisheries (Recordkeeping) Regulations 1990 following … Read more

COUNTRY & SECTOR RISKS – June 2025 The great leap backwards: 23 sectors and 4 countries downgraded

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR / SHANGHAI & BEIJING, CHINA / TAIPEI, TAIWAN / SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – In a context of unprecedented geopolitical and trade uncertainty, the global economy is navigating between an expected slowdown and escalation risks. Trump’s tariff decisions and tensions … Read more

KN Group and AlloyX Form Strategic Partnership, Launching World’s First On-Chain Tokenized Consumer Loan Assets

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – In July 2025, Hong Kong fintech company KN Group announced a significant strategic partnership with AlloyX, a prominent Hong Kong-based Web3 financial technology company. Leveraging AlloyX’s on-chain tokenization infrastructure technology, the two parties will jointly launch the industry’s first tokenized … Read more

Rising AI-Driven Cyber Attacks and Geopolitical Tensions Shaping Asia Pacific Cyber Risk Landscape, Aon study

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the Asia Pacific (APAC) findings from its 2025 Cyber Risk Report. The report underscores the increasing complexity of artificial intelligence (AI) driven cyber attacks and the prevalence of geopolitical tensions … Read more

Far East Hospitality Strengthens its Presence in Japan with Two New Hotels in Osaka

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Source: Media Outreach Group enters Osaka with two Far East Village Hotels in Namba South and Honmachi districts, reinforcing its commitment to double its footprint to 2000 rooms in Japan. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – Far East Hospitality has announced its continued expansion in Japan with the introduction of the … Read more

Datumstruct Enhances Singapore Experience Centre for Command Centre Technology

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – Datumstruct, a provider of critical facilities solutions across Asia, has announced the revamp of its Singapore experience centre (XC 2.0), located at 33 Changi South Ave 2, 486445 Singapore. The updated facility is set to open by late September or early October … Read more

VinFast Advances Ecosystem Strategy in Philippines’ EV Catch-Up

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Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2025 – With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in Southeast Asia’s EV race as ecosystem players like VinFast work to overcome hurdles around charging access, maintenance, and affordability. VinFast EV manufacturing complex in Hai … Read more

Cost of living remains priority in Q3

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Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions in the Q3 Action Plan. “While it’s still tough out there for too many Kiwis, our Government’s focus on unlocking economic growth is starting to … Read more

Consultation on 2026 funding determinations is now open

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Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 15 July 2025 Last updated 15 July 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding determinations. The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding determinations. Providers have been sent an invitation to participate through … Read more