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Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, has revealed its first look at how New Zealand needs to invest to get the roads, hospitals, schools and other infrastructure we will rely on to live and thrive over the next 30 years. The Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan looks at the infrastructure … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council rates will rise 3.54 percent for the 2025/26 financial year – considerably less than a 5.79% increase previously forecast – under an Annual Plan adopted by councillors recently. Council Chair Geoff Crawford says the increase – which accounts to an increase of $19.19c per rates bill on average over … Read more
Source: Greenpeace New data published yesterday by StatsNZ shows about half of groundwater monitoring sites had contamination that exceeded maximum health limits for New Zealand at least once between April 2019 and March 2024. Over that period, 45.1% of sites exceeded the maximum acceptable level for E. coli, and 12.4% for nitrate – a contaminant linked to … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Responding to the arrest of 75 people in a raid on a gathering described by police as a “gay party” in the Indonesian city of Bogor, near the capital city of Jakarta, Amnesty International Indonesia’s Deputy Director Wirya Adiwena said: “This discriminatory raid on a privately rented villa is a blatant violation … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop encourages New Zealanders to have their say on the draft National Infrastructure Plan released today by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission. “Improving the way we plan, fund, maintain and build our infrastructure is critical to boosting economic growth and increasing productivity and living standards, and so the … Read more
Source: PSA The Government wants to privatise its high-quality meat inspection service ignoring the impact it will have on food quality and safety in announcements being made to meat inspectors. The Ministry for Primary Industries is proposing to allow meat processing companies to carry out more of their own meat inspection work with reduced oversight from AsureQuality, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two burglaries occurred in central Christchurch in the early hours of Wednesday morning. At about 2.10am an alarm activated at a Withells Road, Avonhead address, then shortly after at the Kwik Kiwi Diner, on Parkhouse Road, Wigram. During the attempt to break into Withells Road), the would-be burglars activated the fog … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police used 111 calls to track a fleeing driver, who was arrested after allegedly crashing into two innocent motorists at Ōhaupō yesterday. Inspector Hywel Jones, Waikato Acting District Commander praised the multiple people who called 111 to report a vehicle’s dangerous driving. “Those members of the public not only helped us … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand The annual Maritime and Oil Pollution Levies for the year 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 will be invoiced in late July 2025. Make sure your contact details are up to date Domestic commercial operators of applicable vessels can expect to receive their annual levy invoices via email or post … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The northbound lane of Wobern Road, Lower Hutt is closed after a car has rolled. At about 7.30am emergency services were notified. Injuries are unknown. The carriage way is currently closed with diversions using Myrtle Street. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and be patient in the area due to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – On June 19, the 3rd Wave Music Awards – Honor Ceremony concluded splendidly at the Beijing Performing Arts Center. Initiated by the Wave Music Committee and hosetd by the Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), this year’s Awards upheld the principle of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach LINYI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – The 4th RCEP (Shandong) Import Expo will be held in Linyi, Shandong, from June 27 to 29. This year’s event focuses on high-quality imported goods and trade connections, with over 300 enterprises participating, emphasizing elements unique to Linyi. As one of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A summer of outstanding entertainment awaits at the award-winning integrated resort, from vibrant poolside attractions to unmissable world-class concerts MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – Get ready for a summer you will never forget with ‘A Summer More Colorful at Galaxy Macau’. From now until the mid … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Crowned prestigious “International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award” and “MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) – Excellence Award” for the first time HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – Sun Life once again demonstrated excellence at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025, … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers A young Federated Farmers leader building her expertise advocating for the sector, and a man who became a master at it, are among those recognised in the 2025 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards. Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty sharefarmer chair Bridie Virbickas was presented with the Emerging Leader Award, and the late Chris … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – Today, KGI has released its 2025 Mid-Year Market Outlook. (From left) James Chu, Chairman at KGI Securities Investment Advisory; James Wey, Head of International Wealth Management at KGI; Cusson Leung, Chief Investment Officer at KGI Looking back over the first … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking another step to strengthen the fiscal sustainability and integrity of the immigration system following the successful first reading of the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill. “Our immigration system needs to be smart, responsive and flexible to keep pace with the changing geopolitical context. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with the Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, to mark 60 years of diplomatic representation between New Zealand and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. “The Netherlands is one of New Zealand’s oldest and closest friends. Our people share strong bonds, enriched by the 150,000 New Zealanders who have Dutch heritage,” … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – Cat Paradise Singapore has launched a new cat sitting service, now available to the general public. This service provides in-home care by trained professional cat sitters in Singapore, expanding the centre’s support for cat owners who require assistance while away from home. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of first reading for a Bill to make it easier for New Zealand businesses to receive new investment, grow and pay higher wages. The Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament today. “New … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Exclusive Shopee partnership brings cutting-edge smart living technology to Indonesian consumers JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – Changhong, a global leader in smart home technology, is making a bold statement at Southeast Asia’s premier trade show, the 2025 Jakarta International Expo. Showcasing groundbreaking AI-driven home appliances, Changhong … Read more
Source: Greenpeace A scientific survey of two areas targeted by The Metals Company for deep sea mining in the Pacific Ocean has confirmed the presence of whales and dolphins, including sperm whales, which are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The news comes as world governments are preparing to meet once again at the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – SiegFund, a fintech–driven proprietary trading platform, has officially completed its brand upgrade and will now operate as SiegPath, serving proprietary traders worldwide and ushering in a new chapter in global expansion. To further strengthen its rebranding, SiegPath has simultaneously launched … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – MythFocus, a prominent business media platform known for its focus on commerce, entrepreneurship, and inspirational stories, has successfully concluded the “Asia’s Most Valuable Corporate Awards 2025” on June 12, 2025, at the esteemed Mira Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. This … Read more
Source: Media Outreach XTransfer, the world-leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered … Read more
Source: PSA The Department of Internal Affairs has told staff today that it is axing another 46 jobs, which the PSA says which will ramp up workload on remaining staff and put New Zealanders at risk. The changes confirmed to staff at briefings today will see many roles merged, such as the Manager Digital Violent Extremism … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Celebrate Singapore’s Longest Prime Day with a Free Maze Experience, with Thousands of Vouchers up for Grabs at Suntec City Mall SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – This July, Amazon Singapore is bringing the excitement of Prime Day to life with its Amazon Prime Day … Read more