ExerciseNZ – Thrive in Dry July – Why Exercise is the Perfect Partner for Sobriety

Source: ExerciseNZ As thousands of New Zealanders take on Dry July, ExerciseNZ is encouraging exercise professionals and facilities to recognise the powerful role exercise plays in supporting alcohol-free living. Since landing in New Zealand in 2012, Dry July has inspired over 61,000 Kiwis to go alcohol-free while raising over $11 million to support people affected … Read more

Keppel Club Announces Exciting 2025 Initiatives: Growing an Inclusive Golfing Community in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – Keppel Club, Singapore’s only members’ club that welcomes public golfers to its golf facilities is gearing up for an exciting year in 2025. The Club is set to roll out a series of bold initiatives and events aimed at growing its golfing … Read more

New Zealand launches Anti-Scam Alliance

Source: New Zealand Government Important progress in the fight against online financial scams has been made with the launch of a new initiative between government, industry and consumer groups, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says.  “It is unacceptable that so many Kiwis are swindled by scammers every day,” Mr Simpson says.  “Some reports … Read more

Japan, NZ working on defence logistics agreement

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Japan are developing a logistics agreement to support ongoing defence cooperation between our two countries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced. “Japan is a crucial partner for New Zealand,” Mr Peters says following a meeting with Japanese counterpart Iwaya Takeshi at the East Asia Summit … Read more

Caltex Commemorates SG60 with Launch of Limited Edition National Day Picnic Sets

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – To celebrate Singapore’s SG60 milestone, Chevron Singapore, which operates the Caltex retail brand, has launched a limited-edition SG60 picnic set comprising a picnic box and two chairs. Designed to enrich Singaporeans’ upcoming National Day celebrations while fostering a sense of local community … Read more

From Indonesia to Global Recognition: CUHK Biomedical Engineering Student’s Journey of Excellence

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s continues to demonstrate its strength in nurturing global talent, as evidenced by the accomplishments of Michelle LEE, a third-year undergraduate student major in Biomedical Engineering (BMEGN) from Indonesia. Michelle’s team achieved distinction at … Read more

ISS International School Marks SG60 with Commemorative Fee Package and Reflects on Its Founding Journey

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – As Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday, ISS International School is reflecting on the nation’s journey through the lens of education. Founded by former Member of Parliament Mr Chan Chee Seng in 1981, ISS has grown alongside Singapore, evolving from a pioneering institution … Read more

Aspire Enables Global Amazon Sellers to Maximise Earnings with Free and Fast Payouts

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – Aspire, the all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, has announced that it is now officially part of the Amazon Payment Service Provider Program. With this integration, Amazon sellers can now receive payouts from Amazon marketplaces directly into Aspire’s local currency accounts on … Read more

Covation Launches BATCH Flagship Store in Zhejiang Offering Complete Family Cycling Solutions

Source: Media Outreach NINGBO, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 10 July 2025 – Covation Holdings Limited (“Covation” or “the Group”) celebrated another milestone in its China expansion strategy with the grand opening of its BATCH flagship store in Ningbo yesterday. With the successful launch of BATCH Shenzhen as the first flagship store in China, the … Read more

Environment – EPA bans crop insecticide after reassessment

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is banning a crop insecticide, chlorpyrifos, after reassessing the chemical. The ban will come into effect progressively during an 18-month phase-out period. Chlorpyrifos is a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide used to control pests in pasture and grain crops such as wheat and for biosecurity treatment of pests. The … Read more

BusinessNZ – Relevant skills in short supply

Source: BusinessNZ Legislation aimed at improving NZ’s vocational education and training system needs to focus on delivering the right skills needed for business and employment growth, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ says New Zealand’s new vocational education system should not be dominated by polytechnics to the detriment of work-based training and should focus on delivering better-skilled graduates who … Read more

Weather News – Tasman low brings another bout of severe weather – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th July 2025 – Yet again, heavy rain and severe gales are on the way.  MetService has issued another boatload of Heavy Rain Watches and Warnings, as well as Strong Wind Watches and Warnings.  Most of the impacts will be felt on Friday as a front … Read more

Encouraging signs for mental health workforce

Source: New Zealand Government When someone is making the brave step of reaching out for help whether it’s you, your child, a friend or family member, this Government is committed to ensuring we have the right support in place to answer that call, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. “It is promising to see … Read more

Great Walks popularity supporting tourism growth

Source: New Zealand Government A significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Opening day bookings for each of the Great Walks were up by over 10,000 bednights compared to last year, totalling more … Read more

Research – Workers look at automation as an opportunity, not a threat – Robert Half

Source: Robert Half 68% of employees believe automation will have a positive impact on their current job and career prospects. 64% of employees will participate in training to reskill for a new role with their current employer if their job is partially automated, while 16% will look for a new job with a different employer. … Read more

Universities – Economists moot bold income tax plan – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) What if your income tax didn’t go to the government but into your own savings account? A bold proposal makes the case. New Zealand’s ageing population and ballooning welfare and health costs are piling pressure on the public purse. In response, former Minister of Finance Sir Roger Douglas and University … Read more

Stats NZ information release: International travel: May 2025

International travel: May 2025 – information release 10 July 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitorsOverseas visitor arrivals were 190,600 in May 2025, an increase of 10,900 from May 2024. The biggest changes … Read more

Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: May 2025

Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – media release 10 July 2025 There was a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in the December 2024 year, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “The net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia in 2024 was similar to the … Read more

Fatal Crash, Ōpōtiki

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Ōpōtiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Otara Road at around 7:50am. Sadly, the driver of the truck died at the scene. There were no other occupants of the truck. Police are providing support to the next … Read more

Bridging a gap on West Coast Cycle Trail

Source: New Zealand Government A new cycle bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail will bring more visitors to the region and boost the local economy. “I’m thrilled to be supporting the construction of the Totara River Rail Bridge, ensuring visitors can once again ride this popular trail from start to finish,” Tourism and … Read more

One year of more Police back on the beat

Source: New Zealand Government One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua and getting some time to be out on the beat with them,” Mark Mitchell says. … Read more

Analysis – OCR on hold, probably only temporarily – Cotality

Source and Analysis: Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist for Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) As widely expected, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the official cash rate unchanged today at 3.25%, the first ‘hold decision’ after six consecutive cuts. In its short commentary alongside the decision, the Committee noted a concern about … Read more

Greenpeace holds dawn commemoration of 40 years since Rainbow Warrior bombing, death of photographer Fernando Pereira

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa held a dawn ceremony on board the Rainbow Warrior this morning to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original Rainbow Warrior and the death of photographer Fernando Pereira. The ceremony was hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and attended by over a 150 people. Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director Dr Russel … Read more

GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days

Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery, with these children only a small number of those impacted by fuel running out.  … Read more

Winter break for the 42 Traverse

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  10 July 2025 The 42 Traverse, or T42, is a popular multi-use track and off-roading destination in the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area in the Central North Island. The area provides habitat for iconic species including kiwi and whio. Department of Conservation Team Lead Tongariro Michael Christie says the winter closure … Read more

Appeal for information following fatal crash in Ashburton

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden, Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett Street in Ashburton. On Saturday 5 July, Police received a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair at around 1pm. One person was located … Read more

Red tape relief making a difference for businesses

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says that small businesses will benefit from upcoming reforms to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws, as the Government moves to make compliance more proportionate and practical for low-risk operators. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced Cabinet’s approval to draft … Read more