Global Seafood Industry Will Converge at Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore to Uncover New Business Opportunities, Partnerships and Innovations and Trends in the Asian Market

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Source: Media Outreach The Expo will take place on 10-12 September at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore and will feature new and innovative products, seafood tastings, culinary demonstrations, networking opportunities, educational conference sessions and more. Last year’s expo brought more than 4,530 seafood professionals from 80 countries. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire … Read more

Canon’s ‘THINK BIG’ Series Returns to Hong Kong to Drive Business Transformation in the Artificial Intelligence Era

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Source: Media Outreach Event to showcase next-gen business solutions and expert-led strategies for businesses to enhance efficiency and competitiveness HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – Canon today announced the return of ‘THINK BIG’ Event Series in Hong Kong, ‘THINK BIG: Automate. Optimize. Innovate.’ The second edition of this highly … Read more

Education – Whitireia Foundation scholarships enable study for nearly 900 students across 20+ years

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Source: Whitireia and WelTec Since its inception in 2002, the Whitireia Foundation has awarded scholarships to nearly 900 ākonga (students), supporting their journeys through tertiary study and into careers that make a meaningful impact in their communities. From nursing and paramedicine to construction, hospitality, IT and more, the Foundation’s impact spans a wide range of industries. … Read more

Health and Government – Recognition of the GP workforce’s value to communities welcomed in funding announcement

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Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners Health Minister Hon Simeon Brown’s funding announcement prioritising patients’ health and recognising the crucial role of our specialist general practice workforce has been welcomed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. College President Dr Samantha Murton says, “Healthcare starts, and often MIL OSI

Animal Welfare – SAFE calls for investigation into sexually explicit dairy farm content

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Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE has been made aware of apparent dairy farm workers who are producing video content of a sexual nature directly involving cows at a New Zealand dairy farm for their social media platforms Instagram and Only Fans. It is deeply concerning to see mother cows who are already being exploited for their … Read more

Government Funding – Nurses need share of primary health care funding increase – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Increases in primary care funding announced today must be passed onto nurses to fix chronic staff shortages so New Zealanders can get in to see health care professionals faster, the Nurses Organisation Tōputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. The Government funds GP clinics based on the number of enrolled patients … Read more

Federated Farmers call on Minister Watts to rule out yet another tax

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Revenue Minister to rule out yet another tax, this time a controversial Inland Revenue proposal hitting the not-for-profit sector. Under the proposal, organisations like Federated Farmers would be taxed on their membership subscription income for the first time. “We’re calling on Simon Watts to move quickly and … Read more

Environment – Brand new Stats NZ groundwater reporting highlights serious risk to public from Govt proposal to weaken freshwater protections

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Source: Choose Clean Water – Tom Kay Stats NZ’s latest groundwater reporting shows New Zealanders are already at risk from contaminated drinking water sources and highlights the threat to the public should the Government continue with its proposals to weaken policy that protects freshwater, says campaign group Choose Clean Water. “The Government is consulting on … Read more

State Highway 3, Ōhaupō closed

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, Ōhaupō is closed at the intersection with West Road following a crash. The three-vehicle crash happened at about 12:10pm. No serious injuries have been reported. Diversions are in place via Forkert Road (northbound) and Kaipaki Road (southbound). Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS … Read more

Politics and Employment – NZ government out of touch on employment rights – CTU

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Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected and out of touch the New Zealand government is when it comes to employment rights. “This decision is a huge step towards establishing internationally recognised … Read more

Government out of touch on employment rights

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Source: NZCTU The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected and out of touch the New Zealand government is when it comes to employment rights. “This decision is a huge step towards establishing internationally recognised labour rights for … Read more

1 in 10 young adults are LGBTIQ+ – Stats NZ media release and report: LGBTIQ+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: 2023

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1 in 10 young adults are LGBTIQ+ – media release 24 June 2025 The LGBTIQ+ population is comparatively young, with 1 in 10 people aged 15 to 29 years being LGBTIQ+ (10.2 percent) in the 2023 Census, compared with 1 in 20 adults in the overall adult population (4.9 percent), according to a report released by … Read more

Human remains located, Ōwhiro Bay

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill, Wellington CIB An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains at an address in Ōwhiro Bay on Sunday (22 June). On Monday afternoon a Police team were in the area after a homeowner located remains in his garden. The remains have … Read more

Prime Minister strengthens NZ’s ties with Europe

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Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European Union is one of New Zealand’s most trusted partners,” Mr Luxon says. “This is something that was emphasised in my meetings with both EU Commission President … Read more

Lifesaving funding boosts for Kiwis’ outdoor safety

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed an additional $76.7 million for New Zealand Search and Rescue over three years, to ensure 12 organisations can continue their lifesaving operations. Additionally, the Government has announced an investment of $624,000 over the same period, to help maintain and improve recreational aviation safety across … Read more

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) – changes to vocational education

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Source: Tertiary Education Commission Can you please explain the different groups involved in the changes? ISBsIndustry Skills Boards Industry Skills Boards are new entities that will be established formally from 1 January 2026.  They have a core role of standard setting for vocational education across their allocated sectors. They will also work to share the … Read more

Changes for prescribing ADHD medications

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed prescribing changes that will enable GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). “I applaud Pharmac and Medsafe’s decision to widen prescribing rules for ADHD medicines from next February, this decision will give New Zealanders faster access … Read more

Government recognises Matariki near Ohakune

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is recognising Matariki at the official ceremony near Ohakune today, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. “We are honoured to be guests of Ngāti Rangi for this traditional hautapu ceremony,” Mr Goldsmith says. “This is the fourth national Matariki broadcast but … Read more

GPs and nurse practitioners able to start ADHD treatment from next year

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Source: PHARMAC From February 2026, general practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac. This is a change to the current system, under which GPs and nurse practitioners can only prescribe ADHD stimulant medicines to patients on a written recommendation from … Read more

Improved groundwater quality indicator reveals a mixed picture of New Zealand’s aquifers – Stats NZ media release: Groundwater quality: Data to 2024

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Improved groundwater quality indicator reveals a mixed picture of New Zealand’s aquifers – media release 24 June 2025 An improved groundwater quality indicator, with more comprehensive data, additional measures, and refined methodology, has been released by Stats NZ today. “This release has greatly improved data coverage, helping us better understand the current state of groundwater and … Read more

Global report praises NZ’s sustainable fisheries

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Source: New Zealand Government A United Nations report ranking New Zealand’s fisheries among the world’s most sustainable is strong recognition of the sector’s hard work, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The report compared fisheries around the world and found the region including New Zealand’s waters have the second highest levels of sustainable stocks … Read more

Renewing your MTOC – faster approval times

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Source: Maritime New Zealand We know that many Maritime Transport Operator Certificates (MTOC) expire this year and we have worked on our business processes so decision times for MTOC renewals are now much faster. Of course, not all applications will be the same, with some being more complicated than others, and these more complicated applications … Read more

Backing fair trade and healthy oceans

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing a further $150,000 to support implementation of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement—ensuring New Zealand exporters can compete on a level playing field while helping protect global fish stocks. “This is about backing rules that stop unfair subsidies and make sure all countries are held to the same … Read more

NZ-NASA partnership launches five new projects

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Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Space Minister Judith Collins have today announced that in partnership with the US, the Government is investing $5.6 million to support five new joint NZ-NASA research projects in the field of Earth observation. Researchers from New Zealand and NASA will work in … Read more

Have your say on proposed catch limits for fisheries across New Zealand

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Catch limits and other management changes for nearly 30 fisheries across the country are included in proposals for the next regular fisheries sustainability review, says Fisheries New Zealand director of fisheries management Emma Taylor. The public consultation, which began today, includes proposed changes for 3 blue cod stocks, snapper … Read more

GPs to receive record funding boost

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Source: New Zealand Government General practices are set to benefit from the largest funding boost in New Zealand’s history – because frontline care starts with your local GP, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “This Government is focused on real results. When you are able to see your doctor or nurse earlier, you stay healthier and … Read more