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Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Malaysia this week for regional engagement with Southeast Asian partners. “The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a central role in supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and has been a steadfast partner of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “In our … Read more
Household living-costs price indexes: update 8 July 2025 A solution has been identified to update expenditure weights for the household living-costs price indexes. In May 2025, Stats NZ paused the household living-costs price indexes (HLPI) March 2025 quarter release, due to technical challenges in updating weights after the consumers price index review. While … Read more
Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: March 2025 quarter – information release 8 July 2025 Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: March 2025 quarter presents information on one subset of Māori businesses that contribute to our country’s economy. This release includes data on Māori authorities and related businesses. It does not cover all … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study has been slammed by national freight body Transporting New Zealand, who says it will leave policymakers guessing when it comes to investing in road, rail and coastal shipping. The Ministry of Transport has decided not to proceed with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Dargaville Police have made arrests and seized firearms following a road rage incident in the Kaipara district. An investigation has been underway since the incident occurred on the evening of 25 June in Mahuta. “Residents encountered dirt bikes doing burnouts and being disruptive,” Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander Inspector Maria Nordstrom says. “A … Read more
Source: PSA The biggest union representing local government workers is calling on the Government to dump its rate cap idea which could spur councils to sell assets to meet rate increase targets. “This is simply a populist ploy which should send alarm bells through local communities,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As Saudi Arabia kicks off the 2025 Esports World Cup with a US $70 million prize pool and an opening-night concert by Post Malone, researcher Dr Kenny Ching (University of Auckland) says the most successful squads may well be built on past rivalries. By analysing esports teams, Ching and co-authors … Read more
Source: BRANZ 8 July 2025 – Future leaders build resilience in 72-hour national design-athon Some of New Zealand’s brightest students have competed in a 72-hour ‘design-athon’ event to create resilient housing that can withstand multiple disasters. The BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) event called ArchEngBuild featured 40 final-year students from across the country in architecture, … Read more
Source: Robert Walters Survey of 2,800+ workers revealed 64% of professionals would consider salary sacrificing if offered 23% would sacrifice salary for mortgage repayments, 16% for extra Kiwi Saver contributions 63% of workers are currently job searching after no or disappointing pay rises so far this year. As New Zealand faces a mass talent exodus, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is making changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act that will make it easier for parents to open bank accounts for their children. “Opening a bank account for children should be a simple and positive step toward teaching them the value … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says the Government is continuing to cut through unnecessary bureaucracy with reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act, which will make life easier for hard-working Kiwi families managing property through family trusts. “For thousands of New Zealanders, setting up a family … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 July 2025 Think you’ve got a wild question? You’re not alone. DOC’s Customer Service Centre has revealed the top wildlife-related queries flooding its inbox and phone lines this year. The answers might surprise you – and show just how much people care about our native species and wild places. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The south bound lane of the Athol Five Rivers Highway, Lowther is closed following a bus crash. Emergency services are attending. There is reportedly black ice in the area. Police ask drivers to avoid the area and take alternative routes where possible. Police ask people to drive to the conditions and … Read more
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is warning that the FamilyBoost changes announced today by Finance Minister Nicola Willis will fail to make early childhood education more affordable for the families who need it most and will instead widen inequities. “The Government has missed an opportunity to reflect on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey is in Gore today for the rural health roadshow happening across the country. “The rural health roadshow is an opportunity for me to hear direct feedback from the public and those who are working in rural … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey will be coming to Hanmer Springs today as part of the rural health roadshow across the country. “The rural health roadshow is an opportunity for me to hear direct feedback from the public and those … Read more
Source: QUALITY VALUATION (QV) The average New Zealand residential property value has decreased slightly with values in the main centres easing due to high stock levels and cautious buyer sentiment, while some regions saw significant gains. The latest QV House Price Index shows the average national home value fell 0.3% over the June quarter to $910,479, … Read more
Source: ASB ASB has partnered with global carbon management fintech Cogo to launch a new online calculator which enables Kiwis to measure, understand and optimise the efficiency of their home and vehicle, helping to lower costs, while making their homes more sustainable. When homeowners are ready to upgrade, they can use the Better Energy Calculator … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swiss-based crypto mining platform MiningToken has officially launched its next-generation CloudMining™ service, enabling global users to mine Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies without hardware. With just an email registration, anyone can access cloud-based mining via mobile or desktop and earn daily passive crypto income—no downloads, no technical skills, and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2025 – Well-known global portable charging brand INIU has officially launched the all-new, upgraded Pocket Rocket P50 Power Bank on July 7, 2025. Touted as “the world’s smallest 10,000mAh 45W fast-charging power bank,” the P50 redefines portability and performance. Measuring just 3.3×2.0×1.0in/ … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2025 – National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), one of Taiwan’s most prestigious public universities, has announced a call for public nominations for its 15th President. The nomination period runs from July 7 to August 11, 2025. NTNU has announced a call for public … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”), today published its monthly update for June 2025. June Highlights Record monthly revenue and hardware profit3 50 EH/s mid-year target achieved AI Cloud expanded with ~2.4k Blackwell GPUs $550m convertible notes offering oversubscribed … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GUIYANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2025 – Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China’s only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China’s Guizhou Province. This photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows a sign of the Eco Forum … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The BNM has kept its base rate unchanged for almost two years, a policy that sets it apart from many of its regional counterparts, such as Bank Indonesia, the Bank of Thailand, the Philippine central bank, and the Bank of Korea. They all have opted to lower interest rates in an effort … Read more
Source: Media Outreach DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to “Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments”. The Group is dedicated to delivering quality, value and exceptional service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Topuni, Kaipara District, between Mill and Otioro Roads. Police were called about 7.35pm. Initial reports suggest serious injuries. The road will be closed, with diversions in place. Motorists, please avoid the area if possible. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is today announcing the reestablishment of the Health New Zealand Board, with new appointments to drive its priority of ensuring timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The re-established Health New Zealand Board will take over from the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners appointed last year … Read more