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Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner The Privacy Commissioner says the Privacy Amendment Act, which has just become law, will increase transparency and help New Zealanders to better exercise their privacy rights. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says that the important change in the Privacy Amendment Act is the addition of new Information Privacy Principle 3A (IPP3A). … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 24 September 2025 – The RBNZ Board has welcomed the appointment of a new Governor following a robust and extensive recruitment process. The Minister of Finance announced Dr Anna Breman as Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand for a five-year term from 1 December 2025. RBNZ Governor … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Dr Anna Breman, the First Deputy Governor of Sweden’s central bank, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced today. “Dr Breman comes to New Zealand with an impressive blend of technical skills and organisational leadership experience. She has been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Te Kūiti today as part of the Rural Health Roadshow. “Te Kūiti is the tenth roadshow stop. I started the roadshow in Levin and have since visited Wairoa, Wānaka, Ōamaru, Hanmer Springs, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tongariro te maunga Taupō te moana Te Heuheu te tangata! Whekuwheku ana te whenua i te tāhekenga o hūpē me roimata, haehae ana te manawa i te ngau o te aroha, hotuhotu ana te ngākau i te kaponga ōu e te kupenga a Taramainuku. Kei konei mātou, kua taka a roto … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Local Police expertise and a decision to breach bail has led to the recovery of a firearm, and a date back in court for one man. Early Tuesday morning, one of our Henderson Beat Team members was out conducting mobile patrols In New Lynn and spotted a male behind the wheel … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day on the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of police. Sadly this year will be the first time Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s name will be read as the 34th name on the Roll of Honour, which … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased to see Pharmac negotiating savings to increase medicines access. “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of three new members to the Civil Aviation Authority’s Board will bring fresh expertise and leadership to the entity, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. Mr Meager has appointed Mike Schubert and Peter O’Regan for three-year terms, beginning 8 October 2025. Mel Templeton has also been appointed as a … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus SC) for multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term condition where the immune system attacks the central nervous system, causing a range of symptoms that can get worse over time. Ocrelizumab is already funded as an intravenous (IV) infusion for people with relapsing remitting and primary progressive MS. The proposal … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei detectives have commenced an investigation into an early morning house fire in Raumanga. Police were called to Raumanga Valley Road at around 6.20am. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says the fire is being treated as suspicious, as enquiries get underway. “All five occupants were asleep at the time and were … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 September 2025 The virus, a divergent strain of canine distemper virus (CDV), has been linked to disease and mortality in kekeno. Current evidence suggests this virus is not likely to represent a new introduction to New Zealand, but rather a previously undetected strain. There is no known human health … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 24 Sept 2025, 09:00 The Privacy Commissioner says the Privacy Amendment Act, which has just become law, will increase transparency and help New Zealanders to better exercise their privacy rights. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says that the important change in the Privacy Amendment Act is the addition of new Information Privacy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Porirua Police are seeking information about a group of five males who regularly ride dirt bikes from Waitangirua or Cannons Creek, across iwi land, into Belmont Park and then Belmont Farm. The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees. Their behaviour on the … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Education resources and guidance are key parts of implementing the Approved Code of Practice for Loading and Unloading Cargo at Ports and on Ships (ACOP). We’re making excellent progress on the first e-learning modules. These are about risk management from workers’ perspectives, and include: understanding risk management in the workplace understanding … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 September 2025 Banks Peninsula and Akaroa Harbour are a stronghold for the threatened Hector’s dolphin, which is mostly found around the coast of the South Island. The sheltered harbour is ideal to see the dolphins, especially over the summer months when they visit in greater numbers to feed and … Read more
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed changes to the Holidays Act that will provide sick, bereavement and family violence leave from day one of employment, remove the unfairness for those returning from parental leave, increase casual loading, and provide for pay statements. However, some workers lose out in the changes proposed including … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation DOC Visitor Centres are more than just starting points for outdoor adventures. They’re places where visitors can plan their trips, learn about the natural and cultural history of Aotearoa, and connect with knowledgeable rangers who know their local landscapes inside out. Increasingly, they’re also becoming hubs for conservation action — … Read more
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme The Banking Ombudsman Scheme helped more than 5,800 bank customers and facilitated compensation or refunds totalling more than $2 million according to its latest annual report. The most common complaints were about personal transaction accounts, property lending and credit cards. Complaints and disputes were up 4 per cent and 7 per cent … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – ECOVACS, a global leader in intelligent home robotics, unveiled its flagship DEEBOT X11 Family for the first time in the APAC region. The prestigious regional launch event brought together over 600 guests, including key distributor partners, leading influencers, and … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 September 2025 This car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park provides access to several popular day and overnight walks such as Hooker Valley Track, Kea Point Track, and to Mueller and Hooker huts. The White Horse Hill Campground next to the carpark is DOC’s most visited campground. The proposal … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SEVEN HILLS, Australia, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd, (“IBG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, today announced it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach FUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – On the evening of September 22, the opening ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Fuzhou, bringing together guests from all walks of life to celebrate this grand event. Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival … Read more
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA says a proposed ‘thank you visit’ by Israel’s deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel would be embarrassing for the New Zealand government and expose it as a collaborator with Israeli genocide in Gaza. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co chair, John Minto says he expects the New Zealand … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – VinFast has achieved an outstanding victory with six awards at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Effie Awards (APAC Effie Awards), making it the only automaker honored at the regional-level competition. The company also made history as the first Vietnamese brand to win a Gold … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) (WMSKLI) proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of its students at the Tribuana Bangsawan Theatre Production, held at the Auditorium Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in conjunction with the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025 recently. Students showcasing their … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Focusing on Site Decarbonisation and 36 Practical Measures to Help Contractors Achieve Carbon Neutrality HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – The Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) today announced the launch of the “Best Practice Guideline for Carbon Smart Construction Site” (the “Guideline”). This industry-first practical guide … Read more