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Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s responsible fiscal management has supported the Reserve Bank to keep the Official Cash Rate low, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced it would keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 3.25 per cent while continuing to foreshadow further reductions in the OCR. … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 9 July 2025 – The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to hold the Official Cash Rate at 3.25 percent. Annual consumers price inflation will likely increase towards the top of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 1 to 3 percent target band over mid-2025. However, with spare productive capacity in the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2025 – Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, together with NEON and Universal Destinations and Experiences, has announced the official opening date for Jurassic World: The Experience, the world’s latest immersive experience of its kind, set to open … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Aimed at elevating payment convenience for travellers, the partnership also empowers local MSMEs and strengthens Malaysia’s tourism economy through DuitNow QR KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2025 – National payments network, Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), has teamed up with top Asian payment platforms, Alipay+, and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2025 – Health2Sync, Asia’s leading digital chronic disease management platform, announced the successful integration of Smart Cap Mallya® for FlexTouch® Insulin Pens data into SugarGenie, its Korean-market diabetes management app. Mallya® enables automatic recording of insulin injection details. This data can be … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2025 – Renowned for empowering women through inclusivity and thoughtful design, XIXILI announces the arrival of its latest bra collection: the Jelly Padded Bra. Designed to become the new everyday essential, the Jelly Padded Bra combines advanced fit technology with cloud-like, wireless … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Tens of thousands of New Zealanders living with asthma are set to benefit from long-awaited changes that will make it easier to access essential, lifesaving treatment, marking a major step forward for asthma care in New Zealand. Effective from August 1, people who use a 2-in-1 inhaler to manage their asthma … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to improve access to asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from 1 August 2025. “For the first time, Pharmac has its own Minister. Last year I outlined in my letter of expectations that Pharmac should have appropriate processes for ensuring that people, along with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has activated an Enhanced Task Force Green (ETFG) in response to flooding in the Tasman and Marlborough districts. “Enhanced Task Force Green funding builds on the Government’s commitment to support those impacted by this event,” Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says. “The recent flooding has been … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGALORE, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2025 – Arrow Electronics, a global provider of technology solutions, today announced the launch of its new Engineering Solutions Center(ESC) in Bangalore, India. This expansion reinforces Arrow’s commitment to making critical technologies such as AIoT, edge computing, intelligent sensing more accessible, while strengthening … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is making changes to improve access to some asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from 1 August 2025. “We’re making it easier for people to get the medicines they need, when and where they need them,” says Pharmac’s Acting Director Pharmaceuticals, Adrienne Martin. “These changes will help over 140,000 New Zealanders in the … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on Kiwis to get in behind flood-affected farming families at the top of the South Island, as recovery efforts ramp up and the scale of the damage becomes clearer. President Wayne Langford visited the area on Monday July 7 and says the destruction in parts of Nelson and Tasman … Read more
Source: Comments from Leigh Hodgetts, country manager, Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) Re: RBNZ interest rate decision – “Based on public commentary it does appear that the RBNZ will leave the OCR at 3.25 per cent, however we believe that a rate drop of .25 per cent now, and a similar … Read more
Source: Utilities Disputes Over 20,000 Kiwis reached out to Utilities Disputes in the last year; and it sorted 8356 energy consumer complaints. “This increase is not necessarily a worrying sign for consumers”, says Utilities Disputes Commissioner Neil Mallon. “I think there are a number of considerations that are driving the increase in complaints. Economic conditions and … Read more
Source: Brainchild for RealEstate.co.nz The capital records greatest rental price drop Rental prices in southern regions surge Year-on-year increase in new listings gives renters more choice of healthy homes. The latest data from realestate.co.nz shows average rental prices are on the decline in the majority of regions across New Zealand. The national average rental price … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s residential construction costs rose 0.6% in the June 2025 quarter, according to Cotality’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) – up from a 0.3% increase in Q1. Despite this uptick, cost growth remains below the long-term average of 1.0% per quarter. Annual construction cost growth reached 2.7%, the fastest pace since … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has released He Waka Tipua, a report providing observations and insights on the potential origins of the partially excavated waka on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island. “In consultation with Imi and Iwi, the Matanga Advisory Panel was commissioned to leverage the various areas of … Read more
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners & Passion for Avast If your parents still think “phishing” happens on a lake, it might be time for the talk Auckland, 9 July, 2025 – You had “the talk” once – as the awkward teen on the receiving end. Now it’s your turn to lead it, and this time, … Read more
Source: Colossal Biosciences The Ngāi Tahu Research Centre has entered into a strategic partnership with de-extinction company, Colossal Biosciences, and Sir Peter Jackson, to resurrect the South Island Giant Moa and other Taonga Species. The Ngāi Tahu Research Centre coordinated project aims to advance ecological restoration and develop tools for conservation in Te Waipounamu, New … Read more
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned that the artificial intelligence (AI) “strategy” document released today by the Government ignores impacts on working people and replicates the corporate hype of Microsoft and other tech giants. “It is crucial that no workers are left behind as AI usage increases, … Read more
Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: June 2025 quarter – information release 9 July 2025 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. Visit our website to read this information release: MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police An Auckland man faces a slew of charges after allegedly repeatedly ramming a Police vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday. Police have been investigating since the incident occurred during a traffic stop in Mt Wellington at around 2.20am on 8 July. Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, Inspector Rakana Cook, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – Smart home innovator Proscenic is kicking off Prime Day 2025 with one of its biggest sales yet, offering up to 40% off its top-rated vacuums on Amazon from July 8–11 (CEST). With prices starting at just €89, customers can upgrade their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora’s decision to pull the plug on a trial to take beds away from Wellington Hospital’s maternity and gynaecology wards is the right decision, NZNO says. It was revealed yesterday that Wellington Hospital was cutting beds from its maternity and gynaecology wards in a trial designed to make more room for patients from … Read more
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned that the artificial intelligence (AI) “strategy” document released today by the Government ignores impacts on working people and replicates the corporate hype of Microsoft and other tech giants. “It is crucial that no workers … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s removal of both clauses involving Māori from their offer in collective bargaining shows not only disrespect but a spurning of their legal obligations, NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) has been involved in protracted talks with … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand President Trump has announced his latest tariffs after a 90 day pause, confirming an increase for 14 countries, including some of the poorest. Today’s announcement includes 40% tariff on goods from Myanmar and Laos, and a 36% tariff on goods from Thailand and Cambodia. “We are still waiting to see if he … Read more