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Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has launched New Zealand’s first AI Strategy to boost productivity and grow a competitive economy. “AI could add $76 billion to our GDP by 2038, but we’re falling behind other small, advanced economies on AI-readiness and many businesses are still not planning for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A two-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 29 at the intersection of Totman Road/Taotaoroa Road, karapiro. The crash occurred at about 1pm today. Emergency services are on scene and ambulance staff are treating two people for serious injuries and another person for a minor injury. The road will be closed for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Selwyn District is the first council in the country to launch its new water services entity, Selwyn Water, meaning safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater for ratepayers, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “The launch of Selwyn District’s water service entity today marks a significant milestone of water reform, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – HeySara (www.heysara.sg), one of Singapore’s fastest-growing corporate service providers, is pleased to announce its successful acquisition of ILS (Hong Kong), a reputable provider of corporate services and fiduciary solutions in Hong Kong and the Greater China region. Prior to the acquisition, ILS … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba, Canada to support the province’s wildfire response. Canada is currently experiencing a severe wildfire season and all their national resources are fully deployed. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre have now requested international support. There are almost … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council has partnered with Special Olympics New Zealand to launch an Adapted Kindy Gym option in term 3. The classes at Te Rauparaha Arena will provide a fun, supportive play and movement programme designed especially for preschoolers with intellectual or learning disabilities and/or autism. The calm, engaging classes help little … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Passionate about what happens in your community? Keen to make a difference? Nominations are open for local elections! Anyone interested in standing for mayor or councillor in one of Porirua’s three wards has until midday 1 August to get their nomination in. Four councillors are elected in the Pāuatahanui general ward, covering … Read more
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi As the Uber drivers have their case heard in the Supreme Court today, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi believes that the outcome of the case will have lasting implications for people working the in the platform economy and workers who have … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A targeted effort to reduce the backlog of applications for use of conservation land is accelerating economic growth without compromising conservation values, says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. “Over the years, decision makers at the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai became wrapped and trapped in a sticky ball of red … Read more
Source: NZCTU As the Uber drivers have their case heard in the Supreme Court today, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi believes that the outcome of the case will have lasting implications for people working the in the platform economy and workers who have been misclassified as contractors. “As a country … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are trying to locate Redmond Huirua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Huirua, 34 years old, is wanted for wounds with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and burglary. He has links to Bay of Plenty. Huirua is a risk to the public and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says New Zealand is sending a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba on Wednesday 9 July to support Canada in its response to severe wildfires across the country. “Canada is dealing with an intense and escalating wildfire season, with fires raging across multiple provinces,” says … Read more
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