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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming a report from the Human Rights Commission into the human rights implications of the use of PCP in New Zealand and is calling for the Government to implement the recommendations of the report. PCP (pentachlorophenol) is a highly toxic chemical that was used on a very large scale in New Zealand … Read more
Source: Exercise New Zealand (A World First) “If we want more New Zealanders exercising, we need more good people out there pushing that message.” “We spend a lot of time talking about getting New Zealand moving, but exercise professionals are the people who actually turn that ambition into action.” “While much of the conversation about … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Driving the Thai Economy and Charting New Strategic Pathways for the Future of ASEAN BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), comprising the Thai Bankers’ Association, the Board of Trade of Thailand, and the Federation of Thai Industries, … Read more
Source: UNSW Sydney Financial literacy is less about expertise than knowing how to spend, save and borrow, says a UNSW economist. Here’s what you need to know. 8.5 million Australian adults lack basic financial literacy, representing about 45% of the adult population. While Australia ranks among the top 10 countries globally for financial literacy, many … Read more
Source: deVere Group August 17 2026 China’s new wave of AI hardware exports offers investors a hedge against Wall Street’s “dangerously circular” artificial intelligence trade, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group [1] comments as fresh analysis maps out a new … Read more
Source: KOF Swiss Economic Institute Zurich, 08/17/2026, 9 AM In July, private-sector firms in Switzerland anticipated that nominalwages would rise by an average of 1.2 per cent over the next year.Although wage expectations are slightly lower than they were a year agoin almost all sectors, if the inflation forecast by the KOF Institutematerialises, this wage … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Although we are all Palestinians, Palestinians have naturally played aleading role in our movement with courage, determination and a deep senseof responsibility. This leadership is not about excluding anyone. On the contrary, thePalestinian struggle has always been strengthened by the solidarity ofpeople from many backgrounds who stand together for … Read more
Source: Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are calling on whoever forms New Zealand’s next Government to prioritise five practical actions that would help unlock sustainable economic growth, strengthen resilience and keep New Zealand competitive in a rapidly changing global economy. Released ahead of … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Fifteen community-led Taitokerau projects from planning for climate adaptation to installing solar infrastructure on marae have secured a total of $480,000 funding through the latest round of Northland Regional Council’s Climate Resilient Communities Fund. The 2026 funding round, the third tranche of investment from the fund, provides support for projects that … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s Climate Resilient Communities Fund has generated millions in value for the region a report by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) has found. The report covered the fund’s first two years during which it invested $1.17 million across 44 community-led projects spanning food resilience, water security, renewable energy, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government People in need of a better crisis response will have faster access to support with new peer-led beds being opened in Auckland and the lower South Island, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “People in crisis need more options for where they can get help, and for some people, hospital is…
Source: Epson Australia and Epson New Zealand SYDNEY, 18 August 2026 – Epson will showcase its latest projection anddisplay technology at Integrate, inviting media, partners and visitors to discoverthe brand’s Larger Than Life experience on Stand HK12 at the ICC from 2-4September. As one of the key names to watch at this year’s event, Epson’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Principals’ Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) is calling for a permanent, independent, and statutory Curriculum and Assessment Council to break the cycle of disruptive education reform and give schools the stability they need for our children’s learning. “New Zealand’s education system had no shortage of reform. What it has lacked … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 18 August 2026 We are seeking feedback on the issues we have identified with ourpayments system, and the proposed areas of work needed to address these. Assistant Governor Karen Silk says payment systems are core economicinfrastructure and enable everyday transactions across the economy.Around $2 trillion of retail payments flow … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Through its parent company, TD SYNNEX, the expansion strengthens scale, consistency, and execution across the region HONG KONG/HANOI/PHNOM PENH – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX company, and a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, today announced the expansion of its … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun, a brand-new three-part documentary by Discovery produced in partnership with the Hakka Affairs Council in Taiwan, takes audiences deep into Liugdui, a historic Hakka settlement region in southern Taiwan that has been home to Hakka communities for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GoTyme Bank becomes the first digital bank in the Philippines to enable Apple Pay, expanding secure and seamless digital payments for 10 million customers MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced the successful launch of Apple Pay for GoTyme Bank … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police saw right through an alleged burglar’s excuse in Wiri, issuing him a red card to court. A call was made to Police at 11.30pm on Monday by a security company monitoring a site on Kerrs Road. Acting Senior Sergeant Jane Cornish, Counties Manukau Police, says an unknown man was seen…
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 16 following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 12.35pm, after a northbound vehicle hit the median barrier near the St Lukes off-ramp. There were no reports of injury. A northbound lane is currently blocked and traffic is building. Heavy delays…
Source: New Zealand Government Hawke’s Bay business owners will get more hands-on help to plan, grow and make good decisions, with the Government funding an additional Growth Advisor at the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce through to June 2027, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer says. “Cyclone Gabrielle was the worst weather event this…
Source: New Zealand Government A mountain in Fiordland National Park has been officially named Mount Kirk in honour of former Prime Minister Rt Hon Norman Kirk. Minister for Land Information Hon Mike Butterick has confirmed the decision of Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board to assign Mount Kirk as the official name…
Source: New Zealand Government The countdown is officially on for New Zealand’s first-ever State of Origin match, with the historic fixture now confirmed as Game Two, 16 June 2027 at Auckland’s Eden Park. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says it’s a massive milestone, with the match expected to deliver an estimated $17.4 million economic…
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the appointment of Steve O’Connor as permanent Chair of the New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology (NZIAT). “Steve has served as Establishment Chair of NZIAT since January 2026 and has provided strong leadership and governance during the critical foundation phase,” Ms Simmonds…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Viet Nam have strengthened their commitment to education cooperation and deepening connections between tertiary education institutions, says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. “I was delighted to have the opportunity to announce the renewed bilateral Education Cooperation Arrangement with my Vietnamese counterpart Minister of Education and Training, Mr…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched a new $1.5 million grant to help Kiwi poultry operators prepare for the possible arrival of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5 bird flu) in commercial poultry farms, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “The Government is supporting Kiwi poultry operators to strengthen their preparedness for H5 bird…
Source: New Zealand Government The 1,000th rail wagon has rolled out of Dunedin’s Hillside Workshops, showing what happens when New Zealand backs practical industry, puts rail assets to work, and creates jobs for New Zealanders, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. “Hillside is part of New Zealand’s industrial heritage but a little over a decade ago…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 August 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation “Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Islands is one of New Zealand’s most unique conservation environments, and this funding will help deliver critical support to protect its endangered wildlife and ecosystems, and reduce predator numbers across the archipelago,” Mr Potaka says. Chatham Islands Landscape…