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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is attracting new migrants to bring their capital, experience and skills to New Zealand with a flood of formal interest in the new ‘golden’ visa. Since only April – less than three months – Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has received 189 applications for the Active Investor Plus visa, significantly … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Simeon Brown needs to be honest about how much more money he expects Health New Zealand to cut from its budget to get back in the black. “National has chosen to underfund our health system and expects Health New Zealand to make even more cuts – but won’t say how … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Long-serving Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland is stepping down from his role at the end of this month. “Terry has been the leader we needed in a crisis. He was the man who kept us together through the toughest times, through the Mycoplasma Bovis incursion and then COVID, through droughts, fires and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are issuing a clarification regarding an assault in Takanini yesterday. While the incident took place on the grounds itself, it occurred at a sports complex located next to the Takanini Sikh Temple, not in the temple itself. ENDS. Nicole Bremner/NZ Police MIL OSI
Source: BusinessNZ With two weeks until nominations open for this year’s local authority elections, the Local Government Business Forum is encouraging strong candidates to stand for election. “Given the importance of local government to New Zealand, it is essential that councils are well-governed,” Forum Chair Matt Cowley said. “Council decisions on spending, rating and regulation are … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – Immediate Release Source: Multimedia Investments Ltd After a successful beta-launch in April PodTalk.live is now ready to invite people in New Zealand to register as foundation members. Foundation members are free to join the post and podcast social platform. The Foundation Membership soft-launch is a great opportunity for founders to help shape a … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The former director of a fishing company who knew fish was being caught and landed illegally for profit, has been jailed for 16 months. Glen Owen Wright (37), former director of All Weather Fishing Company Limited, was sentenced in the Auckland District Court last week (Thursday 19 June 2025) … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Invercargill City Council is set to vote on Tuesday on a change to its procurement policy to exclude companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The proposal was brought by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. If adopted, Invercargill would become the … Read more
Source: Impact PR for Vantaset A world-first performance transformation framework developed in New Zealand from research into the psychological breaking point of elite athletes has caught the attention of police forces in North America and the United Kingdom, with a number of trials in discussion. The move follows the inking of long-term contracts with global … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are following positive lines of enquiry into an assault at a Sikh Temple in Takanini on Sunday evening. Two people were treated for minor injuries following the incident which occurred at around 5pm at the Takanini School Road site. “An offender entered the temple and approached a man known to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s horticulturalists are breaking new ground with exports tipped to surpass $8 billion for the first time, Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg says. “New Zealand’s horticulture sector is poised for impressive growth, with export revenue forecast to hit a record $8.5 billion by 30 June 2025,” Ms Grigg says. “That’s … Read more
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is delighted to announce the visit to Aotearoa New Zealand by Palestinian journalist and author Yousef Aljamal. Yousef will address public meetings across the country as well as talking with faith communities, trade union representatives and media organisations. Yousef will be here from 16 to 30 June … Read more
Source: ASB ASB has today reduced five of its fixed home lending rates by up to 16 basis points, including two of its most popular terms. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “We know there are many New Zealanders looking to refix their mortgage or take on the significant title of homeowner … Read more
Source: ASB ASB has appointed Frank Jasper to the new role of Chief Investment Officer (CIO), strengthening ASB’s in-house investment management expertise. Frank has a proven track record of success as an investment manager, including time as a Senior Portfolio Manager and then Chief Investment Officer at Fisher Funds, with more than 20 … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s brightest young energy professionals are focused on raising their collective voice and bringing the energy sector closer together. After a decade of fostering connection and careers within the energy sector, the Young Energy Professionals Network (YEPN) welcomes two new co-Chairs, Beca’s Industrial Energy Lead Andrew Wallace and Aurecon’s Lead Energy Consultant Danielle … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand More than 50 members – the largest turnout to date – gathered to reflect on the progress made in implementing the Recreational Craft Strategy 2023–25 and to plan for the months ahead. Maritime NZ’s Harm Prevention Lead – Recreational Craft, Victoria Slade, says one of the standouts of the day for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is enabling more tāmariki access to full immersion learning in safe, warm and dry classrooms. A $28 million investment will deliver 20 new classrooms across four Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education kura and the commencement of a permanent site for a kura north of Auckland – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāringaomatariki. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of support for Ukraine ahead of this week’s NATO Summit in the Hague. “New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Its war of self-defence is well into its fourth year and our condemnation of Russia’s illegal … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man is expected in Manukau District Court tomorrow [Monday] in relation to the stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets yesterday. Following enquiries by staff, the 23-year-old handed himself in to Police at the Manukau Police Station this evening. He faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily … Read more
Source: Te Kuaka Spokesperson, Dr Arama Rata Te Kuaka, an independent organisation advocating for a progressive and principled New Zealand foreign policy, expresses grave concern over the United States’ unprovoked bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. This attack constitutes a clear violation of international law and the sovereignty of states. This act of aggression was conducted without … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Patients Demonstrate Significant Knowledge Gaps in Treatment Options, Leading to Lost Hope and Treatment Discontinuation Over 70% of Vitiligo Patients Desire Skin Repigmentation; New Topical Therapy Introduced in Hong Kong Shows Encouraging Results HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June 2025 – In observance of World Vitiligo Day (June … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Great North Road in Glen Eden is closed following a serious crash. Police were notified at around 4.30pm of the multiple-vehicle crash, which happened between Brandon Road and Westech Place. Indications are that there are serious injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Police ask motorists to avoid … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government continues to call for diplomacy and dialogue in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours, including President Trump’s announcement of US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran,” Mr Peters says. “Ongoing military action in the Middle East is extremely worrying, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to: Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan, Canterbury CIB. Police searching for missing woman Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Nicholls in central Christchurch have today found a body. While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be the body of the 79-year-old, reported missing from Riccarton on 4 June. Canterbury Police, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June 2025 – Kinky Lizard Cafe, one of Perth’s leading independent café groups, is proud to announce the opening of its 10th location at 94 Barrack Street, Perth WA 6000. This significant milestone marks a new chapter for the family-run brand, which has … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is calling out for New Zealanders to condemn the US bombing of Iran. PSNA Co-Chair, Maher Nazzal, says he hopes, but does not expect, that the New Zealand government will be critical of the US for its war escalation. “Israel has once again hoodwinked … Read more
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 21 June 2025 PROSTITUTION LAW REVIEW: BENEFITS EXAGGERATED, SHORTCOMINGS IGNORED, DENIED OR HIDDEN Family First says that a TVNZ report on child prostitution is no surprise, given the lack of oversight of the law and a failure to formally review its many failings. An indepth review in 2021 of … Read more