Environment – EPA says law changes will streamline applications for new chemicals

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Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says proposed changes to the rules for hazardous substances will give industry a clearer path for making use of new chemicals in New Zealand. “We welcome today’s announcement from Ministers about enhancements following the Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review,” says EPA Chief Executive Dr Allan Freeth. … Read more

Security – Sensible Sentencing Trust Slams Police for Dangerous Shift in Shoplifting Investigations

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Source: Sensible Sentencing Trust The Sensible Sentencing Trust is appalled by the disturbing reports that New Zealand Police have issued a directive to staff to avoid investigating shoplifting cases under $500, or online fraud under $1,000, among other crime thresholds. Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson Louise Parsons condemned the directive as “an outrageous and dangerous move,” … Read more

Post-Budget speech to Auckland Business Chamber

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Source: New Zealand Government It’s a pleasure to be invited here today by the Auckland Chamber for my first post-Budget speech. The Chamber is the peak body for the Auckland business sector, where so many of our country’s businesses are based. Our Government backs business-friendly policies because, ultimately, business success underpins our success as a … Read more

Minister to Singapore for defence and digital government meetings

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Source: New Zealand Government Defence and Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins will this week attend a range of defence and digital government events in Singapore. “Experience has taught me well that meeting face-to-face is the best way to deepen existing relationships, share perspectives and learn from one another,” Ms Collins says. “While in Singapore I … Read more

Diginex Signs MOU to Acquire Matter DK ApS, expanding its Sustainability Data and AI Capabilities

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2025 – Diginex Limited (“Diginex” or the “Company”)(Nasdaq: DGNX), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated 23 May 2025 for an all-share acquisition of Matter DK ApS (“Matter”), an innovative ESG … Read more

YesAsia Holdings Launches Second AMR Warehouse in Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2025 – YesAsia Holdings Limited (“YesAsia Holdings”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (02209.HK), a leading e-commerce platform operator recognized for its expertise in identifying and procuring quality Asian beauty and lifestyle products, announced the launch of its second Autonomous Mobile … Read more

BNZ cuts fixed and variable home loan rates ahead of OCR announcement

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Source: BNZ Statements BNZ is pleased to announce cuts to its fixed home loan rates across every term as well as its variable home loan rate in anticipation of tomorrow’s expected OCR cut.   BNZ General Manager Home Lending James Leydon says tomorrow’s OCR cut is widely expected, which has given us the confidence to pass … Read more

Speech: Barbara Edmonds Post-Budget

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party Oute fa’atalofa atu ma le fa’aaloalo Malo le soifua maua ma le lagi e māmā Thank you for the warm welcome this morning, it’s always good to be back home in Mana. I want to acknowledge and thank the Porirua Chamber of Commerce for hosting us today. Thank you, Steven … Read more

Release: David Seymour’s Bill harms our people and environment

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party David Seymour’s Regulatory Standards Bill would take New Zealand backwards by making it harder to protect our people and the environment. “This Bill favours corporate interests ahead of our communities, environmental protections, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi,” Labour regulation spokesperson Duncan Webb said. “Just like the Treaty Principles Bill, it’s … Read more

Release: More cuts to come for health

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party National has made a choice to cut women’s pay and rob future generations of Kiwisaver contributions to make its Budget add up, but without enough funding for our health system. “Our hospitals and wider health system only got enough in this year’s Budget to keep the lights flickering,” Labour health … Read more

Media advisory – Commissioner Richard Chambers stand-up on retail crime

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Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be available to speak to media in Newmarket this afternoon regarding the Police approach to investigating retail crime. Please RSVP to media@police.govt.nz by 3pm for further details and to confirm your attendance. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Palmerston North death

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Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: A 19-year-old man has died after being critically injured playing a tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon. The man suffered a serious head injury when tackled, and was taken to hospital by his friends. Tragically, he passed … Read more

NZ-AU: Strong Looks Different Now – FITSTOP Launches ‘Athletically You’

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) BRISBANE, Australia, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What does it mean to be fit in 2025? According to Fitstop, the answer has nothing to do with aesthetics—and everything to do with how we move, feel, and connect. Introducing Athletically You, the latest campaign from functional fitness group Fitstop. Built on a … Read more

Police statement on retail crime

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Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is reassuring the retail community and the public that retail crime is one of his top priorities, saying a recent memo was confusing and unhelpful. Commissioner Chambers said the wrong message had been sent to the retail community and the public about the Police approach as a … Read more

Paws for thought before heading into national parks

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  27 May 2025 Dogs (or other pets) are not allowed in Tongariro National Park, not even inside cars, to protect its fragile ecosystems and cultural heritage for which it has Dual World Heritage status. Large new signs have been placed at three main entrances to the park to ensure all … Read more

Local News – Love Local returns to Porirua on 7 June

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Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s biggest annual event – Love Local – returns on 7 June to showcase Porirua’s new and established businesses and more! Filling Te Rauparaha Arena for the sixth year running, Love Local is a free event where attendees can meet the hundreds of different local businesses in Porirua and learn about what … Read more

Privacy Commissioner – New photography and filming guidance to help protect children and young people

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Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Guidance to help organisations protect and respect children and young people’s privacy has just been released. “We all have a role in protecting children and their personal information. This guidance on photography and filming will help to empower them, and their parents and caregivers to understand and exercise their privacy … Read more

ASB – Optimising rural land use could add tens of billions to New Zealand economy, new report shows

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Source: ASB Improving productivity by 10% through land use change could deliver $10 billion in value to the economy. Mixed revenue streams from diversifying farm systems key to driving value in future. Innovation from finance sector vital in supporting land use transition. ASB to launch research-backed land transition programme. A new report from ASB and … Read more

Energy sector releases blueprint for NZ’s energy strategy – BusinessNZ

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Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s energy sector has rallied around a secure and affordable vision for a sustainable energy future, and is calling on Government to adopt its perspective as part of their eventual energy strategy. The paper provides an overview of the energy sector today, addressing challenges related to security, investment, and infrastructure, and includes a … Read more

Advocacy – More Government Double Standards on Palestine and it Greenlights Escalating Genocide – PSNA

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is accusing Foreign Minister, WinstonPeters, of blatant double standards and giving it the green-light for its escalatingattacks on Gaza. PSNA Co-Chair, Maher Nazzal says Peters publicly deplored the shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff in Washington last week, yet he kept silent on the killing … Read more

Water Quality – National direction changes expected to advance dangerous ACT ideology at expense of the health of NZers and environment

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Source: Choose Clean Water – Tom Kay Government changes to national direction relating to the country’s resource management, expected to be announced this week, will advance ACT Party extreme ideologies at the expense of the health of the public and our environment, say freshwater campaigners. Campaign group Choose Clean Water says a close reading of … Read more

Man arrested and charged, vehicle impounded after gathering of anti-social road users, Hamilton

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Jeff Penno, Waikato Road Policing Manager Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following a large gathering of anti-social road users in Hamilton. At around 11pm on Saturday 24 May, Police were called to Airport Road where approximately 300 cars were said to be congregating, with around … Read more

Deep secrets revealed – corals filmed in New Zealand’s hidden depths

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  27 May 2025 The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) used to obtain the footage has captured breathtaking images of deep-sea coral communities hundreds of metres beneath the ocean’s surface – offering a rare glimpse into a mysterious and rarely explored world.   The footage, filmed during a joint German–New Zealand expedition aboard … Read more

Energy Events – ENERGISED CROWD PLUGS IN AT ELECTRIFY QUEENSTOWN 2025

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Source: Electrify Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand (26 May 2025) – More than 200 attendees have gathered at Skyline Queenstown, as Electrify Queenstown 2025 launches today. The three-day programme helps businesses and households explore practical ways to reduce energy bills, electrify, and decarbonise. Within a week of tickets going live the opening day event was fully … Read more

Weather News – Wet week ahead with a brief midweek break – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 26th – Thursday 29th May – Wet week ahead with a brief midweek break. •    Rain for North Island today (Monday)•    Settled weather spreading from the south today and Tuesday•    More rain arrives on Wednesday•    Frosty nights for the South Island, warmer for North Island … Read more

Police appealing for information following arrest after Nelson house fire

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ian Langridge A 47-year-old man is before the courts following a house fire in Nelson, and are appealing for information from the public. At around 9.50pm, on Wednesday 21 May, Police were called to Konini Street after a report of a house fire. One person received serious … Read more

Sharing personal information about children and young people

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Source: Privacy Commissioner This guidance aims to help agencies respond appropriately to requests for personal information about children and young people.  The guidance covers: Information Privacy Principle 6 (IPP 6) of the Privacy Act 2020. Who can make an IPP 6 request for information about a child or young person. Requests made by parents, legal … Read more