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Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts welcomes the new rule agreed to by the Electricity Authority will level the playing field for smaller power companies, boosting retail competition to put downward pressure on power prices. “We know many Kiwis are struggling with the cost of living, with rising energy prices putting more pressure … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 August 2025 Conservation Week | Te Wiki o Te Taiao: 1-7 September 2025. With more than 4,000 of our native species at risk, the time to step up (and maybe step outside) is now. And don’t worry, we’re not asking for a full-blown forest restoration. Even small actions can … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed confirmation from Fitch Ratings that the Government’s careful management of the books has preserved New Zealand’s strong credit rating. The international rating agency has affirmed New Zealand’s AA+ rating with a stable outlook. “At the moment New Zealand is borrowing overseas to continue providing good … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Evans: One person has been charged after Police found drugs, ammunition, and body armour at an address in Lower Hutt last night. At around 9:20pm Hutt Valley Police executed a search warrant at a Belmont address, following a report of a person at the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Mike Brooklands, Manager – Commercial Vehicle and Safety Team: A driver involved in a dangerous overtaking incident on the Whakapapa Access Road last weekend has been summonsed to appear in court for dangerous driving. The incident occurred at around 9.20am on 16 August and was captured … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 18 August 2025 – SY Holdings Group Limited (“SY Holdings” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 6069.HK), a digital intelligence technology company specialising in “AI + industrial supply chain” solutions, announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. According to the announcement, SY … Read more
Post navigation Archives Electronic card transactions: July 2025 – information release 13 August 2025 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key facts All figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. … Read more
Post navigation Archives Ready-mixed concrete: June 2025 quarter – information release 12 August 2025 Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the June 2025 quarter, the actual volume of ready-mixed concrete produced was 891,909 cubic metres, down 10 percent compared with the June 2024 quarter. In the year ended June … Read more
Post navigation Archives Trip numbers to Asia reach new heights – media release 15 August 2025 New Zealand residents made a record 730,200 trips to Asia in the June 2025 year, according to data released by Stats NZ today. “Short-term trips to Asia by New Zealand residents were up 20 percent in the June 2025 … Read more
Post navigation Archives Food prices increase 5.0 percent annually – media release 15 August 2025 Food prices increased 5.0 percent in the 12 months to July 2025, following a 4.6 percent increase in the 12 months to June 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “All five food groups recorded higher prices when … Read more
Post navigation Archives Net migration gain of 13,700 – media release 15 August 2025 New Zealand’s net migration gain of 13,700 in the June 2025 year was down from a net gain of 70,400 in the June 2024 year, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “The main driver of the fall in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – The 42nd “Baidui Cup” Football Tournament kicked off in the rain on the August 8th. It brought a refreshing coolness of summer to the young players and once again ignited a football fever in Beijing, the “Dual Olympic City”. A player … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games which just kicked off, China Unicom Beijing provides full 5G-A network coverage outside and inside the event venue — Beijing National Speed Skating Oval. This cutting-edge network, characterized by its high uplink capacity, reliability, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GUIYANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – Recently, the press conference for 2025 International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Asian Youth Championships was held at Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau, announcing that the tournament will be held from August 20th to 24th at Guizhou Caihu International Climbing Center in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Blua Health Pass promotes everyday wellness by making outpatient care more accessible across digital and in-person touchpoints, under Bupa’s commitment to Together for Your Health HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – To more effectively meet the evolving needs of healthcare customers in Hong Kong, Bupa Hong … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – Macaron AI, the world’s first Personal Agent, has officially launched, a category-defining AI product that reimagines how artificial intelligence fits into daily life, not just work faster. Macaron AI marks a pivotal shift from productivity AI to what experts now call Experience … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has significantly increased GPU power demands, leading to a substantial rise in power consumption across data centers, from individual GPU chips to entire server racks. This surge in power usage has resulted in heightened … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A group of offenders were left with a sour taste in the mouth, after their failed attempt at stealing backpacks stuffed with chocolate. Four teenagers were arrested after Police found nearly $700 worth of chocolate, when called out to a supermarket at Highland Park on Sunday evening. Counties Manukau East Area … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police NZ Police will be hosting the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police annual conference in Waitangi, on 20-22 August. The conference features Chiefs of Police (or their delegates) from the PCIP’s 22 member countries. Media are invited to attend an opportunity for photography and/or filming at the pōwhiri and opening ceremony, on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People are urged to take extra care travelling through the newly activated traffic signals at the intersection of State Highway 30 (SH30) Te Ngae Road and Wharenui Road as part of the SH30 Eastern Corridor project. While this phase of the project is nearly complete, fine tuning of the signal … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – Over 150 music performances in two weeks, 35+ cross-industry music forums—Taipei launches Asia’s newest music platform and showcases its soft power. The 2025 “TRENDY TAIPEI” will take place from August 25 to September 7, featuring over 150 music performances and 39 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is announcing the biggest change to the building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “The building sector has the potential to be an economic powerhouse, yet productivity has stalled since 1985 despite major advances in building methods and technology,” … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council The Postgate pump track in the Porirua suburb of Whitby has officially opened. After a delay of a week due to foul weather, the ceremonial ribbon cutting was carried out on Friday 15 August. The mastermind of the project, Whitby’s Daniel Heath, says the fences came down earlier that week and dozens … Read more
Source: Property Council New Zealand Property Council New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement from the Government, describing the reforms as a pragmatic step toward a more consistent and accountable building system. Chief Executive Leonie Freeman said the move to replace joint and several liability with a proportionate liability model, alongside enabling voluntary consolidation of Building … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A leading e-cigarette brand’s global Instagram account is promoting vapes to vast audiences, including in New Zealand, where regulations prohibit vape marketing to young people. Partnership deals with Formula One racing, and glamorous young influencers are promoting vapes to vast global audiences. Many countries, including the UK and New Zealand, … Read more
Source: Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) Re: Pending RBNZ interest rate decision – “We believe there’s a clear need for an interest rate cut to help ease cost of living pressures for New Zealand borrowers and to boost home loan affordability. With interest rates being uncertain at the moment, borrowers are … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025 returns for its fourth and most exciting edition yet, inviting Malaysians and global travelers to embark on a journey of rediscovery through the rich lens of Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH). Organised by the Islamic Tourism … Read more