Bupa under scrutiny for tax practices as workers face cuts

Source: Etu Union A new report from E tū and international tax watchdog CICTAR has raised serious questions about whether aged care giant Bupa is shifting profits offshore to avoid paying its fair share of tax in Aotearoa. E tū is calling for urgent reform and transparency in aged residential care funding, following the revelations … Read more

Government move to kill pay equity process is an attack on women workers

Source: Etu Union E tū is slamming the Government’s announcement that it will make it harder for workers to claim pay equity, describing it as an attack on women and a green light to pay them less for work of equal value. The changes, announced by Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden, will raise the … Read more

Budget 2025 a betrayal of working people

Source: Etu Union E tū, Aotearoa’s largest private sector union, is condemning Budget 2025 as a direct attack on working people, particularly women in frontline care and community services. The Government has slashed nearly $13 billion that would have gone to pay equity claims, gutting the mechanism that ensures fair pay for women in undervalued, … Read more

E tū welcomes defeat of Treaty Principles Bill

Source: Etu Union E tū, New Zealand’s largest private sector union, welcomes the overwhelming defeat of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill in Parliament yesterday. The bill, which sought to redefine the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, was rejected by 112 votes to 11.​ E tū President Muriel Tunoho expressed immense pride … Read more

Notification: E tū Special Conference

Source: Etu Union E tū is calling for a Special Conference to be held online on Thursday, 26 June 2025, at 7:00 PM. Purpose of the Special Conference E tū is required under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 to register a new set of rules. The National Executive established a Constitutional subcommittee in late 2023 … Read more

Budget 2025 boosts primary care funding

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand will deliver a significant increase to primary care funding following investment in Budget 2025, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Primary Care is critical to delivering better health outcomes for all New Zealanders but has not received the investment needed in recent years. That is now changing,” Mr Brown … Read more

EIT to host international Work-Integrated Learning conference

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology April 10, 2025 EIT is set to join Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand (WILNZ) in hosting the annual Work-Integrated Learning International Conference, bringing together educators, researchers, and industry leaders from across Aotearoa and beyond. To be held on April 15 and 16 at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale, the two-day … Read more

Cobham Drive Bridge blocked due to crash

Source: New Zealand Police District: Waikato The bridge on Cobham Drive is blocked due to a three-vehicle crash. At around 1:20pm emergency services received reports of the crash in Hamilton East. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS MIL OSI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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