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Source: New Zealand Government The latest New Zealand Conservation Authority and Conservation Board appointments will help to strengthen environmental efforts across Aotearoa New Zealand. Minister for Conservation Tama Potaka has today announced the 2025 appointments to the country’s 15 Conservation Boards. There are 21 reappointments, 37 new appointments, and 87 continuing members. “These appointments seek … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New literacy and numeracy achievement data reinforces why the Government must continue to have a relentless focus on teaching the basics brilliantly, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “The latest Curriculum Insights & Progress Study (CIPS) data was collected in Term 4 2024 and provides a snapshot of achievement prior to the … Read more
Source: SBM Ingram Micro’s ecosystem will broaden market reach for AlgoSec and simplify deployment for partners through the Xvantage™ digital platform Sydney, Australia – 19 August 2025 – Ingram Micro, a global leader in technology solutions, is pleased to announce a new relationship with AlgoSec, an industry leading cybersecurity company. This new relationship will enable … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Today, Consumer NZ will present its Price It Right petition to Minister for Economic Growth, Nicola Willis, who said she was considering stronger penalties for supermarkets who get their pricing wrong. Consumer NZ chief executive, Jon Duffy, says handing over this petition is a significant milestone in the advocacy organisation’s fight for … Read more
Source: Bill Toft Awards The Bill Toft Award is open to broadcasters working in online or broadcasting media in New Zealand. The Bill Toft Memorial Fund in 2025 will consider applications for a grant of $5,000 for broadcasters working in online or broadcasting media in New Zealand. The Award is to be used for advancing the … Read more
Source: Chinese Building Industry Association Tentative signs of recovery celebrated at Parliament event marking 10th anniversary of New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association. New Zealand’s construction sector generated $94 billion in revenue in 2025, from $99 billion the year prior, reflecting the broader economic slowdown that has affected construction workers, business owners, and suppliers. Despite … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand The number of aid workers killed in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels-making this one of the deadliest crises in recent history for those dedicated to saving lives. “Today is World Humanitarian Day, and ChildFund New Zealand is honouring its local partners working on the ground in Gaza. These are people bringing lifesaving … Read more
Source: Electricity Authority The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (the Authority) is moving to level the playing field between the four large gentailers (Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury) and independent participants in the electricity market. The level playing field options were developed by the Authority, the Commerce Commission Te Komihana Tauhokohoko (Commerce Commission) and the Ministry … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On this World Humanitarian Day, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand solemnly recognizes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where years of blockade, conflict, and systematic deprivation continue to devastate lives. The situation in Gaza has reached critical levels. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians face food and water shortages, … Read more
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