Legislation – New low from Govt in Public Service Act changes aimed at ending long term planning, diversity and inclusion and pay equity – PSA

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Source: PSA The Government’s proposed changes to the Public Service Act, to be debated in Parliament today, aim to strip away key provisions that ensure fairness, equality and long-term planning in the public sector. Under the proposed amendments, detailed in the Public Service Amendment Bill, diversity and inclusion, pay equity and long-term planning would be downgraded. “This … Read more

Reform of import health systems begins

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking decisive steps to modernise New Zealand’s import health system, with a new programme aimed at significantly reducing the time it takes to develop Import Health Standards (IHSs) while maintaining the country’s world-class biosecurity protections. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the current regulatory framework is over 30 years … Read more

Pharmac makes annual tender decisions

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to reduce the cost of some funded medicines to free up money for new medicines. “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour says.   “The … Read more

ECE reform gives the sector rights and the regulator purpose

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has introduced new legislation to set out the purpose of regulating early childhood education (ECE) and put the Education Review Office (ERO) in charge, instead of the Ministry of Education.  “The Bill will increase clarity and certainty. It will ensure the sector and parents know their rights … Read more

19 funded medicines to change brands following community consultation

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac has awarded contracts to a range of suppliers following its annual tender process, which will mean 19 medicines will be changing brands in the coming months. The annual tender is one of the ways that Pharmac manages the fixed budget it receives from the Government to fund medicines for New Zealanders. This … Read more

Health – College of GPs Workforce Survey shows optimistic changes, but still more to be done to address core challenges for the future

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Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners As the healthcare landscape shifts to meet the changing needs of patient populations, understanding the broader context and the importance of the general practice and rural hospital medicine workforces becomes more important than ever. Every two years The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners undertakes its Workforce Survey … Read more

HRC struggles to rustle up ‘Conversion Therapy’ complaints

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Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 30 July 2025 The $2.25m taxpayer-funded complaints centre set up by the Human Rights Commission for receiving complaints about ‘conversion therapy’ has struggled to obtain any formal complaints about the use of ‘conversion therapy’ in the three years since the new law was passed, and haven’t referred a single … Read more

Health – Frozen Nuts, Warm Hearts: The Cold Kahuna Rides Again for a Cause That Counts

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Source: Testicular Cancer NZ It takes a special kind of human to grab a small bike (125cc or less), load up with a tent, pop on as many layers as possible and head off in the freezing cold at a blistering average speed of 60KM per hour! But that’s exactly what an intrepid group of self-described … Read more

Applications open for 2026 On Farm Support Science Scholarships | NZ Government

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A scholarship programme run by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has started producing the next generation of on-farm advisers to support farmers and growers. Ffion White was one of the inaugural recipients of the On Farm Support science scholarship and is now an intern with Ballance Agri-Nutrients in … Read more

Stronger accountability for your rates

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Source: New Zealand Government Key metrics published today show how much councils are spending and what they are spending it on, which has a direct impact on your rates, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “We know it is really tough out there and the cost of living is the biggest worry for households. Councils … Read more

Strengthening sustainable tourism at iconic sites

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Source: New Zealand Government A $17.5 million investment into strengthening sustainable tourism at some of the country’s most popular natural attractions will support jobs and incomes for regional economies, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. “Our beautiful Conservation lands are one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biggest drawcards, attracting $3.4 billion into our economy from tourism a … Read more

Heritage tourism boost to support local economies

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Source: New Zealand Government A $4.5 million investment to develop tourism at places with unique cultural heritage will help create jobs and boost incomes in rural economies, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.  “This investment over the next three years from the International Visitor Levy will expand Tohu Whenua experiences to more regions with Manawatū-Whanganui and … Read more

Killing weeds and wildings for economic growth

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Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and rural businesses will benefit from Government action to eradicate invasive weeds from popular landscapes including progressing the development of world-leading early detection technology, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.  The Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai is New Zealand’s biggest tourism provider – conservation tourism is worth $3.4 billion … Read more

World Ranger Day 2025: selfie-style |

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s World Ranger Day! Time to celebrate our crews doing their best to protect nature in Aotearoa. This is a window into conservation field work: selfie-style. 1: Taking a break at Ōpoutere Beach after clearing tracks – (L to R) Rebecca, Rachel, Shania 2:  Daniel and Chippy setting new trap … Read more

Maternal mental health boost for four regions

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Source: New Zealand Government More women and families in need of specialist mental health support during and after pregnancy will soon have better access to care, with new investment being directed to Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Mid Central, and the Wellington region.  Pregnancy and early parenthood can be a challenging time. This funding will mean more … Read more

Health and safety regulations to support science and technology

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Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is consulting on proposed changes to health and safety regulations to better support innovation in New Zealand’s science and technology sector.   “As part of the wider health and safety reforms, we’re clearing the way for scientific progress by reducing complexity and making it … Read more

2025 “TOPAI International AI Ecosystem Frontier Private Salon” Successfully Held in Tokyo, Exploring New Opportunities for Global AI Industry Development

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Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – On July 29, the 2025 “TOPAI International AI Ecosystem Frontier Private Salon” co-hosted by “TOPAI” and the “Inspiration Island Incubator,” was successfully held in Tokyo, Japan. As the first stop of “TOPAI”‘s overseas private conference, this event brought together over ten … Read more

Poverty and Hunger – Oxfam reaction to United Nations SOFI 2025 report

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa In reaction to the United Nations’ 2025 edition of “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” (SOFI) report launched today, showing only a slight progress in reducing hunger and warning that over half a billion people could be chronically hungry by 2030-nearly 60% of them in Africa – Emily Farr, Oxfam’s Food … Read more

Banking – Government approves next phase of capital raise process to support Kiwibank’s growth – Kiwibank

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Source: Kiwibank   30 July 2025 – In December 2024, the Government announced it was exploring a private placement of capital to continue to accelerate Kiwibank’s growth. Since then, Kiwibank’s parent company, Kiwi Group Capital (KGC) and the Treasury have been assessing investor interest in such an initiative.     Following this process, Cabinet has approved for … Read more

Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces interim results for six months ended June 30, 2025

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Source: Media Outreach 2025Interim Results – Financial Highlights(Figures for the corresponding period in 2024 are shown in brackets) Consolidated revenue: HK$ 736 million (HK$ 545 million) Consolidated net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company: HK$ 249 million (HK$ 153 million) Basic loss per share: 12.23 HK cents (7.52 HK cents) No interim dividend … Read more

Shenzhen and Hong Kong Join Hands to Promote the Development of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science & Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone

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Source: Media Outreach “Driving the Globalization of Clinical Trials in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Implementing the First Key Cross-Border Multi-Center Clinical Trial Project” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute of Hong Kong (“GBAICTI“), the Greater Bay Area International Clinical … Read more

SIBUR Begins Installation of Polypropylene Production Line at Amur GСC

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Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, has started installing a polypropylene production unit at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (GСC), which is currently under construction in the country’s Far East, close to Asian markets. The Amur GCC is one of the largest … Read more

SIBUR Develops New Grade of Polypropylene for Hygiene Products

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Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, has developed a new grade of polypropylene designed for use in hygiene and medical products. The company expects to sell over 1,000 tonnes of this polymer grade by the end of 2025. The new product was … Read more

V-GREEN and GSM Philippines sign strategic partnership with MERALCO to promote EV infrastructure development in the Philippines

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Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – V-Green Global Charging Station Development Corporation (V-Green) and Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (Green GSM Philippines) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) – the largest power distribution company in the … Read more

Apical Advances EUDR Readiness Ahead of Full Regulatory Implementation

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – Apical has successfully implemented a robust management system to ensure full compliance with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to take effect in December 2025. The company’s system assures a traceable, sustainable and deforestation-free supply chain, aligning with the … Read more

MyRepublic Awarded #1 Best Fixed Network in Asia by Ookla®

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2025 – MyRepublic announces that it has been officially recognised by Ookla®, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, as the #1 Best Fixed Network in Asia. MyRepublic Awarded #1 Best Fixed Network in Asia by Ookla® Millions of users around the world trust Speedtest® … Read more

Launch of From the Ground Up: a draft strategy to unlock New Zealand’s geothermal potential.

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Source: New Zealand Government Introduction It is my pleasure to welcome you, in my capacity as Minister for Resources and Regional Development, to the launch of From the Ground Up: a draft strategy to unlock New Zealand’s geothermal potential. Our geothermal resources present significant opportunities for each of your portfolios, and I have valued your … Read more