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Report Reveals Alarming Food Insecurity in New Zealand
A new report has revealed alarming levels of food insecurity in New Zealand, particularly affecting children, Pacific families, and Māori whānau. The report, from The Salvation Army NZ, highlights that this is happening despite New Zealand being a large food…
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FMA Considers Climate Reporting Exemption for Foreign Entities
The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) is considering a class exemption for some climate reporting entities incorporated in foreign jurisdictions from the climate reporting duties in Part 7A of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC…
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Media Monitor: Police Locate Tom Phillips' Campsite
RNZ is reporting that police believe they have discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months. It said the campsite is about 200 meters from where the younger children were found on Monday. Detective…
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New Zealand Sees Increase in Overseas Visitors in July 2025
Overseas visitor arrivals in New Zealand reached 236,600 in July 2025, marking an increase of 14,700 from July 2024. According to Stats NZ, the most significant changes were in arrivals from Australia, up by 17,700, while arrivals from China decreased…
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Decrease Slightly in June 2025 Quarter
Figures released by Stats NZ show a slight decrease in filled jobs for the June 2025 quarter. Total actual filled jobs reached 2.26 million. Seasonally adjusted filled jobs were down 0.5 percent (10,560 jobs) compared to the March 2025 quarter.…
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Construction Sales Decline by $720 Million in June 2025 Quarter
Construction sales experienced the most significant drop in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The sector saw a decrease of $720 million compared to the March 2025 quarter. This decline occurred within the 14 industries tracked by business…
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Wellington's Economic Strategy Delivers Impact
Wellington's Economic Wellbeing Strategy (EWS) is making a difference through major events, a scale-up tech hub, support for sports, and growth in the screen sector. Recent council initiatives include digital trade parking permits and a hospitality partnership announcement for the…
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Pacific Door Systems Recalls Fire Doors Due to Asbestos Contamination
Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a recall for certain fire-rated doors due to potential asbestos contamination. The contamination involves asbestos fibres impacting one category of fire-rated door ‘cores’ (known as ‘FRB board’ or ‘FRB core’) used in Pyropanel…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Neo-Nazi Deportation, Social Media Post
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell is an Australian citizen, and he will not comment on calls from Australians to deport him. It said more than 91,000 people have signed a petition…
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New Zealand Building Volume Declines in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's building sector experienced a downturn in the June 2025 quarter, according to the latest statistics. The seasonally adjusted total building volume decreased by 1.8 percent compared with the March 2025 quarter. Residential building fell by 2.9 percent, while…
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Wellington City Council Updates Parking Permits, Partners for Pavilion Hospitality
Wellington City Council is modernizing its parking system by introducing digital trade parking permits, replacing the traditional paper coupons while maintaining their original benefits. In other news, Watson Group has partnered with restaurateur and chef Ben Bayly to develop the…
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Finland's State Secretary to Visit Australia and New Zealand
Political State Secretary Pasi Rajala will visit Canberra and Wellington from September 3rd to 9th to deepen cooperation with Australia and New Zealand. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration across foreign and security policy, trade, critical technologies and minerals, defence,…
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New Zealand's Two-Way Trade Reaches $56.4 Billion in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's international trade saw a significant increase in the June 2025 quarter. Total exports of goods and services reached $28.9 billion, up from $26.3 billion in the same period last year. Imports also rose, totaling $27.6 billion, compared to…
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Armour® Safety Helmet Recall Due to Incorrect Manufacturing Date
Armour Safety Products has issued a recall for a limited number of ARMOUR branded height safety helmets due to an incorrect manufacturing date printed on the verification labels inside the helmets. The printed date was November 2024, instead of the…
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New Zealand Apartment Consents Rise in July 2025
New home consents in Aotearoa New Zealand experienced a slight decrease in the year ending July 2025. Stats NZ reported 33,879 new homes consented, a 0.1 percent decrease compared to the previous year. However, stand-alone house consents saw a 1.7…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Highlights Risky Foods, Home Insurance Issues
Consumer NZ is reporting that some common foods could be putting your health at risk. It said their experts have identified five risky foods and are offering advice on how to stay safe while eating them. Consumer NZ is also…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Missing Dad, School Threats, Bell Tower
Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand is reporting that police believe people know the whereabouts of Tom Phillips, who is missing with his children. It said footage shows Phillips and one of his children allegedly breaking into a store. RNZ also…
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Media Monitor: Arrests Made in Search for Dezi Freeman
The Guardian is reporting that Victoria police have arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy in connection with the search for Dezi Freeman, but both have been released pending further inquiries. It said the search for Freeman continues. In…
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Māori Authorities Diversify Export Destinations Amidst Overall Growth
Goods exports by Māori authorities saw a 43 percent increase between 2017 and 2024, according to Stats NZ. This growth outpaces the 32 percent increase in New Zealand’s total goods exports over the same period. Despite the overall increase in…
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Māori Businesses Expand Overseas Export Destinations
Māori businesses have increased the total value of their overseas exports by 43 percent between 2017 and 2024, according to figures released today by Tatauranga Aotearoa. This compares to an increase of 32 percent for all New Zealand businesses over…
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Vimms Enterprise Recalls Deep Brand Products Due to Salmonella Risk
Vimms Enterprise Limited is recalling all batches and dates of Deep brand Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products include Deep brand Sprouted Mat (454g), Sprouted Moong (454g), and Surti Undhiu…
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CAA Announces Comprehensive Funding Review
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) has announced a comprehensive review of its funding model, set to begin this year. The review aims to ensure the sustainability, fairness, and suitability of New Zealand's aviation safety and security system…
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Media Monitor: Man Arrested After Approaching School Girls
RNZ is reporting that a man has been arrested after allegedly approaching school girls in the Merivale and St Albans area and asking for inappropriate favors for money. It said police were first notified on Aug. 4 of the man…
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New Zealand Retail Sales Volume Increases by 0.5% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's retail sector experienced a slight uptick in the June 2025 quarter, with total sales volumes increasing by 0.5 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to Stats NZ. The figures have been adjusted to account for price inflation…
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Says US Unlikely to Budge on Tariffs
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that the U.S. President will likely not reduce a 15% trade tariff for New Zealand exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay met with his counterpart in Washington this week to…
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New Zealand's Overseas Trade Shows Increased Exports and Imports in July 2025
New Zealand's overseas merchandise trade for July 2025 reveals a rise in both exports and imports compared to July 2024. Goods exports increased by $626 million (10 percent), reaching $6.7 billion, while goods imports rose by $183 million (2.6 percent)…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian Reports on Immigration Turmoil, Ukraine, Vaping, and New Zealand Education
The Guardian is reporting that immigration labor plans are in turmoil after an Epping hotel was blocked from housing asylum seekers. It said other local leaders are expected to mount challenges after a council in Essex won an injunction following…
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New Zealand Business Price Indexes Rise in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, the output Producers Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.6 percent, while the input PPI also rose by 0.6 percent. The Farm Expenses Price Index (FEPI) saw a rise of 0.5…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on KiwiRail contract costs, AI chatbot death
RNZ is reporting that the final settlement costs for breaking the contract between KiwiRail and South Korean shipbuilders is $144 million, bringing the total project costs for the scrapped iReX ferry project to $671m. In other news, a retiree died…
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New Zealand Food Prices Increase 5.0 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have risen 5.0 percent in the year to July 2025, according to Stats NZ. This follows a 4.6 percent increase in the year to June 2025. All five food groups saw price increases compared to…