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New Zealand Property Market 2025: Signs of Recovery and Growth
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2025
Auckland, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Auckland, Auckland - August 29, 2025 - After several years of volatility, the housing market appears to be stabilising. Banks and financial institutions are now forecasting steady growth, supported by...
New Zealand Unveils New Visa Category to Boost Economy
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The New Zealand government unveiled a fresh visa category on Wednesday aimed at drawing investment and skilled entrepreneurs to stimulate economic growth. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford introduced the Business Investor Visa (BIV) in...
GenH2's EMEA Expansion Led by Former New Zealand Trade Commissioner
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
TITUSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GenH2 Corp., a Philomaxcap AG Company (FRA: PTHH), a leader in liquid hydrogen infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Hearsey as Vice...
New Zealand Posts 0.5 Percent Increase in Q2 Retail Sales
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand’s retail sales volume increased by 0.5 percent in the June 2025 quarter compared to the previous March quarter, Stats NZ revealed Monday. This uptick was largely fueled by stronger demand for electrical and electronic goods,...
Eden Gordon Media Amplifies Voices of Global Faith Leaders Advancing the Gospel in the World's Most Dangerous Regions
EIN Presswire
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September 2, 2025
Eden Gordon Media Amplifies Voices of Global Faith Leaders Advancing the Gospel in the World's Most Dangerous Regions WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eden Gordon Media is proud to spotlight and amplify...
Ski Rental Pioneer Snopro Takes on Japan After 15-Year New Zealand Success Story
EIN Presswire
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August 26, 2025
Queenstown startup that revolutionized ski hire delivery expands internationally to Niseko following a surge in customer demand NISEKO, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What started in a Queenstown garage in 2011 is now...
MEXC Ventures and BlockchainNZ Successfully Conclude Inaugural Crypto Winter 2025 Summit in New Zealand
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 26, 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEXC Ventures, an investment division of the MEXC global crypto exchange, and BlockchainNZ have successfully concluded the inaugural Crypto Winter 2025 Summit in Queenstown, New Zealand. As...
New Zealand's Export Rise Shrinks Trade Deficit in July
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A sharp rise in New Zealand’s exports helped reduce its trade deficit in July 2025, even as imports continued to climb, according to official data released Thursday. Figures from Stats NZ revealed that overseas merchandise exports totaled...
New Zealand to stop Greyhound racing next year
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The New Zealand government will legislate to close the greyhound racing industry by July 31, 2026, following three official reviews and ongoing animal welfare concerns. Racing Minister Winston Peters said too many dogs are injured or die,...
New Zealand Lowers Interest Rate to 3 Percent
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has lowered its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3% in a move aimed at supporting the economy amid rising signs of weakness. According to the central bank, inflation currently remains...
New Zealand Business Prices Edge Up in Q2
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Business-related prices in New Zealand edged up in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting mounting costs across several critical sectors, according to government data released Tuesday. Stats NZ reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI)...
China Accuses New Zealand’s Intelligence Community of Spreading Lies
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) China has issued a sharp rebuke to New Zealand’s intelligence community, accusing it of spreading falsehoods and damaging bilateral relations, according to comments made Thursday by a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. During a...
Australia and New Zealand Expand SouthPAN Program with Viasat through $252m AUD Award for Additional Satellite Services
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced a $252 million AUD award from Geoscience Australia (GA) and Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand...
New Zealand Entrepreneur Alfie Robertson Announces Global Expansion of Amplify Amid Creator Economy Boom
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
NY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the global creator economy surges past an estimated $250 billion in market value, New Zealand-born entrepreneur Alfie Robertson is positioning his edu-tech content company, Amplify,...
New Zealand Pledges Strong Support to Pacific Regionalism
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters reaffirmed the country’s dedication to Pacific regionalism during his address at the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiji on Thursday. "New Zealand is a steadfast and...
New Zealand Considers Recognition of Palestinian State by Next Month
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand will decide next month whether to formally recognize a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced Monday, signaling a potential diplomatic shift amid intensifying global focus on the Gaza crisis. “The...
CLEAR Expands CLEAR+ Enrollment to UK, Canadian, Australian & New Zealand Passport Holders
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, announced that travelers from the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can now enjoy the CLEAR+ experience in U.S. airports. This milestone opens...
SIMPPLE Australia Completes Historic Sale and Deployment of Autonomous Cleaning Robots Across New Zealand’s Retirement Living Sector
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIMPPLE Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of SIMPPLE Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPPL, “SIMPPLE”, “the Company”) and a leading technology provider in the integrated facility management sector, today announced...
New Zealand, Australia Forge Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Trade
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand and Australia unveiled a strategic collaboration between their national standards agencies on Saturday, aiming to simplify trade and deepen economic integration. During their annual summit in Queenstown, New Zealand Prime...
Dental crown payment plan options in New Zealand: 2025 trends and flexibility
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
Dr Dave Richards Dentist Auckland highlights the payment options available for dental crown treatment in NZ, making care more accessible across income levels. ST HELIERS, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr Dave...