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New Zealand launches New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance
Mortgage Professional Australia
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July 10, 2025
“The Anti-Scam Alliance represents a significant step forward and is the first in a series of actions that will strengthen New Zealand’s scam defences. However, there is more work to do,” Simpson said. The government is also exploring amendments...
New Property Fund Targets $1bn, Acquires High-Tech Agri Asset
Business Scoop
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Press Release – Erskine Owen The first asset in the Erskine Owen Veritas Property Fund is set to be a $24 million smart logistics facility operated by Mr Apple, one of the countrys largest vertically integrated apple exporters and a subsidiary of...
Monumental Energy provides update on the Copper Moki-1 oil and gas well in New Zealand
Oilfield Technology
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July 11, 2025
Monumental Energy Corp. has announced it has made progress on the second workover in the Copper Moki campaign, i.e., at the Copper Moki-1 (CM-1) oil and gas well, located in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. The primary objective of the CM-1...
InDebted Acquires Debtworks, Appoints First New Zealand‑Based MD To Accelerate Local Growth
Financial IT
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InDebted, the global fintech transforming the collections experience through technology and empathy, today announced its acquisition of Debtworks, one of New Zealand’s most established providers. This strategic move marks InDebted’s fifth...
Lorde Plots Australian And New Zealand Leg Of Ultrasound World Tour For Early 2026
Stereoboard
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Photo: Talia Chetrit Lorde has announced the Australian and New Zealand leg of her Ultrasound World Tour. The Auckland music star will kick off the run with a hometown performance at Spark Arena on February 11, before heading to Christchurch,...
New Zealand’s Dunedin City Council taps HCLTech for digital overhaul
TechCircle
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July 10, 2025
Indian IT services firm HCL Technologies on Thursday signed a 10-year strategic partnership with New Zealand's Dunedin City Council (DCC) to modernise and manage its IT services, aiming to improve services and better engage with the community. The...
Tourism New Zealand launches #BeyondTheFilter campaign with Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 11, 2025
Tourism New Zealand has unveiled a new brand campaign, #BeyondTheFilter, with Indian actors and real-life couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa as the campaign’s faces. The initiative is a call to Indian travellers to move beyond the pursuit of...
InDebted acquires Debtworks to boost New Zealand collections
IT Brief - New Zealand
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July 11, 2025
InDebted has acquired Debtworks, strengthening its presence in New Zealand's debt collection sector and naming its first country head based in the market. The acquisition follows a competitive process managed by PwC and represents InDebted's fifth...
New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Welcomes New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance
Mondovisione
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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tatai Hokohoko - welcomes the formation of the joint operational partnership to tackle scams, the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance. FMA Executive Director, Licensing and Conduct Supervision Clare...
Luxury retail giant Duty Free Shoppers closing New Zealand stores
The New Zealand Herald
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July 11, 2025
“This decision reflects challenging economic conditions and is aligned with DFS’ broader strategy to optimise global operations.” DFS Group’s network spans major airports and downtown stores around the world. The company carries major brands...
Lorde’s Ultrasound Tour Heads to Australia and New Zealand in 2026
Billboard
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July 11, 2025
Lorde is coming home. The New Zealand-born pop visionary has announced the Australasian leg of her Ultrasound World Tour, scheduled to take place across arenas in Australia and New Zealand in February 2026. Explore Explore See latest videos,...
New Zealand Launches Anti-Scam Alliance
Scoop
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Hon Scott Simpson Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Important progress in the fight against online financial scams has been made with the launch of a new initiative between government, industry and consumer groups, Commerce and Consumer...
Majority Of Submitters Opposed The Gene Technology Bill
Scoop
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9/07/2025 An overwhelming majority of submissions rejected the Gene Technology Bill as it threatens exports, domestic economy, consumer choice and democracy. Of the 14947 submissions received by the Health Select Committee on the Gene Technology...
New Zealand Energy Companies Explore The Feasibility Of Importing LNG
Scoop
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Thursday, 10 July 2025, 10:08 am Press Release: Clarus Following the rapid decline in the availability of gas for electricity generation, a group of major New Zealand energy companies have collaborated to explore the option to import liquefied...
New Zealand invests millions in maritime digital transformation
Hydro International
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The government of New Zealand has made millions of dollars available to develop high-tech navigational products that will transform shipping in the country’s waters. The Maritime Digital Transformation (MDT) initiative aims to revolutionize how...
New Zealand announces crypto ATM ban in push to combat financial crime
crypto.news
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July 9, 2025
New Zealand will ban cryptocurrency ATMs and limit international cash transfers to $5,000 as part of new anti-money laundering reforms. According to Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, the reforms, unveiled on July 9, will “target criminals”...
Banking Ombudsman Scheme Welcomes Establishment Of The New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance
Scoop
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The Banking Ombudsman Scheme welcomes the announcement of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance, recognising it as a significant and timely step toward a more coordinated and proactive response to scams in Aotearoa. "We have been calling for...
Lorde: Alt-Pop Icon Announces New Zealand & Australia Ultrasound World Tour Arena Shows For February 2026
Scoop
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Friday, 11 July 2025, 9:19 am Press Release: Frontier GENERAL ON SALE BEGINS FRIDAY 18 JULYVIRGIN THE ALBUM DEBUTS #1 ON OFFICIAL AOTEAROA MUSIC CHARTS (NZ) & ARIA ALBUM CHART (AU) Photo/Supplied. Lorde announces highly anticipated Ultrasound...
Australia and New Zealand Need to be More Vocal in Opposition to Trumpian Policies
The Diplomat
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, including the recent reinstatement of tariffs, must necessarily lead to a rethink in Canberra and Wellington of their approaches to the current American administration. While both the Australian and...
New Zealand sees 34% rise in Indian student enrolments in just one year. Here's why
India Today
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July 9, 2025
Indian students are increasingly choosing New Zealand as their study destination, as the country offers a combination of world-class education, post-study opportunities, and a high quality of life. According to Education New Zealand (ENZ), student...