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New Zealand Unveils New Visa Category to Boost Economy
(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
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...

Ski Rental Pioneer Snopro Takes on Japan After 15-Year New Zealand Success Story
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...

New Zealand Posts 0.5 Percent Increase in Q2 Retail Sales
(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,...

MEXC Ventures and BlockchainNZ Successfully Conclude Inaugural Crypto Winter 2025 Summit in New Zealand
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) 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) 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) 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...

China Accuses New Zealand’s Intelligence Community of Spreading Lies
(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...

New Zealand Business Prices Edge Up in Q2
(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)...

Australia and New Zealand Expand SouthPAN Program with Viasat through $252m AUD Award for Additional Satellite Services
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
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) 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...

CLEAR Expands CLEAR+ Enrollment to UK, Canadian, Australian & New Zealand Passport Holders
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...

New Zealand Considers Recognition of Palestinian State by Next Month
(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...

SIMPPLE Australia Completes Historic Sale and Deployment of Autonomous Cleaning Robots Across New Zealand’s Retirement Living Sector
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) 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...

Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Growth Drivers, Innovation Trends & Emerging Opportunities By 2032 | Maersk, Skandi
Pharmaceutical Logistics Market is estimated to valued USD 99.89 Bn in 2025 and expected to reach USD 186.14 Bn by 2032, growing CAGR of 9.3% from 2025 to 2032 BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The...

Wood Pellet Fuel Market Set to Witness Significant Growth by 2025-2032 |Enviva Partners, LP, Drax Group plc
The Global Wood Pellet Fuel Market is estimated to be valued at USD 14.35 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 22.74 Bn by 2032. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new comprehensive research report released...

Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market Set for Dynamic Growth with Key Players SOLIANT HEALTH, Envision Healthcare
Temporary Healthcare Staffing Market is estimated to valued USD 58.06 Bn in 2025 and expected reach USD 77.96 Bn by 2032, growing at CAGR of 4.3% from 2025-2032 BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Temporary...