Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Wills Month — generosity across generations

Wills Month highlights how Kiwis can leave a charitable legacy for the next generation, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Louise Upston says.

“Between now and 2050, New Zealand is expected to experience the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in its history. Inheritances are estimated to total $1.6 trillion.

“As wealth passes between generations over the coming decades, there is an opportunity to

New Zealand continues its support to Ukraine

The Government has renewed the deployment of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel in support of Ukraine’s self-defence, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith say.

“New Zealand’s condemnation of Russia’s aggression and of the atrocities committed in

Monday, September 7, 2026

BeauEver Redefines Neck-Jawline Care with New Integrated Sculpting Cream

BeauEver Neck-Jawline Sculpting Cream, informally known as the Swan Cream.

BeauEver Neck-Jawline Sculpting Cream with the Swan Sculpting Tool, designed as a sculptural swan-inspired ritual.

BeauEver Brand Ambassador Zoi Sadowski-Synnott with Neck-Jawline Sculpting Cream

Inspired by professional protocols, the New Zealand-founded prestige brand introduces a holistic approach to firmness, contours, and tone.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, September 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BeauEver, a New Zealand-founded premium skincare brand, today announced the upcoming launch of Neck-Jawline Sculpting Cream , the latest addition to its Luminova Prestige collection and informally known as "the Swan Cream."

Sunday, September 6, 2026

CER Trade Ministers strengthen Single Economic Market agenda

New Zealand and Australia have accelerated work towards a more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM), as Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell concluded the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Auckland today.

Ministers welcomed the implementation of SEM Strengthening Initiatives including:

New funding for Whangamarino wetland, insect heavyweight

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced two new International Visitor Levy (IVL) investments while in the Waikato, today — funding to protect the Whangamarino wetland, and further work to maximise breeding opportunities for the Māhoenui giant wētā at Otorohanga Kiwi House.

“We are serious about protecting and restoring New Zealand’s taonga sites and taonga

MDF investments strengthen Māori enterprise, build lasting prosperity

More than $3.4 million of Government investment through the Māori Development Fund is helping three Māori enterprises create jobs, grow exports and build lasting prosperity, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.

The investments reach from green hydrogen at Mōkai and an export apple orchard in

Saturday, September 5, 2026

North-West Rapid Transit project fast-tracked

The North-West Rapid Transit project, a major new rapid bus transit route alongside State Highway 16 in Auckland, has been granted fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says.

This is the 33rd project approved through the Fast-track process.

The project includes a busway alongside State Highway 16 between Brigham Creek and