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Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – New Zealand Economic Growth Update
Analysis by Keith Rankin.Role: Economic historian. Keith Rankin, 18 June 2026 – The latest quarterly economic growth data were released by Statistics today. The following chart summarises eight-quarter (ie two yearly) economic growth rates from 1990. I have colour coded the data to match the political party leading the government for each period. (Shades are lighter ... <a title="Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – New Zealand Economic Growth Update" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/06/18/keith-rankin-chart-analysis-new-zealand-economic-growth-update/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – New Zealand Economic Growth Update">Read more</a>
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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has increased annual funding for events delivered by Rockquest Promotions by $50,000 per year, acknowledging the rising costs for these events, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today. “This brings the annual funding to $1.765 million to support programmes such as Smokefree Rockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, Bandquest, Showquest, OnScreen, Stills,…
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Source: New Zealand Police Pioneer Highway is currently closed at the intersection with Amberley Ave in Highbury following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorbike was reported just after 6pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by…
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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on Great Barrier Island this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mulberry Grove Road and Shoal Bay Road at around 12.20pm. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. There are no other reports of…
Successful debut of International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2026 – Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service (GFS) held its inaugural three-day International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services (ISERAS) (June 16-18), bringing together more than 230 policymakers, experts and academics, and industry representatives from over 70 institutions and accredited organisations.…
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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2026 – Bringing a refreshing wave to a beloved cultural tradition, Swire Coca-Cola HK has become the Official Beverage Sponsor for the “2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races”, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Running from 19 June…
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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is well prepared to respond if bird flu reaches our shores, but it is important that everyone takes steps now to be ready, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. “Since the H5N1 strain of bird flu started spreading around the world, New Zealand’s geographical isolation has protected us and given…
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