New Zealand

New Zealand Press Releases

Kiwis Unite Over Food Safety and Organic Produce

A nationwide #NoHarmToFood petition is rallying New Zealanders against two government proposals — one to raise allowable glyphosate residues in food and another to deregulate oversight of certain gene-edited crops. Opponents warn these changes could endanger public health, harm the environment, and undermine NZ’s clean, green export reputation. The campaign calls for reduced chemical use, stronger food safety protections, and support for organic, regenerative farming.

Vetlife and SPCA Supporting Central Otago on Community Tour

Vetlife and SPCA are joining forces for a Central Otago community tour, visiting clinics and schools to promote animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and veterinary care. This initiative highlights their decades-long partnership and shared commitment to supporting animals and educating communities across the South Island.

Provoke Solutions Appoints Ankit Gupta as Growth & Delivery Director for New Zealand

Provoke Solutions appoints Ankit Gupta as Growth & Delivery Director for New Zealand. With more than 18 years of leadership in technology and business consulting, Ankit will drive the company’s growth as a leading provider of AI-driven software solutions in the NZ market. He will focus on scaling Provoke’s footprint, delivering innovative solutions, and fostering a high-performance, client-focused culture while leveraging synergies across the Bridgewest Group portfolio.

Ripyl® Named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025

Ripyl®, the innovative platform redefining business and commerce education, has been named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025 after winning the prestigious Shark Tank Competition. Recognised for its proven impact across 11 countries, Ripyl stood out for delivering curriculum-aligned, teacher-driven resources that empower students with real-world skills. The award cements Ripyl’s commitment to keeping educators and learners at the heart of EdTech, ensuring practical, relevant learning experiences that build critical and entrepreneurial mindsets for tomorrow’s leaders.