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New Zealand Press Releases

Recycling Week 2025: Identify Opportunities and Lead the Change

Recycling Week 2025 (20–26 October) is New Zealand’s largest waste minimisation and recycling education campaign. This year’s theme, “Identify Opportunities,” empowers businesses, schools, and councils to reduce waste, improve recycling habits, and take action toward a more sustainable New Zealand. Free resources available for all registered participants.

Voting Opens for 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year

Tree of the Year NZ 2025 launches this week, inviting the public to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of six remarkable trees across the country. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a celebration of the iconic trees that shape our landscapes, memories, and communities.

Fieldays Forestry Hub: ‘Biochar fixes carbon’

Biochar Network New Zealand is delighted to be part of the Forestry Hub again at Fieldays 2025. In New Zealand and internationally, biochar made from forestry residues is used for a variety of regenerative agriculture applications, saving farmers money, and increasing productivity. BNNZ will be demonstrating the principles of pyrolysis & gasification for biochar production over the four days. The BNNZ team will also be presenting in the Forestry Hub main stage on biochar production and its applications to agriculture and the natural environment.

Invercargill to Consider Ethical Procurement

Invercargill City Council has requested a staff report on a proposal to amend its procurement policy to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements, following a motion from local residents and the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. If adopted, Invercargill would join other New Zealand councils aligning with international law and UN Resolution 2334, aiming to ensure ratepayer funds are spent ethically. The council vote will be scheduled once the report is complete.

R&D Tax Credit Software

TaxTrex is one of the most advanced AI language models platform developed by Swanson Reed, designed to assist New Zealand businesses in efficiently claiming the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI).

Scaffmore Launches Mobile Scaffolding App

Scaffmore is proud to announce the launch of its innovative mobile scaffolding application, designed to transform the way scaffolders plan and execute their projects. By addressing longstanding challenges in the scaffolding industry, Scaffmore offers a user-friendly solution that enhances efficiency, reduces waste, and improves overall productivity.

Petdirect Appoints Chief Veterinary Officer

Petdirect has appointed Dr Olja Jovovich as its first Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) following the successful launch of Petdirect Pharmacy in 2024. With rising demand for at-home access to prescription pet medications, Dr Jovovich will lead clinical governance and ensure regulatory compliance. She brings over a decade of experience, including leadership roles at Animates Vetcare and Practical CPD. Her appointment underscores Petdirect’s commitment to trusted, affordable pet healthcare as it scales its pharmacy offering across New Zealand.

Petdirect Secures Exclusive NZ Rights to M-PETS

Petdirect, New Zealand’s leading Kiwi-owned pet retailer, is proud to announce the exclusive launch of M-PETS, a globally recognised brand of high-quality, design-led pet essentials. Already available in over 70 countries, M-PETS is now officially and exclusively distributed in New Zealand by Petdirect, with a curated range of over 100 everyday products for cats and dogs and more coming soon.

Petdirect Expands From Digital To Physical Retail

In a bold move against prevailing economic trends, New Zealand’s leading online pet retailer, Petdirect, announces plans for major retail expansion with new stores opening in Mt Roskill, Auckland and Tower Junction, Christchurch in the coming months. Following the tremendous success of its first brick-and-mortar location in Takapuna, which opened in October 2024, this strategic expansion solidifies the company’s position as a dominant force in New Zealand’s pet retail sector. The 100% Kiwi-owned and operated company, which just celebrated its 5th birthday, has rapidly evolved from an online startup during the pandemic to capturing a majority share of the online pet supply market.