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Annabel, who has a deep love for Christmas due to her childhood traditions, is known for going all out on cooking, decorating, and baking when celebrating with family. This year, the family is planning a special Christmas in Wānaka and will be making a Greek Celebration Lamb with Chopped Salsa Verde as the main course and a Heaven Cake for dessert. The lamb is slow-cooked with Greek flavors, while the cake is a delicate and...

Eligible New Zealanders can now apply for a working holiday visa to Japan twice in their lifetime, a change from the previous allowance of once. The new rule, effective this month, requires applicants to be between 18 and 30 years old, meet health requirements, and not be accompanied by dependents or children. The programme aims to promote mutual understanding between Japan and its partner countries by providing young people with opportunities to experience each other's...

Westpac NZ has launched a campaign targeting Gen Z and Millennials to resist impulse buying during sales events like Black Friday, encouraging them to know their limits and 'spend with a friend' to avoid financial hangovers. The quirky campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi NZ includes social films and street posters, promoting conscious shopping. Partnering with Ārepa drinks for a special Prevention drink, the campaign aims to engage younger audiences in financial literacy and avoid spending...

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Government shareholding ministers are meeting with NZGIF leadership this week to ensure the protection of $115 million in taxpayer funds loaned to SolarZero. The Prime Minister acknowledges NZGIF's significant capital commitment to SolarZero, which operates independently from the government. The meeting aims to confirm that all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard the investment in the renewables company. Full Article

In the ongoing saga of the ill-fated HMNZSLGBTQ Manawanui, the Court of Inquiry and Defence Minister Judith Collins have pointed to human error as the cause of the ship sinking, with Collins avoiding any official acknowledgment of the disaster. Despite the embarrassment, Collins continues to downplay the incident and lacks accountability, leading to criticism and questioning of her actions. The ship's grounding is speculated to be due to a loss of propulsion/control, with the official...