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Ellis – Local Democracy Reporter</p> <p>Iwi leaders, local government and Mori tourism representatives are banding together in a push to ensure the final sections of a “nationally significant” cycle trail are completed. <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/great-ride-iwi-mayors-tourism-partners-team-up-to-finish-mountains-to-sea-cycle-trail/#more-247204" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247202"> <a title="Customs Intercepts Two Drug Smuggling Attempts At Auckland Airport, Seizing 25 Kilograms In One Night" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/customs-intercepts-two-drug-smuggling-attempts-at-auckland-airport-seizing-25-kilograms-in-one-night/" rel="bookmark">Customs Intercepts Two Drug Smuggling Attempts At Auckland Airport, Seizing 25 Kilograms In One Night</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/customs-intercepts-two-drug-smuggling-attempts-at-auckland-airport-seizing-25-kilograms-in-one-night/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Press Release – New Zealand Customs Service</p> <p>Customs Acting Manager Auckland Airport, Benjamin Wells, says the two intercepts show the various lengths criminals will go to in getting drugs across the border. <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/customs-intercepts-two-drug-smuggling-attempts-at-auckland-airport-seizing-25-kilograms-in-one-night/#more-247202" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247201"> <a title="We’re Moving Forward To The Past, And Calling For A 2.5% Cash Rate, As We Were Last Year" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/were-moving-forward-to-the-past-and-calling-for-a-2-5-cash-rate-as-we-were-last-year/" rel="bookmark">We’re Moving Forward To The Past, And Calling For A 2.5% Cash Rate, As We Were Last Year</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/were-moving-forward-to-the-past-and-calling-for-a-2-5-cash-rate-as-we-were-last-year/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Press Release – Kiwi Economics</p> <p>The outlook is weaker and global risks are escalating. The current environment simply demands more rate relief. And the Reserve Bank has rightly pronounced scope to lower the OCR further as appropriate. <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/were-moving-forward-to-the-past-and-calling-for-a-2-5-cash-rate-as-we-were-last-year/#more-247201" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247203"> <a title="China, US Tariff War Will Be Felt By New Zealand Exporters, New Zealand China Council Says" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/china-us-tariff-war-will-be-felt-by-new-zealand-exporters-new-zealand-china-council-says/" rel="bookmark">China, US Tariff War Will Be Felt By New Zealand Exporters, New Zealand China Council Says</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/china-us-tariff-war-will-be-felt-by-new-zealand-exporters-new-zealand-china-council-says/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Article – RNZ</p> <p>Donald Trump’s 104 percent tariff on China has come into effect. <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/china-us-tariff-war-will-be-felt-by-new-zealand-exporters-new-zealand-china-council-says/#more-247203" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247197"> <a title="‘I Refuse To Be Disappeared By Hate’ – Green MP Benjamin Doyle Responds To Social Media Scrutiny" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/i-refuse-to-be-disappeared-by-hate-green-mp-benjamin-doyle-responds-to-social-media-scrutiny/" rel="bookmark">‘I Refuse To Be Disappeared By Hate’ – Green MP Benjamin Doyle Responds To Social Media Scrutiny</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/i-refuse-to-be-disappeared-by-hate-green-mp-benjamin-doyle-responds-to-social-media-scrutiny/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Article – RNZ</p> <p>Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history. <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/i-refuse-to-be-disappeared-by-hate-green-mp-benjamin-doyle-responds-to-social-media-scrutiny/#more-247197" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247200"> <a title="How Much Difference Does A Pylon Make To House Prices?" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/how-much-difference-does-a-pylon-make-to-house-prices/" rel="bookmark">How Much Difference Does A Pylon Make To House Prices?</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/how-much-difference-does-a-pylon-make-to-house-prices/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Article – RNZ</p> <p>About 11,000 people around the country have Transpower “assets” such as pylons on their land. Another almost 20,000 have power lines running above. <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/how-much-difference-does-a-pylon-make-to-house-prices/#more-247200" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247198"> <a title="Juice Electrical Delivers Energy-Efficient Comfort With Mitsubishi Heat Pump Solutions" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/juice-electrical-delivers-energy-efficient-comfort-with-mitsubishi-heat-pump-solutions/" rel="bookmark">Juice Electrical Delivers Energy-Efficient Comfort With Mitsubishi Heat Pump Solutions</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/juice-electrical-delivers-energy-efficient-comfort-with-mitsubishi-heat-pump-solutions/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Press Release – Juice Electrical</p> <p>Juice Electrical prides itself on reliability, transparent pricing, and workmanship that stands the test of time. The team is available 24/7 for emergency callouts, and customers are supported through every stage of the processfrom initial quote … <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/juice-electrical-delivers-energy-efficient-comfort-with-mitsubishi-heat-pump-solutions/#more-247198" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247195"> <a title="Danny’s Desks & Chairs: Transforming Australian Workspaces With Quality Office Furniture" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/dannys-desks-chairs-transforming-australian-workspaces-with-quality-office-furniture/" rel="bookmark">Danny’s Desks & Chairs: Transforming Australian Workspaces With Quality Office Furniture</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/dannys-desks-chairs-transforming-australian-workspaces-with-quality-office-furniture/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Press Release – Danny’s Desks and Chairs</p> <p>From its base in Brisbane, the company services customers throughout Australia, combining competitive pricing with responsive customer support and a strong emphasis on quality. <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/dannys-desks-chairs-transforming-australian-workspaces-with-quality-office-furniture/#more-247195" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247192"> <a title="AI Adoption Accelerates In APAC, But Consumers Struggle With Trust, Security, And Job Displacement Concerns" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/ai-adoption-accelerates-in-apac-but-consumers-struggle-with-trust-security-and-job-displacement-concerns/" rel="bookmark">AI Adoption Accelerates In APAC, But Consumers Struggle With Trust, Security, And Job Displacement Concerns</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/ai-adoption-accelerates-in-apac-but-consumers-struggle-with-trust-security-and-job-displacement-concerns/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Press Release – F5 Inc</p> <p>F5 has unveiled research that reveals an AI paradox, where the technology is embraced for productivity and efficiency, but fears around privacy risks, fraud, and employment impact hinder widespread trust. <a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/ai-adoption-accelerates-in-apac-but-consumers-struggle-with-trust-security-and-job-displacement-concerns/#more-247192" class="more-link">Read more »</a></p> </div>   </div>  <div class="entry"> <h3 class="entrytitle" id="post-247185"> <a title="Defence Capability Plan Fails To Invest In NZDF’s Biggest Capability" href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/defence-capability-plan-fails-to-invest-in-nzdfs-biggest-capability/" rel="bookmark">Defence Capability Plan Fails To Invest In NZDF’s Biggest Capability</a> </h3> <div class="entrymeta1"> April 9, 2025<span class="meta-time"></span><span class="meta-category"><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/category/pressrelease/" rel="category tag">PressRelease</a></span><a href="https://business.scoop.co.nz/2025/04/09/defence-capability-plan-fails-to-invest-in-nzdfs-biggest-capability/#respond"><span class="meta-comments"></span></a> </div>  <div class="entrybody"> <p>Press Release – Mission Homefront</p> <p>While increased investment in defence equipment is very welcome, investment in pay, conditions of service and defence buildings is required to ensure all living and working environments are safe and healthy. 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