MICHELIN Guide NZ Launch: New Zealand’s first-ever MICHELIN Guide for Oceania lands with 110 restaurants recognised, including Queenstown’s Essence taking Two MICHELIN Stars and a full spread of One Stars, Bib Gourmands and selections across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Pacific Food Spotlight: Tala in Auckland becomes the first Samoan-owned restaurant to earn a MICHELIN star, with its storytelling set menus built around a distinctly Sāmoan identity. Matariki on the Waterfront: Wellington’s free Matariki Ahi Kā runs 9–12 July with fire, projections, performances and kai, plus nightly ceremonies and Te Papa wall projections. Primary Care Future: GP26 is set to reimagine general practice around technology, multidisciplinary care, and mātauranga Māori, aiming for Pae Ora healthy futures. Scam Support Upgrade: Netsafe shifts its Scams Helpline to an AI-assisted digital service via ReScam.org, designed to speed up trusted guidance and disrupt scammers. Water Safety for Autism: Hutt City Council launches Autism Swim Approved Provider support, training swim staff to better meet neurodivergent needs and reduce drowning risk. Sport Integrity Move: Gymnastics New Zealand adopts the Sport Integrity Commission’s Integrity Code, joining SkateNZ in strengthening safeguarding and safe sport. Immigration Rule Change: New Zealand warns missing police certificates could mean student and other temporary visa refusals, with limited short extensions for some applicants already in NZ.