This February, tune in as Dancing on Ice returns to ITV Choice
Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach – 25 January 2019 – The greatest show on ice is back, as Dancing on Ice returns to ITV Choice for a brand new series. Twelve celebrity skaters will be taking to the ice in a blaze of glory as each week they go head to head in a […]
Read More →Taiwan 44 Startups Reached NT$ 55 Billion Business Opportunity at CES 2019
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – January 25, 2019 – The Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) led 44 top-tier innovation teams to once again strive in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 8th to 11th, 2019. The Minister of Science and Technology, Chen Liang-Gee, announce today the success of […]
Read More →3 out of 4 Singaporeans prefer Heng Swee Keat over Chan Chun Sing as next Prime Minister: Yahoo Poll
Source: Media Outreach Yahoo News Singapore poll found that three times as many Singaporeans preferred the finance minister to be the next leader of the country, over Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing75% of Singaporeans preferred Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat as PM, compared to 25% for Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing60% […]
Read More →Have you seen Daniel Phillips?
Source: New Zealand Police Daniel Phillips, 37, is missing from his Carterton home, where he was last seen Tuesday evening. Police and his family have concerns for his welfare. Daniel is European, 184cm tall, with dark hair and eyes and a medium build. Anyone with information that might help us find him is urged to […]
Read More →Week That Was: A new year!
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Kia ora team, and welcome back to a brand new year! We’re already nearing the end of January, and from international trips to movements back here on home soil, things are already busy. You whether you’re back at work or still out enjoying the sunshine, tune in for all the […]
Read More →Avnet Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Financial Results
Source: Media Outreach PHOENIX – Media OutReach – 25 January 2019 – Avnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVT) today announced results for the second quarter ended December 29, 2018. Second Quarter Key Financial HighlightsSales rose 11.7% year over year (13.1% in constant currency) to $5.05 billionGAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations decreased 30% year over year to $0.33o Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS rose […]
Read More →Art meets science: let’s make rainbows
Source: Auckland Council Auckland children can now make rainbows any time the sun is shining thanks to the creativity of artists working with Callaghan Innovation. In a unique blend of science, design, innovation, art and engineering, Auckland’s Rainbow Machine is now live for children and families to enjoy at Silo Park. Visit Silo Park between […]
Read More →CPA Australia survey finds businesses in China cautiously optimistic in 2019 amid global uncertainties
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 25 January 2019 – Businesses in China are cautiously optimistic for 2019 despite facing a number of global and domestic uncertainties and challenges, with tax reform and innovation and technology policies expected to provide a boost to the economy and businesses, according to the latest China Economic Survey […]
Read More →Bank capital review background papers released, consultation extended
Source: New Zealand Reserve Bank Release date 25 January 2019 The Reserve Bank has released background papers relating to its ongoing review of the minimum amount of capital that banks must hold. The Reserve Bank is currently consulting on a proposal to raise the amount of capital that banks must hold. This change would make bank […]
Read More →Glow and behold! Auckland Lantern Festival is almost here
Source: Auckland Council Next month marks the 20th anniversary of the much-loved Auckland Lantern Festival, New Zealand’s largest cultural festival. Taking place over four days, from 14-17 February, over 800 handmade lanterns will shine their light in and around the trees and pathways of the Auckland Domain to celebrate the Chinese New Year. From traditional […]
Read More →No support for coup or invasion of Venezuela
Source: Global Peace and Justice Auckland No support for coup or invasion of Venezuela January 25, 2019 Leave a comment Open Letter by Over 70 Scholars and Experts Condemns US-Backed Coup Attempt in Venezuela “The U.S. and its allies must cease encouraging violence by pushing for violent, extralegal regime change.” “For the sake of the Venezuelan […]
Read More →We wouldn’t allow the state to go through our mailbox, spying online is no different: Green Party
Source: Green Party Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson will be speaking at the annual Waihopai spy base demonstration this Saturday January 26, protesting against international spying which puts the human rights and privacy of global citizens at risk. “The Waihopai spy base represents a worrying culture of spying that is dangerous to society. There would […]
Read More →Helicopter crash, Tokoroa – correction
Source: New Zealand Police A previous release stated State Highway 1 was closed due to a helicopter crash near Atiamuri. The road is not closed, however traffic management may be in place while emergency services work at the scene, which is off the road. We apologise for any confusion caused. One person has been transported […]
Read More →AMETI busway construction contract signed
Source: Auckland Council A $100 million contract has been signed for part of the AMETI Eastern Busway between Panmure and Pakuranga. Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today joined Auckland Transport officials to sign the contract with New Zealand-owned construction company Fulton Hogan. Mayor Goff says, “For too long we have under-invested […]
Read More →Next steps in improving our response to family violence
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Next steps in improving our response to family violenceThe Ministry of Justice has released a summary of feedback on draft guidance for information sharing under new family violence legislation. The Family Violence Act 2018 outlines how and when family violence agencies and social services practitioners can share information about victims […]
Read More →Grant applications open to get Aucklanders active
Source: Auckland Council Applications are open for Auckland Council’s Regional Sport and Recreation Grants Programme. Eligible organisations have until 8 March 2019 to apply for a share of the $508,000 regional fund designed to get Aucklanders more active, more often. “Grants will be awarded to sport and recreation organisations that inspire and provide opportunities for […]
Read More →Kerry Logistics Presented with Quamnet Outstanding Enterprise Awards For the Fourth Consecutive Year
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 25 January 2019 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) was conferred the title of Outstanding Global 3PL at the Quamnet Outstanding Enterprise Awards (‘QOEA’) 2018 last night, marking the fourth time in a row the Group has been a QOEA winner. Kerry Logistics was named Outstanding […]
Read More →International Customs Day an opportunity to acknowledge the work of Customs staff
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: International Customs Day an opportunity to acknowledge the work of Customs staffMinister of Customs Hon Kris Faafoi says International Customs Day (26 January) is timely to recognise the work of the important agency. “While most people know Customs as the people helping them through travel or business, there’s a much […]
Read More →Govt targets anti-competitive behaviour
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Govt targets anti-competitive behaviourCommerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has today announced the start of public consultation on measures to strengthen the law protecting consumers and small business from anti-competitive behaviour by powerful firms. “New Zealand has a high proportion of markets that are dominated by powerful firms, so […]
Read More →Waiwhetu catchment to benefit from flood warning pilot project
Source: Greater Wellington Regional Council Posted on 25 January 2019 by Communication is key when flooding is imminent, and four American students are in Lower Hutt working on the vital task of ensuring timely flood warnings get through to affected communities, focusing on neighbourhoods around the Waiwhetu Stream. The students, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in […]
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