Arts – Ngā Kaituhi Māori NZSA programme recipients 2025

Source: NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa The NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa – Ngā Kaituhi Māori has announced the recipients of its The NZSA Ngā Kaituhi Māori Mentorship and Kupu Kaitiaki Programmes for 2025. We are pleased to congratulate the four emerging writers who have each been … Read more

Education – 30 Years of responding to the need for mental health and addiction nursing at Whitireia and WelTec

Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec are celebrating a 30-year milestone for their New Entry to Specialist Practice: mental health and addiction nursing programme (NESP). The one-year programme combines theory, supported clinical experience, clinical preceptorship and supervision and has been a hugely influential part in supporting communities all the way from Hawkes Bay to Nelson … Read more

Health and Politics – Hui to further raise awareness on health woes – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO’s Ōtautahi/Canterbury members will join local leaders and politicians to talk about the dire state of their local hospitals and the public health system at a hui on Thursday. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) will be supported by their Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) and … Read more

Marine Environment – Attenborough’s Ocean highlights horrors of bottom trawling – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming the release of David Attenborough’s latest documentary Ocean, which shines a spotlight on the scale of bottom trawling destruction, and issues an urgent message to turn the tide. The veteran broadcaster’s latest documentary turns its attention to the brutal realities of industrial fishing, and the damage it’s doing to the global … Read more

In Gaza, nearly every single child is at risk of famine – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children More than 93% of the children in Gaza – about 930,000 children – are at critical risk of famine, said Save the Children, as new data from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the leading international authority measuring hunger crises, reveals a spiraling hunger catastrophe [1]. The war in Gaza and … Read more

Politics and Unions – Unions barred from Budget 2025 lock-up – CTU

Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (CTU) The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has sent an open letter to the Government objecting to its decision to block the NZCTU and other unions from attending the Budget lock-up on 22 May. “We object in the strongest possible terms to … Read more

Revolutionising Predator Control: A New Wave of Tech Tools Accelerating New Zealand’s Predator Free Mission

Source: Predator Free 2050 Aotearoa New Zealand’s fight for a predator free future has taken a bold leap forward, with a powerful suite of next-generation tools and technologies already starting to transform pest management across the motu. Developed through Predator Free 2050 Limited (PF2050 Limited) Products to Projects (P2P) funding of innovation since 2019, 20 cutting-edge … Read more

Awards – New crop of PINZ Award finalists named

Source: Federated Farmers A Southlander who created edible bale netting and rural heroes who made their mark advocating for pragmatic regulation and supporting stressed-out farmers feature among PINZ 2025 finalists. The seventh annual Primary Industries NZ Awards are a highlight of the two-day PINZ Summit taking place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre 24 and 25 … Read more

Tupu Accelerator continues to nurture seeds of Māori startup economy

Source: Tapuwae Roa Tapuwae Roa has welcomed ten Māori-founded startups into the 2025 Tupu Accelerator cohort, continuing its mission to grow the Māori startup ecosystem in Aotearoa. Delivered in partnership with Sprout Agritech and co-funded by Callaghan Innovation, the eight-week programme now enters its second year and continues its mission to provide intensive support to early-stage … Read more

Emerging tech entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia to visit New Zealand this month

Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Ten emerging tech entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia will visit New Zealand from 18-25 May to meet with leading innovators and businesses and attend a number of tech events. Their visit is part of the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI), managed by the Asia New Zealand Foundation on behalf of the … Read more

Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Source: New Zealand Super Fund The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has appointed Paula Steed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Ms Steed, who joined the Guardians in 2021, is currently the Guardians’ General Manager, Technology. She was previously General Manager Strategy and Shared Services … Read more

NZ-AU: How to Invest in Cryptocurrency in 2025? Use FioBit’s Best AI Mining Rigs to Mine Bitcoin in the Cloud and Maximize Returns (Top Bitcoin Cloud Mining Provider)

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Australia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Why Is FioBit the Top Cloud Mining Platform in 2025? Can You Really Mine Bitcoin Without Equipment? Sydney, Australia——Most investors today realize that simply holding crypto or relying on frequent trading rarely delivers stable returns. The crypto market remains highly volatile, technical entry barriers are steep, … Read more

Hong Kong and Qatar: Partnering for Success

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)’s Chief Executive John Lee is leading a delegation of over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and Mainland China to Qatar and Kuwait to forge closer connections and promote the city’s advantages to the … Read more

Global Water Crisis Knows No Borders: Malaysia Leads Call For Urgent Cooperation

Source: Media Outreach PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Malaysia calls on the international community to strengthen cooperation in addressing the global water crisis – a transboundary challenge impacting nations of rich and poor alike. Strategic partnerships and coordinated policy actions are essential to securing a sustainable and resilient water … Read more

Lenovo AI Now Revolutionizes Learning and Teaching Experience at Hong Kong School, Ignites Education Landscape Transformation

Source: Media Outreach Chong Gene Hang College implements Lenovo’s on-premises AI solution to create a whole new learning and teaching experiences, setting new standards for AI integration in Hong Kong’s education sector HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Lenovo today announced the successful deployment of its on-device large language … Read more

Innolux and CarUX at Display Week 2025: Driving the Smart City Era and Expanding Next-Gen Cockpit Solutions

Source: Media Outreach Showcasing AI-Driven, Customized Innovations for Smart Public Services with Industry-Leading Integrated Cockpit Displays ZHUNAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Zhunan, Taiwan-MediaOutReach Newswire-May 13, 2025- Innolux and CarUX will showcase groundbreaking display technologies at SID Display Week 2025 in San Jose, USA. The exhibition highlights their advancements in … Read more

WRISE Hong Kong Announces Senior Management Appointment & Role Expansion to Reinforce Sustainable Growth & Operational Alignment

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – WRISE Hong Kong today announced the appointment of Mr. Joe C. Lee as Non-Executive Director of WRISE Prestige Hong Kong, effective immediately. With his distinguished entrepreneurial background and extensive expertise in technology and business innovation, Mr. Lee will bring invaluable … Read more

InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as Asia’s business launchpad in Istanbul

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm, announced today (12 May 2025) that Ms Alpha Lau, Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, started her visit in Istanbul, Türkiye, to strengthen economic ties and promote Hong Kong … Read more

Prudential Singapore sweeps global MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards with 13 agency leaders earning the prestigious distinction

Source: Media Outreach Prudential’s in-house MDRT programme fosters a culture of knowledge sharing and mentorship and is the engine behind the company’s consistently strong number of MDRT recipients SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) has set a new benchmark in the financial services industry, with 13 of its … Read more

Siam Piwat Invites Modern Travelers to Discover the ‘ONESIAM Global Visitor Card,’ the Ultimate All-in-One Key to Premium Travel Experiences in Bangkok

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Siam Piwat is redefining travel experiences in Bangkok with the ONESIAM Global Visitor Card, an exclusive privilege card created especially for global visitors. Designed to match the needs of modern explorers, the card offers seamless access to extraordinary experiences across travel, … Read more

Public Transport Commuters can use American Express Contactless Cards for Transit Payment from 15 May 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – From 15 May 2025, commuters will be able to use their American Express[1] cards to make contactless payments for public transport fares. This will provide greater convenience and choice for public transport commuters. Mr Marlin Brown, American Express Country Manager for Singapore … Read more

Global Superstar Ram Charan Unveils World’s First Wax Figure At Madame Tussauds Singapore – Joined By His Beloved Dog Rhyme

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Madame Tussauds Singapore, operated by Merlin Entertainments, proudly unveils the world’s first wax figure of Indian cinema megastar Ram Charan, immortalised in a first-ever dual celebrity and pet figures —alongside his beloved pet Rhyme. Ram Charan unveils Madame Tussauds Singapore first-ever celebrity-pet … Read more

WM Senibong Achieves 100% Take-Up Rate for Kew Green 1; Its Maiden Project in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru West

Source: Media Outreach JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – WM Senibong Sdn Bhd announced that it has received overwhelming demand for its Kew Green 1; achieving a 100% take-up rate within just three months since its official launch in December 2024. Kew Green 1 marks the launch of the … Read more

XTransfer Singapore CEO Violas Xiao Joins Money20/20 Asia’s Panel

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – XTransfer, the world’s leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, participated in Money20/20 Asia, one of the most influential events in the global fintech calendar. Violas Xiao, Local CEO of Singapore at XTransfer, was honoured to be invited as … Read more

VinFast collaborates with four Philippine partners for robust service network expansion

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – VinFast today announced the official signing of collaboration agreements with four reputable partners in the Philippines: Goodyear Philippines, Tire King and Rubber Products, Power Tread Services, and Marcjan Cavite. These partnerships are expected to play a key role in helping VinFast … Read more

Politics and Education – Maths Support Funding a Mixed Bag say Principals

Source: NZ Principals Federation “All new funding for curriculum is welcome funding,” said Leanne Otene, President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF), in response to the Minister of Education’s announcement to fund the mathematics curriculum an additional $100m over four years. The funding is intended for early intervention – $4million for maths checks at year … Read more

Health – Signs of Progress in Tobacco Control Sector: New Bill and Council Action Offer Hope

Source: Hapai Te Hauora Amid recent setbacks in New Zealand’s Smokefree efforts, two new developments bring fresh momentum to tobacco harm reduction that have renewed hope in our goals for a healthier Aotearoa. Health spokesperson Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall has launched the Tobacco Transparency Bill, aimed at stopping tobacco industry lobbying in health policy. “Around the … Read more