Awards – Dunedin apprentice Trent Toomey named overall winner of Plumbing World scholarship at 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards

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Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Dunedin apprentice Trent Toomey has been named the overall winner of the prestigious Plumbing World Scholarship, recognised for his outstanding dedication, determination, and maturity well beyond his 21 years. The third-year Masterlink apprentice was presented with his Plumbing World Scholarship at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards Ceremony on Friday … Read more

Awards – 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Conference Awards: Full list of winners

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Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased to announce the winners and finalists awarded at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 2 May. The New Zealand Plumbing Awards wraps up our annual New Zealand Plumbing Conference, this year held in Brisbane, Australia. Plumbing World Scholarships Plumbing World Scholarships are awarded to … Read more

Awards – Winners will not know they have won until it is announced at tonight’s awards

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Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Taupō-based apprentice Blake Jones-Downes has been awarded one of three prestigious Plumbing World Scholarships, recognising his initiative, professionalism, and versatility at such an early stage in his career. The third-year Masterlink apprentice received the Scholarship at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards held on Friday 2 May in Brisbane, … Read more

Awards – Wellington Tradesperson Wins Prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards

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Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Wellington Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer Andrew Smith has been awarded the prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards in Brisbane, recognising his exceptional commitment, technical excellence, and leadership within the industry. Employed by E.G. Glennie & Co, Andrew has demonstrated an outstanding combination of practical skill, … Read more

Awards – Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas named 2025 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year

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Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Wellington’s Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas has been named the 2025 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year, recognising their outstanding contribution to the plumbing industry, excellence in business practice, and commitment to community service. This top national award was presented at the New Zealand Plumbing Awards ceremony on Friday … Read more

Awards – Hamilton Apprentice Wins Prestigious Plumbing World Scholarship

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Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Hamilton-based apprentice Rory Van Vroonhoven has been awarded one of three prestigious Plumbing World Scholarships, recognising his remarkable growth and clear passion for the plumbing industry over the past year. Now in his third year with Masterlink, Rory received the scholarship at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards held on … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN to Release Q3 FY25 Results on May 14, 2025

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the three and nine-months ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 and host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webcast … Read more

Shop Lagi Murah With Shopee 5.5 Fashion & Beauty Festival

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Source: Media Outreach From 2 to 9 May, #GetReadyWithShopee with Fashion & Beauty 90% Off Lagi Murah, Free Shipping with No Min. Spend, and 50% OFF Shopee Live Vouchers Daily KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2025 – Buyers can now checkout items in their Shopee carts with lower prices during … Read more

Fatal workplace incident, Te Anau

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a workplace incident at a Manapouri Te Anau Highway premises this afternoon. Police were called to the address about 3.30pm. Sadly the person died at the scene. The death will be referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more

New Abortion Pill Research Questions Health NZ Advice

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Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 2 May 2025Family First is calling on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Medsafe to respond to significant new research coming out of the United States that shows that almost one in nine women have serious adverse events after taking the abortion pill, mifepristone. “The sheer scale … Read more

Hong Kong Life Launched Waves of New Health Service Initiatives Helping Customers Move Towards a Higher Quality of Life

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2025 – Hong Kong Life always stands by its customers, dedicated to providing innovative health service initiatives that allow every customer to enjoy more comprehensive health protection and medical support, helping them move towards a healthier life. First Wave l “MedicMart” e-PlatformOffering … Read more

Recall of specific batches of Ārepa drinks as they may cause injury due to a packaging fault

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Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Alphagen NZ Limited in its recall of specific batches of Ārepa brand The Brain Drink as it may cause injury due to a packaging fault (chipped top of glass bottle). “The concern with some 300ml bottles of Ārepa’s The Brain Drink for Performance … Read more

Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere opening underway

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 02 May 2025 We have started the process of opening Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea. Machinery is onsite and a sea connection will be made as soon as sea conditions allow in coming days. Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere is the largest lake in Canterbury and has no natural outlet … Read more

Dirtease South Vol.4

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Source: Press Release Service Prepare for a night of unforgettable entertainment as Dirtease South Vol. 4 hits the stage at the Southland Musicians Club this Matariki weekend. This all-live, high-energy variety spectacular showcases the best in burlesque, magic, circus, and drag—with comedic moments woven throughout the night. Featuring a stellar lineup of local legends and … Read more

Nowhere to go for robbery offenders

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police had eyes in many places, arresting a group of offenders following an aggravated robbery in Titirangi last night. The trio were eventually arrested in Takanini after being tracked across the region. Waitematā CIB’s Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie says offenders arrived at a dairy on Titirangi Road just … Read more

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Owhata

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died in a two-vehicle crash on Te Ngae Road, Owhata, on Friday 25 April. He was Shubhkarman Singh, 33, of Owhata. Police extend their condolences to his loved ones at this difficult time. All occupants involved in the crash … Read more

Arrests made following Hastings gang-related tangi

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Caroline Martin, Hawke’s Bay Area Prevention Manager Hawke’s Bay Police monitored a gang-related tangi taking place in the Hastings area today. During the tangi gang insignia breaches and traffic offending were identified. Police made a number of arrests and seized and impounded three vehicles involved in … Read more

Nine Major Accolades for Kenanga Investment Bank at the Bursa Excellence Awards 2024

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2025 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga” or “the Group“) is proud to be recognised for its market-leading achievements at the prestigious Bursa Excellence Awards 2024 held at St. Regis Kuala Lumpur on 25 April 2025. From left: Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew … Read more

Greenpeace calls on Luxon to show leadership on dairy pollution as Canterbury floods highlight growing climate crisis

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says that the damage caused by this week’s Canterbury floods is yet another reminder of the risk of continuing to ignore the climate crisis fuelled by the intensive dairy industry. This week, devastating floods swept through the Canterbury region, causing many at-risk areas in the Selwyn District to evacuate, and leading to … Read more

Climate – Warmer nights ahead with upper north wetter- NIWA’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for May to July 2025

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Source: NIWA Wetness is favoured for the northern North Island, with dryness a possibility for the western part of the North Island as well as western South Island, according to the latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for May to July 2025, issued by NIWA.  Seasonal air temperatures are expected to be above average across all New Zealand … Read more

Research – Latest insolvency report urges Kiwi business owners to heed early warning signs

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Source: BWA Insolvency Latest insolvency figures reveal a sharp rise in business failures, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for New Zealand business owners. The BWA Insolvency Quarterly Market Report released today shows insolvency rates between January and March 2025 surged by 31% compared to the same period in the previous year. Liquidations rose by 40%, … Read more

Education – Whitireia and WelTec Celebrate Graduates in Lively Lower Hutt Ceremony

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Source: Whitireia and WelTec On 30 April Whitireia and WelTec proudly celebrated the Whakapōtaetanga (graduation) of ākonga (students) from Engineering, Business, IT, Health, Creative, and Hospitality. The event was the second of two graduation ceremonies to be held in 2025, celebrating over 1,000 graduates. The ceremony was opened by the cultural leadership of Whitireia and WelTec … Read more

Kaplan Higher Education Academy Recognised For Excellence And Trust

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Source: Media Outreach Kaplan wins Singapore Business Review International Business Awards 2025 and Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands 2025 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2025 – In recognition of its continued excellence in education and student development, Kaplan Higher Education Academy (Kaplan) has clinched two prestigious accolades: the Singapore Business Review (SBR) International … Read more

Companies, directors, and managers fined more than $1.6 million

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Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A group of meat processing companies, directors and managers have been fined a total of $1,629,500.00 for deliberately and illegally altering exported tallow for profit, following an investigation and prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety. In a sentence released today by the Manukau District Court, Tuakau Proteins Limited, Taranaki By-Products … Read more

New HHS Report Urges Therapy For Trans Youth

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Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE2 May 2025 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a report urging exploratory therapy for youth with gender dysphoria rather than the chemicalisation and surgical intervention approach. This is yet another nail in the coffin of radical gender ideology and the medical experiments being foisted on … Read more

Natural Events – Insurers Support Kiwis as Severe Weather Eases

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Source: Insurance Council of NZ As severe weather conditions ease across Canterbury and Wellington, New Zealanders are turning their focus to the clean-up and recovery. The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa (ICNZ) is encouraging people to take early steps toward recovery if it is safe to do so. “Insurers recognise … Read more