Energy – Private sector joins up to unlock new, large scale clean energy generation

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Source: BusinessNZ A new private sector-led initiative is aiming to boost the number of multi-million-dollar power deals in New Zealand’s corporate sector, increasing clean energy capacity, and enhancing energy security. The collaboration between the BusinessNZ Energy Council, Sustainable Business Council, EVAmarketplace, the Employers and Manufacturers Association, and DLA Piper is raising industry awareness of the potential … Read more

Release: Labour calls on Govt to condemn Israel’s aid blockade

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government needs to publicly condemn Israel’s cutting off of aid supplies to the war-ravaged people of Gaza. Israel has cut off aid to Gaza to pressure Hamas into accepting a change in the ceasefire agreement that would allow for hostages to be released without an Israeli troop withdrawal. … Read more

Te Whau Pathway: Photos show construction progress as milestone reached

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Source: Auckland Council The first part of Te Whau Pathway is on track to be completed in 2026, with half of the Northwestern Cycleway to Horowai Reserve section in Te Atatū finished in late February – a major milestone for the project. Councillor Shane Henderson has been involved in this partnership project with Te Whau … Read more

Waitara Road roundabout construction progresses

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The installation of stormwater pipes, signage, footpaths and landscaping is in the works as Te Ara Tutohu: Waitara to Bell Block project on State Highway 3 progresses to the next stage. Next week, from 11 March, crews will start on the next stage of works, which will see the southbound … Read more

Resilience works SH8 the Cromwell Gorge – 15-minute delays

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Roadworks to increase the resilience and safety of SH8 between Cromwell and Clyde are due to start next week (10 March), says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The works will result in delays for road users in both directions, as intermittent traffic stops will be in operation for up … Read more

State Highway 2 blocked, Clareville

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 in Clareville is blocked after a vehicle hit a power pole, resulting in the pole and lines coming down across the road just north of Carterton. It happened about 9:15am, and fortunately no one was significantly injured. There are diversions in place off the highway and … Read more

Boost for Rotorua’s youth mental health services

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Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says funding from the Mental Health Innovation Fund will support an additional 560 young people in Rotorua to get mental health and addiction support and help provide a range of courses and workshops focused on upskilling people in the community to better support youth.“Mental health and … Read more

Time of use charging Bill passes first reading

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Source: New Zealand Government A Bill to reduce travel times, increase efficiency, and help boost economic growth and productivity on our busiest roads has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Being stuck in traffic is a waste of time and money. In any given peak hour traffic jam there are … Read more

School property back on track

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken decisive action to address the inequitable state of school property to ensure better outcomes for all students. “It is crucial that the school property portfolio is managed effectively so students can continue to benefit from safe, warm, and dry learning environments,” Education Minister Erica Stanford says.“After a Ministerial … Read more

Investments – NZ SUPER FUND INVESTS FURTHER IN LOCAL COMPANIES

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Source: New Zealand Super Fund The New Zealand Super Fund has marked its 20-year relationship with private equity investment manager Direct Capital with a commitment to invest $50 million in its latest fund, Direct Capital VII LP (DCVII). This commitment will take the Super Fund’s total exposure to Direct Capital (including undrawn commitments) to just … Read more

New population of critically endangered kākāriki established

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Source: Department of Conservation Date:  05 March 2025 The taonga were released on the predator-free island in Fiordland’s Tamatea/Dusky Sound on Friday, after two days in acclimatisation aviaries on the island. The manu were bred and raised at The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust and Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch before being flown to Invercargill, where … Read more

Greater role for nurses in primary care

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Source: New Zealand Government Boosting our nursing workforce will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Kiwis will get better access to primary healthcare under our Government’s plan to empower more nurses to deliver timely, quality services in local communities.“Strengthening this important workforce is vital to ensuring New Zealanders get the … Read more

Crash, Matamata

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists in Matamata are advised of a collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing in the town. It happened at the intersection of Firth and Tainui Streets just before 8:50am, and is understood to involve a car and a light railway vehicle. There do not immediately appear to … Read more

New database improves effort to stop terrorist and violent extremist material

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is welcoming the introduction of a new ‘hash’ database to counter digital violent extremism and protect the wellbeing of investigators.“One of the many roles of the Department of Internal Affairs is preventing the spread of illegal objectionable material that encourages violent extremism. This new … Read more

Business Acquisitions – Family Values Drive Kennards Hire’s Kiwi Hire Group Acquisition

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Source: Kennards Hire New Plymouth, New Zealand – 5 March 2025: Family-owned equipment hire company, Kennards Hire, is expanding its footprint into New Plymouth, opening its first branch in the Taranaki region with the strategic acquisition of Kiwi Hire Group. Following recent openings in Napier and Taupō, the move into New Plymouth marks Kennards Hire’s … Read more

Greenpeace – Fonterra’s palm kernel supply link to illegal palm operations bad news for Nestlé

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says Fonterra’s entire supply chain is tainted with illegal palm products after all of the major importers of palm kernel into New Zealand have been found to be illegally operating palm plantations in Indonesia. A decree from the Indonesian Minister of Forestry released a list of 436 companies operating palm plantations without … Read more

Universities – Student wellbeing probed on biggest campus in Aotearoa New Zealand – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) One of the country’s biggest investigations into student wellbeing is being carried out by psychology students and their teachers at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. In-depth interviews with more than 100 undergraduate students from minority and marginalised groups such as Māori, Pasifika, Chinese, South Asian, and LGBTQIA+ will inform … Read more

The Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm has officially been inaugurated

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Source: Media Outreach 640MW sustainable and clean energy Delivering lasting value for all stakeholders Providing clean energy to over 600,000 households Major milestone for Taiwan’s offshore wind energy sector HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) and its partners in Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. (Yunneng) are pleased to … Read more

Primech AI Launches Global Robotics as a Service (RaaS) Initiative with Chinachem Group Partnership

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Source: Media Outreach Pioneering AI-Powered Cleaning Technology Deployment Marks Strategic Expansion into Hong Kong Market SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Primech AI Pte. Ltd. (“Primech AI”) or (the “Company”), a subsidiary of Primech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PMEC), is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Robotics as a Service … Read more

CTF Life is the Sole Diamond Sponsor of Kai Tak Sports Park Grand Opening Ceremony Celebrates Historic Moment with Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – CTF Life proudly announces to be the sole Diamond Sponsor of the highly anticipated Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) Grand Opening Ceremony, cementing its appointment as the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP. CTF Life celebrated this historic moment at … Read more

Samsung Electronics Singapore Launches Brand TikTok Shop to Drive Consumer Discovery and Interactivity in an Era of Shoppertainment

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Source: Media Outreach Consumers can look forward to learning more about Samsung products from local creators and uncover special deals exclusive to Samsung Singapore’s TikTok Shop page SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Samsung Electronics Singapore has launched its very own TikTok Shop page (search “@samsungsg”), offering consumers an exciting new … Read more

DHL sees new opportunities in Thailand with its Strategy 2030, reaffirms its commitment to help drive Thailand’s economic growth

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Source: Media Outreach Identifies electric vehicles (EV), e-commerce and supply chain diversification as key focus areas in Thailand DHL is well positioned to support Thailand’s ambitions with investments ahead of the curve over the last few years BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, today … Read more

SUNRATE and Atlas Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionise Travel Payments with Innovative Solutions

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Atlas, the global travel technology company, at ITB Berlin 2025. As part of the partnership, SUNRATE will integrate its advanced travel payment solutions with Atlas’s ATRIP (Air Travel … Read more

Trading & relationships: Octa broker’s guide to red flags

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – By noticing alarming patterns in other people’s behaviour, we can preemptively avoid them and spare ourselves a lot of stress. But wouldn’t we profit from applying this principle in other areas of life – the experts at Octa, a global … Read more

Prince Foundation Hosts Interview Day for Chen Zhi Scholarship Batch 4, Supporting Talented Students Facing Financial Challenges

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Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Prince Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Prince Holding Group, hosted the Interview Day for the fourth and final batch of the Chen Zhi Scholarship program, marking another step in its commitment to supporting Cambodian youth through education. This initiative, established … Read more

Vingroup and global investment firm JTA Investment Qatar signed MOU for strategic investments in VinFast and Vinpearl

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Source: Media Outreach HA LONG, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Vingroup and global investment firm JTA Investment Qatar have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), opening up strategic investment opportunities in the electric vehicle and tourism sectors. Accordingly, JTA Investment Qatar recognizes VinFast’s global growth strategy, alongside the significant value … Read more

Arrests made following Waikato aggravated robberies

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Mark Leathem, Thames CIB: Police have today made an arrest in relation to two aggravated robberies in the Waikato East area. On Friday 28 February, Police were alerted to four people entering a commercial premises on Tararu Road at around 5:10am with their faces covered. … Read more