Aotearoa must step up as Trump plays with climate fire

Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Government to stand firm and work with allies to progress climate action as Donald Trump signals his intent to pull out of the Paris Climate Accords once again. “Every human being, from Aotearoa to the United States of America, lives on the same planet,” says … Read more

Transport – Transporting New Zealand welcomes Chris Bishop as new Transport Minister

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has praised outgoing Transport Minister Simeon Brown and welcomed his successor, Chris Bishop, following a ministerial reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Chris Luxon on Sunday. Chief Executive Dom Kalasih said that Minister Brown, who is the new Minister of … Read more

NZ-AU: NOVONIX Announces Transition of Chief Executive Officer

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the planned transition in the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) role, with Dr. Chris Burns stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, effective 24 January 2025. Dr. … Read more

Two iconic hotels among Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients

Source: Auckland Council Two long-standing hospitality venues, at opposite ends of Auckland, will get some help to future-proof through Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant. The Puhoi Hotel and the Kentish Hotel were among 21 applicants from across the region allocated a share of $530,000 from the grant. Both hotels are scheduled as historic heritage … Read more

Electronic card transactions: December 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: December 2024 – 21 January 2025 – The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key facts All figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. … Read more

Employment Trends – New year, more money: what workers want from their job in 2025

Source: Robert Half More money (62%), flexible work hours (36%) and more benefits (36%) are the top three things Kiwi workers want to get from their job in 2025  32% of employees want more pay above anything else from their job this year  87% of employees are concerned about inflation outpacing salary increases in 2025. … Read more

The Regulatory Standards Bill

Source: ACT Party The Haps Sold out. Normally we’d be spruiking tickets for ACT’s State of the Nation event this Friday, but it sold out last week. Free Press will be reporting on the event next Monday. The Regulatory Standards Bill Over the summer the left have have got themselves into a lather about the Regulatory Standards … Read more

Plan ahead for daytime closures on SH2 Waioeka Gorge next month

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users are advised to plan ahead for a series of daytime closures on State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioeka Gorge from Tuesday 11 February. The road will be closed from Kerei Street, Matawai, and Warrington Road, Ōpōtiki, between the hours of 10am and 6pm from Tuesday 11 February … Read more

Te Matawai – Investment round opens to boost te reo Māori resurgence

Source: Te Matawai Te Mātāwai is kicking off the new year with the opening of applications for the 2025-2026 Investment Round. Each year, Te Mātāwai invite kāinga, hapori and iwi from around Aotearoa to apply for investment for kaupapa that revitalise te reo Māori such as kura reo, classes, wānanga, language planning or reo resources. Tumu … Read more

Release: Cabinet reshuffle a futile exercise from failing government

Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s Cabinet reshuffle is a futile attempt to turn around a failing government. “This reshuffle is just rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic. The Government is failing miserably at managing health, economy, race relations, climate – you name it. A reshuffle isn’t going to change that,” Labour leader Chris Hipkins said. … Read more

Plan ahead for daytime closures on SH2 Waioweka Gorge next month

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users are advised to plan ahead for a series of daytime closures on State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioweka Gorge from Tuesday 11 February. The road will be closed from Kerei Street, Matawai, and Warrington Road, Ōpōtiki, between the hours of 10am and 6pm from Tuesday 11 February … Read more

Extreme care needed on roads around Auckland/Northland and Coromandel – strong wind/heavy rain forecast

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers travelling throughout Auckland and Northland to be extra cautious over the next 24 hours with heavy rain and wind warnings in place. Metservice has issued a number of warnings for the regions: Northland: From 3pm Monday til 10am Tuesday – heavy rain … Read more

Strong winds forecast for Auckland Harbour Bridge – drive to the conditions

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A strong wind warning is in place for Auckland Harbour Bridge over the next 24-48 hours. Metservice has a number of strong wind, heavy rain and severe thunderstorm warnings in place for Northland; Auckland and Coromandel. That includes the Harbour Bridge and the possibility of 75-85 km/h winds in the … Read more

Busy around Frankton, Queenstown late January into February

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reconstructing the Tucker Beach Road intersection near the Shotover River towards the end of January. The SH6 milling and asphalting will be completed out at night over a fortnight – Sunday, 26 January to Thursday, 6 February, 8 pm to 6 am – … Read more

New dates for HB Expressway resealing

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency This week’s night closures for resealing on State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway have been postponed due to the forecast rain. However, the closure on this Wednesday night (22 January) between Meannee Road and Pākōwhai Road/Links Road roundabouts will still take place 8pm and 5am, as the barrier installation planned … Read more

Animal Welfare – “Fix the Label” – SAFE challenges misleading cage egg marketing

Source: SAFE For Animals Animal rights organisation SAFE is urging the Commerce Commission to enforce honest egg labelling after polling shows most Kiwis don’t realise ‘colony-laid’ eggs come from caged hens. Currently, all New Zealand cage egg brands omit the word ‘cage’ entirely from their packaging, using vague and confusing terms like ‘colony’ or ‘colony laid’ … Read more

Fatal crash, SH14, Tangiteroria

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died in a single-vehicle crash yesterday on State Highway 15 at Tangiteroria, in Kaipara. Police were notified of the crash about 6.30pm, after the vehicle was discovered off the road by a passing motorist. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the … Read more

Property Market – New year, new housing market? Are the winds of change beginning to blow? – QV

Source: Quality Valuations (QV) The housing market looks set to remain relatively static throughout the opening months of 2025, following yet another flat quarter. Our latest QV House Price Index shows residential property values edged upwards by an average of just 0.1% nationally in the December quarter, which was not enough to finish the year … Read more

Galaxy Macau Welcomes the Spring Festival with the Boom and Bloom Exhibition

Source: Media Outreach An Exclusive Collaboration of Iconic Artistic IPs by Talented Artists from the Greater Bay Area, Celebrating Chinese Culture with Prosperity and Joy MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2025 – Today, Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) proudly unveiled the Boom and Bloom Exhibition, which has transformed the GalaxyArt, located within … Read more

ISCA Commits $6 Million to Launch Polytechnic Pathway Programme to Support Polytechnic Graduates in Becoming Chartered Accountants of Singapore; Builds on Full Employment Rate for Diploma Holders who completed SCAQ

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) will be setting aside up to $6 million in associated costs and subsidies to launch the Polytechnic Pathway Programme (PPP), specially curated for all local polytechnic graduates who embark on the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification … Read more

Arlo Introduces Advanced Fire Detection Technology: Revolutionising Home Safety With Real-Time Alerts

Source: Media Outreach About Arlo Technologies, Inc. Arlo is an award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the ways in which people can protect everything that matters to them with advanced home, business, and personal security solutions. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience and product design, and innovative wireless and … Read more

Road closed, SH14, Tangiteroria

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 14 at Tangiteroria in Kaipara will be closed for several hours while Police investigate a crash. The single-vehicle crash was reported about 6.30pm. The Serious Crash Unit is conducting a scene examination and diversions are being arranged. Motorists are advised to expect delays. No further information is available … Read more

Weaving A Tradition for Innovation: FabriX Digital Fashion Roadshow Continues Its Fashion Capital journey and Debuts at Pitti Immagine Uomo 2025

Source: Media Outreach From Hong Kong to Florence, FabriX continues to tour Europe after Paris Fashion Week FW2024, debuting at Pitti Immagine Uomo 2025 with the world’s first Fashion AR kiosk Cross-disciplinary tech trailblazers Avery Dennison, Genesis-One and ZERO10 continue to propel digital fashion further and beyond Featuring digital fashion creations from a full squad … Read more

Activist News – Auckland to Gather Tonight at Auckland Domain to Honour Ceasefire and Advocate for Peace in Palestine

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Tonight, the Auckland community will gather at the Auckland Domain to honour the recent ceasefire in Palestine and stand in solidarity with those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The event, scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM, will include heartfelt speeches, cultural performances, and a moment of silence to … Read more

Gaza – Fragile Hope for Children in Gaza

Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund New Zealand continues to support critical humanitarian assistance to more than 629,698 people in Gaza, including 383,819 children, through its ChildFund partner, WeWorld. (ref. https://www.weworld.it/en ) “Hope in Gaza, and for the families of the Israeli hostages, is fragile. But since the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, we are in much better … Read more

Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes retention of hunting and fishing portfolio

Source: Fish and Game NZ 20 January 2025 – Fish & Game New Zealand is pleased the Government has retained the Hunting and Fishing portfolio and looks forward to working with the newly appointed Minister James Meager. “The portfolio reflects Fish & Game’s vision for a New Zealand where hunting and fishing traditions thrive, and all New … Read more

Update: body recovered, Lake Taupō

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm that the jetskier missing on Lake Taupō has been located deceased by Police Dive Squad this afternoon. Police offer condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We wish to thank all involved in the search including members of the public, Harbourmaster and Coastguard, and … Read more