7-Eleven X Peko-chan X Sho-chan: New Year, New Look Makeover

Source: Media Outreach Redeem 4 Limited-Edition “Denim Style Cushions” Plus “Magic Cling Fai Chun” to Decorate Your Home and Bring Good Luck HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2025 – 7-Eleven is here to help you celebrate a joyful and prosperous Year of the Snake! Following the overwhelming popularity of our … Read more

American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership with Special Limited-Time Rewards for Card Members

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2025 – American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer are marking their 25 years of partnership by introducing exclusive limited-time rewards for new and existing American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members, designed to elevate their travel experiences. Celebrating 25 years of Rewarding … Read more

DYMO Partners With GA International (LabTAG) To Offer Cryogenic Labels For DYMO Labelwriter 5 Series Printers

Source: Media Outreach ATLANTA – Newsaktuell – 23 January 2025 – DYMO®, a leading provider of innovative labeling and printing solutions and part of the Newell Brands portfolio, and GA International (LabTAG), a leader in exceptional laboratory and industrial identification solutions, have announced a strategic partnership that makes high-quality cryogenic LabelWriter® labels available to users … Read more

Universities – Vice-Chancellor responds to research and science reforms – University of Auckland

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The Vice-Chancellor of New Zealand’s leading university, and the country’s largest research-led institution, says the changes announced today by the government to reform the science sector, informed by the first report of theScience System Advisory Group, will need to incorporate robust systems to identify funding priorities and measure research impact. Responding … Read more

Fire Safety – Offenders sentenced for lighting the 2022 Awarua Wetlands wildfire during a total fire ban

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand acknowledges the sentences handed down today in the Invercargill District Court for offences under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. Deputy National Commander, Steph Rotarangi, says the offences related to a fire lit in the Awarua Wetlands in Southland on 2 April 2022 … Read more

Business and Politics – Government answers businesses’ call for growth centred policies

Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the Prime Minister’s comments in his State of the Nation speech today, announcing that economic growth will influence all decisions this year and that nothing is off the table as many businesses look ahead to 2025 with cautious optimism, but with plans for investment and growth ready to go. Business … Read more

Upper Hutt crash closes State Highway 2 to southbound traffic

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 23 January 2025 3:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt is currently closed to southbound traffic between Totara Park Road and Gibbons Street. It follows a two-vehicle crash at the Gibbons Street intersection around 2:30 this afternoon. Emergency services and contractors are at … Read more

Summer roadworks kicking back off in Tairāwhiti

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency If you’re travelling the Tairāwhiti state highway network, you can expect to see a renewed level of activity for 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC) crews are back at work repairing and renewing state highways to ensure more efficient travel and safer, more … Read more

Keeping State Highway 6 in tip top shape – night closures planned for February

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The top of the south summer maintenance continues with State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle, between Rai Valley and Hira, and the Pelorus Bridge next in line for work. This route will have three weeks of night closures from late-February until mid-March for road resurfacing and maintenance work. The work will … Read more

One to face court after drugs, stolen items, and cash seized, Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) An operation targeting methamphetamine dealing in the Hawke’s Bay has resulted in an arrest, alongside the seizure of drugs, stolen items, and around $57,500 cash. In Hastings, at around 7.45am this morning, the Armed Offenders Squad arrested and charged a 55-year-old man in relation to the operation. Following the … Read more

Hong Kong’s Advantages Spotlighted at WEF Annual Meeting in Davos

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2025 – Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Paul Chan, is among nearly 3,000 political leaders, financial officials and business elites attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Hong Kong SAR’s Financial Secretary, Paul … Read more

SH30 closed following crash, Whakatane

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 30, Whakatane is currently closed near Thornton Road following an earlier crash. The crash involved a pedestrian and a vehicle and was reported just before 4:10pm. The pedestrian has sustained serious injuries. Staff from the Serious Crash Unit are conducting a scene examination. Motorists are advised to … Read more

Bringing change through compost, carbon, and connection (PPF)

Source: Plant and Food New Zealand – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Bringing change through compost, carbon, and connection (PPF) People | Planet | Food – In this episode, host Roger Robson-Williams chats with friend and colleague Stephen Wallace, Sustainability Manager at AgResearch and Plant & Food Research,Stephen shares his journey into sustainability, sparked by a passion … Read more

Ascott Accelerates Oakwood Signings To Capture Rising Demand For Bleisure Travel, Launches Heartfelt Culinary Campaign To Celebrate The Brand’s Commitment To Comfort And Connection

Source: Media Outreach Secures 16 Oakwood signings in 2024, reflecting a 30% year-on-year growth Adds four new Oakwood Premier properties in Adelaide, Bali, Shenzhen and Singapore Adds Bali to Oakwood’s growing portfolio of resort destinations, which includes Batam, Chongli and Ha Long SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2025 – The Ascott Limited … Read more

Luxon waves goodbye to record number of NZers with no plan in sight

Source: Green Party Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation speech today offered no real hope nor vision for a unified and prosperous Aotearoa New Zealand. “Our country is not a corporation and a Prime Minister is not a CEO. Christopher Luxon today waved goodbye to record numbers of New Zealanders leaving the country as he … Read more

Statement on investigation of interest

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Auckland City Police have completed enquiries into a shoplifting in late 2024. The shoplifting occurred at the Pak N Save in Royal Oak on 12 October 2024, and was reported to Police for investigation electronically using the Auror platform. Police have carried out enquiries into the report and a … Read more

New Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced the new membership of the Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control (PACDAC), who will serve for a three-year term. “The Committee brings together wide-ranging expertise relevant to disarmament. We have made six new appointments to the Committee and reappointed two existing members to ensure … Read more

Asian Stationery & Office Products Online Exhibition 2025 Grand Opening

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2025 -The Asian Stationery & Office Products Online Exhibition 2025 (ASOP 2025) is set to redefine the stationery and office products industry with its innovative hybrid format, seamlessly blending virtual and physical elements. Scheduled to run from January 23, 2025, to July 4, … Read more

Mining Sector – PM flags mining as critical to economic growth – Straterra

Source: Straterra Inc Prime Minister Christopher Luxon correctly identified the bigger role mining can play in New Zealand’s economic growth in his State of the Nation speech today, says Straterra chief executive Josie Vidal. “It is great to see this Government listening to the mining sector and showing a clear understanding of its value to the … Read more

Weather News – A wet weekend in store – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 23 – Monday 27 January – Rain and hot, muggy nights are the theme for the start of Auckland Anniversary Weekend, but MetService is forecasting a return to sunny weather for the extra day off on Monday. Clear skies are in store for the North Island today (Thursday), with … Read more

BusinessNZ – Hitting the science reset button

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s announcement effectively ‘resetting’ the science system to deliver better economic growth and productivity for New Zealand. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard also welcomes the announcement regarding a special “one stop shop” agency for foreign investment. “These are policy improvements we have advocated for, so we are pleased to see action … Read more

Govt Cuts – Axing of Callaghan Innovation, loss of 500 jobs already makes mockery of latest reform

Source: PSA New science plan exposes chaotic nature of restructuring to date – It’s hard to have confidence in the Government’s latest science strategy when it comes with no promise of new funding or a commitment to retaining the current workforce. The long overdue science reform strategy promises another huge restructure on top of the restructure endured … Read more

Business – Picton Marina receives prestigious Superyacht accreditation

Source: Port Marlborough Port Marlborough and Marlborough Sounds Marinas are proud to announce that Picton Marina has achieved “Superyacht Ready” accreditation and “Gold Anchor” status from the Marina Industry Association (MIA Australia) This accreditation highlights Marlborough Sounds Marinas’ dedication to providing world-class facilities and exceptional service for superyacht guests, captains, and crew, and follows the “International … Read more

ACT welcomes innovation changes to better serve taxpayers and growth

Source: ACT Party ACT is welcoming a renewed economic focus for the science and innovation sector, including the abolition of Callaghan Innovation. “ACT has long advocated for abolishing Callaghan Innovation, which effectively gambled with taxpayer money and was responsible for a litany of failed investments in ventures that delivered little more a than a few … Read more

Dive into the long weekend with Safeswim

Source: Auckland Council Safeswim is ready for a safe and fun summer this long weekend in Auckland. Enjoying the summer with Safeswim: your guide to safe swimming in Auckland As summer continues Auckland’s beaches remain the heartbeat of the season, a haven for picnics, swims, and sun-soaked memories. But as you pack your beach bag … Read more

Southland livestock grazing company fined $48,750 over hundreds of cattle grazing in mud

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A Southland livestock grazing company has been fined $48,750 for allowing hundreds of cattle to graze in mud. FFPM Grazing Limited earlier pleaded guilty to 4 charges (October 2024) under the Animal Welfare Act following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). They were sentenced in the … Read more

Luxon’s speech an exercise in smoke and mirrors

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The Prime Minister’s State of the Nation speech is an exercise in smoke and mirrors which deflects from the reality that he has overseen the worst economic growth in 30 years, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff. “Luxon wants to “go for growth” but since he … Read more