Night closures planned for State Highway 6, Annesbrook Drive, Nelson

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Christmas has come and gone, and as we move rapidly into 2025, the State Highway summer maintenance season kicks back into gear in Nelson. State Highway 6 Annesbrook Drive is next in line for resurfacing and repairs later this month, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The highway will … Read more

KPMG and SID Unveil Budget 2025 Recommendations to Build a Ready, Refreshed, and Resilient Singapore, Driving Value Creation and Global Leadership

Source: Media Outreach Foster Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) adoption by Singapore enterprises through national frameworks, grants, and a hub to align with global sustainability standards. Accelerate innovation through increased funding for the development of sustainable technologies and the adoption of artificial intelligence. Strengthen workforce capabilities with targeted professional growth programmes, leadership benchmarks, and micro-credentialling … Read more

Distinctive colour leads to brush the law

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have helped staff at Oranga School in One Tree Hill celebrate the return of a large amount of specially prepared paint, that had gone missing from its grounds. The paint was to be used for important maintenance work on school buildings and had been specially mixed in a … Read more

Five nights of closures for SH58 Whitby/Paremata, Porirua

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users and residents need to be ready for night closures on SH58 Whitby/Paremata, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). “Work is starting this Sunday night, 12 January, for five nights through to Thursday,” says NZTA Wellington Transport Alliance Manager, Roxanne Hilliard. Road crews will resurface areas of State … Read more

Grab Partners London School of Business & Finance to Offer Tertiary Education Programmes for Platform Workers and their loved ones

Source: Media Outreach 3 in 5 Grab partners are keen to pursue a Diploma or Degree Grab partners and their loved ones benefit from exclusive admission requirements, and enjoy additional perks including free trial classes to select courses, as well as learning tools such as tablets when they sign up via GrabAcademy Select Diploma programmes … Read more

Queenstown’s DOC visitor centre based in Glenorchy for two weeks

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  08 January 2025 DOC Operations Manager Whakatipu, David Butt, says the temporary site will be convenient and closer to most of the district’s extensive visitor network. “These two weeks are some of the busiest we get for visitors,” says David. “Glenorchy is a gateway to the area’s most popular day and … Read more

Divineway Fengshui Announces the Launch of Master Louis Cheung’s Book on Taoist Divine Magic

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – Divineway Fengshui announces the release of Master Louis Cheung’s new book, An Introduction to Liu Ren Divine Magic. The book aims to provide an in-depth exploration of Liu Ren Divine Magic, an ancient Taoist tradition, offering insights into its principles and relevance … Read more

‘No excuse’ – driver’s illegal crash-scene shortcut

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A motorist faces the prospect of serious charges after driving through cordons at the scene of a South Waikato crash that closed State Highway 1 this morning. About 5.30am, two vehicles collided at Piarere, between Horahora and Paparamu roads. Five people were injured – three seriously and two critically … Read more

Prince Foundation Partners Again with NTU PEAK ASEAN Program to Address Development Challenges

Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – Prince Foundation welcomed 10 Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students from Singapore for a three-week program focused on expanding education access and entrepreneurship mentoring in Cambodia. NTU students return to Cambodia to develop innovative solutions for advancing education and entrepreneurship in … Read more

Health – Licensing decision lauded for prohibiting buy now pay later schemes in bottle stores

Source: Alcohol Healthwatch A decision of the Auckland District Licensing Committee sends a strong message to alcohol retailers who engage in Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services in retail alcohol outlets. AfterPay is such a BNPL service, and it offers consumers the ability to be almost instantly approved with credit. This service being used for alcohol retail purchases … Read more

Renewal of Dossen Miao Club: Qingmao’s Adorable Jouney Across Four Cities

Source: Media Outreach GUANGZHOU, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 8 January 2025 – On December 27, 2024, Dossen Hotel Group officially rebranded its member loyalty program, “Dossen Club,” as “Miao Club,” with its popular mascot Qingmao taking center stage. This rebranding places Qingmao, the group’s super IP, directly in front of consumers, offering a fresh, … Read more

Chemill Pharma Launches SnoozZ (Melatonin 5 mg & Chamomile 35 mg)

Source: Media Outreach A Clinically-Proven Solution for Better Sleep Amid Rising Insomnia Rates in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – Chemill Pharma Ltd., an innovative health technologies company, is proud to announce the launch of SnoozZ, a unique fast-acting sleep formula designed to address growing problem of … Read more

SH1 at Piarere reopens

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A section of State Highway 1 at Piarere has reopened following a serious crash this morning.  Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 5.30am. Three people suffered serious injuries and two people were critically injured.  The road reopened about 11.30am. Police would like to thank motorists for their … Read more

Warning to Fast-Track Applicants – ‘Exploit the Whenua, Face the Consequences’

Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori has this morning issued a stern warning to Fast-Track applicants with interests in mining, pledging to hold them accountable through retrospective liability and to immediately revoke Fast-Track consents under a future Te Pāti Māori government. This warning comes ahead of today’s third reading of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill. … Read more

Farmers don’t get a holiday, but they deserve a red tape break

Source: ACT Party ACT MP Mark Cameron is calling on Parliament to thank farmers working through summer by reinstating provisions in the Resource Management Act that prevent regional councils from factoring climate change into their planning. “While many Kiwis enjoy some time off work this summer, cows still need to be milked and crops still … Read more

Too many Kiwis denied the chance to gather with loved ones at the end of life

Source: ACT Party As New Zealanders enjoy time with friends and family this summer, ACT MP Todd Stephenson is calling for greater autonomy for terminally ill New Zealanders to choose when, and with whom, they spend their last moments. Mr Stephenson is the sponsor of the End of Life Choice (Extended Eligibility) Amendment Bill, which would … Read more

Legislation needed to give hunters a say on conservation

Source: ACT Party As many New Zealanders enjoy time off work this summer exploring conservation land, ACT Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton is promoting legislation that would ensure hunters and fishers have representation on the Conservation Authority. “Hunters and fishers have a deep connection to nature and the environment. We enjoy being in the great outdoors, … Read more

Westies’ summer festivities curtailed by alcohol monopolies

Source: ACT Party “Westies and Southlanders trying to buy alcohol for New Year’s or going to the pub this summer deserve the same choice and freedom afforded to the rest of the country,” says West Auckland-based ACT MP Simon Court. Mr Court is promoting a member’s bill aimed at dismantling New Zealand’s last liquor monopolies. … Read more

Liquor stores serving us this summer deserve thanks, and a stronger voice

Source: ACT Party ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar is thanking the operators of liquor stores serving their communities during the summer period, and says these operators deserve a stronger voice in licensing decisions. “While many of us enjoy some long-awaited time off work this summer, our holiday activities have been made easier by those who … Read more

E tū calls for a Just Transition for Taranaki energy workers – E tū

Source: Etu Union The release of a new report highlights that natural gas is not a viable solution for Aotearoa’s energy future, further underscoring the need for a well-planned Just Transition for workers and communities in Taranaki. The report, released by 350 Aotearoa, Common Grace Aotearoa and the Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and … Read more

Minimum wage announcement “a pay cut for the most vulnerable” – E tū

Source: Etu Union E tū is appalled with the Government’s decision to increase the minimum wage by less than inflation for a second year in a row. Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, announced today that from April next year the minimum wage will be $23.50, an increase of just 35c, or … Read more

Carers’ pay equity highlighted on Human Rights Day – E tū

Source: Etu Union On International Human Rights Day, E tū is calling on the Government to help fix gender-based pay discrimination by delivering pay equity for care and support workers. E tū is the union for care and support workers, including those working in residential aged care, home support, disability support, and mental health and … Read more

Passion for leadership led teacher to leave profession and study Graduate Diploma in Business at EIT | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti December 9, 2024 Tori Cowan-Smith has recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Business at EIT. A teacher who earned her qualifications at EIT before embarking on a successful early childhood education career, has successfully pivoted to complete a Graduate Diploma in Business and found a job in management. … Read more

Govt’s ‘free speech’ legislation stokes fear, not freedom

Source: Green Party The Government’s planned changes to the freedom of speech obligations of universities is little more than a front for stoking the political fires of disinformation and fear, placing teachers and students in the crosshairs.  “This has nothing to do with free speech, this is about polluting our public discourse for political gain,” … Read more

ECE no place to cut corners

Source: Green Party The Ministry of Regulation’s report into Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Aotearoa raises serious concerns about the possibility of lowering qualification requirements, undermining quality and risking worse outcomes for tamariki, whānau, and kaiako. “The Government is trying to cut corners on the education of our tamariki, setting them up to fail while … Read more

Green Government will revoke dodgy fast-track projects

Source: Green Party The Green Party has warned that a Green Government will revoke the consents of companies who override environmental protections as part of Fast-Track legislation being passed today.  “The industry is on notice: consents granted under this regime that shortcut our democracy, sidestep environmental protections and degrade te taiao will be revoked by … Read more

Government for the wealthy keeps pushing austerity

Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows how the Government is failing to address the massive social and infrastructure deficits our country faces. “Christopher Luxon is choosing to prolong the recession and kneecap productivity through merciless cuts,” says the Green Party Co-Leader and Finance spokesperson, Chlöe Swarbrick. … Read more