Resurfacing of Mohaka slow vehicle bay, south of Wairoa, starts next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to resurface the State Highway 2 (SH2) Mohaka slow vehicle bay will begin from next Tuesday (14 January.) The work is expected to take a fortnight to complete and stop/go traffic management will be in place along a stretch of the southbound lane which runs alongside the slow vehicle … Read more

Desert Road closed for 2 months from Monday 13 January

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency After the Christmas hiatus, road maintenance is back with a major closure of State Highway 1. The Desert Road, between Tūrangi and Waiouru, will close from 5am on Monday 13 January for approximately 2 months. As well as reconstructing 16 lane km (3 sites) of road, improving drainage, and clearing … Read more

Road rebuild to improve section of SH54, east of Feilding

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Crews have kicked back into gear following the holiday season with road renewal works underway in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. From Wednesday 15 January, road rebuild works will begin on a section of State Highway 54 (SH54) Kimbolton Road, near the intersection with Ridds Road. This daytime road maintenance and drainage … Read more

SH57/Tararua Road roundabout works scheduled to begin next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A reminder that work begins on Monday at the site of the new State Highway 57/Tararua Road roundabout as the first stage of construction gets underway. During the first stage of work, there will be no access from SH57 to the western section of Tararua Road and a detour will … Read more

Fruit fly in Auckland – situation update 9 January 2025

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Significant work continues in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe, with no signs of any further Oriental fruit flies to date, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north. “We have placed more than 100 extra traps in the area, and checking of all of them has not found any signs … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: December 2024 quarter

Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: December 2024 quarter – information release – 9 January 2025 – The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release.  MIL OSI

Fire Safety – Outdoor fires restricted in Te Tai Tokerau Northland

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Northland will move into a restricted fire season from 8am on Friday 10 January 2025 until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which can be applied for at checkitsalright.nz. … Read more

Animal Welfare – SAFE calls for release of delayed rodeo code of welfare following two deaths

Source: SAFE For Animals Animal rights organisation SAFE is reinforcing its call for the immediate release of the revised rodeo code of welfare following the deaths of two animals over the new year period. The first fatality was of a horse used in the Taupō rodeo. The horse was exhibiting lameness following the event in Taupō … Read more

Climate News – NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook January-March 2025

Source: NIWA Changing airflows mean changing weather from here till March and, to quote our principal forecaster Chris Brandolino, “La Nina hasn’t gone away”. In short, it’s going to be mixed. – There is an increased likelihood of more westerly quarter (SW to NW) winds than previously indicated. However, this pattern is expected to be interspersed … Read more

Entangled dolphin near Auckland now freed

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  09 January 2025 The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which was travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. DOC Operations Manager, Kirsty Prior, says the team located the dolphin and its companion at 12:50 pm yesterday. “The disentanglement team were able to get a working line … Read more

As at 8 January, GDA Secures 84.1% of MAHB Shares

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (“GDA“) and its shareholders (collectively, the “Consortium“) announced that as at 5:00 p.m. today, it has received valid offer acceptances of 1,385.5 million shares and a further 18.2 million shares have accepted the offer pending … Read more

NZ-AU: License Granted to Enable Test Mining at Halleck Creek

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) DENVER, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc (“WRI”)., has been granted a License to Explore by Dozing at the Halleck Creek Rare Earths … Read more

175 years of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Company starts anniversary year with growth strategy

Source: Media Outreach Growth strategy: medium-term sales potential of more than € 300 million Growth drivers in the core business: packaging, digital printing Software and lifecycle business Industrial business: focus on further expansion 175 years: the company has been shaping the printing industry for decades with technological innovations, quality and reliability Numerous anniversary activities throughout … Read more

Hong Kong’s Innovations Radiating Impact at CES 2025

Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 25 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc. Our growing innovation … Read more

Transport – Congestion charging plans have some fishhooks for road freight

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand 2025 is set to be a big year for transport policy, with Parliament set to debate legislation enabling time-of-use or congestion charging, the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill. National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the draft legislation, but says the Bill should … Read more

Singaporeans Can Save Up to S$500 Monthly Through Digital Optimization, New ROSHI Study Reveals

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – ROSHI, a leading fintech company reshaping digital lending across Southeast Asia, today released its comprehensive “Inflation Survival Guide 2025,” revealing how Singaporeans can leverage digital tools and smart spending strategies to combat inflation, which is projected to moderate between 2.5-3% this year. … Read more

CamScanner Elevates AI Offerings for Smarter Work and Learning in 2025

Source: Media Outreach Advanced portfolio of cutting-edge features showcases tech’s transformative role in document management and demonstrates CamScanner’s commitment to accelerating the AI revolution JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – CamScanner, a global leader in document-scanning apps with over 300 million users, is advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence in … Read more

GAOC Group of Companies Shines at Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Philippines with Triple Win

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – GAOC Group of Companies (GGC) is the largest dental conglomerate in the Philippines, led by its flagship clinic, Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC). GGC provides comprehensive dental services, including advanced surgeries and implantology. The group encompasses a plethora of reputable brands, … Read more

XTransfer Officially Receives MPI License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, was granted the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License under the Payment Services Act 2019 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This significant milestone strengthens XTransfer’s leading position in the … Read more

Over 340 young scientists from 49 countries converge at the 2025 Global Young Scientists Summit

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – More than 340 young scientists[1] will have a rare chance to engage with leading experts in science and technology from around the world at the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025. The Summit has drawn participants from 49 countries, a 40 per … Read more

ONESIAM Presents “A Prosperous Chinese New Year 2025”: A Spectacular Multicultural Festival for Global Visitors in Bangkok

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – This Chinese New Year, global visitors to Bangkok can look forward to an unforgettable celebration as the city’s most iconic destinations come alive with grand festivities under the theme “A Prosperous Chinese New Year 2025.” From January 28 to February 2, … Read more

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