Rammelburg Castle as a potential residence for Elon Musk – invitation to visit

Source: Media Outreach RAMMELBURG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 3 February 2025 – Peter Karl Jugl refers to the Bild article from January 30, titled “This Could Be Elon Musk’s New European Headquarters”. Jugl, Managing Director of Deutsche Baukultur Dienstleistungs GmbH, which owns Rammelburg Castle, is offering the visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk the historic property as … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN to Release Q2 FY25 Results on February 12, 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the three and six-months ended December 31, 2024, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 and host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. New York time. The … Read more

Successful Completion: The Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm Project in Taiwan is now fully operational

Source: Media Outreach • Yunlin OWF fully operational and running at design capacity of 640 MW • Enough clean energy to power over 600,000 Taiwanese homes annually • Major step for Taiwan’s offshore wind farm and renewable energy sectors HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 3 February 2025 – Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) and its partners … Read more

Pōwhiri at Te Whare Rūnanga, Waitangi 2025

Source: New Zealand Governor General Mai i te kore, ki te pō, ki te ao marama, ko te ara o te tika, ko te ara o te pono tēnā e kōkiri mō te whakatipuranga ō āpōpō. He aha tēnā o ngā oāti e whakapono atu nei e tatou, e te iwi. Hākoa te kaupapa e … Read more

Crown shows commitment to Ngāpuhi settlement

Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has today shown its commitment to settling with Ngāpuhi by initialling the proposed transfer of Kororipo Pā to Ngāti Rēhia, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka say. “This initialling is an important step in beginning to provide reparations to Ngāpuhi and will be the first … Read more

Science – Golden elegant enigma seeks ‘2025 Bug of the Year’ crown

Source: NIWA 2025 Bug of the Year: Yellow Mayfly nomination Golden elegant enigma seeks ‘2025 Bug of the Year’ crown A short-lived, strikingly stunning native mayfly known to fly-fishers and aquatic admirers yet seldom seen by the public may have its time in the spotlight this month as a nominee for the 2025 New Zealand Bug … Read more

Appointments – IHC welcomes new Chief Executive Andrew Crisp

Source: IHC IHC welcomed its new IHC Group Chief Executive Andrew Crisp at a pōwhiri in Wellington on Monday morning. More than 200 people gathered to welcome Andrew Crisp, who joins IHC from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. “I was fortunate to meet with some people with intellectual disabilities before I started and … Read more

Second closure on SH1, Northland

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Update 3.40pm: State Highway 1 between Whakapara and Towai has now reopened to one lane, with contractors managing traffic past the site under stop/go. Please expect delays and allow additional time for travel between Whangārei and Kawakawa. 3.17pm: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 is closed … Read more

SH1 Kaiwaka to Te Hana remains closed for truck recovery

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 between Kaiwaka and Te Hana remains closed for clean-up and recovery, following a truck rollover this morning. The road is likely to remain closed for some time, with specialist machinery required for the clean-up and recovery. Motorists are encouraged to … Read more

VEGA Strengthens Global Leadership with New Headquarters and Appointment of Max Davies as Country Manager for Australia

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 February 2025 – VEGA, a global leader in AV/IT solutions, announces two major milestones: the relocation of its global headquarters to Champion Tower at 3 Garden Road, Hong Kong, and the appointment of Max Davies, formerly a senior leader at Crestron, as Country … Read more

Waitangi Day – “Envisioning a Te Tiriti-based future”: Waitangi Day hīkoi in Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington

Source: Tiriti Action Group Pōneke This Waitangi Day, Tiriti Action Group Pōneke will stage a hīkoi from Pukeahu to Waitangi Park starting at 10am. The Hīkoi is in support of mana whenua Te Kotahitanga o Taranaki Whānui, all tangata whenua and in opposition to the ongoing attacks on Māori, on the environment and on a … Read more

Land Information Minister to tour Antarctic monitoring sites

Source: New Zealand Government Land Information Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Antarctica this week to see New Zealand’s scientific and international cooperation efforts on the ice.  “Our scientists carry out globally significant research in one of the most challenging environments in the world, alongside essential conservation work,” Mr Penk says.   … Read more

Weather News – A sunny start before brief rain for the South Island – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 3 – Thursday 6 February – MetService is forecasting a mostly settled start to the week before a brief spell of rain moves over the South Island in time for Waitangi Day. This will bring a cooler day for the island, while sunny skies are on the cards for other … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash Fairlight

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Senior Sergeant Pete Graham Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Fairlight on Thursday 30 January. He was 29-year-old Thomas George Murdoch of Frankton. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this time. Inquiries into the circumstances … Read more

Living cost inflation continues downward trend

Source: New Zealand Government Average household living cost inflation has continued a downward trend, showing the steps the Government has taken are having an impact, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  Data released by Stats NZ today shows the yearly household living costs increased by 3 per cent in the year to December 2024, after increasing … Read more

SH2 Oringi rail overbridge to close for 1 night of maintenance

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 3 February 2025 12:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Oringi rail overbridge, just south of Dannevirke, on State Highway 2 will be closing for 1 night at the beginning of March for asphalt resurfacing. Crews will be resurfacing the bridge on Monday 3 March working between 6pm and … Read more

SH1 Flyger Road rebuild: Plan ahead and expect delays

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding people to plan ahead and expect delays as contractors will be rebuilding the southbound left lane on State Highway 1, between Flyger Road and Prescott Road, from Monday 10 February 2025. This work had been scheduled to start at the end … Read more

Online portal for COVID-19 Inquiry opens

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is welcoming the opening of an online portal for the public to submit to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned. “The portal is an easy way for members of the public to have their say to the Inquiry about how the … Read more

New benefit sanctions for Traffic Light System

Source: New Zealand Government Two more non-financial benefit sanctions will be added to MSD’s Traffic Light System to drive economic growth by incentivising more job seekers to enter the workforce, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Our economy is stronger when more people are in work, and as we look to unleash economic … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs 03/02/25

Source: Northland Regional Council Safeswim: Your ‘go-to’ for water safety updates Before heading to Northland’s beaches, lakes, or rivers, you can check the Safeswim website or app for updates on water conditions, weather, tides, and lifeguard availability. This service ensures you and your whānau can enjoy a safe and fun day at the beach. Safeswim is … Read more

Household living costs increase 3.0 percent – Stats NZ media and information release – Household living-costs price indexes: December 2024 quarter

Source: Statistics New Zealand Household living costs increase 3.0 percent – 3 February 2025 – The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 3.0 percent in the 12 months to the December 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 3.0 percent increase, measured by the household living-costs price … Read more

Crash blocks Wainuiomata Hill heading towards Lower Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) The Wainuiomata Hill is currently closed heading towards Lower Hutt following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle was reported on the Wainuiomata side of the hill just after 11:30am. One person has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued by … Read more

Resurfacing works for SH1 Turntable Hill, Moerewa, start tomorrow

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises overnight asphalt resurfacing works will get underway on State Highway 1 at Turntable Hill, Moerewa tomorrow (Tuesday 4 February), before pausing for Waitangi Day holiday traffic. Asphalting works will then resume from Sunday 9 February through to Thursday 13 February (finishing on the … Read more

Guidance for safe use of AI in the public sector

Source: New Zealand Government Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins today released guidelines which set clear expectations for how agencies should adopt AI while harnessing its potential to improve productivity and service delivery.“Use of AI technologies to improve public services is a priority for me, and this guidance will enable its safe and responsible uptake,” Ms Collins says.“AI … Read more

Legal action dropped over ETS Foresty Registry 

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Forestry Todd McClay has welcomed a decision by forestry sector representatives to drop Judicial Review proceedings related to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fees. “The Judicial Review was initiated in response to the excessive fees imposed on the forestry sector by the previous Government,” Mr McClay says.  “The previous … Read more

NZ-AU: US Graphite Producers Win Preliminary ITC Trade Case Ruling

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, applauds today’s preliminary determination by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that China has supressed the establishment of the domestic graphite industry by exporting artificially cheap graphite to … Read more

SH1/Bridge Street blocked following crash, Rakaia

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 1/Bridge Street, Rakaia is blocked at the intersection with Elizabeth Ave following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 10:30am. Three people have been moderately injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more