Advocacy News – Statement on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Double Standards in Engagement – PFNZ

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand We are deeply disappointed that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has chosen to meet with the New Zealand Jewish Council while repeatedly refusing multiple requests from Palestinians and their allies for a meeting. This blatant double standard is unacceptable and undermines the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and balanced political engagement. … Read more

Local News – Wairaka Park building’s future to be resolved – Porirua

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Source: Porirua City Council The fate of the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Porirua’s Pukerua Bay will be decided in the coming months. At a Porirua City Council meeting on Thursday, councillors and Porirua Mayor Anita Baker discussed a report about whether the building – unused since 2021 and needing substantial repairs and a … Read more

Foreign Affairs – New report highlights untapped potential in New Zealand-Viet Nam relationship

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Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is thrilled to launch its latest report Viet Nam and New Zealand at 50: The next chapter. This report explores the growing potential of the bilateral relationship as the two nations celebrate 50 years of formal diplomatic ties. Commissioned by the Foundation and authored … Read more

Legislation – Another Step Forward for Build to Rent: Government Passes Key Investment Bill – Property Council

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Source: Property Council New Zealand KEY POINTS: Property Council New Zealand strongly supports the passing of the Overseas Investment (Build to Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill, which facilitates increased foreign investment in the Build to Rent (BTR) housing sector.  The Amendment Bill introduces a ‘large rental development test’ to attract much-needed overseas capital … Read more

Fire Safety – Outdoor fires prohibited in Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Manawatū-Whanganui’s coastal areas from 8am on Friday 21 February, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended. The coastal zone includes Whanganui city and eight coastal communities. … Read more

Federated Farmers Statement: Members’ Bill puts woke banks on notice

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Andy Foster’s Members’ Bill, drawn from the ballot earlier this afternoon, will stop lenders from unfairly de-banking legitimate businesses and industries. “Banks have been under huge pressure recently for some of their more unpalatable lending practices,” Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre says. “This Bill is only going to add … Read more

Universities – With a little help from their friends: school challenges – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) School friendships and social connections are vital to positive student experiences so need to be actively fostered, according to findings from the Our Voices project at the University of Auckland. Peer friendships and caring social connections with teachers and other school community members are central to students’ experiences of school, … Read more

DFI Retail Group to Announce 2024 Full Year Financial Results and Host Analyst Presentation Live Webcast

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited will announce its 2024 Full Year Results after market close on 10 March 2025, followed by an analyst presentation live webcast on 11 March 2025. Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2024 Time: 10:00-11:00 am (Hong Kong … Read more

Discover the Gold Trading Guide from JustMarkets

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Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 – Gold has always been one of the most popular assets for traders around the world, valued for its stability and market resilience. Events in the last few years have once again highlighted the importance of this precious metal as an effective … Read more

Further arrest following Wainuiomata assault

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, Hutt Valley CIB: Police have today arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following an assault in Wainuiomata on Wednesday 5 February. The man faces a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and is due to appear in the … Read more

ACT welcomes further debate on banking wokery

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Source: ACT Party In response to the draw of the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide) Amendment Bill from Parliament’s ballot: “When I first raised the problem of climate ideology in banking, it was an issue only grumbled about across the farm fence. Now it’s a mainstream concern, challenged in New Zealand’s … Read more

Biosecurity New Zealand investigating and boosting trapping after new Auckland fruit fly find

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Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A biosecurity operation is under way and extra field teams are today in the suburb of Birkdale, on Auckland’s North Shore, after the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap in a suburban backyard, says Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis.  “This is the … Read more

Venue access: how we manage our bookable community spaces

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Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces. It is with huge gratitude that I acknowledge the messages of support our staff and the council has received over the past few days, regarding our response … Read more

Economic growth the focus of PM’s visit to Viet Nam

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Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Viet Nam next week, visiting both Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, accompanied by a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders.  “Viet Nam is a rising star of Southeast Asia with one of the fastest growing economies in the region. This year our … Read more

Changes to enable investment in build-to-rent housing passed into law

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Source: New Zealand Government The coalition Government has passed legislation to support overseas investment in the Build-to-Rent housing sector, Associate Minister of Finance Chris Bishop says.   “The Overseas Investment (Facilitating Build-to-Rent Developments) Amendment Bill has completed its third reading in Parliament, fulfilling another step in the Government’s plan to support an increase in New Zealand’s … Read more

Further night closures planned for SH1 between Johnsonville and Tawa for resurfacing works

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling on State Highway 1 between Johnsonville and Tawa need to prepare for night-time closures from this Sunday, 23 February for resurfacing works. While originally scheduled for this week have, these works have been delayed due to rain. It means extra time is needed to complete the works on … Read more

UPDATE: SH1 blocked southbound at Dome Valley (now open)

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 20 February 2025 3:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi UPDATE: State Highway 1 Dome Valley has reopened southbound, following an earlier crash. Congestion remains in both directions, so please be patient and expect delays while traffic clears. 3:32pm NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 … Read more

GrandTech Cloud (Singapore)’s “Pizza Blitz” Campaign – To Introduce “A Friend to Startups” to Singapore’s Startup Scene

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – GrandTech Cloud Services (GCS) announced their Singapore entry with a “Pizza Blitz” campaign, delivering 300 pizzas to over 200 startups, influencers, and VC’s across Singapore this week. This initiative aims to introduce GCS’s business and the vision of “F2SU” (A Friend to … Read more

Release: Two Labour members’ bills drawn from ballot

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party Bills by Labour MPs to remove rules around sale of alcohol on public holidays, and for Crown entities to adopt Māori names have been drawn from the Members’ Bill Ballot. Kieran McAnulty’s Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment … Read more

Access for everyone: how we manage bookable spaces

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Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces. It is with huge gratitude that I acknowledge the messages of support our staff and the council has received over the past few days, regarding our response … Read more

Three people taken into custody on Karangahape Road

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Three people have been arrested following a firearms incident in Herne Bay this afternoon. At around 1.30pm, information was received that a man was carrying a firearm on Hamilton Road. A Police camera operator observed the man getting into a vehicle and tracked it travelling along Jervois Road. Police … Read more

SH3 Rukuhia rebuild is flying ahead

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency From Monday 24 February, both lanes of a short section of State Highway 3 (SH3) between Rukuhia Road and Narrows Road near Hamilton airport will be rebuilt and closed to southbound traffic for approximately 4 weeks. The rebuild work involves digging out the existing road layers and replacing them layer … Read more

Release: Govt losing police faster than it can hire them

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is falling even further behind its promised target of 500 new police officers, now with 72 fewer police officers than when National took office. “Instead of increasing police numbers as promised, Mark Mitchell is taking New Zealand Police backwards and overseeing a reduction in officers,” Labour police spokesperson … Read more

Release: Child poverty reduction must remain a priority

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party The latest child poverty statistics show child poverty reduction must remain a priority for the Government.  “Children should not be living in poverty, and the latest statistics are hugely concerning,” Labour child poverty reduction spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni said. “There are huge challenges that families are facing right now, with high … Read more

More Than Half of Workers in Hong Kong are Considering Changing Employers in 2025, Aon Study Reveals

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released results from its 2025 Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study with new insights specific to employees in Hong Kong. The global study of more than 9,000 employees across 23 … Read more

CUHK Leads Healthcare Innovation Whilst Advancing in Global Rankings

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has achieved its highest-ever rankings: 44th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 and 36th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Through its Faculty of Medicine, CUHK demonstrates how … Read more

Media crisis continues amid Government inaction – E tū

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Source: Etu Union E tū, the union for journalists and media workers, is sounding the alarm over the confirmation of an additional 30 job losses at NZME’s newsroom, as the wave of media cuts continues. E tū Director Michael Wood says the latest redundancies are yet another blow to journalism in Aotearoa. “Confirmation that a … Read more