Calling rangatahi changemakers: Applications now open for Save the Children’s 2025 Youth Ambassador programme

Source: Save the Children Save the Children is searching for passionate young changemakers to join Generation Hope New Zealand, an inspiring youth leadership programme that empowers rangatahi aged 14 – 18 to take action for children’s rights and global issues. Now more than ever, young people need the support, skills, and opportunities to make their voices … Read more

Social Issues – Disability support services consultation underway – from Invercargill to Whangarei

Source: Ministry of Social Development People in the disability community are invited to have their say in a six-week consultation that begins this week and runs until 24 March 2025. Disability Support Services was transferred from the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) last year, after an Independent Review recommended … Read more

Universities – Covid strategies ‘fell short’ for Pacific people, research finds – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Research on the impacts of Covid-19 highlights high death rates among Pacific people in Aotearoa and the need to provide better support in the future. A report has just been publicly released – Pacific contribution to the New Zealand COVID-19 response – Strengths, Weaknesses and Missed Opportunities. It notes that … Read more

SH2 Hewletts Road rail crossing repairs – 24 hour road closure

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 11 February 2025 9:25 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Contractors will soon be carrying out essential repairs to the State Highway 2 (SH2) rail crossing near the Hewletts Road/Maunganui Road/Golf Road roundabout. Due to the nature of the repairs, and to enable them to be completed in shortest … Read more

Update: Overnight shift of SH1 southbound traffic

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 10 February 2025 5:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises the eastward shift of the two southbound lanes on State Highway 1 between the BP motorway service centre and Drury Interchange previously planned for tonight as part of the SH1 Papakura to Drury … Read more

Update – woman found injured in Christchurch park

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are making good progress with the investigation into the circumstances that led to a woman being found in a Christchurch park with critical injuries. The woman was found at the Richmond Village Green on Wednesday 5 February. She was transported to hospital, where she remains. Her condition is … Read more

Daily attendance dashboard is live

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the new daily attendance dashboard is now live.  “The attendance dashboard will facilitate the daily recording and publication of student attendance,” says Mr Seymour.  “This is an example of Phase 2 of the government’s Attendance Action Plan to ensure that schools, the … Read more

Woman charged in relation to fatal vehicle incident in Napier

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Detective Sergeant Stacey Bailey-Tran: Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old woman in relation to a fatal vehicle incident on Nuffield Avenue, Marewa on 27 December 2024. The woman was arrested in Hastings yesterday afternoon. She is due to appear in the Napier District Court on 20 … Read more

Housing Market Trends – Intriguing year ahead for the housing market – Quality Valuation

Source: Quality Valuation (QV) One month in and QV operation manager James Wilson says 2025 is already shaping up to be an intriguing year for the housing market – though you wouldn’t necessarily know it from looking at our latest figures. The latest QV House Price Index shows that residential property values have once again … Read more

The mass pilgrimage flocking to Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh at the beginning of the Lunar New Year

Source: Media Outreach BA DEN, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newsdwire – 10 February 2025 – During the recent Lunar New Year, images capturing packed crowds at the foot of Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh resembling an emotive abstract painting, have created a sensation. These photos, shared hundreds of thousands of times by Vietnamese social media … Read more

Spaghetti Government

Source: ACT Party The Haps The country turned 185 on Thursday, but not everyone wanted to celebrate and debate. David Seymour’s address is here. They turned their backs and took his microphone, but nobody actually tried to argue that division based on ancestry is better than liberal democracy. Spaghetti Government Just over a year ago the New … Read more

Artyzen Hospitality Group Expands to Xi’an with New Luxury Lifestyle Hotel

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings Limited (HKSE: 242) today announced a management agreement with Xi’an Yang’s Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (Xi’an Yang’s Real Estate) to open its first Artyzen Hotels and Resorts luxury … Read more

Education – Ara and Lanzhou City University strengthen relationship

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury For many decades, Ara Institute of Canterbury has enjoyed strong connections with Lanzhou City University in Gansu province, north-west China. The relationship grew out of the sister-city relationship between Christchurch and Gansu Province. Lanzhou City, on the banks of the Yellow River is the capital of the province. During a visit … Read more

DFI Retail Group Appoints New Chief Executive Officer for 7-Eleven for South China, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – DFI Retail Group (‘the Group’) today announced the appointment of Yoep Man (Yoep) as Chief Executive Officer for 7-Eleven for South China, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, effective immediately. In his new role, Yoep will lead the strategic direction and … Read more

Special Minds Introduces Singapore’s First 1:1 Special Needs Matching Platform

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Special Minds is proud to introduce a new platform in Singapore that offers a much-needed solution for families with children and youths who have special or learning needs. As the country’s first platform dedicated to 1:1 special needs matching, Special Minds provides … Read more

Go-to Print Celebrates 40 Years of Heritage and Post-COVID Revival

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Go-to Print Singapore, formerly known as Mandarin Art Printing, a trusted name in Singapore’s printing industry, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary. As it marks this milestone, the company reflects on its journey from a traditional offset printer to a modern, customer-focused printing … Read more

HKFindLawyer.com Launches Comprehensive Glossary for Criminal Offences in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach Helping the Public Understand Legal Definitions and Consequences of Criminal Charges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – HKFindLawyer.com, a leading legal information platform, has launched a Criminal Offences Glossary to help the public better understand various criminal charges under Hong Kong law. This new resource provides … Read more

Release: Health system will suffer from ‘let it fail’ strategy

Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cutting of digital staff in our health system will put patients at risk and leave hospitals vulnerable to cyber-attack. Feedback from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora staff on proposed redundancies in data and digital staff reveals deep concerns about a ‘fail early, fail often, succeed over time’ strategy. … Read more

Pingtung’s Diverse Experiences Become a Highlight of Taiwan Tourism with the launch of eight new travel routes

Source: Media Outreach PINGTUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – “Taiwan is a great travel choice!” The Pingtung County Government promotes tourism with an innovative approach, launching eight unique themed travel routes that have attracted international attention and are dedicated to becoming a dream destination for Southeast Asian travelers. These itineraries … Read more

Congestion on SH1 north of Kaiwaka

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 10 February 2025 3:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising people traveling on State Highway 1 north of Kaiwaka to plan ahead and expect delays. Contractors resealed a 650m section of the state highway last night and, due to the … Read more

Release: Cuts to school bus routes put Northland kids at risk

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is putting cost-cutting ahead of kids’ safety with its decision to cut rural school bus routes in Northland. “Expecting young students to walk along state highways and endure extreme weather just to get to school is utterly irresponsible and a slap in the face to working families,” Labour … Read more

Nursery supercharges Rakitata restoration

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  10 February 2025 Arowhenua Native Nursey was developed in 2021. Since then, staff have raised and planted more than 600,000 plants, all eco-sourced and native to the area. Tony Doy, the nursey’s restoration supervisor, says the team is proud to be helping increase numbers of threatened plants in the local area, … Read more

Speech to the Financial Services Council

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. I would like to begin by thanking Kirk Hope and the Financial Services Council for the opportunity to speak to you all this morning. I’d also like to acknowledge our friends at the FMA and in particular the CE, Samantha Barrass, who you will be hearing from shortly.I’m delighted … Read more

Going for growth: International investment summit to boost infrastructure and jobs

Source: New Zealand Government About 100 of the world’s high-profile investors, business leaders, and construction companies are expected to visit New Zealand in March for a global investment summit, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop have announced.“The Government is relentlessly focused on accelerating the growth New Zealand needs to lift our incomes, … Read more

Hong Kong Accident Lawyer Network Launches New Work Injury Compensation Calculator to Help Workers Estimate Compensation Quickly

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Hong Kong Accident Lawyers has officially launched a brand-new Work Injury Compensation Calculator, allowing injured employees to quickly estimate their compensation in just a few steps. This tool enhances legal awareness among injured workers and helps them protect their rights. … Read more

State Highway 3 blocked, Te Mapara

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a single vehicle crash involving a truck on State Highway 3, Te Mapara reported just before 3pm. No injuries have been reported however the road is expected to be closed for several hours. Diversions are in place at Eight Mile Junction and Arapae near Troopers … Read more

Police pleased to report no significant issues following tangi

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Police are pleased to report no significant issues following a tangi for a senior member in the Mongrel Mob in Hawke’s Bay today. An operation to monitor the behaviour of those involved was carried out by Police, monitoring the tangi … Read more