HKCriminalLawyers.com Officially Launched to Provide Professional Legal Support in Criminal Cases

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – The HKCriminalLawyers.com platform has officially launched, providing Hong Kong citizens with a dedicated resource for criminal legal information and professional lawyer-matching services. Specializing in a wide range of criminal cases—including theft, fraud, assault, drug-related offenses, money laundering, and illegal gambling—the … Read more

Fatal Crash, Puruatanga Road, Martinborough

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Brad Allen, Wellington District Road Policing Manager: Police can confirm one person has died after a collision between a shared cycle and a car in Martinborough this morning. The collision happened on Puruatanga Road, between Regent Street and Todds Road, about 10.45am. The deceased was critically … Read more

AIA Singapore celebrates opening of Rainforest Wild Asia with Tapir adoption and AIA Vitality Bounce sponsorship

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Source: Media Outreach Sponsorship aims to create new avenues for individuals of all ages to make meaningful connections, improve wellbeing and inspire a love for nature and wildlife. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – AIA Singapore is proud to announce its partnership with the newly opened Rainforest Wild Asia at the … Read more

Death following water-related incident, Whangapoua Beach

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after a water related incident at Whangapoua Beach this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the beach about 1pm after the person was recovered from the water. First aid was provided, however, sadly they were not able to be revived. The death will be referred … Read more

Kiwi businesses to face reduced AML burden

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to reduce the regulatory burden on New Zealand businesses by improving the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009, Associate Justice Minister Hon Nicole McKee says.The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill, which had its first reading in Parliament today includes … Read more

Better protection for victims of litigation abuse

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Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will better protect victims of litigation abuse in family proceedings has passed through Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Going through the Family Court is already a stressful experience for many. This is only compounded when someone engages in litigation abuse, using the court system to control, harass … Read more

Greenpeace Statement – ECAN fails to provide free drinking water testing for communities impacted by nitrate contamination

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is shocked by the decision by Environment Canterbury to not provide free water testing for rural communities impacted by nitrate contamination. ECan voted in favour of running region wide awareness communication campaigns for private well owners on water quality risks, and commissioning a pilot study to test a number of private drinking … Read more

Southern Seabirds Trust Seabird Smart Awards

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Source: New Zealand Governor General E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei ra, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Mr Bill Mansfield, Chair of the Southern Seabirds Trust; Ms Janice Molloy, Trust Convenor; and Mr Al Brown, chef, restauranteur … Read more

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

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Source: Auckland Council Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Papatoetoe and Māngere have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area. Biosecurity New Zealand, part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) announced the update today. “It’s great to see that restrictions are … Read more

SIBUR Expands Range of Polymer Products for Automotive Industry

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Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – SIBUR, the largest Russian manufacturer of synthetic materials, plans to increase the use of polymers in the production of components for the automotive industry. In February 2025, SIBUR signed an agreement with the auto parts manufacturer DIPO for the joint development … Read more

Two-Thirds of Employees in The Philippines are Considering Changing Employers in 2025, Aon Study Finds

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Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released results from its 2025 Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study. The global study of more than 9,000 employees across 23 geographies, including the U.S., China, India and Japan, found that … Read more

Speech for the opening of Wakefield Hospital

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Source: New Zealand Government AcknowledgementsGood afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here.It’s a pleasure to join you here today to officially open this beautiful facility at Wakefield Hospital.I’d like to acknowledge the Evolution Healthcare leadership team, and their esteemed guests here today including investors, and mana whenua.I’d also like to acknowledge:  Evolution Board Chair, Scott … Read more

Wānaka McDonald’s saga exposes bureaucratic barriers

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Source: ACT Party Responding to news that the resource consent for a McDonald’s in Wānaka has been declined, ACT Environment spokesperson Cameron Luxton says: “A legitimate business has been blocked from investing, hiring locals, and selling products to willing buyers. This is an economic own-goal for Wānaka, and it shows how our planning regime stifles development. … Read more

NZ banks should follow Macquarie’s lead, ditch the climate cabal

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Source: ACT Party ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron is renewing calls for Kiwi banks to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance in the wake of the withdrawal of Australia’s Macquarie Group. “First it was the big American banks, then Canada’s banks, and now Macquarie Group is the first of the big Australian banks to pull … Read more

Wanted: Young tradie to take ACT MP’s seat in Youth Parliament

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Source: ACT Party ACT MP Cameron Luxton – Parliament’s only LBP builder – is on a mission to find a young tradie to take his seat in this year’s Youth Parliament. “Tradies and practical people are underrepresented in politics, and that includes Youth Parliament,” says Mr Luxton. “If you’re on the path to university, good … Read more

Growing the economy means shrinking the Government

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Source: ACT Party “The Government’s Going for Growth agenda shows New Zealand has turned the corner. Governments ignored economic growth, taking wealth for granted and wasting billions until we started feeling poor,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “This Government’s focus on growth is team effort. ACT’s impact can be seen in a number of priority areas. “To develop … Read more

ACT welcomes reforms to respect fishers

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Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Oceans and Fisheries Minister’s announcement of reforms to the Fisheries Act, ACT Oceans and Fisheries spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “Access to healthy fisheries is practically a Kiwi birthright. Our fishers understand this, and they know their livelihoods depend on sustainable practices. “Sadly, the fishing sector has been overregulated and stigmatised by … Read more

SH2 Waioweka Gorge daily closures extended

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The closure of State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioweka Gorge will be extended as additional days are required next week to complete the maintenance work. Work is well underway repairing SH2 and laying a new asphalt, providing a good quality surface, improving resilience and safety through the area.   The … Read more

SH1 Grovetown night works set to begin

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling to and from Picton can expect to see more road works on State Highway 1, Marlborough over five nights in early March. Work will be underway, just north of Blenheim at the Grovetown site, from Sunday, 2 March, to Thursday, 6 March (five nights), 7 pm – 6 … Read more

Auckland Council’s intern adventures in Healthy Waters end

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Source: Auckland Council In December last year, 50 ambitious, wide-eyed twenty-somethings strode into Auckland Council, each wearing an outfit meticulously chosen to scream “hire me!” (or at least whisper it convincingly). Day one was a heady mix of excitement, nerves, and an almost audible chorus of imposter syndrome echoing off the walls. As we exchanged … Read more

From Traditional to Transformational: Stellar Ace Outlines 2025 Evolution

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – In November 2022, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) made a monumental announcement of auctioning off the right to operate ad spaces at approximately 120 pedestrian overhead bridges, underpasses, and covered link-ways in a 10-year contract—a true first for the entity. One year … Read more

UM Scholars Make Scientific Discoveries with Global Impact

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Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media Outreach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – The University of Macau (UM) has strengthened its position as a leading research institution through multiple strategies, including the recruitment of high-calibre scholars from around the world. The groundbreaking scientific discoveries made by these distinguished scholars and their teams have greatly … Read more

Shock, anger over boaties and dogs on pest-free island

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Source: Department of Conservation Date:  13 February 2025 And they’re calling on responsible boaties to report other recreational sailors who land on Coromandel’s off-limits islands. DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says the most recent incident occurred on Kawhitu/Stanley Island on Saturday 8 February, and was witnessed by two members of the public who alerted DOC. … Read more

Weather News – Hot Valentine’s ahead before showers in the upper North – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th February – MetService is forecasting a settled start to the weekend before showers move onto northeastern parts of the North Island. Generally dry and warm weather with sunny skies expected today (Thursday). One or two showers are possible about and north of Taupō in the … Read more

Swift biosecurity response to fruit fly has positive outcome

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Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has today applauded the efforts of a south Auckland community, the horticulture industry and Biosecurity New Zealand, to mark the end of the Oriental fruit fly response. Biosecurity New Zealand has now lifted controls on movement of fruit and vegetables in the suburb of Papatoetoe following no … Read more

Auckland fruit fly controls lifted

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Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north. The decision to end the operation follows more than a month … Read more

Industry focus

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Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 5 March 2020Last updated 5 March 2020 Print Share New Zealand is facing skills shortages in a number of sectors, including construction, food and fibre, health, and Secondary Initial Teacher Education.New Zealand is facing skills shortages in a number of sectors, including construction, food and fibre, health, and Secondary … Read more