Turn local ideas into environmental action — funding closing soon

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 03 Feb 2026 From weekend planting days to stream clean-ups, predator control and education projects, community groups across Waitaha Canterbury are already doing incredible work for the environment – often powered by volunteers, passion and local know-how. Now, we’re inviting community groups across Waitaha Canterbury to take their ideas … Read more

What you need to know about the Nīkau Palm Valley Bay vessel incident

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Preliminary assessment Initial assessments undertaken on Monday show the vessel has sustained more significant damage than originally anticipated. It is likely that the full amount of marine diesel fuel that was on the vessel has been released to the sea; observations are showing us that the environment is coping with … Read more

Councillors gather to discuss submissions on “consequential reforms”

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council “These are the most consequential reforms that New Zealand has faced for quite some time and there is a lot at stake” Chair Swiggs said. Canterbury Regional Council plans to file submissions regarding rates capping, the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, and Simplifying Local Government proposal. Staff prepared the … Read more

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120.   Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up of nine members with extensive backgrounds in planning, natural hazards, law, infrastructure, transport, economics, design, landscape, cultural values and tikanga Māori.  Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown, welcomes the appointments to the panel.  “I’m pleased … Read more

Auckland celebrates the City Rail Link’s first finished station neighbourhood

Source: Auckland Council The Waitematā Station Plaza and eastern glasshouse entrance to the station are open, completing the City Rail Link’s first station neighbourhood in the city centre.  This is the first of three above ground renewal programmes being delivered around CRL stations by the Auckland Council group and City Rail Link Limited, in the … Read more

Top 10 city centre wins in 2025

Source: Auckland Council We reflect on another year of renewal and vibrancy in the city centre.  Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomes the opportunity at the end of the year to look back and appreciate the visible progress on so many fronts, evident throughout Auckland. “2025 has been another busy year of renewal in the city … Read more

Inside the consent process that cleared the path for New Zealand’s first IKEA

Source: Auckland Council If you’ve driven past Sylvia Park lately, you’ll have noticed a giant blue-and-yellow newcomer has arrived! Getting the green light for New Zealand’s first IKEA store at Sylvia Park wasn’t as simple as dropping in some flat-packs and grabbing an Allen key! The construction, now complete, was one of the most technically … Read more

Last call for feedback on Auckland’s future housing plan

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have until 5pm on Friday 19 December to make a submission on Proposed Plan Change 120, which updates Auckland’s planning rules to strengthen natural hazard protections and meet legislative requirements from the Government to enable more housing, including near public transport, jobs, and everyday services.  Mayor Wayne Brown says the proposed changes are an important step in ensuring Auckland reduces … Read more

New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal

Source: Auckland Council A heartfelt blessing in Milford last week marked the start of a new chapter for the Wairau catchment, as mana whenua, led by Ngāti Paoa and supported by Te Kawerau a Maki, marked the start of the deconstruction of the Woodbridge Lane bridge. This moment signalled the official launch of the Ngā … Read more

More funding, more impact:

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing big in community climate action with the launch of Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, offering more than $1million to help community organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau take bold, practical steps to tackle climate change and be emergency ready.  The fund supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for emergencies, and adapt to the impacts of a … Read more

Tāmaki Taiao Alliance launches to supercharge nature regeneration across Tāmaki Makaurau

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is proud to be a founding partner of the newly launched Tāmaki Taiao Alliance, a bold new collaboration designed to accelerate nature regeneration at scale across Tāmaki Makaurau. Established in partnership with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), the Alliance brings together community groups, mana whenua, businesses, philanthropy and local government … Read more

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Source: Auckland Council Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice. Since early Wednesday morning, around 40-60mm of rain fell in the far west and south of the Auckland region, with 80-120mm around central and eastern parts.  This heavy … Read more

K-pop Star G-Dragon’s First Solo Fan Meeting in Southeast Asia Goes on Sale on MAISEAT

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – K-pop star G‑Dragon’s first solo fan meeting in Southeast Asia went on sale on Thursday via MAISEAT, the global live‑events platform under Damai Entertainment (HKEX:1060), a subsidiary of Alibaba Group (HKEX:9988). This also marks MAISEAT’s most significant overseas top-tier artist project … Read more

SonicWall Celebrates Its Best Partners Yet with the 2026 Partner Awards

Source: Media Outreach SonicWall Proudly Honours 113 Global Partners Recognized for Driving Innovation, Fueling Growth and Delivering Cybersecurity Excellence, Including 34 in Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – SonicWall today announced the recipients of its 2026 Partner Awards, recognizing top-performing SonicWall partners and distributors across Asia-Pacific and … Read more

Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers and Hong Kong Construction Association Joint Conference 2026 Redefine Productivity Frontiers

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM) and the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) successfully co-hosted the highly anticipated HKICM/HKCA Joint Conference 2026 on 23 January 2026 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together approximately 250 construction … Read more

Alibaba Brings Cloud-Based AI Innovation to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

Source: Media Outreach New AI and cloud technologies support smarter, faster, and more efficient Olympic broadcasting worldwide Alibaba’s Qwen powers the first use of LLM technology at the Olympics and a next-generation Olympic archive MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba … Read more

CGTN: Vision 2030: China’s tech blueprint reshaping global innovation

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – In 2025, China achieved unprecedented milestones in technological innovation, from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to advances in deep-space exploration. CGTN presents a feature article examining how these advances reflect not only industrial growth but also China’s evolving role in global innovation … Read more

A Safer Step for Those Who Raised Us: Alpro and Skechers Launch “Silver Line”

Source: Media Outreach Designed by Skechers & Alpro Physiotherapists for comfort and fall prevention, the shoes are introduced alongside the Silver Line Walk & Run family event. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – For many families, a simple walk is no longer taken for granted. As parents and grandparents … Read more

HKUST and Intel Establish Joint Laboratory to Focus on High-Efficiency Intelligent Computing

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel Corporation (Intel) announced the establishment of the HKUST-Intel Joint Laboratory (Joint Lab). At the heart of the project is a three-year research program that will explore high-efficiency near-memory computing … Read more

Dah Sing “328 Business Banking” Launches the “Dah Sing Business Multi-Currency Mastercard Debit Card”

Source: Media Outreach Empowering SMEs with Smart Payment Solutions – Up to 10% Cash Rebate in the First 3 Months HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – Dah Sing Bank, Limited (“Dah Sing Bank”) launched the new Dah Sing Business Multi-Currency Mastercard Debit Card, designed exclusively for customers of its … Read more

HKPC’s “Foresight 2026” Bridges Opportunities with the 15th Five-Year Plan Help Enterprises Grasp the Latest Economic and Technological Trends Create a Successful Road to Go Global

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today successfully launched its annual flagship event, “ForeSight 2026”, at the HKPC Building, with the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) as the strategic partner of the event. With the theme of “Empowering Hong … Read more

Alibaba Brings Cloud-Based AI Innovation to Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Source: Media Outreach New AI and cloud technologies support smarter, faster, and more efficient Olympic broadcasting worldwide Alibaba’s Qwen powers the first use of LLM technology at the Olympics and a next-generation Olympic archive MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba … Read more

RMB Capitalworks Launches Hybrid Fund Targeting High-Growth Indian Mid-Market Businesses

Source: Media Outreach The fund offers investors a unique opportunity to participate in India’s dynamic growth story MUMBAI, INDIA – EQS Newswire – 4 February 2026 – RMB Capitalworks, a joint venture between RMB (www.RMB.co.za), a leading African corporate and investment bank and Capitalworks, a leading Emerging Markets alternative asset manager, has announced the launch … Read more

Daimler Buses teams up with FEV to launch the first hydrogen-powered Setra demonstrator vehicle

Source: Media Outreach AACHEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 4 February 2026 – Aachen, FEV has teamed up with Daimler Buses to create the first coach with a hydrogen fuel cell drive system. The starting point for the “H₂Coach” technology demonstrator, which is intended for testing purposes, was a conventional Setra coach. This marks an important … Read more

GOD55 Sports Joins MotoGP’s Global Stage as Honda LCR’s Premium Official Partner

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 – The roar of the RC213V engines is about to get a lot louder for fans in Southeast Asia as GOD55 Sports officially enters the elite motorsports world of MotoGP. GOD55 Sports Honored to Partner With Honda LCR Team in MotoGP … Read more

From Banks of Yellow River to Dining Tables Worldwide: Lanzhou Beef Noodles Get a Makeover through Cross-industry Fusion

Source: Media Outreach LANZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 – Once a must-try culinary landmark of the city and now a cultural IP savored across the globe, Lanzhou Beef Noodles is undergoing a remarkable transformation through cross-sector integration. According to Yang Bingwen, Director of the Commercial Services Division at the Lanzhou … Read more

8 Adorable Sanrio characters x Rody “Lucky Plush Daruma Dolls” – Bounce into the New Year

Source: Media Outreach Featuring the Exclusive Hidden Edition Sparkle Kuromi X Rody and 7-Eleven App Exclusive Cinnamoroll X Rody Pop-Up Ears Plush Doll Plus: Limited Edition Cuddle Cushions and Desk Mats to Add Festive Cheer to Your Home HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 -The Year of the Horse is … Read more