Shaping the Future of Hybrid Office Spaces in Singapore with Raw Design Consultants

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – The rise of hybrid work is reshaping how offices in Singapore are imagined and used. Beyond desks and meeting rooms, today’s workplaces are now expected to support a mix of collaboration, individual focus, and flexibility. Raw Design Consultants, a Singapore-based office interior … Read more

Animal Welfare requirements for pig farming to be strengthened

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing changes to the Animal Welfare Act 1999, raising welfare outcomes for pigs in New Zealand while providing farmers appropriate time to make the changes, Associate Minister of Agriculture (Animal Welfare) Andrew Hoggard announced today. “These proposed changes set new requirements for the use of farrowing crates and … Read more

SNP Group Appoints Jelita Kamal as Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific

Source: Media Outreach SNP creates new COO role to scale growth and operations across Asia Pacific Seasoned leader Jelita Kamal appointed to drive strategy, execution, and revenue Move reflects SNP’s expansion and commitment to customers and partners in the region SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – SNP SE, a leading software … Read more

No Power in Government Electricity Reforms

Source: NZCTU The Government’s proposed package of reforms to the electricity sector will do nothing to stem job losses, or manage the cost of living for New Zealanders said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “The Government is tackling non-existent problems such as financing investment, while dodging the real issues, such as delivering new … Read more

Northland farmer banned from owning or managing deer for 3 years

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Northland farmer has been handed a 3-year ban from owning or managing deer after underfeeding more than 145 of the animals. Niven John Lowrie (66) was also fined $7000 when he was sentenced in the Manukau District Court (30/9/2025) on two charges under the Animal Welfare Act, following … Read more

Rockfall resilience works planned near Murchison

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work is about to begin to make two key Top of the South transport links safer for the public and more resistant to slips and rockfalls. Contractors will be on site from next week at 2 sites near Murchison – one at the Granity Narrows on State Highway 6 between … Read more

Kiwi Jobs on the Line – Maritime Unions Urge Government to Block Foreign Ship Replacement

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand Local seafaring jobs are under threat by multinational cement company Holcim and Nova Algoma Cement Carriers Limited (NACC) who plan to replace a New Zealand-crewed vessel with a foreign-flagged and crewed ship. New Zealand’s maritime unions are calling on the government to urgently intervene to keep skilled jobs. The … Read more

MTR Closes Landmark HKD30 Billion Seven-Year Syndicated Green Loan Total of 57 Banks Worldwide Join Hands in a Show of Confidence in the Corporation’s Growth

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – As Hong Kong’s iconic green transport infrastructure, MTR Corporation is committed to keeping cities moving and creating value for the sustainable development of Hong Kong. The Corporation announces today (23 September 2025) that with the support of 15 leading international … Read more

MSIG Singapore honoured for Leadership in Personal Lines and Underwriting Excellence

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – MSIG Singapore emerged as a double winner at the inaugural Asia Consumer Insurance Awards 2025, securing both Personal Lines Insurer of the Year and Underwriting Excellence awards. The double victory recognises MSIG Singapore’s unwavering commitment to delivering strong business performance through robust … Read more

More social homes for less with loan guarantee

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing community housing providers to deliver more social homes for less cost, with the introduction of a new loan guarantee scheme. The scheme will help give community housing providers – with whom the Government is delivering more than 2000 new social homes – better access to debt financing … Read more

Former commercial fisher fined $50,000 for selling seaweed illegally

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A former commercial fisher, who illegally sold seaweed online, has been fined $50,000. Seaweeds are critical to marine and coastal environments, providing habitats and food for a wide range of marine organisms. Any commercial harvest of seaweed is carefully managed through a permitting and reporting system.  Ryan Campbell McManaway … Read more

Education – New Zealand-China joint institute opens doors to 1,200 students

Source: Whitireia and WelTec A groundbreaking partnership between Whitireia and WelTec and Qingdao Huanghai University (QHHU) in China has welcomed its first students this month, marking the launch of the Joint Institute Huanghai WelTec (JIHW). Approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, the institute is the first of its kind … Read more

Advocacy – New Zealand’s Missed Moment: Recognizing Palestine at the UN – Palestine Forum of NZ

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand New Zealand has long prided itself on standing for justice and multilateralism. Yet the government’s refusal to recognize the State of Palestine is a failure of moral leadership. While countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Norway, and most of the global South have already taken this … Read more

Media advisory: Special Olympics flame in Northland this weekend

Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend the Northland Law Enforcement Torch Run event to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars. What: Law Enforcement Torch Run Where: Meet at Whangārei Central Police station 9.45am then go to Whangārei Town Basin, 14 Quayside When: Saturday 4 October … Read more

Clothes theft captured on CCTV

Source: New Zealand Police A Northland man who allegedly stole $600 worth of clothing from a Dargaville store came a cropper thanks to CCTV. Police arrived at the Victoria Street store soon after being alerted to a theft at around 10.06am, on Monday, 22 September. “A review of in-store CCTV provided Police with a clear … Read more

More help for Kiwi families with young kids

Source: New Zealand Government From today more Kiwi families can apply for more help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) under the Government’s expanded FamilyBoost scheme. Households are from today able to submit claims for their costs from July to September. “The expansion of the scheme means more families are eligible for FamilyBoost, … Read more

New leadership to drive performance at ACC

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for ACC Scott Simpson has appointed Jan Dawson as Chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Board. “Jan Dawson is a highly respected leader with deep governance experience. Her appointment brings the kind of proven leadership that will be essential to ACC,” Mr Simpson says. “In recent years, ACC has … Read more

Happy hatch-day, takahē 

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Most takahē chicks hatch between October and December, but we celebrate the hatch-day for every takahē on 1 October. This shared hatch-day helps us track the population consistently, with last season’s chicks being officially added to the tally when they turn one. Last year, this brought the population to an … Read more

Reappointments to the NZ Mining Board of Examiners

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 1 October 2025 After the call for nominations in July, three existing board members have been reappointed to the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners. Brian Bouzaid, Bernie O’Leary, and Mark Pizey were reappointed by WorkSafe for a period of three years. They all bring a high level of experience in … Read more

Sudden death, Mount Taranaki

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a sudden death on Mount Taranaki. One person was reported missing in the area on 30 September at 1pm, and sadly, was found deceased just after 5pm.  The public can expect a visible Police presence in the area today and possibly tomorrow as Land Search and Rescue … Read more

Culvert repairs, replacements and road rebuilds the ‘final push’ on SH2 at Devil’s Elbow

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency As State Highway 2 recovery work nears completion in and around Devil’s Elbow, a stretch of the road will close overnight later this year for culvert (large pipe) repairs. As State Highway 2 recovery work nears completion in and around Devil’s Elbow, a stretch of the road will close overnight … Read more

Earth Sciences NZ Climate News – Seasonal Climate Outlook: October – December

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Highlights: – A La Niña Watch is in effect– A minor sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event developed over the South Pole in September, with possible impacts including wetter conditions over parts of New Zealand for the coming weeks– Sea surface temperatures cooled markedly around New Zealand during September– Air temperatures … Read more

Advocacy – Call for national moratorium on waste incinerators – Zero Waste Aotearoa

Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Zero Waste Aotearoa marked the international day of action against incineration on Tuesday 30 September. This action is part of our call to the central government to institute an immediate moratorium on waste-to-energy incineration. In the European Union as part of the day of action, 156 civil society organisations have issued … Read more

Business and Economy – New Zealand emerges as a hub for foreign-owned companies – CompanyData

Source: CompanyData.com Small Country, Big Growth – Amsterdam, September 22, 2025 – New Zealand is seeing a surge in foreign-owned companies. Recent data from CompanyData.com shows strong growth. From 5,060 in 2015 to 9,583 in 2025: an 89.4% increase. This sharp rise highlights New Zealand’s growing role as a strategic hub for the region. New … Read more

China: Courts used as tools of systematic repression against human rights defenders – Amnesty International

Source: Amnesty International Chinese courts are systematically weaponizing vague national security and public order laws to silence human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today in a new report exposing the judiciary’s central role in sustaining the Beijing authorities’ crackdown on fundamental freedoms. The research briefing, How could this verdict be ‘legal’?, published on China’s National … Read more

Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Association Awards

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Association Awards Advanced Security Group is delighted to be recognised as winners in three distinguished categories at the 2025 New Zealand Security Industry awards. The post Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New … Read more

BusinessNZ – NZ’s energy future looking a little brighter today

Source: BusinessNZ A New Zealand energy strategy draws closer with the release of the long-awaited electricity market review and government action plan, the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says. Acting Executive Director Ben Young says BEC welcomes two new workstreams created by government to deliver on their proposed policy changes, aimed at increasing investment in energy security … Read more