EIT graduate named 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 24 seconds ago EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science graduate and valedictorian Anna Kelland has been named the 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year. Anna, who works as a Viticulture Technician for Constellation Brands in Marlborough, took out the prestigious national title after winning the Marlborough regional competition for … Read more

VinFast announces strategic partnership with the Arabian automobile association to elevate aftersales service quality in the Middle East

Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – VinFast has officially announced a strategic partnership with the Arabian Automobile Association (AAA), a leading provider of vehicle support services in the Middle East, to launch comprehensive roadside assistance for VinFast customers across six countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi … Read more

GDP decreases 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter – Gross domestic product: June 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand GDP decreases 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter 18 September 2025 New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter, following a 0.9 percent increase in the March 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Activity decreased in the June 2025 quarter … Read more

Bubbling & Boiling Festival in Singapore; Xiamen Star TV Wins Global Fans with Chinese Cultural Experiences Overseas

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and jointly presented with Resorts World Sentosa, the inaugural Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival · Singapore concluded with resounding success over the weekend. The two-day festival brought together artists from China, Singapore, Korea, the … Read more

Policy – We need a capital gains tax that delivers for New Zealanders – tax reform group

Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) and the Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign is calling on the Labour Party to go for the best, most comprehensive version of a tax on the income from capital gains (CGT), as an essential part of a better tax system. “Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA), … Read more

Economy – New Monetary Policy Committee member appointed – Reserve Bank

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) 18 September 2025 – A new member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Hayley Gourley has been appointed by the Minister of Finance Nicola Willis on the recommendation of the RBNZ Board. The MPC is responsible for the monetary policy decisions needed … Read more

Advocacy – UN Commission’s genocide finding renews PSNA calls for the government to end military support for Israel

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Australia (PSNA)   PSNA is renewing demands that New Zealand end its military support for Israel in response to today’s findings by an independent UN commission that Israel is conducting genocide in Gaza.   As well as demanding Israel cease its mass killing and mass starvation in Gaza, the commission is … Read more

Advocacy – Appeal for New Zealand to demand International Humanitarian Law protection for Gaza-bound aid flotilla

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Late this afternoon PSNA sent this self-explanatory letter to the Prime Minister.   Letter sent to Prime Minister   Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Parliament Buildings Wellington.   Kia ora Mr Luxon,   Appeal for New Zealand to demand International Humanitarian Law protection for Gaza-bound aid flotilla   … Read more

Health and Employment – Health New Zealand offers pay cuts amid workforce crisis

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists To be attributed to ASMS Executive Director Sarah Dalton: Health New Zealand failed to resolve its long-running pay dispute with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists by failing to turn up with any meaningful improvement on its offer. ASMS made it clear that the strike notice would not be lifted … Read more

First Responders – 25 new career firefighters join the Fire and Emergency New Zealand team

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomed 25 new career firefighters at a graduation ceremony in Rotorua today. Whānau and friends gathered at Fire and Emergency’s National Training Centre (NTC) to watch their loved ones demonstrate the skills learnt during the 12-week recruit course. These skills include fighting fires, extricating trapped … Read more

First Responders – Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 3

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The large vegetation fire which has been burning at Southbridge in Selwyn, Canterbury since yesterday afternoon is now contained. Incident Controller Lou Ander says most firefighting crews have been stood down with some heavy machinery work continuing to turn over remaining hotspots. ‘All roads are now open again, and I … Read more

Economy – Action needed as GDP falls faster and further than expected – NZCTU

Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney is saying that new GDP data released by Statistics New Zealand demonstrates the scale of the problems in the economy, and the desperate need for economic policy change. “The economy fell 0.9% last quarter. The Reserve Bank forecast a 0.3% fall, and the Treasury … Read more

Govt’s working from home crackdown exposed as solution looking for a problem – PSA

Source: PSA New data shows flexible work was never the issue the Government claimed Today’s data from the Public Service Commission exposes the Government’s working from home directive as a manufactured crisis designed to distract from the real impact of public sector cuts on Wellington and communities across New Zealand. “The Government made a huge song … Read more

Weather News – Wind and rain for start of school holidays – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 18 September – Monday 22 September The front which brought wet and windy conditions to many overnight will move across the North Island today while a cool, showery southwest flow becomes established over the rest of the country. “The southwest flow over Aotearoa eases tomorrow as a ridge of high … Read more

Awards – realestate.co.nz named the best small/micro workplace in New Zealand

Source: Brainchild PR realestate.co.nz has been crowned the number one small/micro workplace in New Zealand, according to Great Place to Work.The organisation has been recognised as setting the standard for workplace culture and employee experience in Aotearoa. Earlier this year, realestate.co.nz achieved the official Great Place To Work Certification™ and has now gone one step … Read more

First Responders – Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 2

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews continue to battle a large vegetation fire at Southbridge in the Selwyn District in Canterbury today. Assistant Commander Kevin McCombe says the fire is currently controlled to 38 hectares with a perimeter of 2.6 kilometres. ‘It is deep seated in mostly pine forestry … Read more

Economy – GDP contraction a knock to confidence, but signs of recovery emerging – EMA

Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the 0.9% contraction in GDP for the June quarter is a reminder of the fragility of business confidence and the ongoing drag in building economic momentum. “This result is a knock at the wrong time,” says Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy and Strategy at the EMA. “Even … Read more

Health – “Backsliding opinions on gender and equality have no place in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025

Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Societal attitudes to gender and equality are both caught and taught, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond says. “In an environment where some people are feeling emboldened to make deeply offensive comments and where parts of our sexuality education curriculum are under threat, it should come as no surprise that we’re … Read more

Universities – Climate news hits wine prices, study suggests – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Climate-related news can influence how much people are willing to pay for wine, according to a study by University of Auckland finance academic Dr Gertjan Verdickt. “I ask the question, if you see more climate-related news, are you willing to pay more or less for foreign wine? And my analysis … Read more

Final Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployed firefighter returns home from Canada

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s final firefighter has returned from deployment to Canada. The arrival of the International Liaison Officer on Thursday morning capped more than two months of deployments with 59 personnel assisting the Canadian wildfire response in Alberta and Manitoba. Fire and Emergency also welcomed back its … Read more

Hainan FTP promotion conference held in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the Hainan FTP Promotion and Policy Interpretation Conference was organized at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on Sept. … Read more

Update: Missing Christchurch woman found deceased

Source: New Zealand Police A 66-year-old woman missing in Christchurch has sadly been located deceased this evening. The woman was found by Police Search and Rescue at around 6pm today. Police would like to thank all those who assisted with the search, including Coastguard Sumner volunteers, Land Search and Rescue volunteers, and Fire and Emergency … Read more

Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge Now Accepting Applications to Empower Cambodia’s Green Innovators

Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Applications are now open for the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge, a nationwide initiative led by philanthropist Neak Oknha Chen Zhi that empowers young Cambodians to develop bold, scalable solutions to address the climate crisis. The official launch announcement of … Read more

WRISE Academy Charts New Chapter with Changsha Office Launch

Source: Media Outreach Deepening Footprint in Mainland China to Empower Next-Gen Successors & Wealth Management Elites HONG KONG SAR / CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – WRISE Group (“WRISE” or “the Group”), one of Asia’s fastest-growing wealth management firms, announced today the official opening of WRISE Academy Office in Changsha, … Read more

PizzaExpress Launches “Flavours of Hong Kong” New Menu

Source: Media Outreach Satay Beef, Singapore Noodle Pizza Integrated into Italian Dishes Creatively with British Flair HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – PizzaExpress, originating from the UK, was founded by a globetrotter dedicated to bringing authentic handcrafted pizza experiences to food lovers worldwide. Now in Hong Kong with diversed … Read more

Hong Kong Life’s Wealth Prestige Savings Insurance Plan Received the “Award of Excellence in Wealth Management & Inheritance Insurance Product” of Hong Kong Economic Journal

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – In today’s dynamic economic landscape filled with both opportunities and challenges, many people believe that having savings or liquid assets is essential for a sense of security and protection. To achieve wealth appreciation while balancing risk, a long-term wealth management … Read more

Tenchijin’s KnoWaterleak Achieves Cumulative Milestone of 50 Municipal Contracts in Japan

Source: Media Outreach Trusted by Municipalities in Japan, Tackling Water Infrastructure Challenges Globally TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator transforming sustainable water infrastructure management, announced today that “KnoWaterleak,” a water leakage assessment and management system, has surpassed 50 cumulative municipal contracts. KnoWaterleak Achieves Cumulative Milestone … Read more