Government Cuts – Government funding cuts force job losses at trusted RNZ – PSA

Source: PSA Radio New Zealand is making its first forced redundancies in years, with staff learning today that six roles will be axed including the entire TAHI podcast team and producers from beloved programmes like Culture 101 and At The Movies. These job losses come on top of a recent round of voluntary redundancies – all … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA issues second open letter to NZ PM and FM over Gaza peace flotilla

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA has released an open letter sent to New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters. The open letter follows: Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister c.luxon@ministers.govt.nz   Rt Hon Winston Peters Foreign Minister w.peters@ministers.govt.nz   Tēnā kōrua,   We, call on the NZ … Read more

Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Urges Government to Protect Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Government to urgently demand that Israeli authorities end the inhumane blockade of occupied Gaza and allow the international civilian flotilla boats, currently sailing to Gaza, safe and unhindered passage to their destination. Supported by NGOs in Gaza … Read more

Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge and Ministry of Environment Partner to Advance Youth Climate Solutions in Cambodia

Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – Cambodia’s climate resilience efforts gained fresh momentum with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Environment and the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge, a nationwide initiative led by Neak Oknha Chen Zhi that empowers young Cambodians … Read more

Happitat redefines a new paradigm to become a new destination of happiness, bringing people, nature, and imagination together in one place — the first prototype of Destination Creation on Bangna-Trad Road.

Source: Media Outreach Happitat is strategically located in the heart of Bangna’s new economic center, offering both joy and opportunity. Spanning over 200,000 sq.m., it harmoniously blends nature, technology, and unique experiences, and is gearing up for its grand celebration in April 2026. Reinforcing its strength as Bangna’s new economic hub, the project has received … Read more

Amazon Singapore Rolls Out Line-up of Incredible Deals for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025

Source: Media Outreach Amazon Prime Big Deal Days returns to Singapore from 7 – 13 October with its longest event yet, offering seven days of incredible deals. Prime members can access exclusive deals from local and international brands including LEGO, Sony PlayStation, Roborock, Bioderma, Whole Foods Market and more. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – … Read more

Partnering with Northland’s employers for success

Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Social Development is successfully partnering with local businesses to get Northland job seekers into work. Whangarei employers have joined Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston at an Into Work event, sharing their experiences of successfully filling multiple vacancies in their businesses. One successful example is Fulton … Read more

BUMA International Group 1H 2025 Results Demonstrate Strong Recovery in 2Q25

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (BUMA International Group, IDX: DOID, “the Group”) today announced its audited consolidated results for the first half of 2025 (“1H25”). While major operational and weather-related disruptions significantly impacted the first quarter, the Group delivered a strong … Read more

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