Northland Regional Council news briefs – 21 August 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council RELEASE OF THE STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (COASTAL) 2024 REPORT Our coast is woven into Northlanders’ identity, wellbeing, and history. The health of the moana reflects the health of its people. Coastal environments are under increasing pressure from land use, marine activities, climate change, and biosecurity threats. Northland Regional Council’s newly released … Read more

Performing Arts – Rare chance to hear chamber music gem

Source: Aroha String Quartet Audiences in Wellington, the Kapiti Coast and the Manawatū will get the opportunity to hear a live performance of a rarely performed gem of the chamber music repertoire in concerts in September. The members of the Wellington-based Aroha String Quartet will be joined by fri MIL OSI

Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants opens for applications

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “I am proud to announce that Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants is open for applications,” says Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae. The grants support historians, researchers and writers who are working on non-fiction projects that will significantly enhance our understanding of New Zealand’s past. “Like past years, we expect … Read more

Farm News – Strong wool – where to next? – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Richard Dawkins joins other farming and wool industry leaders at strong wool workshops in Otago and Southland next week. Richard writes there’s reason for hope the strong wool industry has turned a corner – but farmers need to get in behind the change-makers. My earliest memories of … Read more

Fonterra lifts FY25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price and narrows FY26 range

Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today increased the 2024/25 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $10.00 per kgMS to $10.15 per kgMS, with the range narrowing from $9.70 – $10.30 per kgMS to $10.10 – $10.20 per kgMS. CEO Miles Hurrell says “as we close out the FY25 year, I’m pleased to be in the … Read more

Results – Kiwibank announces FY25 results

Source: Kiwibank FY25 financial highlights: Net profit after tax of $191 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2025, down 5% on the prior financial year. Strong balance sheet growth was offset by a lower Net Interest Margin in a challenging economic environment. Above market lending and deposit growth as more Kiwi choose Kiwibank: … Read more

Term two attendance higher than pre-covid

Source: New Zealand Government Every term since Term 1 2024 has record higher attendance than the same term the year before. It’s a good run, thanks to the students who are showing up more often, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says.  In Term 2 this year, 58.4 per cent of students attended school regularly, an … Read more

Police acknowledge IPCA findings into unjustified use of force

Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority over the use of force on a person in the Auckland Custody Unit. On 18 January 2023, Police arrested a man for breaching bail and took him to the custody unit. While there he was transferred to another cell where two … Read more

Recovery work underway in the Top of the South Island

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Residents and road users across the top of the South Island can expect to see a hive of activity on state highways as recovery works in the region step up a gear. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island/Top of the South, says the public will see more road works … Read more

EIT confirms restructure as institute prepares for independence

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 hours ago The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) has confirmed the outcome of its change process, with restructure decisions now finalised following consultation with staff. The changes will result in a net reduction of 40 full-time equivalent (FTE) roles across both academic and non-academic areas. EIT Operations Lead Glen … Read more

Unions celebrate new pay transparency law

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is celebrating the passage of Labour MP Camilla Belich’s Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill into law. The Bill will protect working people who want to discuss or disclose their pay. “This Bill represents a significant step towards pay transparency for workers. We are thrilled that is … Read more

Maketu Road has reopened

Source: New Zealand Police Maketu Road has reopened after it was closed in relation to a pre-planned search warrant this morning. The public can expect an increased Police presence in Maketu this morning as enquiries continue. There is not believed to be any risk to public safety, however residents can expect to see some staff … Read more

Arrests made in relation to Rotorua homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen: Four people are due in court today in relation to a homicide in Rotorua yesterday. Emergency services were called to an assault on Trigg Avenue around 12:20pm on Wednesday. Upon arrival, a man was located in a critical condition, but he died at … Read more

Growing proportion of Employment Relations Authority members with private sector experience

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announces the appointment of four new members to fill vacancies at the Employment Relations Authority [ERA] and the reappointment of two Members. The ERA is an independent body that helps resolve employment relationship problems and facilitates collective bargaining when issues arise.  “Earlier this … Read more

Significant development in multi-million dollar burglary investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Police have caught up with a pair following a lengthy investigation into a multi-million dollar burglary, nearly four years ago. What began at an Auckland property in Westmere in late 2021, ended with a search warrant being executed at a rural property north of the city this week. A sophisticated burglary … Read more

Search warrant in Maketu this morning

Source: New Zealand Police Police, supported by members of the Armed Offenders Squad, are executing a pre-planned search warrant in Maketu this morning. The warrant is in relation to enquiries into the death of Zain Matenga Taikato Fox, who died from critical injuries in Rotorua Hospital on 28 July. Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson says it … Read more

AIA Singapore partners with Mount Alvernia to deliver sustainable, quality, and cost-effective healthcare solutions

Source: Media Outreach This Memorandum of Understanding sets the stage for innovative collaborations aimed at enhancing patient experience, improving healthcare affordability and sustainability, and driving positive change in Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – AIA Singapore and Mount Alvernia Hospital today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to … Read more

DOC’s bird flu vaccine trial a success

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  20 August 2025 The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has spread globally, causing severe impacts on wild and domestic birds as well as mammals such as seals and sea lions. However, it has not yet reached Oceania, including New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. DOC is … Read more

JAM OFF 2025 Returns To Singapore With Star-Studded Line-Up In The Prelude To Singapore’s Race Weekend

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – Singapore’s race weekend celebrations will hit a new high as JAM OFF 2025 transforms Sentosa into a vibrant hub of music, culture, and talent on 27 and 28 September 2025. Organised by Destinations Network Tourism and Leisure Marketing Ltd, and supported by … Read more

Known as China’s logistics capital, Linyi has become a development hotspot of the private economy, said the Linyi City Government

Source: Media Outreach LINYI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – Known as China’s logistics capital, Linyi has become a development hotspot of the private economy. By the end of June, the city had cultivated over 1.54 million market entities, ranking second in Shandong province, according to statistics from the Linyi Municipal … Read more

Legislation – Unions celebrate new pay transparency law

Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is celebrating the passage of Labour MP Camilla Belich’s Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill into law. The Bill will protect working people who want to discuss or disclose their pay. “This Bill represents a significant step towards pay transparency for workers. We are thrilled that is … Read more

Economy – OCR cuts don’t appear to be over yet – Cotality

Source: Cotality – Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist for Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee went ahead with a 0.25% official cash rate (OCR) cut today, as widely expected. This decision was pretty clearly signalled at the last meeting in early July, and the economic (weak) and inflation (rising but not critically) … Read more

Hong Leong Bank Wins Three Awards at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards, Affirming its Transformative Journey Towards Becoming the Best Run Bank in Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – Hong Leong Bank (“HLB” or the “Bank”) has won awards in three coveted categories at the Asian Banking & Finance (“ABF”) Retail Banking Awards 2025, a testament to the significant progress the Bank has made in its 5 year bankwide … Read more

HGC Appoints Argon Ho as Chief Commercial Officer of Group ICT Business

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group“), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced the appointment of Argon Ho as Chief Commercial Officer – Group ICT Business, with immediate effect. In this role, … Read more

Prologue By SL Aesthetic Group Opens at Ngee Ann City: Integrating Lifestyle Medicine with Specialised Women’s Care

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – Recognising a crucial need for a more holistic and personalised approach to healthcare, SL Aesthetic Group announced the launch of Prologue at Ngee Ann City. The healthcare facility comprises two complementary entities: Prologue The Lifestyle Medical Clinic, which provides lifestyle medicine and … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Tarawera

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 5 at Tarawera on 28 May. He was 30-year-old Gonzalo Ezequiel Altez Sosa, of Akina, Hastings. Our thoughts are with those close to him. Enquiries into the circumstances of the … Read more

Carlsberg Asia launches Digital Acceleration Program to drive future growth across Asia

Source: Media Outreach New regional strategy deepens digital platform partnerships, and fuels innovation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – A new chapter is underway at Carlsberg Asia, as the brand outlines a future-facing digital roadmap anchored in strategic collaborations with three of Asia’s major O2O and quick commerce platforms … Read more