Education – Blind Ignorance: Ministry decision on At the Marae – QPEC

Source: QPEC QPEC totally condemns the decision to sabotage At the Marae. In its explanation, the Ministry actually acknowledges “these words reflect everyday language used in classrooms and communities.”   Then in the same sentence, in an embarrassing display of pedagogical rigidity, the Ministry claims “the higher number [six words] presented decoding challenges within the … Read more

Federated Farmers – Carbon forestry rules still wide open

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says a report back to Parliament on the so-called ‘ban on carbon forestry’ doesn’t go far enough to stop the march of pines across New Zealand’s productive farmland. “This is an incredibly disappointing result and many farmers will be feeling a total sense of betrayal,” Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson Richard Dawkins … Read more

DHL Express and Cathay Group sign new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal to drive production and uptake in Asia

Source: Media Outreach DHL Express purchases 2,400 metric tons of SAF from Cathay Group to be used on flights operated by Air Hong Kong, an express all-cargo carrier and wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay. The SAF will be used on Air Hong Kong flights departing from Seoul Incheon, Tokyo Narita and Singapore Changi airports. The … Read more

EdgeProp’s Roundtable Round Two: From Listings to Legacy

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – Top performers in the real estate industry from Singapore and Malaysia gathered once again for the annual Realtors Round Table on Aug 12 at Pan Pacific Singapore. This exclusive evening honoured individuals who demonstrated exemplary performance, unwavering consistency, and the embodiment of … Read more

XTransfer Attends Brazil’s Largest E-Commerce Summit

Source: Media Outreach XTransfer, the world-leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered … Read more

Agridence Transitions to Founder-Led Governance, Secures Global Investment to Accelerate Multi-Commodity Compliance Platform

Source: Media Outreach Additional funding allows Agridence to better deliver its traceability modules and ESG solutions across agri-commodity sectors globally. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – Agridence Pte. Ltd. (“Agridence”), a Singapore-based technology leader in digital agri-commodity supply chains, today announced a funding round led by Cercano Management and supported by … Read more

Disruptive secondary teacher strikes condemned

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is extremely disappointed the secondary school teachers’ union (PPTA) has chosen to walk out of classrooms after only six days of bargaining. Public Service Minister Judith Collins and Education Minister Erica Stanford say the union’s actions are disproportionate, particularly given that a fair and reasonable offer has been made. … Read more

Police lay charges over Kumeū fatal crash

Source: New Zealand Police A teenager will appear in court next week, charged over a fatal crash in Kumeū in late June. Police have been investigating the single vehicle crash that occurred on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at 8.20pm on 27 June. The vehicle had failed to stop for Police a short time earlier. Sixteen-year-old Elliot New, … Read more

Waikato teens arrested after overnight trip to Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police A carload of out-of-town teenagers have had their return plans halted after Police stopped their stolen vehicle in south Auckland. Just before 6am, Police received information a stolen Toyota Hilux was travelling south on the Southern Motorway. Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says the vehicle had been … Read more

Improving support, encouraging new caregivers

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour is calling on anyone able to provide a loving and stable environment for a child to seriously consider becoming a caregiver. She has also reassured potential and former caregivers that the supports and training for caregivers have improved and will continue to be upgraded under this … Read more

Shellfish biotoxin warning for Bay of Plenty – Whakatane to Mount Maunganui

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Bay of Plenty coast from Whakatane to Mount Maunganui due to the presence of toxins. “Routine tests on tuatua from the location have shown levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin over the safe … Read more

Tech and Security – Three-Quarters of New Zealand Government Organisations Yet to Meet Strictest Cybersecurity Standards Ahead of Security Mandate – Research

Source: Proofpoint  With less than two months until the government enforcement deadline, the majority of organisations remain exposed to critical vulnerabilities. SYDNEY, Australia – 13 August 2025 – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, has found that three out of four New Zealand Government organisations have yet to implement the strictest level of … Read more

Health and Employment – Te Whatu Ora nurses vote for further strikes – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation More than 36,000 Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora have voted for further strike action after Health NZ failed to resolve their ongoing concerns about understaffing, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Chief Executive Paul Goulter says the Te Whatu … Read more

Gaza – PSNA survey opinion poll shows strong popular support for sanctions against Israel

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   A recent poll on whether New Zealanders want sanctions to be imposed on Israel, shows that of those who gave an opinion, 60% favour sanctions.   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa commissioned survey gave a similar result to one commissioned by Justice for Palestine a year ago.   … Read more

Putting the needs of sexual violence victims first

Source: New Zealand Government Victims of sexual violence will soon have the power to determine name suppression orders, with legislation passing third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “These changes will help ensure victims of sexual violence and their needs are returned to the heart of the justice system. We’ve been clear … Read more

eazy Insurance Announces Acquisition of G&C General Pte. Ltd.

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – eazy Insurance is pleased to announce the acquisition of G&C General Pte Ltd, a family-run agency with a long history in Singapore’s retail insurance sector. This acquisition supports eazy’s broader expansion strategy while maintaining its focus on delivering consistent, client-oriented service. Integrating … Read more

Lens Technology’s Strategic Insights: Navigating Innovation and Market Growth

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – On August 11, 2025, Lens Technology, a leading provider of one-stop precision manufacturing solutions for the entire intelligent terminal industry chain, hosted a survey at its Shenzhen office, welcoming 12 institutional investors, including Bosera Asset Management, China Southern Fund and … Read more

Trend Micro Warns of Thousands of Exposed AI Servers

Source: Media Outreach Latest research reveals mounting infrastructure-level risks from diverse components HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today urged AI engineers and IT leaders to heed best practices in developing and deploying secure systems, or risk exposure … Read more

IBPO Announces Strategic Partnership with FWD Insurance to Provide Protection for Its Loan Financing Services

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – IBPO Group Berhad (“IBPO”), a leading fintech company, has announced a strategic partnership with FWD Insurance Berhad (“FWD Insurance”), a leading Pan-Asian life insurer to safeguard its customers’ loans with life protection at a momentous Strategic Partnership Launch Ceremony held … Read more

Road closed, SH60, Mahana

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 60, Mahana is closed following an earlier crash.  Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 2.30pm near Apple Valley Road. Initial indications suggest there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed while emergency services are in attendance. Motorists are advised to … Read more

SIBUR Develops New Polyethylene Grade for FMCG Packaging

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, has developed a new grade of metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) for flexible FMCG packaging. The new grade – suitable for the production of barrier and lamination films, dairy packaging, as well as stretch films for … Read more

New ICU and HDU will boost critical care services in Tauranga

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown today officially opened Tauranga Hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU), marking a major milestone in improving critical care services for the region.  “This newly expanded and refurbished ICU and HDU complete a significant $21 million upgrade of critical care services for the … Read more

Strengthening trafficking and smuggling laws

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening trafficking and people smuggling laws to stop criminals using loopholes to evade real consequences for crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Since 2009, over 50 victims of trafficking have been identified, but only four prosecutions have been undertaken. Just two of these prosecutions have led to a … Read more

Next New Zealand Ambassador to the United States of America announced

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced Chris Seed will be New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the United States of America. “New Zealand’s strategic partnership with the United States is one of our most important and long-standing relationships,” Mr Peters says. “It is therefore essential that New Zealand’s Ambassador to the United … Read more

Stunning bridge reconnects St James Cycle Trail

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 August 2025 The 68-metre cycle bridge replaces the old McArthur Bridge, which was removed after it was severely damaged by rockfall in 2021. While the 64-kilometre Great Ride cycle trail has remained open, it hasn’t been able to be ridden as a full loop without the bridge, as it … Read more

Health and Employment – Health New Zealand undermining doctors’ rights in bargaining – Medical Specialists

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Health New Zealand is actively preventing ASMS members from meeting to discuss Health NZ’s pay offer. “Health New Zealand has made no effort to support senior doctors and dentists to attend union meetings, in direct contravention of our collective employment agreement,” ASMS Executive Director Sarah Dalton says. “It is totally … Read more

Serious crash SH14, Tangiteroria, Kaipara

Source: New Zealand Police The Serious Crash Unit and emergency services are at the scene of a single vehicle crash in Northland. The crash occurred around 10.12am on SH 14, Tangiteroria, Kaipara and involves a motorbike. The rider has been airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition. Although SH14 has been reduced to one … Read more