Takashi Murakami’s Ohana Hatake Unleashes a Floral Fantasy: “Field of Flowers” Lands at Pacific Place

Source: Media Outreach Ohana Hatake Pop-Up Blooms in Hong Kong Featuring the Global Debut of Four Vibrant New Colourways of Ohana Full-Bloom and Surippa Ohana HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 August 2025 – This summer, Pacific Place blossoms into an imaginative, fashion-forward floral dreamscape with the debut of “Field of Flowers” … Read more

Reuben’s Brought Home the Bacon… and the Ham! – PR.co.nz

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Reuben’s Brought Home the Bacon… and the Ham! – PR.co.nz Rueben Sharples, owner of The Aussie Butcher New Lynn, is proud to share that his team has picked up six medals at the 2025 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards, including three shiny Golds for their standout bacon and … Read more

Reuben’s Brought Home the Bacon… and the Ham!

Source: Press Release Service Rueben Sharples, owner of The Aussie Butcher New Lynn, is proud to share that his team has picked up six medals at the 2025 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards, including three shiny Golds for their standout bacon and ham. This prestigious competition celebrates New Zealand’s finest pork goods, with … Read more

Employment – Are Foodstuffs reneging on agreement to rehire Victoria Park New World staff displaced by fire?

Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union members who worked at Victoria Park New World, which was severely damaged by a fire in mid-June, say that Foodstuffs North Island managers appear to be reneging on their commitment to rehire all supermarket staff who are losing jobs and income as a result of the fire, with final … Read more

Foreign Police Forces in NZ – Peace Action opposes establishment of FBI office in NZ

Source: Peace Action Wellington “Peace Action Wellington completely opposes the opening of a US FBI office in Aotearoa New Zealand. The decision by the NZ government to allow a foreign country’s police force to operate here is terrifying. This is particularly true given the authoritarian regime in power in the US and the FBI’s behaviour … Read more

Education – Simone Kaho awarded 2025 Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writer’s Residency in Hawaii

Source: Creative New Zealand Fulbright New Zealand and Creative New Zealand are delighted to announce Simone Kaho is the recipient of the 2025 Pacific Writer’s Residency. This annual award is for an established New Zealand writer of Pacific heritage to carry out work on a creative writing project exploring Pacific identity, culture or history at … Read more

Greenpeace – Luxon opens the door to billions in taxpayer-funded oil field decommissioning costs

Source: Greenpeace In an act of climate denial, the Luxon Government is today planning to pass legislation to try to restart offshore oil and gas exploration, but they are also slipping in a further amendment that opens the door to taxpayers picking up the billion dollar tab to decommission oil and gas infrastructure. “Attempting to restart … Read more

Heritage NZ – Exhibition with a difference at Alberton

Source: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga An exhibition with a difference will be unveiled at Alberton, the historic Mt Albert mansion cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, on August 10. Alberton – Impressions of an Art Group in Residence draws on the work of members of the Auckland Plein Art Group. The historic … Read more

Tripartite Accord positive step for Auckland

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand Making the most of Auckland’s port and waterfront is a step closer with formal approval of a Tripartite Accord between Auckland Council, the Port of Auckland Limited and port workers represented by the Maritime Union of New Zealand. The groundbreaking accord got the green light at Thursday’s Governing Body … Read more

Pay Equity – Treacherous betrayal of women over pay equity laid bare in official documents – PSA

Source: PSA The appalling and deliberate behaviour of key Ministers, operating in secret, to rip up pay equity rules and stop thousands of women getting the pay rise they deserve has been exposed by the document dump of official advice. “We knew it was constitutional vandalism and wage theft, now we know the Government actively suppressed … Read more

Federated Farmers – Proposed police cuts a blow for rural Canterbury

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is deeply concerned by a proposal to shut down rural police stations across Canterbury, calling it a major blow to the safety and wellbeing of farming families. According to The Press, Canterbury Police intend to reduce personnel at a number of rural stations and disestablish some roles in favour of larger … Read more

Climate – Warmer than usual weather ahead, wetter in north and east, as La Niña signals strengthen: Seasonal Outlook Climate August to October 2025 suggests warm, damp weather, with La Niña’s possible return

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA) Seasonal Outlook Climate August to October 2025 suggests warm, damp weather, with La Niña’s possible return Parts of New Zealand are likely to experience more wet, warm weather over the next three-month period, with shifting ocean conditions hinting at a possible return to La Niña by the … Read more

Shop Smarter in Macau: ShopBack Debuts with Exclusive Cashback Rewards Across Leading Merchants

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 August 2025 – ShopBack, Asia’s foremost cashback platform, proudly announces its official entry into the Macau market, introducing a sophisticated yet intuitive solution for savvy shoppers to unlock greater value with every transaction. This strategic expansion signifies ShopBack’s commitment to bringing its signature … Read more

Judge-Alone trial protocol aims to speed up justice

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Courts Nicole McKee has welcomed the rollout of an updated protocol for judge-alone trials, effective from today (1 August), aimed at further enhancing court timeliness. “Improving court performance remains a key priority for this Government. We appreciate the judiciary and justice sector’s collaboration in refining this important protocol,” Mrs … Read more

Positive progress in courts as sentencing adjournments drop

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Courts Nicole McKee is welcoming new data showing a significant drop in sentencing adjournments in the District Court, reflecting ongoing improvements in court efficiency.   “Over the past two years, sentencing adjournments in the criminal jurisdiction have fallen from 36 to 29 per cent, resulting in nearly 2,900 fewer … Read more

Ōtaki to north of Levin construction contracts signed

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has signed construction contracts with two alliances to build the new Ōtaki to north of Levin Road of National Significance, with construction set to get underway this spring.  “The Government is committed to delivering safe new roading infrastructure that … Read more

Lecturers’ encouragement leads oncology social worker back to study master’s at EIT | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 11 minutes ago After years of gentle encouragement from EIT lecturers, Mabel Aiolupotea returned to study and completed her Master of Professional Practice while working full-time Mabel, a Registered Social Worker in the Cancer Support Team within Oncology Services at Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay, recently completed the postgraduate … Read more

EIT helps fulfil long-held goal for accounting student | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 11 minutes ago After working in South Africa for nearly 18 years and putting her studies on hold when her daughter became seriously ill, Chantel Delport is now halfway through a Bachelor of Accounting at EIT. The 36-year-old mother of three moved to New Zealand with her husband Quentin and … Read more

Patient-focused New Zealand Health Plan tabled

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand’s New Zealand Health Plan was presented to Parliament this morning. Developed by Health New Zealand, the plan is a requirement under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022.  “The plan outlines how Health New Zealand will deliver on the Government’s health priorities over the period 2024–2027,” Health Minister … Read more

Office of the Privacy Commissioner | New Zealand

Source: Privacy Commissioner 5 Aug 2024, 09:00 The European Commission has determined that New Zealand has an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Union. Essentially ‘adequacy’ says that our legislation isn’t the same as Europe’s, but its outcomes are similar and can be trusted. Read about how the EU determines … Read more

Minister announces SOE appointments

Source: New Zealand Government Seven reappointments and seven new appointments to eight companies in the State Owned Enterprises portfolio have been made, ensuring these companies are equipped with the skills and expertise necessary to deliver on their commitments to New Zealanders, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. “I have made clear that the Government … Read more

Boosting the nurse practitioner workforce

Source: New Zealand Government Expressions of interest open today for registered nurses wanting to take the next training step in their career to become nurse practitioners, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Too often, patients wait longer than they should to see a health professional. Expanding the nurse practitioner workforce means faster, more consistent care for … Read more

Hunters and landowners called to action: National Wild Goat Hunting Competition returns

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 August 2025 The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition is a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of the environmental and agricultural damage caused by wild goats. Running from 1 August to 26 November 2025, the competition encourages hunters and landowners across Aotearoa New Zealand to tackle the growing wild goat … Read more

Reducing red tape for adventure activity and amusement ride operators

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is consulting on health and safety regulations in the recreation and entertainment sectors to reduce unnecessary compliance pressure, while maintaining safety outcomes.   “We’re making it easier for recreation providers by making sure only those running genuinely high-risk adventure activities need to meet the … Read more

Everlasting City: Kaifeng’s Cultural Renaissance Thrilled SCO Partners

Source: Media Outreach KAIFENG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Recently, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit was held in China’s Henan Province, with guests visiting the ancient capital of Kaifeng. They came from over 20 countries and regions, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Egypt, and Nepal. Immersed in … Read more

The 10th Kubuqi International Desert Forum to Open: Ordos Becomes a Beacon of Green Hope for the World

Source: Media Outreach ORDOS, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – From September 8 to 9, 2025, the 10th Kubuqi International Desert Forum will convene in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. As a vital international exchange platform for desertification prevention and control, this forum, with the theme “Scientific Desertification Control, Green Development”, … Read more

New flavour for Herb’s career at EIT Tairāwhiti | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 hours ago What started as a ride to campus for a friend has led to a new career path for Herb Kepa (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pāoa), who recently completed the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) at EIT Tairāwhiti. The 56-year-old spent more than three decades working in … Read more