Massey University Oval to gain heritage status

Source: Massey University For nearly 100 years the Oval has been prized for its garden parties, cricket and other sporting events, and casual and organised student activities, and has been likened to a village green. It has become an area of high social and aesthetic value to both students and staff and is seen as … Read more

Design students and graduates made finalists at national craft and design awards

Source: Massey University Six students and graduates from the School of Design have received recognition at the 2021 ECC NZ Student Craft / Design Awards for their creative work. The annual exhibition showcases the best work of tertiary students and recent graduates working across a variety of craft and design disciplines. The aim is to … Read more

Massey author wins British Psychology Society Book Award

Source: Massey University Professor Sarah Riley from the School of Psychology has won the Monograph award at the 2021 British Psychology Society Book Awards. The academic monograph category celebrates a significant scholarly work that has contributed to, defined or redefined an area of psychological knowledge. Professor Riley co-authored Post feminism and Health: Critical Psychology and … Read more

Children’s University pilot graduation

Source: Massey University Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa recently welcomed students, parents and staff from Longburn School and Te Kura o Wairau in Manawatū to celebrate the first graduating class of Children’s University at Massey. Children’s University is an international charity that partners with local universities to engage children and young people in exciting, out-of-school learning … Read more

Metropolitan Electricity Authority Recognized at the Prestigious Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 for ESG Excellence

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2025 – The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), a leading electricity distributor across Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan, is proud to announce its recent accolades at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025, an award ceremony organized by leading NGO Enterprise Asia to celebrate … Read more

Southco Introduces New T6 Stamped Friction Hinge

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2025 – Southco has launched the new T6 Friction Hinge, a cost-effective access hardware solution that helps designers remove play from their panels without breaking their budget. T6 Friction Hinge Friction and torque hinges have been used to add resistance to panels … Read more

Serious concerns over Aratere ferry removal

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is expressing serious concern following the announcement that the Interislander ferry Aratere is being removed from service indefinitely. The Union says the loss of the rail-enabled Aratere, a crucial link between the North and South Islands, significantly weakens the resilience of New Zealand’s national supply … Read more

Rail-enabled ferries a victory for common sense

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union has welcomed today’s announcement from Minister of Rail Winston Peters the two new Cook Strait ferries will be publicly owned and rail enabled, meaning that they can carry rail wagons. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says the union had strongly argued for … Read more

Port Unions welcome ERA finding on Lyttelton Port Company restructure proposal

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The two main unions for Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) workers have welcomed a determination this week from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) that found LPC breached obligations to the Unions and workers under the Collective Agreements (CEAs) through a proposed restructure of its container terminal operations. The ERA has … Read more

New Zealand wharfies join international day of action against Qube Ports

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand New Zealand maritime workers will be rallying in support of Australian workers at Qube Ports on Monday 16 December 2024. Australian wharfies at Qube are stopping work at ten ports in an International Day of Action to expose Qube Ports’ refusal to take safety, fatigue and work-life balance concerns seriously during … Read more

Maritime Union strongly critical of Tony Gibson appeal

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union says an appeal by former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson against health and safety conviction should be dismissed. On 26 November 2024, the Auckland District Court held that former Ports of Auckland (POAL) CEO Tony Gibson had failed to exercise his duty of due diligence … Read more

How Hot Christchurch Summers Are Melting Our Computers – PR.co.nz

Source: Press Release Service Headline: How Hot Christchurch Summers Are Melting Our Computers – PR.co.nz In these hot summer days, computers are at a greater risk. Specifically, users may find that their CPU is overheating as the fan that keeps it cool struggles to keep pace with the increased temperature. The post How Hot Christchurch … Read more

Kea Atmos Mk1 Stratospheric Aircraft Takes Flight

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Kea Atmos Mk1 Stratospheric Aircraft Takes Flight New Zealand’s first solar-powered stratospheric aircraft has been built and flight testing has commenced. This aircraft will be a game-changer for collecting high-resolution aerial data for applications such as extreme weather events, environmental monitoring and precision agriculture. The post Kea Atmos Mk1 Stratospheric … Read more

Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 17 June 2025 Document download Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029 (pdf,849.4 KB) View all files and formats The strategic direction for preventing suicide in New Zealand is set by Every Life Matters – He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide Prevention Strategy 2019-2029. The Suicide Prevention … Read more

Consultation on the Code of Practice for Veterinary Radiation: ORS C9 2020

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 18 June 2025 The Director for Radiation Safety (the Director) is reviewing the Code of Practice for Veterinary Radiation: ORS C9 2020 (ORS C9 2020). The review is being conducted in accordance with section 90 of the Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act).   The Director is … Read more

About us

Source: Asure Quality At AsureQuality, we’re incredibly proud of our purpose and are passionate about the work we do to help Aotearoa shape a better food world. Owned by the New Zealand Government, our name reflects our commitment to providing independent advice backed by our integrity. Working with New Zealand’s food and primary industries for … Read more

Our Story

Source: Asure Quality At AsureQuality, we’re incredibly proud of our purpose and are passionate about the work we do to help Aotearoa shape a better food world. Owned by the New Zealand Government, our name reflects our commitment to providing independent advice backed by our integrity. Working with New Zealand’s food and primary industries for … Read more

Aspire Announces Return of Founders Night, Singapore’s Largest Event for Startup Founders

Source: Media Outreach Back this September with a bold new theme — The Champions Arena — and over 200 founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2025 – Aspire, leading all in one finance platform for modern businesses, today announced the return of Founders Night, its annual flagship event … Read more

AsiaInfo Technologies Expects to Achieve Accelerated Growth from the Three Core Growth Engines in 2025H2, with Full Year Profit Exceeding Last Year[1]

Source: Media Outreach In 2025H1, AI large model application and delivery business achieves explosive growth with revenue and order amount up 76 times and 78 times yoy respectively, demonstrating strong market demand Future prospects in 2025H2: The results for 2025H2 is expected to improve significantly compared to the 2025H1, and the Group is determined to … Read more

AUT announces new Head of VC’s Office

Source: Auckland University of Technology 11 Apr, 2022 Amy Malcolm has been appointed to the role of Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and will join the whānau at the end of June 2022. Amy is currently Manager, Strategic Relations in the Office of DVC, Strategic Engagement at the University of Auckland. In a career at … Read more

5 questions with Lefaoali’i Dion Enari

Source: Auckland University of Technology 07 Apr, 2022 Lefaoali’i Dion Enari is a lecturer in sport leadership and recreation at AUT and also a PhD candidate exploring Fa’a Samoa (Samoan way) in the Faculty of Society and Design, Bond University, Australia. We asked him five questions about his research and the importance of placing sustainability … Read more

Steve Henry new Royal Society Fellow

Source: Auckland University of Technology 21 Mar, 2022 Congratulations to Professor Steve Henry of Kode Technology Innovation (DCT) and Kode Biotech, who has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Professor Henry joins 22 other new Fellows who’ve been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi for their … Read more

Extending manaaki to our community

Source: Auckland University of Technology 16 Mar, 2022 A 40-foot container full of desks and chairs has been shipped over to schools in Tonga following January’s volcanic eruption. Several schools in Tonga were devasted by the tsunami that followed the eruption with equipment and furniture being lost or destroyed. AUT Office for Pacific Advancement and … Read more

A talk on fashion and sustainability

Source: Auckland University of Technology 07 Mar, 2022 Nancy Johnson-Hunt and Emily Miller-Sharma. The fashion industry can’t talk about a future that’s free from fast fashion without first addressing the fact that many people simply can’t afford to spend their hard-earned money on designer clothing. This was one of the standout points from a panel … Read more

Get your gloves dirty for a good cause this winter

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Get your gloves dirty for a good cause this winter | Environment Canterbury Date: 11 Jun 2025 Upcoming planting events Forest & Bird plantings –14 June and 19 July There are two Forest & Bird plantings happening in The Sanctuary – Saturday 14 June and Saturday 19 July. Both events … Read more

Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog Jess Ducey argues that protecting people’s privacy means not just our secrets or personal data – but our self-determination and bodily-autonomy. It can be tempting to dismiss the current resurgence in US abortion debate as a peculiarly American issue, but we must remember that Roe was decided on … Read more