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Annual and monthly home consents lift in August 2025 – news story 1 October 2025 There were 34,078 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended August 2025, up 1.3 percent compared with the year ended August 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The number of homes consented has … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – Aluminum Products Company (ALUPCO), an aluminum extrusion producer in Saudi Arabia and Asia Aluminum Group (AAG), a leading Hong Kong aluminum extrusion manufacturer with a production base in Mainland China, signed an agreement on September 29 in Hong Kong. The … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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