Hengan International’s MSCI ESG Rating Elevates to “A”, Coupled with Continued Impressive Performance Across Multiple Key International ESG Indicators

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Hengan International Group Company Limited (“Hengan International” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 1044, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce that in the recently released 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) ratings by the leading global … Read more

Remarkable reduction in youth offending

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Source: New Zealand Government A ‘tough but fair’ approach, and greater unity across both our communities and government, is keeping people and property safer.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour has confirmed a strong reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour dropping month-on-month since June 2024, a remarkable turnaround for what … Read more

Nurse-led cystoscopy clinics delivering timely cancer care in Dunedin

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Source: New Zealand Government A new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is helping bladder cancer patients receive their essential follow-up care on time, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Bladder cancer requires lifelong, regular monitoring. Timely access to surveillance cystoscopies makes a real difference for patients and their families,” Mr Brown says. “Two highly skilled … Read more

Promoting resilience and insurance ties in London

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Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience and disaster recovery are central priorities for this Government. My visit to London is an opportunity to promote New Zealand’s leadership in these areas, and … Read more

Flare requirements: what you need to know

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Source: Maritime New Zealand We’ve received a few queries about the use of LED flares on commercial vessels, prompted by the circulation of some incorrect information. Maritime NZ continues to apply the existing standards – there have been no recent changes to the regulations on flares. What the current maritime rules say: Commercial vessels are … Read more

Minister must back online safety bill to protect Kiwi kids from online predators after reckless cuts – PSA

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Source: PSA The Minister responsible for online safety must support Labour MP Reuben Davidson’s Online Safety members’ bill launched today if she’s serious about protecting children from online predators and extreme content. “New Zealanders, including our kids, should be able to go online without being exposed to extreme and harmful material,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary … Read more

Review of sustainability measures for fisheries – October 2025 round

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates  23 July 2025 – Consultation extended a week Fisheries New Zealand has received requests from some submitters seeking an extension to the closing date for this consultation. We want to ensure adequate time is provided for everyone who has an interest in the review of these stocks to … Read more

GAZA: Leaders of major aid groups call on world leaders to intervene following UN genocide conclusion – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children GAZA, 17 Sept 2025: The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies working in Gaza are calling for urgent intervention after a UN commission concluded, for the first time, that genocide is being committed. The statement is below: “ As world leaders convene next week at the United Nations, we are calling on all … Read more

Government takes action on Bird Flu preparedness plan

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Source: New Zealand Government New proposals for a long-term approach to manage high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as Bird flu, aim to reduce the impacts on poultry if the virus arrives here, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. “This virus is spreading rapidly across the world. If it arrives here, it will almost … Read more

Cost recovery proposals under the Organic Products and Production Act 2023

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates 15 July 2025 – Closing extended The consultation has now been extended for another 4 weeks. This will now close on 10 August 2025. 10 June 2025 – Registrations open for webinars or drop-in sessions We have set up 3 webinars or drop-in sessions to support the public … Read more

The Future of SME Security: Human Presence Meets Smart Tech

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: The Future of SME Security: Human Presence Meets Smart Tech NZ businesses face growing security risks, best managed with a mix of guards and smart tech. Matrix Security combines both to deliver fast, reliable protection. The post The Future of SME Security: Human Presence Meets Smart Tech first appeared on … Read more

High hazards newsletter – September 2025

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 17 September 2025 Welcome to the eighth WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter. In this issue we cover: Introduction from Pelin Fantham, Chief Inspector High Hazards  New major hazard facility (MHF) Notifiable Incident form  MAHB Common Inspection Criteria  Incident insights – coupling failures trend  Safety Case Statistics  Final Reminder – PFAS firefighting foam … Read more

Working together to keep Crowded Places safe and advice on what to do in the unlikely event of an attack

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Source: New Zealand Police Police has today released a suite of resources to help increase awareness about what to do in the unlikely event of an active armed attack in a crowded place. Police is the lead agency of the Crowded Places Strategy.  This work is about protecting the lives of people working in, using … Read more

Pharmac proposes funding a new brand of ADHD medicine

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to fund a new brand of methylphenidate to help address ongoing supply issues and provide more treatment options for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If approved, the proposal would see Methylphenidate Sandoz XR funded from 1 December 2025. This is a generic equivalent to … Read more

Proposed regulations for managing high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 in poultry

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background information about avian influenza and this consultation There are various strains of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). The strain that is the subject of this consultation is HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b. If this virus arrives in New Zealand and becomes widespread in wild birds, it’s unlikely we’ll be … Read more

Minister Simpson promotes resilience and insurance ties in London

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Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience and disaster recovery are central priorities for this Government. My visit to London is an opportunity to promote New Zealand’s leadership in these areas, and … Read more

Cantabrians say “enough”: Nitrate-polluted tap water returned to ECan – Greenpeace

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Source: Greenpeace Fed-up locals are rallying outside Environment Canterbury this morning, handing back contaminated drinking water in protest at years of council inaction that has left rural families unable to safely drink from their kitchen tap. Greenpeace’s Canterbury-based spokesperson Will Appelbe says “Today, we’re delivering nitrate contaminated drinking water from homes across the region to the … Read more

Bill to ban surcharges passes first reading

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stamping out another payment pain point – extending its surcharge ban to foreign issued cards and commercial cards to make life easier for businesses and consumers, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson announced today. “The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill passed its first … Read more

Provinces backed by $1.3 billion rail infrastructure

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Source: New Zealand Government The 2024/25-2026/27 Rail Network Investment Programme has been finalised, providing $1.360 billion over three years with infrastructure investment that backs provincial New Zealand, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. “When the taxpayer builds an asset, we expect it to be used for the benefit of our economy and not wasting away on … Read more

New safety campaign for crowded places incident

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Source: New Zealand Government The launch of a new safety campaign guides Kiwis on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “The campaign communicates three easy steps for people to follow that will help them stay safe in the unlikely event of … Read more

Economic Growth – NZ’s Economy Will Take Three Decades to Double Without Intervention – OECD Data

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Source: Impact PR New OECD data shows NZ’s economy will take more than 30 years to double in size unless major structural and cultural changes are made to how organisations operate. The modelling shows New Zealand’s real GDP, currently at US$216 billion, is not expected to double until 2055.[1] While the nation’s economy is projected … Read more

Tech – Norton Unveils Advanced Deepfake Protection Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors

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Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Gen Digital Norton Deepfake Protection on Intel processors accelerates real‑time protection against AI-powered scams AUCKLAND – 17 September 2025 – Norton, a leader in Cyber Safety and part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), has teamed up with Intel® to provide powerful detection against AI-powered scams on the newest generation of … Read more

Health – Unsettled spring weather likely to spark asthma and allergy flare-ups

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Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Spring has sprung, and with it comes the annual surge in sneezing, wheezing, and asthma flare-ups as unsettled weather drives pollen into the air. This year’s season is already proving unsettled, with strong winds and fluctuating temperatures stirring up allergens – and more change is on the way. Asthma and Respiratory … Read more

Government urged to act on harmful puberty blockers

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Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 16 September 2025 Family First NZ has written to the Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey requiring an explanation of why the Government continues to fail to take action on the findings of the Ministry of Health’s Evidence Brief which clearly indicates that the use of puberty blockers must … Read more

Tokoroa can’t take more job cuts

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Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to help the Tokoroa community after Carter Holt Harvey confirmed the likely closure of the plywood plant in the town. “This is another body blow to a community already reeling from the loss of jobs at the OJI Fibre plant. 100 … Read more

Retirement Commission – New report reveals why women retire with less – and how to fix it

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Source: Retirement Commission The Retirement Commission has released new analysis revealing the gender retirement savings gap cannot be attributed to a single cause but emerges from cumulative disadvantages across women’s lifetimes. The comprehensive report, compiled by Martin Jenkins to support the Retirement Commission’s 2025 Review of Retirement Income Policies, delves into how key events and … Read more

Police make arrest over Hobsonville incident

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Source: New Zealand Police A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm in relation to an incident in Hobsonville, Auckland, around 4.40pm yesterday, 16 September. The man will be appearing in the Waitākere District court later today. Police believe this is an isolated incident and reassuring … Read more