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Source: Media Outreach Kenanga Investors, alongside other volunteers collected 282.4 kg of waste from the beach and marine areas KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2025 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors“) returned as the lead sponsor for the Dive Against Debris initiative for the third consecutive year, having supported the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2025 – As global crypto markets show increased volatility, traders rethink their risk exposure. One vivid option is contracts for difference (CFDs). Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa broker, shares three reasons crypto traders should adopt CFDs and migrate … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New artificial intelligence (AI) training will increase the uptake of AI and boost productivity in the public service, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. “Across the public sector, AI offers a real opportunity to improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders,” says … Read more
Source: Media Release On behalf of: Finance and Expenditure Committee For release: 26 May 2025 Have your say on Public Finance Amendment Bill The Chair of the Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for submissions on the Public Finance Amendment Bill. The closing date for submissions is 11.59pm on Monday, 7 July 2025. … Read more
Source: Media Release Organisation: Finance and Expenditure Committee For release: 26 May 2025 Submissions are now open on the Regulatory Standards Bill The Chair of the Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill with a closing date of 1pm, 23 June 2025. The bill aims to support … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2025 – Mecpec Trading Co Pte Ltd, a distributor of petroleum-related products, was awarded the Best Reseller in the East by Shell in 2024. The award was based on Mecpec’s performance as a fuel reseller and its contribution to Shell’s distribution operations in Singapore. … Read more
Source: 26 May 2025 WorkSafe is improving its approach to developing, maintaining, and sharing guidance to make sure businesses have the information they need to manage their biggest health and safety risks. We publish a range of information and resources to help businesses and workers to understand how to meet their responsibilities to ensure work … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, SOS: Save Our Sheep, calling for urgent action to halt the collapse of New Zealand’s sheep industry. “Once the backbone of New Zealand’s economy, sheep are fast becoming an endangered species in this country,” Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Toby Williams says. “Each year we’re … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Make the most of the King’s Birthday weekend holiday on 2 June by having a right royal good time around Auckland. But spending the day living a life fit for a king doesn’t mean riding in gilded carriages, cutting ribbons or waving from a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Gore Police are following positive lines of enquiry in the investigation of a suspicious house fire in Waikaia. On Wednesday 21 February 2024, emergency services were alerted to a house fire on Elswick Street just after midnight. Thankfully there were no injuries, however the house and two vehicles on the property … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Local authority financial statistics: Year ended June 2024 – 26 May 2025 – Local authority financial statistics provide information on the annual performance of core non-trading activities of all New Zealand’s territorial and regional councils. Data qualityThe Local Authority Census for the June 2024 year did not achieve full coverage. Historically, … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson caused by heavy rainfall. Southern Communications Centre shift manager Lyn Crossan says there have been more than 20 incidents reported since 10.15am this morning, most of them in the area between Washington … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Savvy media interaction can shape the perception and success of community-led health initiatives, particularly for Māori and Pacific people, according to a recent study. Organisations working to assist Indigenous and diverse communities should take control of their narrative in the news rather than reacting to media coverage, according to research … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A recent bird survey along the south Kaipara Peninsula including Pāpakanui, Muriwai, Bethells, Piha, and the east coast’s Tāwharanui Peninsula has revealed a sobering result for the New Zealand pipit, or pihoihoi. Despite the area’s seemingly good dune habitat, just four solitary pipits were … Read more
Source: “As of today, it’s a going to be a lot harder to exploit the benefit system,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Today marks the launch of new benefit sanctions, including electronic money management. This has been an ACT policy since 2017, and in 2023 National agreed to include it in our coalition agreement. It … Read more
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 26 May 2025 Work on the new Pouākai Hut within Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki is well advanced, with the bulk of the structure completed thanks to the clever thinking and hard work of DOC staff working with iwi, hapū and numerous local contractors. A key aspect of the … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers OPINION: By Toby Williams, Federated Farmers meat & wool chair From the golden age of wool to lamb roasts at Sunday dinner, sheep farming has sat at the heart of our national identity for generations. We used to proudly say New Zealand was built off the sheep’s back-but today our sheep farmers are sitting … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the launch today of a People’s select committee to hear the views of women, pay equity experts and other New Zealanders on the Government’s rushed changes to the Pay Equity Act. The legislation, which has slammed the brakes on pay equity claims for more than 150,000 underpaid, mainly female workers of … Read more
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The 2025 Budget has missed an important opportunity to recognise the value that the general practice and primary care workforce can have on improving the health outcomes of New Zealanders. The bulk of healthcare happens in the community by specialist GPs and primary care teams, not in the hospitals. … Read more
Source: CTU A group of 10 former women MPs from across the political spectrum announced today that they have a formed the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity to examine the Government’s changes to the Equal Pay Act. It will serve as an extra-parliamentary committee tasked with considering public submissions and independently examining the new … Read more
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) The Bill, which is expected to be passed by the end of the year, will exempt granny flats of up to 70 square metres from needing a building consent if it’s a simple design, meets the Building Code and built by authorised building professionals. The consent … Read more
Source: Ara Ake Ara Ake, New Zealand’s national energy innovation centre, has announced the launch of the National Flex Discovery Fund, which offers up to $1 million in grants to accelerate the development and visibility of flexible energy resources across the country. The Fund reflects Ara Ake’s commitment to accelerating the commercialisation of emerging energy solutions … Read more
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 26 May 2025 Nikau Walk, on the northeastern side of Pirongia Forest Park, provides access to the Kaniwhaniwha campsite and caves, as well as the Pahautea Hut and Pirongia summit further afield. DOC Waikato Biodiversity Ranger Cara Hansen says the track is vital for DOC staff … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A woman is before the courts following a serious crash in Christchurch. On Saturday 24 May, Police received a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at around 2.15pm. Upon arrival on Fitzgerald Avenue, emergency services located a child with critical injuries and an adult with serious injuries. … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is amending the Public Finance Act to prevent future governments concealing the extent of fiscal risks in government accounts, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The change is included in legislation introduced to Parliament on Saturday evening to enhance the transparency and accountability of the public … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets From today, beneficiaries failing to meet the obligations they agreed to can expect two new measures to encourage people off welfare and into work. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says the Money Management and Community Work Experience sanctions can apply to a first obligation failure … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Castlecliff this afternoon. The crash, involving a dirt bike and a parked vehicle on Seafront Road, was reported to Police at around 4:10pm. The rider died at the scene. Seafront Road has since reopened. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. … Read more