PSB Academy launches S$2.1m Beyond60 initiative to fully fund education scholarships for 30 recipients selected through the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise, raiSE, United Women Singapore, and Care Corner Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach Joint efforts to champion greater inclusivity and access to education including for youths at risk, workforce pursuing social causes and women pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) align with SG60’s theme of “Building Our Singapore Together” SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2025 – PSB Academy (PSBA), Singapore’s leading … Read more

2025 Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests presented

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Source: The 2025 Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests of Members of Parliament was presented in the House today. It summarises members’ financial interests as at31 January 2025. Since 2005 Standing Orders have provided a system for members of Parliament to register their financial interests. The summaries record members’ interests in 14 categories, including … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 15 May 2025 – Volume 784 – 001475

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS TEANAU TUIONO (Assistant Speaker): E te Atua kaha rawa, ka tuku whakamoemiti atu mātou, mō ngā karakia kua waihotia mai ki runga i a mātou. Ka waiho i ō mātou pānga whaiaro … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001474

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS TEANAU TUIONO (Assistant Speaker): E te Atua kaha rawa, ka tuku whakamoemiti atu mātou, mō ngā karakia kua waihotia mai ki runga i a mātou. Ka waiho i ō mātou pānga whaiaro … Read more

Resilience and unity in Mt Roskill – recovery events

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Storm recovery efforts are well underway in Mt Roskill, with council and the community working together to build resilience after the major 2023 storms. But recent weather events have been a reminder that the job isn’t over — and that preparing for future storms … Read more

Reminder: categorisation programme is closed

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Following recent bad weather, the Recovery Office has noted an increase in homeowners asking to join the categorisation programme. While we sympathise with homeowners across the region affected by flooding, we are unable to admit any further properties into the programme. The programme was … Read more

Storm recovery in East Coast Bays

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Following major storms in 2023, Auckland North Community and Development (ANCAD) is working with the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office, to facilitate community-led recovery planning in East Coast Bays communities. This is part of a series of partnerships in heavily impacted neighbourhoods across Auckland. Communities … Read more

Molex Collaborates with Prusa Research to Scale Rapid Growth Trajectory for 3D-Printing Pioneer

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Source: Media Outreach Robust yet simple connectivity solutions leveraged in widely popular 3D printers used by home hobbyists, students, small businesses and large industrial companies More than one million components populated on Prusa printers last year, using up to 16 types of Molex CLIK-Mate connectors for flexible, flawless performance More than 20 printer designs rely … Read more

Daily progress for Thursday, 15 May 2025

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Source: Order Paper for Thursday, 15 May 2025 2.00pm Speaker’s ruling The Speaker gave a ruling relating to oral questions. Business statement Hon Chris Bishop, Leader of the House, made a statement about the business of the House for the sitting week commencing on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. MIL OSI MIL OSI

Advisory: Hui to further raise awareness on health woes

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO’s Ōtautahi/Canterbury members will join local leaders and politicians to talk about the dire state of their local hospitals and the public health system at a hui on Thursday. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) will be supported by their Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) and … Read more

Homicide investigation launched in Hamilton

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Matt Cranshaw – Waikato Field Crime Manager A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a 30 year old woman in Hamilton City this morning. The woman died after a vehicle drove into the power pole she was standing next to on the corner of … Read more

Police appealing for information after house fire, Cobden

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Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a house fire in Cobden are appealing for information from the public. At around 12.10am on Wednesday 14 May, Police were notified of a house fire on Bright Street. A scene guard was put in place overnight and Police conducted a scene examination with a Fire and Emergency New … Read more

After Record Sell-Out, FINNS Bali Resort Launches Stage 2 Sales

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Source: Media Outreach Following the record-breaking success of Stage 1, Mirah Investment & Development is thrilled to announce the official launch of Stage 2 sales for FINNS Bali Resort — the island’s most anticipated resort. BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2025 – Located on the in the ultra-hip Berawa region in … Read more

Crown settles Treaty claim with Ngāti Ranginui

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Crown has settled a 17-year negotiation process with iwi of Tauranga as the Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui Claims Settlement Bill passes its third reading in Parliament today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This has been a long time coming and I thank the Ngā Hapū o … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (continued on Thursday, 15 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001474

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities CAMERON LUXTON (ACT): Thank you, Mr Speaker. Tēnā koutou Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Te Wai, Pirirākau, Ngāti Taka, Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Pango, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hangarau, Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Ngāi Te Ahi, Ngāti Ruahine, and all your tīpuna and all your ancestors that you … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (continued on Thursday, 15 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001473

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities CAMERON LUXTON (ACT): Thank you, Mr Speaker. Tēnā koutou Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Te Wai, Pirirākau, Ngāti Taka, Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Pango, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hangarau, Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Ngāi Te Ahi, Ngāti Ruahine, and all your tīpuna and all your ancestors that you … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Business of the House – 001473

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025 (continued on Thursday, 15 May 2025) BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE DEPUTY SPEAKER: The House is resumed for the extended sitting—Government orders of the day, continued. Members, in accordance with the determination of the Business Committee, the House will debate the first … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Business of the House – 001472

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025 (continued on Thursday, 15 May 2025) BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE DEPUTY SPEAKER: The House is resumed for the extended sitting—Government orders of the day, continued. Members, in accordance with the determination of the Business Committee, the House will debate the first … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill — First Reading – 001472

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities NGĀTI HĀUA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT BILL First Reading Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH (Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations): I seek leave to present a legislative statement on the Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave has been sought for that course of action. Is there any … Read more

Youth voice added to Council Committee

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Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 15 May 2025 Two young people have been appointed as youth representatives on Canterbury Regional Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee. At the 14 May Committee meeting, Jolie Sarginson and Liam Speechlay were appointed after being shortlisted by the Youth Rōpū. … Read more

210,000 Māori Silenced: Committee Delivers Harshest Punishment in Parliament History

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Source: Today the Privileges Committee handed down a severe punishment. Te Pāti Māori Co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer have been suspended for 21 days, and MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has been suspended for 7 days. This punishment is unprecedented; these are the three longest suspensions in the history of Parliament in Aotearoa. This … Read more

David Seymour: Address to Craigs Investment Partners

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Source: ACT Leader David Seymour: Address to Craigs Investment Partners Auckland Introduction Thank you to Craigs Investment Partners for hosting me today. Every three years, we elect a new Parliament. Every year, we get a new Budget. And every Budget brings a flurry of headlines, hot takes, and handouts. But too often, what’s missing is … Read more

Greens launch reckless attack on family farming

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Source: “The Green Party’s proposed asset and inheritance taxes would be a reckless attack on intergenerational family farms,” says ACT MP and dairy farmer Andrew Hoggard. The ‘Green Budget’ includes a 2.5% annual tax on a couple’s net assets over $4 million and a 33% tax on inheritances over a $1 million threshold. “The Greens’ … Read more

IPCA investigations relating to the conduct of former Deputy Commissioner McSkimming

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Source: Independent Police Conduct Authority 15 May 2025 The Independent Police Conduct Authority is investigating allegations of misconduct by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, following a complaint from a member of the public. This comprises oversight of a Police investigation into whether there has been any criminal wrongdoing by Mr McSkimming and a review of … Read more

Police respond to disorderly group in Beachlands

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Source: Independent Police Conduct Authority 15 May 2025 The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police largely acted within their powers when dealing with a group of young men who were being disorderly in Beachlands on 11 November 2023. After attending a couple of parties, the young men were moving around the central area … Read more

Politics – NZCTU to meet with Brooke van Velden

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Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi leadership will today finally meet with Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden after trying to secure a meeting for more than a year. The meeting is set to take place at 10.15am in … Read more

Advocacy – Commemorating 77 Years of the Palestinian Nakba: A Call for Justice, Memory, and Solidarity

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On 15 May 2025, Palestinians and their allies around the world mark Nakba Day, commemorating 77 years since the catastrophic displacement of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes in 1948. Known as al-Nakba, or “the Catastrophe,” this moment in history saw the systematic destruction of Palestinian villages, towns, and … Read more