Local News – Stellar lineup of speakers for Porirua’s BizFest

Source: Porirua City Council BizFest in Porirua will take place on 1 July – a day that aims to inspire, connect and share business knowledge. Run jointly by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council, BizFest 2025: Kōpū i te pae – Light up the Horizon celebrates the courage of those who seek new business opportunities, … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs – 12 May 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council FREE CITYLINK WHANGĀREI AND SCHOOL LINK BUSES FOR YOUTH WEEK 19-24 MAY Northland Regional Council (NRC) is celebrating Youth Week 19-24 May by providing free bus travel in Whangārei for rangatahi (young people) age 12-24. The free bus travel is available on all CityLink and SchoolLink bus services from Monday 19 to … Read more

Transport – Driver well-being a key issue in survey

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Health, safety and wellbeing are big concerns for the road freight industry, a major survey of the sector has found. The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey of 194 industry participants across 128 road freight businesses was run by Research NZ on behalf of advocacy group Transporting New Zealand. … Read more

Universities – Gowns flying, whānau crying—it must be Te Herenga Waka graduation week

Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington With over 2,600 graduates, two parades, and eight ceremonies, this May graduation will fill Wellington’s streets with cloaked and capped graduates. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s graduates will honour the community that saw them through and the connections they have made, as they cross the stage. Among … Read more

Education – New leadership for school boards association

Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – New Zealand School Boards Association (formerly NZSTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Kennett as Interim President, following the recent departure of long-serving President Lorraine Kerr MZNM. Lorraine recently departed NZSBA after some 19 years as President and after … Read more

Protect the Tribunal, Protect the Treaty: Oppose the Government’s Review of the Waitangi Tribunal – PSA

Source: PSA The Government’s proposed review of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 is a clear attempt to undermine the Tribunal’s independence and diminish Māori rangatiratanga, the PSA says. Janice Panoho, Kaihautū Māori of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi, rejects Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka’s claim that the review is intended to … Read more

The Ministry of Commerce showcases Thai soft power at Cannes Film Festival 2025 through “Thai Night” and over 12 Thai films

Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, continues its commitment to promoting Thailand’s entertainment industry on the global stage by organizing Thai Night at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The event, held during … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Ready-mixed concrete: March 2025 quarter

Source: Statistics New Zealand Ready-mixed concrete: March 2025 quarter – 12 May 2025 – Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the March 2025 quarter, the actual volume of ready-mixed concrete produced was 854,509 cubic metres, down 1.5 percent compared with the March 2024 quarter. In the year ended March … Read more

Electricity and gas to be included in the monthly selected price indexes – Stats NZ media release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Electricity and gas to be included in the monthly selected price indexes – 12 May 2025 – Stats NZ will begin publishing indexes for electricity and gas as part of the monthly selected price indexes (SPI). The April 2025 SPI, scheduled for release on 15 May 2025, will be the first … Read more

Media and Advocacy – BSA decision a warning to broadcasters to avoid Israeli propaganda narratives – PSA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   A decision by the Broadcasting Standards Authority to uphold a complaint against a 1News broadcast in November is a warning to the news media, says the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa.   The Broadcasting Standards Authority has ruled that a TVNZ news item on violence in Amsterdam breached BSA rules.   1News described … Read more

Government Waste – Nearly $3m wasted on consultants hired to plan axing of health workers – PSA

Source: PSA Consultants and contractors are the winners from the large-scale axing of health workers, pocketing nearly $3 million in precious health dollars since late 2023. Between October 2023 and February 2025, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora paid out $2.8 million to external contractors and consultants to help the organisation manage the restructure of various … Read more

Trades and Education – Highbrook Facility Officially Opens Boosting Auckland’s Trades Sector

Source: Corporate PR for Skills Group A cutting-edge trades teaching and training facility which has officially opened at Highbrook is set to unlock educational opportunities across Auckland and fuel growth in the trades industry. The opening was marked with a symbolic wire-cutting ceremony — a nod to the electrical trade — led by 24-year-old student … Read more

Poll – New Zealanders back action on preventing alcohol harm – Health Coalition

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa New Zealanders are calling time on the alcohol industry’s influence and supporting stronger safeguards to protect health-especially for children. “Alcohol is the most harmful drug in Aotearoa, but it’s marketed like a harmless treat,” says Karen Wright, Health Coalition Aotearoa. “Our legislation is outdated and is maintaining large inequities in harm. People … Read more

Wellington Queer Communities Protest Against NZ First’s Anti-Trans Bill

Source: Queer Endurance in Defiance (QED) On Saturday 8 May, around 400 protesters rallied with Queer Endurance in Defiance (QED), protesting against a proposed member’s bill by NZ First MP Jenny Marcroft, which aims to legally exclude trans people from definitions of “man” and “woman.” NZ First leader Winston Peters announced on 22 April that … Read more

InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as Asia’s business launch pad in Eastern Europe and Middle East

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 May 2025 – ​Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (May 10) that the Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, will embark on a series of visits to Istanbul, Türkiye; Budapest, Hungary; and Cairo, Egypt, some of the key economies along … Read more

Health – “Please don’t die today” – a mother’s fight against asthma – Asthma and Respiratory Foundation

Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation “I love you, Mummy. Please don’t die today.” That’s what Jade Steven’s five-year-old son whispered to her one morning before school. For Jade, a mother-of-three from Wellington, those words captured the fear that comes with living – and parenting – while battling asthma. This World Asthma Day (on Tuesday 6 May), … Read more

Advocacy – Aotearoa New Zealand Stands in Solidarity: Keffiyeh Day, May 11, 2025 Announced

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand – Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are coming together to mark Keffiyeh Day on May 11, 2025 – a day of solidarity, cultural pride, and resistance in support of the Palestinian people. On this day, people from all walks of life are encouraged to wear the … Read more

NZ-AU: FioBit Launches New AI-Powered Mining: Automatically Mine Bitcoin Without Equipment Using the Best AI Mining Rig (2025’s Top Bitcoin Cloud Mining Provider Review)

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Australia, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 2025, the landscape of cryptocurrency mining is shifting rapidly from hardware dependency to intelligent automation. Leading this transformation is FioBit, which has officially launched its latest AI-powered Bitcoin cloud mining system. With no mining hardware, no energy consumption on the user side, and no technical … Read more

Galaxy Macau Unveils World’s Largest Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner Fleet, Elevating Guest Experiences to New Levels of Luxury

Source: Media Outreach As the first of its kind in Hong Kong and Macau, the record-breaking fleet of legendary limousines was officially launched at the Galaxy Macau Forecourt, with all nine vehicles on magnificent display. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – In keeping with its commitment to providing ultra-luxurious comfort … Read more

Xsolla Launches Buy Button for Mobile Games to Help Developers Take Back Control of Their Revenue

Source: Media Outreach New Court Ruling Enables Use of External Payment Links: Launch in Days, Keep More of What You Earn LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, today announced the launch of the Xsolla Buy Button for Mobile Games, a direct-to-consumer … Read more

Chubb Life Launches “Health Up” Insurance Plan to Foster a Wellness Lifestyle for the Tech-savvy Generation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong today announced the launch of Health Up Insurance Plan (Health Up), a digital insurance plan aimed at promoting and facilitating well-being practices for individuals wishing to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Belinda Au(middle), Mercedes Ho (Right), with … Read more

2025 World Brand Moganshan Conference to pool global wisdom for sustained growth in changing era

Source: Media Outreach DEQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – Starting from May 9, the 2025 World Brand Moganshan Conference (WBS), a much-anticipated annual extravaganza for the branding sector, will present a series of activities in Deqing, a charming small city in east China’s Zhejiang Province, according to the local information … Read more

Tembusu Law Launches Free On-Demand Legal Webinars to Expand Access to Legal Information

Source: Media Outreach Singaporeans can access free e-books, videos, and expert Q&A sessions through the firm’s digital platform. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – In a move to make legal guidance more accessible to the public, Singapore-based law firm Tembusu Law has announced they will launch a new on-demand legal webinar … Read more

Hong Kong Life as the Title Sponsor of the “Greater Bay Area Snooker Culture Challenge”

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – Hong Kong Life is pleased to announce its title sponsorship of “Greater Bay Area Snooker Culture Challenge”, in collaboration with organizers – Ming Snooker Club, Sum Supreme Media and Sum Supreme Sport, to present an exciting snooker event. The challenge … Read more

Advocacy – A Message to Pope Leo XIV – Statement from the Palestine Forum of New Zealand

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. We recognize this moment as a significant chapter in the Church’s history, and we pray that His Holiness will be a … Read more

Castel Châteaux & Grands Crus Announces the Best Young Sommelier Competition – Asia Edition 2025 to showcase the talent of aspiring sommeliers across 10 regions in Asia

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – Castel Châteaux & Grands Crus proudly announces the Best Young Sommelier Competition by Castel Châteaux & Grands Crus – Asia Edition 2025, a landmark event designed to cultivate and celebrate the next generation of sommeliers talent throughout Asia. … Read more

De Beers Group Announces Intention To Close Lightbox Business

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – De Beers Group today announces its intention to close its lab-grown diamond (“LGD”) jewellery brand, Lightbox, reinforcing De Beers Group’s commitment to natural diamonds in the jewellery sector. As part of the closure process, De Beers Group is discussing the … Read more