VANUATU: Families find climate-smart ways to grow crops

Source: Save The Children Tropical Cyclone Lola was one of the most powerful off-season storms to strike the Pacific when it made landfall in October 2023 with wind speeds of up to 215 km/h, destroying homes, schools and plantations, claiming the lives of at least four people [2] and affecting about 91,000 people [1].  Recovery … Read more

Asia Pacific’s AI Ambitions Hinge on Next-Generation Networks, Reveals IDC Report

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – A new IDC InfoBrief* commissioned by Expereo shows Asia Pacific (APAC) businesses pursuing artificial intelligence (AI) strategies are facing a critical turning point. The IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Expereo, “Enterprise Horizons 2025: Technology Leaders Priorities: Achieving Digital Agility”, highlights that limitations in … Read more

FBS Continues to Lead with Asia’s Best Mobile App and IB Program

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, proudly announces its latest achievements: Best Mobile Trading App Asia 2025 and Best IB Program Asia 2025, awarded by International Business Magazine. FBS Continues to Lead with Asia’s Best Mobile App and IB Program The trading app … Read more

Horotiu Road closed, serious crash

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Horotiu Road south of Te Kowhai is blocked due to a serious crash. Police were called to the crash, in which a single vehicle hit a power pole, about 4:40pm. Traffic is being diverted at Woolrich Road. Initial indications are that there are critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit … Read more

Police exercise at Mānawa Bay tonight

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are advising the public about a planned training exercise taking place at Mānawa Bay tonight. This has been in planning with support from emergency services as well as our partners at Auckland Airport and Mānawa Bay. Please be advised that the exercise is taking place outside of Mānawa … Read more

Health – Alcohol and mental health symposium at Parliament – 5 May 2025

Source: Alcohol Healthwatch Alcohol Healthwatch are excited to be joining E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services, Takanga A Fohe, Le Va, Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, and the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) deliver a symposium on alcohol and mental health. This symposium … Read more

Health – Protecting our youngest citizens: put people before profit in infant formula rules

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa is deeply concerned by reports of industry lobbying that appears to have influenced Government decisions to weaken infant formula labelling standards in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Multinational dairy companies should not dictate rules that shape the health of our youngest citizens. Caregivers deserve clear, evidence-based information-not marketing spin dressed up as science,” … Read more

Summer Bliss Awaits at OZO North Pattaya: Fresh Vibes, Big Smiles

Source: Media Outreach PATTAYA, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – OZO North Pattaya, the vibrant beachside escape in the heart of Pattaya, is the ultimate destination for fun-filled, feel-good experiences this season. True to its name, OZO brings a smile with every stay — this dynamic lifestyle hotel brand is all … Read more

Govt spending decision signals crisis and cuts

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The decision to nearly halve the amount of new investment being made in the next Budget signals that this Government doesn’t care about the users of public services, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “$1.3bn in operating allowance isn’t enough to pay for cost pressures in … Read more

Falling leaves much softer than falling rocks

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With the leaves falling in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Districts, the autumn rockfall scaling programme at the Nevis Bluff, on SH6 between Cromwell and Queenstown, will get underway shortly, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The rock scaling occurs every autumn and spring with abseilers, suspended on ropes, … Read more

New appointments to Eden Park Trust Board

Source: New Zealand Government Two new members have been appointed to the board of Eden Park Trust, Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell says.“Marama Royal MNZM (Ngāti Whātua) and Hon Simon Bridges (Ngāti Maniapoto) will be bringing their extensive governance experience and passion for the Auckland region to support the leadership of New Zealand’s largest … Read more

Governance – Joint committee will help public access to Waitākere, Outdoor Access Commission says

Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Auckland councillors’ proposal for tangata whenua to be part of a committee overseeing the Waitākere Ranges will support public access to the area, according to Herenga ā Nuku, the Outdoor Access Commission. “Based on our expertise negotiating public outdoor access, we believe the joint committee proposed in … Read more

Health – Government focus on physician associates a distraction from real issues

Source: GenPro New workforce regulations in the future are a distraction from what’s needed now to fix the crisis in primary healthcare, says the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro). “Planned regulation of small numbers of physician associates is welcome but will do absolutely nothing for reducing waiting times for people wanting to see a GP … Read more

Business – Fonterra plans to close Canpac site

Source: Fonterra Fonterra has today announced that it plans to close its canning and packaging facility in Hamilton at the end of July. The closure of the Canpac site, which blends and packages milk powders, follows the Co-operative’s decision to focus on higher value ingredients such as advanced proteins and medical nutrition. Fonterra’s Chief Operating … Read more

Education and Experience – Local student interns welcomed at Porirua City

Source: Porirua City Council A group of young people from Porirua colleges are getting a taste of the workplace this term as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme run by Porirua City. Now in its fourth year, the Mahi Rangatahi programme provides real-world work experience for young people in Porirua, including developing a CV, applying for … Read more

SWAS Announces SESA AWARDS 2025 – 2026: Recognizing Excellence In Beauty & Wellness

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The Specialists in Wellness Association Singapore (SWAS) is proud to announce the launch of the SESA Awards 2025 – 2026, taking place on 8 July 2025. The awards continue the association’s tradition of recognizing outstanding achievement in the wellness, beauty, and complementary … Read more

Release: Simeon Brown hid Dunedin Hospital downgrade

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Simeon Brown needs to come clean to the people of Dunedin about why he hid plans to downgrade their new hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. The Otago Daily Times today revealed then-Health Minister Dr Shane Reti was told on January 23 this year that the number of ICU beds would be reduced … Read more

Appeal to witness who made Mangakino driving complaint

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Sergeant Shane McNally, Taupo Serious Crash Unit: Police need to urgently speak with a caller who made a driving complaint before a fatal crash near Mangakino last week. The female caller was following a black Toyota RAV4 along State Highway 47 towards Turangi, at approximately 2.45pm … Read more

False plates, real discovery

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A firearm and ammunition have been seized after a vehicle was detected travelling through Manurewa with false plates. A van had been travelling along Rowandale Avenue at around midnight. Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager Inspector Warrick Adkin says the vehicle raised suspicions of frontline staff. “Their suspicions were … Read more

Release: Govt cuts will cost jobs, health, and homes

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis announced that funding for almost every Government department will be frozen in this year’s budget, costing jobs, making access to public services harder, and fuelling an exodus of nurses, teachers, and other public servants. “Nicola Willis’s slash-and-burn budget is dangerous and reckless,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara … Read more

Supporting fintechs to boost competition

Source: New Zealand Government A pilot programme that will help financial technology (fintech) firms shake up competition in the financial and banking sectors is now underway, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Our Government is focused on improving competition in the areas that matter most to Kiwis. The financial and banking sectors are … Read more

Government Cuts – Cuts to public services will be opposed: austerity does not work – PSA

Source: PSA Finance Minister Nicola Willis today has made it clear that austerity is on the horizon for health and other public services with little new money being made available in next month’s Budget. In today’s pre-Budget speech the Finance Minister announced that the operating allowance, which funds new operating spending, will be halved to $1.3 … Read more

Northland Regional Council News 29/04/25

Source: Northland Regional Council Climate Resilient Communities Fund open for applications Northland Regional Council is inviting applications to the Climate Resilient Communities Fund. The fund aims to build community resilience to the effects of climate change by focusing on local needs and community-led solutions. Council has $600,000 to invest in projects that meet the funding criteria, … Read more

UNDP and Trigger Team Up to Supercharge SDG Startups and Businesses with Smarter Investment and Support

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP’s global innovation and finance … Read more

Arrow Electronics Empowers Xeleqt with AIoT Technologies Adoption to Boost Workforce Productivity and Worksite Operations in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics is providing engineering expertise and services to Xeleqt Technology Innovations Inc. (Xeleqt), a Philippines-based tech startup, for developing its AIoT (Artificial intelligence of things)-powered solutions and offerings to help optimize workforce productivity and engagement across … Read more

Octa Broker Analysis: Why the U.S. Dollar is Struggling Amid Global Trade Turmoil

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The U.S. Dollar, the world’s reserve currency and the ultimate safe-haven asset, is now the world’s worst-performing major currency in 2025. Octa Broker explains why. The historical role of the U.S. dollar as the world’s leading safe-haven currency is under … Read more