Check it out: Auckland Council Libraries trial board game lending

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council Libraries have announced a new offering – board games lending, giving Aucklanders the opportunity to borrow popular tabletop games like Catan and Ticket To Ride: Europe to ramp up their game night. Launched as a trial across 10 library branches, the board game lending programme gives Aucklanders the opportunity to … Read more

West Coast warrants

Source: New Zealand Police West Coast Police have executed 10 search warrants across the Westport and Greymouth area this week, in relation to organised crime in the wider region. West Coast staff worked alongside colleagues from the Te Waipounamu Gang Distribution Unit (GDU) and the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit (TDOCU). While undertaking the warrants … Read more

McClay to champion NZ’s trade interests at OECD and in Brussels

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will travel to Europe this weekend to advance New Zealand’s trade and investment interests  Minister McClay will visit Switzerland, Paris and Brussels for high level ministerial and business meetings.   In Switzerland he will attend the first in person meeting of a new pro-trade group … Read more

AVIS Singapore Leads Car Rental Industry with ISO 45001 Certification

Source: Media Outreach AVIS sets a safety precedent, becoming Singapore’s sole car rental firm certified to ISO 45001, meeting global standards. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – AVIS Singapore is the only car rental company in the country to have achieved ISO 45001 certification in December 2024, an international standard equivalent … Read more

PAObank Appoints Mr. Ronald Iu as Chief Executive and Executive Director

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”) announces the appointment of Mr. Ronald Iu as Chief Executive and Executive Director of the Board. Mr. Iu will lead the management team of PAObank to further leverage advanced financial technology, expanding our presence in small … Read more

Police to have visible presence in Central Hawke’s Bay over long weekend

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander: Hawke’s Bay Police will be maintaining a visible presence in Central Hawke’s Bay over King’s Birthday Weekend, with a large gathering of gang members taking place in the area. While the gathering will take place over the weekend at a … Read more

Banyan Group Residences Introducing its Most Luxurious Ever Phuket Homes at Singapore Sales Exhibition May 31-June 1

Source: Media Outreach The pioneering hospitality group’s latest property exhibition is headlined by ultra-luxury condos targeting HNWI amid strong international demand for lifestyle homes in Phuket SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – Banyan Group Residences’ latest sales exhibition, to be held at Fairmont Hotel Singapore this weekend May 31-June 1 will … Read more

Road closed, Newtons Road, Templeton

Source: New Zealand Police Newtons Road, Templeton is closed following a serious crash this afternoon. Emergency services received a report of a three-vehicle crash at around 2.45pm at the intersection of Newtons Road and Dawsons Road. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The road is closed while emergency services are in attendance. Motorists are … Read more

CIX Joins tvN’s “Hashtag Travelog in Taoyuan” to Showcase the City’s Unique Charm

Source: Media Outreach TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – To strengthen international tourism—particularly from South Korea, a key source of visitors to Taiwan—the Taoyuan Department of Tourism has teamed up with South Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM and its popular channel tvN to create Hashtag Travelogin Taoyuan. This episode featuring … Read more

New Christchurch health accommodation will provide for those in need

Source: New Zealand Government The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust’s new Rānui Apartments will ensure patients and families travelling to Christchurch for cancer treatment, heart surgeries, and other complex needs will have a home-away-from-home for their recuperation, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Today I was pleased to join the Prime Minister to officially open the Bone … Read more

Top tips for safe and stress-free King’s Birthday weekend trips

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 30 May 2025 1:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) encourages those heading off for a long weekend break to check the  NZTA’s King’s Birthday Weekend 2025 Holiday Journey Planner  to plan their trips and avoid the worst congestion spots over the long … Read more

Let construction commence. Next stage of the State Highway 58 Road of Regional Significance about to get underway

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work will soon begin on the next stage of the State Highway 58 Safety Improvements Project between Moonshine and Murphys/Flightys Roads. Next week, NZTA/Waka Kotahi and Downer will start project enabling works –  ahead of constructing two roundabouts at Moonshine Road and Murphys/Flightys Roads, widening the road, and installing side … Read more

Final recipient announced as round two of Innovation Fund opens

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced round two of the Government’s Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund has opened today.  “The bottom line for this Government is to ensure we are delivering timely quality mental health and addiction support to those who are bravely reaching out … Read more

Tristan Gilbertson reappointed to the Commerce Commission

Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Mr Gilbertson has been reappointed for a second 5-year term, starting on 8 June 2025 and ending on 7 June 2030. Mr Gilbertson is a commercial lawyer with extensive international experience in the telecommunications sector. During his first term as Telecommunications Commissioner, he led work programmes relating … Read more

CUHK Faculty of Law: Pioneering Legal Education with Global Impact and Research Excellence

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Law (CUHK LAW) continues to strengthen its position as a leading international legal education institution, offering innovative programmes and conducting impactful research that shapes the future of legal practice across Asia and … Read more

SIBUR Develops New Polymer Grades for Medical and Packaging Applications

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest producer of polymers and rubbers, has developed new product grades tailored for the medical industry and e-commerce packaging. A new grade of polypropylene resistant to radiation exposure can be used in the production of test tubes, containers, and … Read more

NZCTU release detailed Budget 2025 analysis

Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today released a report with detailed analysis of Budget 2025. It covers the major decisions made at this Budget, and how they might affect workers. “This Budget is funded above all by the gutting of the pay equity system, the halving of … Read more

ACC Minister accepts Board Chair’s resignation

Source: New Zealand Government ACC Minister Scott Simpson has today accepted the resignation of ACC Board Chair Dr Tracey Batten and thanked her for her service. “I would like to thank Tracey for her leadership of, and contribution to, the board of ACC since her appointment in 2019” says Mr Simpson. “I acknowledge her decision … Read more

Privacy News – May 2025

Source: Privacy Commissioner Print | Email this page Office of the Privacy Commissioner | Privacy News – May 2025 30 May 2025, 09:00 Read about our Children’s Privacy Project, two open consultation processes, how we did on Privacy Week, a Compliance Notice for Oranga Tamariki, our latest Privacy Survey and more. Read the May 2025 … Read more

NZ-AU: FioBit’s 2025 Dogecoin Cloud Mining Guide: Securely Invest in DOGE Without Hardware Using Trusted Cryptocurrency Mining Providers

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Austrailia, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the latest data from CoinDesk as of May 2025, Dogecoin (DOGE) has rebounded from a recent low of $0.2196 to $0.2285, indicating a market recovery. With trading volume surging to 393 million DOGE, market interest in Dogecoin is clearly on the rise. As a leading cryptocurrency … Read more

Delays expected following crash, Māngere East

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a two car crash in Māngere East. The crash, at the intersection of Massey Road and Gray Avenue, was reported to Police at about 10.54am. At this stage there are no reports of injury. Motorists are being advised to expect delays or seek … Read more

Wānaka bridges ‘fit for a King’ to reopen this weekend

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 May 2025 Yesterday a small group of Makarora residents and conservation groups met to admire the bridges and upgraded Blue Pools Track walkway located 70 km north of Wānaka. DOC Operations Manager Charlie Sklenar says the occasion warrants a royal celebration after a two-year slog involving engineers, contractors, specialists, … Read more

Terms of Reference Inquiry into Ports and the Maritime Sector

Source: New Zealand Parliament – New Zealand’s ports (both marine and inland) and maritime sectors plays a crucial role in global trade, transportation, and economic development. The Transport and Infrastructure Committee will establish an Inquiry into the Ports and Maritime Sectors to examine the current state, challenges, and future opportunities within the ports and maritime sectors. … Read more

Leg Up on the Mitre Flats

Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police are reminding hikers, as winter sets in, to ensure they dress for all weather eventualities. It comes after a woman injured her ankle hiking in the Tararua Ranges last week. Despite the pain of a fracture ankle, which happened during a fall about an hour out from “the Pines”, … Read more

Post-study outcomes data – technical information

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Post-study outcomes from tertiary education measure where graduates go (their destinations) and how much they earn after completing study. The data can be broken down into: the level of study on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) the field of study student characteristics (age, gender, region where they lived, … Read more

Sergeant smells trouble after stopping driver on phone

Source: New Zealand Police An officer patrolling the roads in Waiuku earlier this week got more than he bargained for after pulling over a motorist using his phone while driving. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the driver was signalled to stop on Kent Street after he was spotted using his … Read more

New High Commissioner to the UK announced

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced Hamish Cooper as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. “New Zealand’s relationship with the UK is one of our most important. “Mr Cooper is one of New Zealand’s most senior and experienced diplomats and is eminently well-qualified to take on this significant role,” Mr … Read more