Aid cuts threaten the lives of 110,000 children with severe malnutrition reliant on emergency treatment from Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children At least 110,000- severely acutely malnourished children supported by Save the Children in 10 countries could be left without access to life-saving ready-to-use emergency food and nutrition programmes as aid cuts hit supplies in coming months, according to a Save the Children analysis. Globally, one in five deaths among children aged under … Read more

Fire Safety – Marlborough eases outdoor fire restrictions

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is changing the restrictions for outdoor fires throughout Marlborough at 8am on Thursday 24 April, until further notice. The Marlborough South area will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season, which means all outdoor fires need a permit approved by Fire and Emergency … Read more

Northwest Busway takes another step forward

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Source: New Zealand Government Faster, more frequent, and reliable public transport for Auckland’s growing northwest is a step closer, following a decision by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board to endorse the Northwest Rapid Transit investment case, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop.“The northwest of Auckland is home to 90,000 people and is one of the … Read more

Aviation experts appointed to new independent review function

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Source: New Zealand Government Three experts have been appointed as independent reviewers, making it easier and more affordable for New Zealanders to operate in the aviation sector, Acting Transport Minister James Meager says.  Mr Meager today announced the appointment of Kevin Short, Rob MacGregor and Ashok Poduval as the three reviewers for the new independent … Read more

Liverpool FC showcases its leadership in sustainability with latest The Red Way report

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Source: Media Outreach LIVERPOOL, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2025 – Liverpool FC published its latest The Red Way report today, celebrating the club’s continued sustainability progress in building a better future for its people, planet and communities. Liverpool FC showcases its leadership in sustainability with latest The Red Way report The … Read more

Singapore cybersecurity companies pioneer AI and quantum computing solutions to combat global threats

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2025 – The global cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with the annual cost of cybercrime projected to reach US$10.5 trillion by 2025, up from US$8 trillion in 20231. This sharp rise underscores the urgent need to address cyber risks, as malicious actors continue to … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Horsham Downs

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Horsham Downs on 28 March. He was 34-year-old Jesse Selwyn James Carlson, from Silverdale. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this extremely difficult time. Enquiries to determine … Read more

Reforms – PSA forces changes to restructure of Data & Digital and Pacific Health

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Source: PSA The PSA has settled litigation over the planned restructure of two key teams at Health NZ with an agreement to significantly amend planned cuts to roles and structures. The settlement relates to proposed restructures of the Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora which were subject to … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Clutha

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of person who died following a crash in Owaka, Clutha on Sunday 23 March. He was 7-year-old Oziah Prasad, of Fairfield, Dunedin. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. ENDS … Read more

ESG Xchange 2025 | The Premier Global ESG and Innovation Summit in Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2025 – The World Green Organisation (WGO) proudly presents ESG Xchange 2025, set to take place on May 6–7, 2025 at Hall 5G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This international flagship summit will bring together over 2,500 global leaders from … Read more

The road ahead: Northland Corridor Sections 2 and 3 taking shape

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is progressing design investigations within the emerging preferred corridor for Section 2 and Section 3 of the Northland Corridor Roads of National Significance project announced by Transport Minister, Hon. Chris Bishop earlier today. The emerging preferred corridor for the 45km section between Te Hana … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Research and development survey: 2024

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Research and development survey: 2024 – 23 April 2025 – Research and development (R&D) statistics report on research and development activity, including expenditure and related employment across the business, government, and higher education sectors in New Zealand. Every two years, including 2024, all three sectors are surveyed. In 2019, 2021, and … Read more

Employment – New Zealand workers embrace Gen AI and see AI skills as imperative to career success

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Source: Robert Half 91% of Kiwi workers are using generative AI to assist them in their day-to-day tasks 93% of workers are transparent with their manager/employer about using generative AI in their day-to-day work 87% of workers believe developing generative AI skills is necessary for career success. Auckland, 23 April 2025 – Workers are openly … Read more

Northland News – Brynderwyns route announcement welcomed in Northland

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Source: Northland Regional Council The Government’s announcement of a preferred route for the Brynderwyn Hills is a critical step forward in transforming Northland’s route security and resilience, says the chair of the Northland Regional Transport Committee (RTC). Commenting today (subs: Weds 23 April) on the announcement by Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane … Read more

Real Estate – $63m drops out of the NZ property market in Q1 2025

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Source: RealEstate.co.nz Wednesday, 23 April 2025 – More than $63 million was trimmed from asking prices across New Zealand in the first quarter of 2025. New data from realestate.co.nz shows a total of $63,044,313 in price reductions – down slightly from $69,610,914 million in quarter one of 2024 – as vendors adjusted prices to meet … Read more

Property Market – Clearer signs of a market rebound as property activity lifts in early 2025 – CoreLogic

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Source: CoreLogic New Zealand’s housing market continues to show signs of recovery, with national sales activity and dwelling values both lifting in March, supported by easing mortgage rates and renewed buyer confidence, according to CoreLogic NZ’s April Housing Chart Pack. (ref. https://www.corelogic.co.nz/news-research/reports/housing-chart-pack ) Sales volumes were 11% higher in March compared to the same time … Read more

Economy – CoFR seeking feedback on access to basic transaction accounts – Reserve Bank

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 23 April 2025 – A basic transaction account should be available to anyone, irrespective of their circumstances, financial position or capability with technology, according to the Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR).   CoFR, which includes the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the Financial Markets Authority, the Commerce Commission, the Treasury … Read more

Artist plans seascape series at Auckland regional park

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Source: Auckland Council An established writer with an affinity for the ocean is thrilled to have the opportunity to live at the idyllic seaside Barr Cottage in Huia, as Auckland Council’s regional parks’ artist in residence for 2025.  Michelle Elvy’s preoccupation with the sea and coastal places is clear in both her fiction and non-fiction … Read more

Open fire season for Tāmaki Makaurau

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Source: Auckland Council Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties-Manukau Districts back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice. An open fire season means people planning to light fires outdoors no longer need to apply to Fire and Emergency for authorised permits. The … Read more

ECE sector review changes begin

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Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today provided an update on the implementation of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulatory review.“This review and the changes announced today show the power of a sector review. The Ministry for Regulation went in and listened to the people who actually run, work at, and use … Read more

Northland Expressway: Emerging preferred corridor from Te Hana to Whangārei announced

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Source: New Zealand Government Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway to Whangārei Roads of National Significance now confirmed by NZTA, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say.“The Waikato Expressway … Read more

Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

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Source: New Zealand Government  The Prime Minister will represent New Zealand at the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday, after attending Anzac Day services in Gallipoli the day prior. “I will join those at St Peter’s Basilica mourning the loss of Pope Francis, while celebrating his service to the more than one billion Catholics across the … Read more

On ya bike

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Sergeant Andrew Judson is sick of dealing with bike thieves. One offender stole seven bikes in four days from busy, public places in central Christchurch. Another was beaten by his own game and had his stolen bike stolen. Last week, Christchurch’s Community Beat Team set their sights on three … Read more

Zero-Carbon Village Rises in Tujia Countryside

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Source: Media Outreach WUHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – During April’s Pear Blossom Festival, Tudianzi village, nestled deep in the mountains of central China’s Hubei Province, has welcomed over 50,000 visitors in just two days. In Tudianzi Village, tourists marveled at innovations like solar-storage integrated streetlights illuminating country paths, high-power … Read more

Advocacy – Zero Waste Network Aotearoa responds to proposal to update Waste Minimisation Act

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Source: Zero Waste Network Aotearoa 22 April 2025 – The Government announced its proposals for updating the Waste Minimisation Act and the Litter Act today. The proposals would combine these two Acts into one, extend producer responsibility and permit local government to use its share of the waste disposal levy on a wider range of … Read more

Fire Safety – Open fire season starts for Tāmaki Makaurau

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties-Manukau Districts back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice. An open fire season means people planning to light fires outdoors no longer need to apply to Fire and Emergency for authorised … Read more

CK Life Sciences’ Investigational Cancer Vaccines Deliver Promising Results – New Preclinical Study Data to be Presented at the 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (“the Company”) announced that the Company will be presenting new data from its cancer vaccine research pipeline at the 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Chicago, USA. The AACR Annual … Read more