Rallying the World to Keep Up: Announcing New Advisors and Creators for the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse, Propelling Homegrown Startups Towards Global Success

Source: Media Outreach New global thought leadership series spotlighting the HKSTP I&T powerhouse, uniting its soft power of visionaries to rally the world to keep up with Hong Kong’s innovation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – HKSTP’s Keep Up global brand campaign has taken the world by storm, reaching … Read more

Beijing Chaoyang Garden Festival Kicks Off in the Bustling City

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire- 7 April 2025 – A floral symphony is unfolding across Chaoyang District, transforming this bustling hub into a vast garden, with every street corner adorned with floral displays. To celebrate this floral splendor, the district government has established a Garden City Demonstration Zone and launched the … Read more

HKBU Masters Information Day x i-ConNet Career Expo 2025 Concluded

Source: Media Outreach A transdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Business and the School of Communication empowered students to shape a better future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – The HKBU Masters Information Day x i-ConNet Career Expo 2025, jointly organized by the School of Business and the School … Read more

Hong Kong Residential Market Post-Budget Sentiment Strengthens as Smaller-Sized Unit Transactions Pick Up

Source: Media Outreach Smaller-sized residential units have been more sought-after following the relaxation of the maximum property value chargeable at a HK$100 stamp duty level as announced in the latest government budget speech, supporting first-hand residential sales. The total residential unit transaction number for Q1 climbed 24% y-o-y to reach 12,200 units. The Grade A … Read more

Schneider Electric Announces Galaxy VXL UPS – the Industry’s Most Compact, High Density Power Protection System for AI, Data Center, and Large-Scale Electrical Workloads

Source: Media Outreach New, ultra-compact UPS offers next-generation power protection for critical infrastructure environments, including AI-ready data centers, semiconductors, commercial, and industrial manufacturing facilities Pioneering high-density design and fault-tolerant architecture maximizes availability and offers up to 99% efficiency while minimizing total cost of ownership Includes enhanced safety and cybersecurity features, remote monitoring capabilities, and services … Read more

Name release: Aircraft crash, Hastings

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the man who died following an aircraft crash in Hastings on Sunday 6 April. He was 71-year-old Grant Bruce Jarden, of Hastings. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. The incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority. ENDS … Read more

HKPC’s “Autonomous Air-ground Cooperative Tunnel Inspector” Claims 2025 Edison Awards Gold for the First Time

Source: Media Outreach World’s Pioneering Drone Solution Achieving Millimetre-level PrecisionSetting a New Benchmark for Smart Sites in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire- 7 April 2025 – ​The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), the Civil Engineering and Development Department, and the Hyder-Meinhardt Joint Venture have co-developed the “Autonomous Air-ground Cooperative Tunnel Inspector” … Read more

Trend Micro Customers Lower Cyber Risk Scores Through Proactive Security

Source: Media Outreach Newly published report harnesses data from Trend’s platform insights on cyber risk HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today revealed a continued annual decline in its Cyber Risk Index (CRI) score,* the figure stood at … Read more

Cordons lifted in New Lynn but Police presence remains

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Rata Street in New Lynn is now open to vehicles following cordons being put in place earlier this afternoon. Officers remain in the area as they continue to work to locate four people who fled from Police. We would ask anyone who notices suspicious activity in the wider area … Read more

Release: Flaws in Govt’s climate strategy will cost us money

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s plan to achieve our climate goals falls short, and will cost New Zealanders money and jobs. “The Government needs to come clean on how it is going to ensure we not only reach our Paris Agreement obligations, but also how we are going to meet our domestic net … Read more

NZDF’s Obscene military spending plans – Peace Action Wellington

Source: Peace Action Wellington Monday 7 April 2025 – “The just announced plan to spend $12 billion on weapons is a shocking waste. It shows both that there is plenty of money for desperately needed infrastructure, and that this government’s priorities are entirely in the wrong place. It also shows that this government has no plan … Read more

Speaker communities helping to revitalise te reo Māori

Source: Rata Foundation Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui is on a mission to foster and promote te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui, or across the top of the South Island. The organisation, based in Motueka, provides low-cost immersion teaching and learning courses, programmes, activities and gatherings … Read more

Northland Regional Council News

Source: Northland Regional Council NO BUSES – APRIL 2025 HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS A reminder that there will be no CityLink Whangārei or BusLink bus services on the upcoming public holidays on Friday 18, Monday 21 and Friday 25 April. This applies to all CityLink routes and the Far North Link’s Kaitaia – Mangonui route. Additionally, … Read more

Fire Safety – Fire season changes – Te Tai Tokerau Northland District

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Most of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Te Tai Tokerau Northland District will transition to a restricted fire season from 11.59pm tonight (Monday, 7 April), until further notice. The Muri Whenua Zone, Northland Islands and Public Conservation Land will remain in a prohibited fire season. Details for these areas are … Read more

Federated Farmers Statement: ‘Law-breaking’ Greenpeace must lose charity status

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to immediately strip Greenpeace of their charitable status, following the activist group’s illegal occupation of Port Taranaki this week. “There is no way Greenpeace should be eligible for charitable status when they’re engaging in illegal activity like this,” says Federated Farmers spokesperson Richard McIntyre. “They may … Read more

Government Cuts – Govt must reverse cuts to civilian workforce if Defence spend up is to be effective – PSA

Source: PSA The PSA is calling on the Government to reverse its planned deep cuts to the civilian workforce if it is serious about ensuring our Defence Force can meet our security threats. The Government today announced a $12 billion dollar investment in defence capability over the next four years. But at the same time NZDF … Read more

First Responders – Christchurch industrial fire update #2

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire in the industrial building in Bromley, Christchurch, has been contained to the building of origin and has not spread to any surrounding buildings. Incident Commander Dave Key says the fire is not extinguished and is deep seated. “We will have a presence at the site overnight as it … Read more

Agriculture Research – Climate change conditions impacting critical element for plant growth, fertiliser need

Source: AgResearch Rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are altering phosphorus (P) available for plant growth, potentially leading to costly and unnecessary fertiliser application by farmers. New research published in the Global Change Biology journal by scientists from AgResearch and Lincoln University has found that the test used in New Zealand to estimate the … Read more

Employment Issues – Personal finance helpline advisors to strike against unfair pay system that means they can’t budget for themselves – PSA

Source: PSA FinCap workers are set to strike against an obscure pay structure that’s leaving them in financial uncertainty – despite working for a financial wellbeing charity. Members of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi will strike tomorrow – Tuesday 8 April – from 12pm to 2pm. They’re calling on FinCap to abandon a confusing … Read more

Finally, NZ can be taken seriously on defence

Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Government’s Defence Capability Plan, ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “This is a major win for New Zealand’s security and a testament to ACT’s push for a robust defence posture. We’ve campaigned for two percent of GDP on defence for years, and today’s plan finally delivers. “The global situation is … Read more

Thai Night 2025 Elevates Thai Entertainment on the Global Stage at FILMART

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, successfully hosted Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive 2025 at JW Marriott Hong Kong during FILMART 2025, reinforcing Thailand’s position as a global hub for the film and entertainment industry. … Read more

DFI Launches 2024 Sustainability Report

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group) is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining the Group’s ongoing commitment and progress in sustainability across Asia. DFI Retail Group Sustainability Report 2024 In 2024, DFI demonstrated strong … Read more

Cordons in place Rata Street, New Lynn

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have closed a section of Rata Street, New Lynn following an ongoing Police incident. Rata Street is blocked from Binsted Road to Great North Road. Cordons are in place and the road has been closed as part of enquiries to locate four offenders who fled from Police. Motorists … Read more

Horse riding trails to try in Auckland

Source: Auckland Council Where can you enjoy the best views in Auckland without wearing out your walking shoes? From a horse of course! There are several parks and beaches in Tāmaki Makaurau where riding is permitted with an Auckland Council horse riding pass. From wild west coast beaches to epic tracks with views over Hauraki … Read more

Police make arrests following Ōtara aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police were quickly on the scent of two offenders following an aggravated robbery at an Ōtara dairy. Investigators are also making good progress in identifying other offenders involved. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Paea, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a group of six offenders entered the East Tamaki Road dairy … Read more

Q2 plan continues relentless focus on growth

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is today announcing a further 38 actions it intends to take in the three months ahead to grow the economy and make life better for Kiwis, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “There are positive signs of the economic turnaround this Government was elected to deliver, and our latest quarterly … Read more

Update: Fatality following fire, Ashburton

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police and Fire investigators have completed a scene examination at the scene of an Ashburton house fire in which a person was located, deceased, on Sunday 6 April. The circumstances of the fire have been determined to be not suspicious and the death has been referred to the Coroner.  … Read more