Community groups receive funding to protect indigenous biodiversity

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 31 Mar 2025 Successful biodiversity projects We received a total of 31 applications requesting more than $1.6m. Through a structured selection process, we awarded funding for eight projects. The organisations, the project titles and the self-described project purposes are listed below. Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust, $72,550 Control of infestation … Read more

Treated wood? If in doubt, leave it out of the burn pile

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 27 Mar 2025 Recently, we’ve been spotting chemically treated pallets and other treated timber in burn piles on properties across Waitaha/Canterbury. Burning chemically treated timber, painted wood, MDF, plywood and chipboard creates toxic smoke and ash that’s harmful to health and the environment. To protect your health, your community’s … Read more

End-of-season stubble burning reminders

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 27 Mar 2025 Pay close attention to the weather: It goes without saying that in high winds, you shouldn’t start a crop residue burn or any type of outdoor burn. Choose days with light winds that will help disperse the smoke. Be a good neighbour: Displaying ‘controlled burn’ signs … Read more

Explore the seafloor: new maps launched in Akaroa

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The maps are the result of extensive fieldwork and modelling, and will help rūnanga, communities and agencies make more informed decisions about ecosystem management. Iongairo is a partnership between papatipu rūnanga of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, the Department of Conservation, and us, with the University of Otago serving as the … Read more

Two new charter schools announced

Source: New Zealand Government Two new sponsors have been contracted to open two new charter schools and will join the seven that are successfully operating already, Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced today. “Tōtara Park School and Twin Oaks Classical School, both in Auckland, have signed contracts with the Charter School Agency,” Mr Seymour says.“Twin Oaks … Read more

Pharmac Listens To Patient Voice

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac opening consultation on their proposal to fund two brands of oestradiol patches. “Increasing availability of medicines has always been a priority of mine. For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or … Read more

Appointments to Pharmac Board

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has appointed two new people to the Pharmac Board and reappointed a current member for a second term. Chartered accountant Talia Anderson-Town joined the Board in 2021 and has now been appointed for a further three years. The two new Board members are: Lucy … Read more

Mental Health targets show increasing access

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says second quarter mental health and addiction target data indicates New Zealanders are seeing genuine progress in improving wait times and increasing access to timely mental health support.“It is encouraging to see all three of our wait time targets are improving and two of those … Read more

NZ-AU: FioBit Ranks Among Top Trending Australian Investment Banks on Crunchbase — Crypto Mining Industry News

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Macquarie Park, Sydney, Australia, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, global business intelligence platform Crunchbase published its latest trending organizations in the Australian investment banking sector, revealing a surprising and noteworthy addition: FioBit, the AI-powered, clean-energy cloud mining platform. According to the ranking, FioBit currently holds a CB Rank of 777,597, placing it at the top of … Read more

Enviro-Hub Signs LOI to Divest Waste Recycling and Property Units in Strategic Pivot

Source: Media Outreach Potential disposal reflects the Group’s strategic realignment to recycle capital to its other business segments Enterprise value for the Group’s two subsidiaries ranges between S$45 million and S$55 million SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 03 April 2025 – Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd (SGX: L23) (“Enviro-Hub” or the “Company“, and together with its … Read more

Hang Lung’s 65th Anniversary Celebration Begins

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) celebrates its 65th anniversary with an extraordinary retail experience, kicking off a nationwide celebration through its groundbreaking partnership with Korea’s viral pop-culture phenomenon, Wiggle … Read more

HKPC Achieves Remarkable Accomplishments at Hannover Messe 2025

Source: Media Outreach Impressive technological applications win international praise, assisting enterprises in going global to explore more opportunities HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) debuted with a dedicated pavilion at Hannover Messe 2025 (Hannover Messe), showcasing a range of Hong Kong’s technological applications, … Read more

Baisha’s San Yue San Festival: International Students Immersed in Vibrant Ethnic Culture

Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – From March 30 to 31, Baisha Li Autonomous County in Hainan Province, China, hosted celebrations for the traditional Li and Miao ethnic festival “San Yue San”. Two college students, Assima Bissen and Cyrus Huang, were invited from the Lingshui Li’an International … Read more

YOFC Unveils Game-Changing Hollow-Core Fibre Advances at OFC 2025

Source: Media Outreach SAN FRANSICO, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – At the OFC Conference, from March 30 to April 3, 2025, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC) (stock tickers: 601869. SH, 06869.HK) highlighted several new developments in hollow-core fibre technology. During … Read more

“Cardboard Grannies Art” Exhibition: Transforming Trash into Treasure to Support Hong Kong’s Unsung Heroes

Source: Media Outreach An empowering art and social change initiative supported by The Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Services – Hong Kong and YWAM Tuen Mun, featuring artist Go Hung, to raise awareness and funding for Hong Kong’s hardworking elderly recyclers HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – Despite Hong Kong’s … Read more

Te Pāti Māori Urges Governor-General to Block Repeal of 7AA

Source: Te Pati Maori Today, the Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading, but there is one more stage before it becomes law. The Governor-General must give their ‘Royal assent’ for any bill to become legally enforceable. This means that, even if a bill gets voted through … Read more

HGC Strengthens International Business Leadership with More Focused Roles for Cliff Tam and Ravindran Mahalingam

Source: Media Outreach Strategic realignment enhances performance of HGC’s international business and fosters closer cooperation to achieve business globalisation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group“), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced the evolution of … Read more

ZENCE OBJECT Announces Additional RMB10 Million Investment, Forms Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Green Technology Expansion

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – ZENCE OBJECT, a pioneering eco-materials company, has secured an additional strategic investment of over RMB10 million from AB Global Opportunities LPF, a fund under Hong Kong-listed AB Builders Group Limited (Stock Code: 1615.HK) and Gobi Partners. The deal was successfully … Read more

Market cycles: leveraging seasonal trends with Octa Broker

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – Understanding the rhythm of financial markets can give traders a significant edge. Seasonalities—lasting trends that repeat themselves during some periods of the year—tend to influence the value of assets and the overall market state. Identifying these cycles allows traders to … Read more

“CGTN: China-India ties at 75: ‘Dragon-Elephant Tango’ will benefit both”

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – CGTN published an article on China-India relations as the two Asian neighbors celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, exploring the bilateral cooperation and exchanges and emphasizing why working together will benefit both countries, the region and the … Read more

Money20/20 Launches The Money Awards, the New Global Fintech Awards and Unveils Prestigious Jury President Line-Up

Source: Media Outreach The premier benchmark for fintech excellence recognizes transformative innovation with winners unveiled at Money20/20 USA in October 2025 BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – Money 20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announces the launch of The Money Awards, a … Read more

Fatal crash, Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a single-vehicle crash near Little River this morning. Emergency services were called to Christchurch Akaroa Road at around 10.40am. Two people were transported to hospital in a serious condition, where sadly one person died a short time later. The second person is now in … Read more

Update: Miramar homicide and aggravated burglary

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard Police now believe a homicide and an aggravated burglary in Miramar last month are linked. About 2am on Monday 17 March, Police were called to a Darlington Road address after the occupants located an intruder inside their home. A 28-year-old man has been … Read more

MYANMAR: Children living in the open face additional risk of heat related illnesses after deadly earthquake

Source: Save the Children Children living in the open in Myanmar after being forced from their homes by the deadly earthquake are at additional risk of heat related illnesses as temperatures in parts of the country climb to 40°C (104 F), Save the Children said. Many children and their families are living in open spaces after … Read more

Animal Welfare – SAFE condemns the export of over 80 greyhounds for racing

Source: SAFE For Animals An Australian greyhound racing news outlet has reported 80 New Zealand greyhounds were sent to Australia this week despite the Racing Minister Winston Peters directive that dogs should not be exported overseas for racing purposes in the lead up to the 2026 ban. It was reported that a specially chartered flight containing 80 greyhounds … Read more

Release: Abortion care quietly shelved amid staff shortage

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Abortion care at Whakatāne Hospital has been quietly shelved, with patients told they will likely have to travel more than an hour to Tauranga to get the treatment they need. “Imagine being in the position that you need this treatment but have to travel when you’re in a state of … Read more

Release: Govt guts Kāinga Ora, third of workforce under axe

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The gutting of Kāinga Ora shows public housing is not a priority for this Government as it removes a third of the roles at the housing agency. “If today’s proposal comes to fruition, it will take the total number of jobs cut from Kāinga Ora to a staggering 1,213 in … Read more