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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reminder: Infoshare downtime tomorrow

Reminder: Infoshare downtime tomorrow Kia ora, This is a friendly reminder that Infoshare will be undergoing a routine maintenance update starting tomorrow, Wednesday 23 April, and will be temporarily unavailable from 5pm to 6pm. We appreciate your patience during this time. Ngā mihi nui (kind regards)Stats NZ Tatatauranga Aotearoa Ends The Government Statistician authorises all … Read more

Octa is recognised as a platform with the ‘Best Trading Conditions 2025’ in Malaysia by WBS Magazine

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – Octa has won the ‘Best Trading Conditions 2025––Malaysia’ award from WBS Magazine, a prominent Southeast Asian magazine focused on financial, investment, and business trends. The award is testimony to Octa’s dedication to delivering quality service and clear trading conditions in … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield Names Matthew Bouw Chief Executive, APAC & EMEA

Source: Media Outreach Single operating model across APAC and EMEA provides scale and balance of services across both regions supporting growth, and offering clients better global connectivity and access to talent HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) announced today the appointment of Matthew Bouw … Read more

Lee Kum Kee gives support to the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner

Source: Media Outreach Event brought together 2,300 chefs and guests to raise funds for the needy and promote Chinese culinary culture exchanges JINAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – From 14 to 16 April 2025, the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner was held at the Xueye Lake International Conference … Read more

Watsons Joins Forces with Customers to Offset 4,000 Tons of CO2 to Fight Against Climate Change

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – On Earth Day, Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of AS Watson, announces an expanded partnership with ClimatePartner to enhance its carbon compensation initiative. For every purchase of selected Watsons Sustainable Choice products, we aim to offset over 4,000 … Read more

DFI Retail Group Launches Low-Carbon Rice Pilot Programme Reduces at Least 30% in GHG Emissions

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group), a leading Asian retailer with diverse business formats, has launched a low-carbon rice cultivation pilot programme in 2024 in Thailand. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the rice industry. … Read more

Haast Highway closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Haast Highway/State Highway 6 is closed near Paringa following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at about 4:50pm. One person has been seriously injured. The road is expected to be closed for a significant period of time. Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays. … Read more

Brynderwyn Hills recovery work proves its worth during Cyclone Tam

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Temporary speed restrictions will remain in place at the site of a slip on State Highway 1 Brynderwyn Hills. The slip on State Highway 1 Brynderwyn Hills on Sunday (20 April 2025). NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says the slip reduced traffic to a single lane for a short, … Read more

Fatal crash: Mamaku

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku. The single vehicle crash was reported at about 3:50pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. State Highway 5 remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination. ENDS … Read more