NZ-AU: EarlyBirds Leads the Charge in Driving Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility in Business

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Forde, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an era where environmental sustainability is not just a corporate responsibility but a strategic business imperative, EarlyBirds is playing a pivotal role in guiding organizations towards sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. Recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainable development, EarlyBirds is equipping … Read more

NZ-AU: American Rare Earths 2024 Drilling commences in Cowboy State Mine Area

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights ARR 2024 drilling campaign commences at Cowboy State Mine Area for a total of 2,670 m including: 11 core holes planned to drill approximately 1,590 meters (5,217 feet) 12 reverse circulation holes planned to drill approximately 1,080 meters (3,543 feet) Drill campaign in the Cowboy State Mine area will upgrade resources, … Read more

NZ-AU: Vanuatu Launches the World’s First Sustainable Citizenship Program

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PORT VILA, VANUATU, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vanuatu launches the CIIP-CNO Future Fund, the world’s first citizenship-by-investment program linked to environmental sustainability. The program offers citizenship and investment opportunities in renewable energy. Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, unveils the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) – Coconut Oil (CNO) Future Fund, … Read more

Ascott Boosts Talent Development To Drive The Opening Of More Than 300 New Properties By 2028

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Source: Media Outreach PENANG, MALAYSIA / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is ramping up talent development to support the opening of more than 300 new properties by 2028. This global expansion is expected to create more … Read more

Thai Engineering Student’s Journey at CUHK Exemplifies Excellence in Global Healthcare Innovation

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) continues to attract international talent in specialised fields, as demonstrated by the journey of Jarinyagon CHANTAWANNAKUL, a final-year Biomedical Engineering student from Thailand. Her story highlights CUHK’s growing reputation as a premier destination … Read more

Religion and Faith – Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Center Holds Record-Breaking 110,000 Graduation Ceremony

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Source: NewzEngine.com – Zion Christian Mission Center and Chairman Young-Jin Tan, from the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony by Chairman Man-Hee Lee held their ‘115th 110,000 Joint Graduation Ceremony’ at the Shincheonji Cheongju Church Branch on Wednesday 30th October, with many overseas graduates flying in to attend the … Read more

Religion and Faith – Large Gathering of 16,000 People and Pastors Marks Conclusion of Evangelism Seminar at Shincheonji Jeonju Church

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Source: NewzEngine.com – Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do – The Shincheonji Jeonju Church of Jesus hosted a grand Evangelism Seminar on October 13, attended by approximately 250 pastors and viewed online by over 117,000 people. This event marked the culmination of a 20-day festival focused on the Book of Revelation, a topic often considered complex and challenging. Festivities … Read more

PODCAST PROMO: State of Israel Goes Rogue – Attacks UN Peacekeepers – Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning

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Source: NewzEngine.com – A View from Afar – In this episode of A View From Afar political scientist Paul Buchanan and host Selwyn Manning analyse how the state of Israel has gone rogue, attacking United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. At this juncture it is clear this is an intentional attack. Over the past week … Read more

Sovtech AU Launches in New Zealand, Working with Cure Kids to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions with a Social Impact

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Source: NewzEngine.com – Auckland, New Zealand — Sovtech, a leading Australian cybersecurity firm, is proud to announce its official launch in New Zealand this October, marking a new chapter in its expansion across the Tasman. Known for its innovative ‘profit for purpose’ business model, Sovtech combines cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions with a strong social mission, including … Read more

Faith News – Pastors with decades of experience: “I read the Bible literally. Now I’m learning it correctly.”

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Source: NewzEngine.com – The Yeongnam Shincheonji Word Conference Chairman Lee Man-hee, who made pastors pour out their sincere testimonies of faith, said, “I must realize who I am as the Bible says and have faith according to the Word.” The response from established church pastors who attended the Shincheonji Word Conference held in the Yeongnam … Read more

Wildfires and Floods Caused Billion-Dollar Economic Loss in Asia Pacific in the first quarter of 2025: Aon Report

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Source: Media Outreach Q1 data follows $74B economic loss in Asia Pacific from natural disasters in 2024 Earthquake in Myanmar estimated to be the costliest event of the year so far, with only a fraction insured SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services … Read more

Proposed amendments to the Organic Export Requirements: Recognised Agencies and Persons

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Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say New Zealand Food Safety is consulting on changes to the Organic Export Requirement: Recognised Agencies and Persons (OER: RAP). The OER: RAP forms part of the Official Organic Assurance Programme (OOAP). The OER: RAP was last updated in March 2023. Since then, we’ve identified areas where further changes are needed … Read more

Toddler attacked by roaming dogs in front yard

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A two-year-old child sustained life-threatening injuries in a horrific dog attack in March 2024. The young boy was mauled by two dogs while playing in the front yard of his south Auckland home. The unprovoked and sustained attack left him with several serious wounds … Read more

Green Budget: Free GPs for all

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Source: Green Party The Green Party has launched its plan for Free GPs as part of its Green Budget. “Healthcare isn’t a luxury, it’s a human right we can afford to provide to all,” says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. “In the last election, we campaigned on providing free dental for all. Today, we’re expanding … Read more

Green Budget delivers for Māori

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Source: Green Party The Green Party is delivering for Māori with its Green Budget. “Our Green Budget is a statement: we stand for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we stand on the right side of history and we stand against this Government,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Māori Development, Hūhana Lyndon. “Te Tiriti o Waitangi … Read more

Green Budget for a country worth fighting for

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Source: Green Party The Green Budget shows how much better our lives could be under a Green Government, instead of one dominated by corporate greed. “This is a Budget for a country that belongs to and works for New Zealanders,” says Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.  “We believe in fairness and common sense. A Green … Read more

Green Budget: Early Childhood Education for Everyone

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Source: Green Party The Green Party has unveiled its new plan to make Early Childhood Education (ECE) free. “This is about making ECE for everyone,” says Green Party co-leader, Marama Davidson. “Every child deserves the best possible start in life. However, ECE costs are a huge stress and barrier for many families. “Families in Aotearoa … Read more

Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress. I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person.  I’d … Read more

Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD … Read more

Tiny Titans: Dung beetles take on big job in South Canterbury

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Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 14 May 2025 An army of beetles has been released into South Canterbury pastures with a unique call of duty. Over the next decade, hundreds of dung beetles will spend their days living in manure in a bid to clean … Read more

New bait to control feral cats shows promise

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Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date:  14 May 2025 Feral cats are widespread in New Zealand and have a major impact on our unique native wildlife (such as birds, lizards and bats), as well as spreading diseases like toxoplasmosis. Currently there are limited methods to control feral cats over the large areas … Read more

Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is moving swiftly to implement the most significant science reforms in three decades, with three new public research organisations to be formed by 1 July, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. “These reforms are about unlocking the full potential of science … Read more

Diversions in place following Bay of Plenty crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Diversions are in place following a serious crash near the intersection of Hamurana Road and Tauranga Direct Road this morning. The crash, involving a truck and car, was reported to Police at 9.15am. One person is reported to have sustained critical injuries, and one person has serious injuries. The road is … Read more

Watercare upgrades water network to support future growth in Pukekohe and Buckland

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Watercare has completed a $2m project to ultimately increase the capacity of the water network in Pukekohe and Buckland. Over the past two months crews installed two new bulk supply points on Pukekohe East Road which will allow more water to be distributed through … Read more

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline. While the risk posed to the public is low, the council is taking all necessary precautions and removing the material from affected beaches.   The largest amounts … Read more

Our Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance

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Source: Download a PDF version of our Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance (PDF 191 KB) What is our Response Framework? The Response Framework describes how we manage educational delivery and performance where it needs to improve. It provides an overview of the types of responses the TEC uses to manage delivery and performance, … Read more

Truck broken down, SH2 Aongatete

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Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised of delays on State Highway 2, Aongatete after a truck broke down. Reports came in to Police around 8:15am, of the incident in the northbound lane about 500m north of Wright Road. There are no injuries but motorists are advised there is significant traffic build-up as a result, … Read more