Energy Sector – Resource Management reform set to streamline desperately needed thermal generation – ERA

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Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the prospect of new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act, reducing unnecessary red tape and streamlining decision-making about where development can and should be enabled while protecting the environment. Chief Executive John Carnegie says replacing the Resource Management Act with a Planning Act and Natural Environment … Read more

Property Sector – Meet Cotality: CoreLogic Embraces a New Name and Bold Vision for the Future of the Property Industry

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Source: CoreLogic CoreLogic to rebrand to Cotality, reflecting the company’s mission to unify property professionals, strengthen industry relationships and drive innovation globally. CoreLogic today announced its global rebrand to Cotality, marking the company’s progression to a leader in property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions from its origins in financial services supporting the mortgage industry. This … Read more

Universities – The art of investing in alternative assets – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Lego, instruments, classic cars and baseball cards are among the alternative investments University of Auckland finance lecturer, Gertjan Verdickt, discusses in his new book The Passion Portfolio: Investing in Style. Co-authored with Jürgen Hanssens (senior manager at KPMG Belgium and an avid Lego collector) the book details the mechanics behind … Read more

Economy – Report calls for collective action to improve access to bank accounts – Reserve Bank

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 25 March 2025 – New research commissioned by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has highlighted barriers that can prevent some New Zealanders from opening bank accounts. The research, titled First steps to financial inclusion, was conducted by ThinkPlace New Zealand and explored opening bank … Read more

Greens question Govt commitment to environmental protection with RMA reform

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Source: Green Party The Greens are calling on the Government to follow through on their vague promises of environmental protection in their Resource Management Act (RMA) reform. “We have seen this Government bulldoze over biodiversity, freshwater and environmental protections for the sole purpose of profit and now they expect us to believe them when they … Read more

The beautiful menace threatening our waterways

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Source: Auckland Council Last summer, a couple out exercising their dog took their usual walk around a local public reserve in Pukekohe. As they passed a stormwater pond, something caught their eye: a vibrant green plant with purple flowers, floating on the water’s surface. It looked healthy, almost ornamental. Only a few months later, that … Read more

SH3 south of new Waitara Rd roundabout being rebuilt/resealed

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 3 either side of the new Waitara Road intersection roundabout will be rebuilt over the next 2 months. Crews will begin the work next Monday (31 March), focussing initially on a section of SH3 south of the intersection with Waitara Road. To complete this rebuild safely … Read more

Night closures planned next month for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency One week of night closures are coming for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill. The route is set to be closed to traffic for five nights, 9 pm to 4 am, from Sunday, 6 April until Thursday, 10 April. Because State Highway 2 over Remutaka Hill is narrow and winding, there … Read more

Five years on since New Zealand’s first COVID-19 lockdown

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Source: New Zealand Government Today marks the fifth anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown for New Zealand. The country remained at alert level 4 until 27 April 2020. New Zealand experienced further lockdowns in 2021, with Auckland and Northland remaining in lockdown for longer than other parts of New Zealand.“I know that many New Zealanders are … Read more

INVESTOR SUMMIT SPEECH

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Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi kia kotou, kia ora, and good morning everyone. To those of you visiting us from overseas, can I extend a very special welcome to each and every one of you. Welcome to New Zealand, welcome to the best country on planet Earth, and welcome to our stunning Auckland waterfront. And … Read more

Charges laid over Symonds Street crash, investigation continuing

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are continuing to investigate a crash on Symonds Steet in central Auckland on Monday afternoon. Auckland City Road Policing Manager acting Inspector Scott Jones says five pedestrians were injured in the crash, two of which were treated at the scene. “One man remains in a serious but stable … Read more

Have you seen Ian?

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Ian Wiki, who has been reported missing in the Takanini area. The 56-year-old was reported missing on Monday. Ian was last seen at his home address in Conifer Grove on Wednesday 19 March. Police and Ian’s family are concerned for his … Read more

Jian’ge County in Guangyuan Hosts Handover Ceremony for Over 12,000 Ancient and Famous Trees

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Source: Media Outreach GUANGYUAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – On March 12, marking the 47th Arbor Day of China, the “Shu Road Cuiyun Corridor Ancient Cypress Conservation Handover Ceremony” was held in Jian’ge County, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province. More than a hundred town and township cadres, forest rangers and villagers … Read more

Exceptional Partnership: Princess Madeleine and Weleda Launch New Skincare Brand, minLen

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Source: Media Outreach The first natural, responsible multi-generational skincare brand in Europe Princess Madeleine: “Weleda is the ideal partner for developing products that nurture and protect children’s natural skin barrier. As a mother, I am mindful about the skincare products my family uses, making minLen a deeply personal project for me.” Weleda CEO Tina Müller: … Read more

Cathay expands lifestyle offerings in Southeast Asia with Mitsui Mall Group partnership in Malaysia

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Premium travel lifestyle brand Cathay is strengthening its lifestyle presence in Southeast Asia through an exciting new partnership with Mitsui Mall Group in Kuala Lumpur. This collaboration opens up new ways for Cathay members to earn Asia Miles while shopping … Read more

The United Laboratories and Novo Nordisk announce exclusive license agreement for UBT251, a GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple receptor agonist

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Source: Media Outreach GUANGDONG, CHINA AND BAGSVÆRD, DENMARK – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited (TUL) and Novo Nordisk A/S (Novo Nordisk) today announced that Novo Nordisk and TUL’s wholly-owned subsidiary The United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co., Ltd. (United Biotechnology), have entered into an exclusive license agreement for … Read more

Contractor Sentiment Generally Positive as the Worst of Price Pressures Ease, According to Office Fit Out Vendors Across Asia Pacific

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Source: Media Outreach Six Greater China cities are ranked in the top 20 most expensive office fit out markets in Asia Pacific Hong Kong moves up four places to rank as fifth most expensive fit out market in Asia Pacific, remains most costly in Greater China HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 … Read more

SonicWall Partner Focus Drives Key Business Momentum in Transformational Year

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Source: Media Outreach SonicWall’s Wide-ranging Platform of Cybersecurity Solutions and Growth with Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) Underpin Portfolio and Business Transformation SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – SonicWall today announced continued business momentum powered by its relentless focus on partners, strategic partnerships and innovation across its portfolio. In addition to … Read more

Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA Boosts Business Productivity and Efficiency with New Scalable Agentic AI Solutions

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Source: Media Outreach New Lenovo agentic AI and hybrid AI factory platforms include NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra support and usher in the new age of AI reasoning through faster deployment of customized AI agents Integrated use cases have been tested, proven and scaled at Lenovo – automating content creation up to 8x faster, enhancing customer service … Read more

CTF Life Introduces “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan

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Source: Media Outreach Leverages CTF Group’s Diverse Conglomerate to Address Medical Needs of Families in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area Offers Market-first Family Coverage for Three Members, Providing One-stop Chinese and Western Medical Treatments, Dental Services Along with Health Management Value-Added Services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 24 March 2025 – … Read more

Hang Lung Leads Industry Dialogue on Net Zero Transition with Groundbreaking Discussion Paper

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Source: Media Outreach Hang Lung presents an innovative in-depth analysis of its potential journey to net zero as a model for the real estate sector, calling for greater transparency and improved benchmarks to drive real estate decarbonization HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OuReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Hang Lung Properties … Read more

AI INFRINGEMENT ALERT – NZ Authors books scraped in LibGEN dataset

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Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) NZ Authors books scraped in LibGEN dataset – NZSA condemns authors intellectual property theft March 24, 2025 – Over the weekend, The Atlantic published a search tool that allows authors around the world to check if their works have been used in LibGen, an … Read more

Fitness First is ready to feature Asia’s Biggest Group Fitness Festival Returns! TUFF 2025

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Source: Media Outreach Set to Take Over ICONSIAM Mall, Get Ready for the Ultimate Group Workout Experience – Tickets Available March 24, at Eventpop BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – The Ultimate Fitness Force 2025 (TUFF 2025), Asia’s largest group fitness festival, is coming to TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, on … Read more

ITE Singapore collaborates with Dell Technologies to enable AI adoption through launch of Hybrid Cloud VDI Centre

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre at ITE aimed at enhancing digital skills development and accelerating AI adoption for small … Read more

New Prudential Wealth Suite caters to growing high net worth segment

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Source: Media Outreach Number of Prudential Private Client Advisors serving HNW individuals rose six-fold since 2018 to meet increased demand for specialised wealth advisory services SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) has launched the Prudential Wealth Suite (“Wealth Suite”). It is an exclusive space for the life insurer’s … Read more

American Express and Singapore Airlines Enhance Business Card with New Exclusive Benefits for SMEs

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – American Express and Singapore Airlines today announced the introduction of new benefits to the American Express Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card, designed to provide greater travel rewards and enhanced redemption options for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The enhancements include a higher … Read more

Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Seminar Successfully Held at Cyberport

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Source: Media Outreach Cyberport, Negawatt, and Our Hong Kong Foundation Join Forces to Promote Positive Education and Sustainable Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OuReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Cyberport, Negawatt Utility Limited (Negawatt), and Our Hong Kong Foundation are delighted to announce that the “Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Symposium” was … Read more