Appointments – Banking Ombudsman Scheme gets three new directors

Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme The Banking Ombudsman Scheme is adding another director to its board and at the same time replacing two departing directors. Hon Heather Roy will become the board’s second independent director – along with chair Miriam Dean – following the recommendation of a recent review to add a sixth member to help ensure … Read more

Greenpeace slams deep sea mining application as a ‘total disregard for international law’

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace has slammed an announcement by The Metals Company to submit the first application to commercially mine the seabed. Greenpeace International Senior campaigner Louisa Casson said: “The first application to commercially mine the seabed will be remembered as an act of total disregard for international law and scientific consensus. “This unilateral US effort to carve … Read more

Goodme, China high-quality and cost-effective fresh fruit tea earns popularity among Japanese tourists

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – With the visa-free transit policy for Japanese tourists implemented by China at the end of 2024, as well as its high-quality yet low-cost consumption and geographical advantages, an increasing number of Japanese tourists have been attracted to China and it is … Read more

AIA Singapore celebrates SG60 with a year of initiatives to empower holistic well-being across the nation

Source: Media Outreach Aligned to the theme of “Building Our Singapore Together”, the efforts aim to make a meaningful impact on Singaporeans of all generations SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – AIA Singapore today announced a year-long line-up of initiatives designed to connect with Singaporeans across all ages, empowering individuals to … Read more

JustMarkets Launches Improved IB Program Focused on Transparency and Unlimited Growth

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Global broker JustMarkets announces the official launch of its updated Introducing Broker (IB) program, which is designed to provide partners with higher returns, transparent terms, and unlimited growth potential, adapted to the current macroeconomic environment. JustMarkets Launches Improved IB Program JustMarkets … Read more

Financial education will help disadvantaged kids succeed

Source: ACT Party ACT’s Education spokesperson Laura McClure has welcomed the Government’s move to embed financial education into the school curriculum for Years 1 to 10, saying it will make a real difference – especially for disadvantaged students. “Every young Kiwi should leave school equipped to navigate a market economy. Knowing how to earn, save, … Read more

Reawakening Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park

Source: Auckland Council From late April to December 2025, parts of Hayman Park in Manukau will be temporarily closed for work to further enhance its green spaces. This will finish the full upgrade of the park and go well with the much-loved playground, which was upgraded in 2023. Upgraded Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park … Read more

Ranger’s dream to protect an ancient kānuka ‘island’

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  30 April 2025 The 13-hectare forest near Eyrewell in North Canterbury is in the Motu Kānuka Scientific Reserve, which sits within a vast sea of privately owned farmland. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Christina Stet says when she’s sitting in the middle of the kānuka forest island or motu on the flat expanse … Read more

NZ-AU: NOVONIX Finalizes Purchase and Sale Agreement for Enterprise South Land

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, is pleased to announce the execution of a definitive agreement to purchase a 182-acre parcel in the Enterprise South Industrial Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This milestone follows … Read more

Serious crash, SH3, Awakino

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 3 at Awakino, in the Waitomo district. The crash was reported about 9.50am, between Papakauri and Awakau roads, and is understood to involve a car and truck. At least one person has been injured. Traffic management … Read more

Transforming financial education in schools

Source: New Zealand Government Financial education will be embedded as a core element of the refreshed social sciences curriculum for Year 1-10 students, set to be available for use from 2026, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.  “Embedding essential skills into the curriculum will ensure our young people are better prepared to make informed financial … Read more

Te Pāti Māori: Denying the Right to Vote is a Breach of Te Tiriti and Human Rights

Source: Te Pati Maori The National Party’s announcement to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting is a shameful step backwards. Denying the right to vote does not strengthen society — it weakens our democracy and breaches Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Voting is not a privilege to be taken away — it is a fundamental … Read more

Right-Wing Government Strips Māori Health Safeguards and Pretends Colonisation Never Happened

Source: Te Pati Maori Right‑wing ministers are waging a campaign to erase Māori health equity by tearing out its very foundations. ACT’s Todd Stephenson dismisses Treaty‑based nursing standards as “off‑track distractions” and insists nurses only need “skill and a kind heart,” despite clear evidence that cultural competence saves lives.  Health Minister Simeon Brown’s funding cuts, hiring freeze … Read more

We want to be here long-term: A 20-year journey towards sustainable dairy farming

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Reducing nitrate in the water And slowly but surely, it’s paid off. The 221ha property with 630 cows, located on the outskirts of Culverden in the Amuri Basin, had seen a significant reduction in nitrate in the water and a dramatic improvement to the health of its ecosystem. But those … Read more

Pilot project delivers promising results for sustainable urban design

Source: Auckland Council Advocates for living roofs, those lush, plant-covered patches of green on our city buildings, have long championed these slices of eco-paradise in our urban jungle. Now, thanks to a pioneering project between Auckland Council and the University of Auckland, we have the data to prove their value. The Living Roof Monitoring project … Read more

Protecting New Zealand’s energy infrastructure

Source: New Zealand Government Improving the current system to better protect power lines from falling trees will protect the security of New Zealand’s electricity infrastructure, says Energy Minister Simon Watts. “Secure electricity lines are critical to electrifying New Zealand’s economy and delivering the resilient and reliable electricity supply we need to power economic growth,” Mr Watts … Read more

New commercial fish-landing rules come into force

Source: New Zealand Government Common sense new rules allowing certain species of live fish to be legally returned to the sea will reduce unnecessary red tape and support sustainability, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.Under the Quota Management System most fish caught by commercial fishers must be kept and taken to shore unless there … Read more

Government to reinstate prisoner voting ban

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“Cabinet’s decision will reverse the changes made by the previous government in 2020, which allowed prisoners serving sentences of less than three years to vote.“Restoring prisoner voting was typical of the previous government’s soft-on-crime approach; … Read more

Man sentenced after Operation Barber cuts at West Coast drug supply

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Constable Mat Wood: Police acknowledge the sentencing handed down in the Christchurch District Court this week in relation to the supply of drugs on the West Coast. Leo Smith, aged 22, was on Tuesday (29 April) sentenced to 10 months home detention. Operation Barber started in … Read more

OzLoka Unveils Innovative Commercial Lockers

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand OzLoka® New Zealand, a leading manufacturer of durable and customisable storage solutions, has announced the availability of their cutting-edge commercial lockers tailored to meet the changing needs of businesses across industries. Engineered with innovation and sustainability at their core, these premium lockers offer unmatched durability and adaptability. Constructed … Read more

Jollibee Group recognized anew with Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Source: Media Outreach Jollibee Group remains the sole Philippine-based company to be recognized by the prestigious award MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – The Jollibee Group, one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant companies, has once again been recognized for its commitment to fostering a joyful workplace culture. For the fourth … Read more

DBS Foundation’s Inaugural “GBA Impact Beyond Dialogue 2025” to Explore the Future of an Ageing Society

Source: Media Outreach Reimagining collaborative approaches to silver economy with government, businesses and social enterprises HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – As Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area face challenges brought by an ageing population, DBS Foundation (“DBSF”) believes that a senior-friendly community can be … Read more

Events – Unions to hold Nationwide Day of Action on May Day – CTU

Source: CTU This Thursday 1 May (May Day) the union movement are holding a Nationwide Day of Action to fight back against the Government’s anti-worker agenda. Thousands of workers from a wide range of industries in both the public and private sectors will be taking action including participating in lunchtime hui, stop work meetings, and … Read more

Health – History shows patients at risk from Physician Associates – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Avoidable harm caused to patients both in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom shows the introduction of physician associates is a risk to patient safety, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced that physician associates will be regulated as a … Read more

New Zealand ‘nowhere to be seen – again’ – on intensifying Gaza genocide – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is demanding the New Zealand government justify its absence from submitters to the International Court of Justice hearings at the Hague into Israel blocking vital supplies entering Gaza.   The ICJ’s ongoing investigation into Israeli genocide in Gaza is now considering the illegality of Israel … Read more

Lulu Furniture Launches Custom Wardrobe Services to Meet Growing Demand in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – Lulu Furniture, a trusted name in ready-made furniture in Singapore, is proud to announce the launch of its custom wardrobe services. Building on years of success with its popular ready-made wardrobes, Lulu Furniture is now expanding its offerings to meet the increasing … Read more

Renaissance College Hong Kong Students Design Iconic Hong Kong Tram in Collaboration with Tramplus

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – ESF Renaissance College Hong Kong (RCHK) is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Tramplus, a sister company of HK Tramways, to redesign the interior and exterior of an iconic Hong Kong tram. This unique project showcases the opportunities connecting … Read more