Disability working groups announced

Source: New Zealand Government Strong interest in the development of a refreshed New Zealand disability strategy has been welcomed by Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston. Membership of the strategy working groups was announced today, drawn from the disabled community, industry and government agencies. The groups will develop actions in the five key areas of education, … Read more

Potential flooding SH10 Kaeo, drive with care

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 4 April 2025 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi People traveling on State Highway 10 at Kaeo are asked to drive with care, with low lying areas of the state highway expected to flood with the ongoing rain and incoming tide. Where possible, people are asked to delay … Read more

SH 29 / Kaimai Range road closed

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range is closed due to a truck breaking down. It happened shortly before 10am between the intersections with Soldiers Road and Valley View Road. The truck is understood to contain chlorine, which is reacting due to the inclement weather. Motorists are asked to … Read more

Outcome of Timaru’s Evans Street consultation

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will proceed with the four-laning of a section of Timaru’s Evans Street/SH1 and associated removal of on-street parking, following public consultation and feedback. “After careful consideration of all the feedback received, we have decided to proceed with the removal of on-street parking to allow … Read more

Melling transport improvements to start this year

Source: New Zealand Government The Melling Road of Regional Significance project will start this year. The project includes a new grade-separated interchange and bridge, improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure, and better access to public transport like buses and trains through relocation of the train station. The wider programme also includes a new cycling and … Read more

Christchurch homicide: Man charged with murder

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Damon Wells, Canterbury Police: This morning, Christchurch police have executed search warrants in Northcote and Pegasus in relation to the death of Tyrone Munns. Tyrone died on 9 March 2025 and Police have since arrested and charged a 29-year-old man with murder. Follow the … Read more

Precautionary closure of SH6 north of Haast overnight with ongoing heavy rain

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 3 April 2025 3:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi SH6 from Haast to Knights Point/Lake Moeraki in South Westland will close at 7 pm tonight (3 April) as a precautionary measure, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The road will reopen at 8 am Friday, subject to … Read more

Update: Crash closes State Highway 58, Pāuatahanui – Paremata (SH58 open)

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Update 4 April, 6:15 am: State Highway 58 has reopened overnight following a car crash early yesterday (Thursday) evening. The highway reopened around 11 pm after being closed to traffic for almost five hours. Update 8:10 pm: State Highway 58 remains closed this evening between Postgate Drive and James Cook … Read more

Enviroschool students learn through play in Timaru

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 31 Mar 2025 Ākonga were tasked with finding answers to a scavenger hunt on the many information boards scattered around the playground – topics included Māori and European history of the area, the development of Timaru, and geological features. This teaches the importance of being kaitiaki/guardians of the environment. … Read more

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